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Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore believes the passage of Hormuz is a right of all nations. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 08 Apr 2026

Singapore foreign minister: There will be no negotiations with Iran over Hormuz passage

According to SRC assistant secretary‑general of operations Charis Chan, the initial phase will prioritise about 75 individuals who are over 80 years old and live alone. — Picture via Facebook/Singapore Red Cross

Singapore / 07 Apr 2026

As heat and haze bite, Singapore Red Cross mobilise to aid older citizens

Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and new Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam considered Bloomberg's reporting on his real estate transaction defamatory. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 07 Apr 2026

Singapore home affairs minister, manpower minister in court for start of Bloomberg defamation trial

Chia Chee Khiang had been sentenced on April 1 to 12 weeks’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to two counts of mischief and one count of misappropriating items worth more than S$900.— TODAY file pic

Singapore / 06 Apr 2026

Man on bail for mischief charged with vandalising police car in Singapore

Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the police at 1800-255-0000 or submit details online via www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 05 Apr 2026

Singapore police appeal for information on missing 85-year-old man last seen in Aljunied

Singapore police said three suspects were arrested at a flat in Jurong East Street 24 after refusing to open the door during a robbery probe. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Singapore HDB flat standoff ends in arrests after trio lock themselves in during robbery probe

File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal, as Singapore warns of supply chain disruptions and rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

‘Inevitable price rises’: Singapore widens crisis response to global supply shock

People look at BYD EV cars on display at a mall roadshow in Singapore. Rising global energy costs driven by the Iran war are beginning to filter into daily life in Singapore, pushing up prices for fuel, transport and basic goods. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

‘Everything is going up’: Singapore hit by war-fuelled price hikes across the board

File photo of public housing estates in Singapore. Tan Keng Wee ran a cross-border loan shark syndicate that netted millions and triggered more than 1,500 harassment-related complaints, according to Shin Min Daily News.

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

Singapore Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh faces an internal disciplinary review after his conviction for lying to Parliament, with a party report due this month. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Singapore Workers’ Party disciplinary panel wraps probe into Pritam Singh, report due this month

A 250kg World War II bomb found near Tanah Merah Coast Road was safely destroyed in a controlled detonation, with no disruption to flight operations. — Picture via Facebook/mindefsg

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Singapore disposes of 250kg WWII bomb near future Changi Terminal 5, no impact on flights (VIDEO)

An illustration of mpox virus particles. Singapore has confirmed its first locally transmitted mpox cases, including the more severe clade 1b strain. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Singapore confirms first locally transmitted mpox cases, but says risk to public low

File photo of former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, better known as OK Lim, who has been taken into custody from hospital to begin serving a 13½-year jail term in Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim taken into custody at hospital after failing to surrender for 13½-year jail term

A screenshot from a viral video shows a youth appearing to lick a straw taken from an iJooz vending machine before placing it back. The incident prompted a police report and an arrest for public nuisance in Singapore.

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

Teen held after viral iJooz vending machine straw-lick stunt sparks hygiene alarm in Singapore

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Singapore police said sexual assault cases involving minors rose in 2025, including more incidents linked to family members. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Apr 2026

When home isn’t safe: Singapore sees spike in child sexual assault, more cases tied to relatives, say police

In a circular posted on its official Telegram channel, Gojek Singapore said the package includes a higher driver fee of S$0.90 (RM2.82) from April 10 to May 31, 2026, up from the current S$0.50/S$0.80 rate for all services except GoTaxi. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 03 Apr 2026

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Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Singapore foreign minister: There will be no negotiations with Iran over Hormuz passage

As heat and haze bite, Singapore Red Cross mobilise to aid older citizens

Singapore home affairs minister, manpower minister in court for start of Bloomberg defamation trial

Man on bail for mischief charged with vandalising police car in Singapore

Singapore police appeal for information on missing 85-year-old man last seen in Aljunied

Singapore HDB flat standoff ends in arrests after trio lock themselves in during robbery probe

‘Inevitable price rises’: Singapore widens crisis response to global supply shock

‘Everything is going up’: Singapore hit by war-fuelled price hikes across the board

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

Singapore Workers’ Party disciplinary panel wraps probe into Pritam Singh, report due this month

Singapore disposes of 250kg WWII bomb near future Changi Terminal 5, no impact on flights (VIDEO)

Singapore confirms first locally transmitted mpox cases, but says risk to public low

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim taken into custody at hospital after failing to surrender for 13½-year jail term

Teen held after viral iJooz vending machine straw-lick stunt sparks hygiene alarm in Singapore

When home isn’t safe: Singapore sees spike in child sexual assault, more cases tied to relatives, say police

Fuel squeeze relief: Gojek Singapore rolls out support package for drivers amid rising costs