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Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the victim, Heng Jing Ying, 31, had taken part in the ‘Aware Coral’ activity organised by Tioman Dive Buddy Centre, Kampung Genting, from July 17 to 18.  — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Woman dies after losing contact with group during Pulau Tioman dive

A customer pictured refuelling his truck with diesel at a Sepang petrol pump station, March 26, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

In survey, 38pc Malaysians go over 200-litre fuel subsidy quota; nearly half cope by just paying more

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk M. Kumar said the victim was detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act after the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department uncovered alleged links to drug-related activities on July 21. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Kidnap victim rescued in RM7m ransom case detained over alleged drug trafficking links

Perak-born Velmurugan (left) is seen here with his lawyer Annou Xavier at the Court of Appeal on January 21, 2026. — Picture by Ida Lim
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Perak man loses citizenship appeal despite having Malaysian aunt, uncles; as pre-Merdeka-born mother’s status undecided

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar (centre) shows items seized during a police raid at a press conference at the Subang Jaya District Police Station headquarters on July 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Police bust RM27m-a-day World Cup gambling syndicate in Klang Valley

File picture of a man working from home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The Public Service Department (JPA) said in a Human Resource Services Circular that eligible officers must attend the office three days a week, with the remaining two days designated for working from home (WFH) according to an approved schedule. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Eligible civil servants to work three days in office, two days from home under new hybrid policy

A Maxis outlet is pictured at Lotus’s Semenyih on July 1, 2022. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Personal Data Protection Department investigates Maxis over Khairul Aming data leak

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia was not violating any international laws by maintaining the policy, which he said had been in place for decades. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar says Malaysia will not bow to US pressure over Israeli entry ban

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announces Cabinet changes and new political appointments as part of the country’s leadership transition on Wednesday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Singapore  / 14 h ago

Singapore PM Wong announces Cabinet reshuffle amid leadership transition, elevates younger leaders

Playing at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, the fifth seeds needed just 32 minutes to dispatch Japan’s Ririna Hiramoto-Kokona Ishikawa 21-16, 21-12. — AFP pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

China Open: Pearly Tan-Thinaah, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai check into second round

For Jumaah Mohd Alif, who lost her left leg in an accident 35 years ago, the opportunity to meet the country’s leader in person was a deeply meaningful moment that she said she would cherish for the rest of her life. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Disabled woman braves drizzle on three-wheeler for chance to meet Anwar in Seremban

The multi-billion dollar meal programme is one of Prabowo's signature policies, but its implementation has been marred with mass poisonings and corruption. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Indonesia cuts more than US$2b in free meal budget

R. Saktygaanapathy is brought to the Klang Magistrates’ Court on April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Defence weighs AGC appeal for driver in fatal Klang crash

A more sobering lesson was that PH’s strong performances in Chinese-majority voting districts were insufficient to overcome BN’s advantage elsewhere. — Bernama file pic
What You Think  / 14 h ago

Beyond the postmortem: What Tiram taught me — Lim Yi Wei

The owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul is facing up to a year in jail after allegedly serving sorbet garnished with black ants not approved for human consumption under South Korean law. — AFP file pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces jail in South Korea after topping sorbet with black ants

A Singapore magistrate warned a man seeking a protection order against his estranged wife that while generative AI can be used to prepare documents, he remains responsible for the accuracy of what he submits to court. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 11 Jul 2026

AI trips up Singapore husband’s court battle against wife as magistrate says: Check what you submit

Court documents showed that he was responsible for caring for students staying at the facility and teaching primary school pupils, despite having no childcare or teaching qualifications.
Singapore / 10 Jul 2026

Singapore man pleads guilty to abusing primary school students, forced boy to drink urine

If convicted of voyeurism, an offender in Singapore can face up to two years’ jail, a fine, caning, or a combination of punishments. — Reuters file pic
Singapore / 10 Jul 2026

Singapore policeman charged with voyeurism, molestation involving nine men including colleagues

Singapore police are investigating 69 individuals, including a 15 year old, for suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending following islandwide raids. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Police Force
Singapore / 09 Jul 2026

Teenager, 15, among 69 investigated in Singapore loan‑shark blitz tied to cross‑border syndicates

ComfortDelGro will temporarily raise metered taxi fares and introduce a booking fee on its Zig app from March 24 to May 31 to help drivers cope with higher operating costs. — SoyaCincau pic
Singapore / 09 Jul 2026

Singapore mother brings taxi to a halt after driver collapses on expressway, police investigating

A 40-year-old man was arrested for suspected involvement in two anonymous bomb threats targeting Parliament House and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) office. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Parliament
Singapore / 09 Jul 2026

Singapore authorities charge man for Parliament bomb hoax, electronic devices seized in investigation

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann introduced the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, which proposes cutting the legal alcohol limit from 35mcg to 15mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, and from 80mg to 30mg per 100ml of blood — a reduction of more than half. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Singapore / 08 Jul 2026

Singapore to slash legal alcohol limits for drivers by over half

According to The Straits Times, the 37‑year‑old woman — who cannot be named due to a gag order protecting the children — pleaded guilty to ill‑treating a one‑year‑old girl. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 08 Jul 2026

Whistle-blower exposes toddler abuse: Former teacher jailed in Singapore

Tourism analysts told CNA that the Greater Sentosa Master Plan aims to encourage visitors — both local and foreign — to spend more time on the island by offering activities that are harder to replicate elsewhere. — Picture via Facebook/Sentosa
Singapore / 08 Jul 2026

Sentosa’s next chapter to prioritise nature‑led, immersive experiences under 20‑year master plan

Singapore’s Parliament yesterday endorsed a motion to strengthen Singapore’s long‑term position as a global transport hub. — AFP pic
Singapore / 08 Jul 2026

Singapore Parliament backs AI-driven transport future amid global uncertainties

MHA said drivers typically hold devices with the intention to operate or move them, actions that should only be done when the vehicle is stationary. — AFP pic
Singapore / 08 Jul 2026

Put your phone down: Singapore proposes road law that could penalise you for holding any mobile communication device while driving

Singh, an MP for Aljunied GRC and a non‑practising lawyer, was convicted in February 2025 of lying under oath to the Committee of Privileges. — Picture via Facebook
Singapore / 07 Jul 2026

Singapore Law Society’s disciplinary case against Pritam Singh set for Aug 13

The Straits Times reported that Ang Oon Leng, 61, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Lee Bee Lwee by performing a negligent act. He was also disqualified from holding or obtaining all classes of driving licences for five years upon release, and ordered to pay about US$2,200 (RM6,937) in compensation to her dependant. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 07 Jul 2026

Singapore bus driver jailed after driving off while passenger was alighting, causing fatal fall

According to court findings, the victim — diagnosed with an intellectual disability in 2015 — had been waiting to collect lunch with another client when she extended her hand to guide him. Training officers had previously instructed her not to assist other clients to encourage independence. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 07 Jul 2026

Singapore officer guilty of harming disabled woman under care

(From left) Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto attend a welcome ceremony at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta July 6, 2026. — AFP pic
Singapore / 06 Jul 2026

Singapore affirms readiness to harness Indonesia’s renewable energy potential, says PM Wong

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) speaks during a joint press conference with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta July 6, 2026. — AFP pic
Singapore / 06 Jul 2026

Singapore, Indonesia say Strait of Malacca will remain ‘accessible’ amid global oil tensions