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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the accident occurred at about 1.20 am involving a Range Rover Velar sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a 51-year-old man and a Mazda van. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Six injured in Kajang-Semenyih crash, police nab SUV driver for alleged drink-driving

The damaged tanker that collided with a lorry along Kilometre 40.6 (northbound) of the North-South Expressway near Kulai today. March 31, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Trailer collision and fire along North-South Expressway triggers closure and traffic congestion

Miti says conditions for automotive investments are applied consistently to all carmakers, following reports that Chinese EV maker BYD is reassessing plans for a CKD plant in Tanjung Malim. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

BYD not singled out, Miti says CKD rules designed to protect vendor ecosystem and boost exports

This picture handed out by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation shows damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran drone strike sets oil tanker ablaze off Dubai after Trump warning

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that this transition period is intended to provide platform operators with sufficient time to adapt to the new legislative requirements without the immediate threat of punitive enforcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Gig economy platforms have 3 to 6 months to comply with new Perkeso law

The Finance Ministry is maintaining the RM300 monthly Budi Diesel aid for April 2026 to support individuals and the agri-commodity sector amid volatile global fuel prices. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Keeping engines running: Govt says Budi Diesel aid to continue for April amid volatile fuel market

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there have been no disruptions to Malaysia’s aviation and logistics sectors so far, although both industries are facing mounting pressure from rising costs due to the ongoing US–Iran tensions. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No disruptions yet, but aviation and shipping sectors under strain, says transport minister

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative follows the Federal Government’s call to cut back on petrol and gas usage. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Selangor government preparing WFH plan for civil servants as global oil prices fluctuate, says MB

SETIA ALAM 31/03/2026 Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to the press during the Mock Cheque Presentation Ceremony from Top Glove Chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Berjaya Group Executive Datuk Seri Robin Tan to SMJK Chan Wa here at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. PICTURE BY SAYUTI ZAINUDIN

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Loke: Iranian government assures safe passage, no tolls for Malaysian ships in Strait of Hormuz

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0475/0520 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0280/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit slips further as investors track Iran war, rising energy prices

Pablo Picassio's 'L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)' is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie's auction website. — Christie's screenshot

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Picasso painting among four high-value artworks with 1MDB links being repatriated back to Malaysia

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time to implement clean-up measures, including ensuring that no more children under 16 register new accounts or maintain existing accounts on their respective platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Communications minister: New social media age limit could start by June

Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's BYD electric vehicle outside the Government House in Bangkok March 31, 2026. Thailand’s king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Anutin, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said today. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Thai king endorses Anutin’s new Cabinet, with Thaksin nephew named deputy PM

Singapore

17 h ago

Singapore Grab rides to cost more as operator lifts fuel surcharge by 40 cents, launches S$1.1m support package

Grab will temporarily raise its fuel surcharge by 40 cents (RM1.26) from April 7 as fuel prices continue to climb. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

SINGAPORE, March 31 — Grab will temporarily raise its fuel surcharge by 40 cents (RM1.26) from April 7 as fuel prices continue to climb.In a report by The Straits Times, the operator told users in an e-mail today that the fee will increase from 50 cents to 90 cents for...

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The Communicable Diseases Agency reminded the public that vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singapore tightens measles controls after 12 cases, most unvaccinated, keeps mandatory testing and isolation

X and TikTok have been issued letters of caution by the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority for serious weaknesses in detecting and removing child sexual exploitation and abuse material and terrorism content. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore warns X and TikTok over failures to detect child sexual and terrorism content, places both under enhanced supervision

A view of the city skyline in Singapore December 31, 2020. Electricity and gas tariffs in Singapore will rise from April to June as fuel prices continue to climb. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 21 h ago

Singapore electricity and gas tariffs to rise from April to June, with steeper hikes likely later in 2026, says Energy Market Authority

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A former Malaysian employee of an oil and gas company was sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment in Singapore after pleading guilty to a scheme involving the misappropriation of fuel from the Pulau Bukom facility. — TODAY pic

21 h ago

Singapore jails Malaysian former oil and gas employee for 21 years in S$100m fuel misappropriation case

Diesel prices in Singapore surged past the S$4 (RM12.52) threshold yesterday, peaking at S$4.13 per litre for the majority of fuel retailers in the republic. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

21 h ago

Singapore diesel price surges past S$4 amid West Asia supply disruptions

Yeo Hiap Seng will retrench 25 employees in Singapore as it relocates its can manufacturing operations to Malaysia. — Picture via X/Yeos Singapore

1d ago

Yeo Hiap Seng to shed 25 Singapore roles as group relocates can production to Malaysia

Malaysian rock icon Ella will return to Singapore for a concert on May 9 at The Star Theatre. — Picture via Instagram/ellaaminuddins

1d ago

Malaysia’s Queen of Rock Ella to perform in Singapore as ‘Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen’ tour arrives May 9 (VIDEO)

An artist’s impression of a view from East Coast Park towards Long Island. — Picture courtesy of Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority

1d ago

Singapore begins preparatory works for ‘Long Island’ coastal project before full reclamation phase

Singapore authorities expect very heavy traffic at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the Good Friday long weekend. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Singapore warns of long delays at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over Good Friday weekend

A former Gojek driver received a 17‑month jail sentence in Singapore today for molesting a 16‑year‑old passenger who was unconscious in his vehicle. — TODAY pic

1d ago

Singapore Gojek driver jailed 17 months after police discover video of him molesting unconscious 16‑year‑old passenger

File picture of a man vaping. Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized more than 240 e-vaporisers and related components between March 24 and 27. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Singapore seizes over 240 vapes, components in four‑day checkpoint sweep

This photograph taken on March 17, 2026 shows Singaporean elders taking part in a parkour training session in Singapore. This is ‘geriatric parkour’, where around 20 retirees learned to tackle a series of relatively demanding exercises, building their agility and enjoying a sense of camaraderie. — AFP pic

2d ago

Let's get physical: As Singapore ages, retirees turn to parkour for fitness, fun and friendship

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the 28th Asean Plus Three (APT) Summit, held in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on October 27, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2d ago

Singapore, Asean to stay open and inclusive, will not choose sides, says PM Wong

Sophisticated scammers are turning to AI tools to mimic prominent figures like Elon Musk to prey on vulnerable adults to drain their life savings. — Reuters pic

2d ago

‘Elon Musk needed her money’, but police put an end to it: How Singapore is stopping scammers preying on vulnerable adults

The Disney Adventure is Disney Cruise Line’s largest ship and its first ‘cruise to nowhere’ voyage from Singapore saw one crew member and eight passengers fall ill with gastroenteritis symptoms from March 16–19, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/disneycruiselinesg

2d ago

Gastro hits the high seas: Nine fall ill on Disney Adventure’s maiden cruise in Singapore

Singapore Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance on foreign interference in domestic politics, following the barring of Malaysian activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri into the republic on March 22, 2026. — Unsplash pic

28 Mar 2026

‘It is an absolute no’: Singapore reasserts zero-tolerance on foreign interference after Malaysian barred entry for alleged activism

Singapore authorities have seized more than 830kg of Asian pangolin scales, estimated to have come from over 2,200 animals, marking the largest such confiscation to date, the National Parks Board said. — AFP pic

28 Mar 2026

Singapore foils bid to smuggle 830kg of pangolin scales in largest seizure to date

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Bullion Market Association yesterday outlined key focus areas to strengthen Singapore’s position as a trusted gold trading centre serving the Asia-Pacific region. — AFP pic

28 Mar 2026

Singapore to build clearing system, tighten standards in push to become regional gold trading hub

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