Tag

Logo
Most Read
Despite her age, Wong maintains the same resolve she had when she and her late husband first started their pastry business. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life  / 9 h ago

At 1am, the ‘kaya’ starts: An 84-year-old keeps a half-century craft alive in a KL alley

This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (right) shaking hands with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during their meeting prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. — Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office handout/AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Iran VP says deal possible only if US adopts ‘America First’, warns ‘Israel First’ means no agreement

This handout photograph taken on April 11, 2026 and released by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office shows Pakistan’s Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (right), Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd right), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (3rd right) during their meeting with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (4th left) and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2th left) prior to the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. An Iranian government delegation met Pakistan’s prime minister on April 11 to discuss the terms of planned ‘make or break’ negotiations to end the Middle East war with a US party led by Vice President JD Vance. — Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office handout/AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Vance says US–Iran talks end without deal after ‘final and best offer’

A poorly managed mega-farm could become a source of serious environmental pollution and community disruption. — Reuters file pic
What You Think  / 6 h ago

The pig farm dilemma is a test of Malaysia’s diversity and tolerance — Ahmad Ibrahim

Family members, Malaysian Army personnel and friends attend the funeral of Private Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi at the Felda Sungai Kelamah Mosque and Cemetery on April 11, 2026 following his death after an alleged assault incident. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Family mourns army private who died after assault, father says he has ‘accepted it, but it is hard to bear’

A 22-year-old university student is suspected of stabbing a 34-year-old woman in Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang on April 10, 2026, resulting in severe injuries that have put her in the ICU. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Varsity student under seven-day watch over Sepang stabbing as police record statements from 10 witnesses; victim in ICU

Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the victim was allegedly attacked by suspects travelling in a Toyota Vellfire at 5.02 pm in front of a house in the area. — Freepik pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Police detain three after woman attacked during live stream in Sungai Petani

Malaysia’s border control denied entry to 28 foreign nationals at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS in Kedah between April 1 and 11, 2026 for failing to meet the requirements as tourists, including not having return tickets and being unable to provide a clear purpose of travel. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Damaged passports, missing documents: Malaysia’s border control turns away Thai, Bangladeshi travellers at Bukit Kayu Hitam 

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Al Lailaki neighbourhood in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with the city’s International Airport visible in the background, on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Latest in Middle East: Iran–US clash over Hormuz mine‑sweeping as Netanyahu touts ‘crushing’ of Iran’s nuclear programme

The Premium TKG at Blue Hour comes loaded with shredded ‘chashu’, ‘shio kombu’, seaweed strips and green and white onions. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Blue Hour is PJ SS2’s new dinner spot for Japanese comfort food like ‘aburasoba’ and ‘tamago kake gohan’ 

File photo of Bangladeshi soldiers standing guard along a street to quell growing civil unrest. A self-proclaimed spiritual leader was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh yesterday, officials said, in the latest violence fuelled by religious tensions in the country. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Bangladesh mob kills self‑styled spiritual leader after resurfaced video goes viral amid religious tensions

US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two, after peace talks with Iran in Islamabad April 12, 2026. — Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

Vance leaves Pakistan after 21‑hour US–Iran talks yield no deal

This file photo shows US Supreme Court Associate Justices Samuel Alito (L) and Clarence Thomas waiting for their opportunity to leave the stage at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

For ageing US Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large

A waiter removes a table as they prepare to close their roadside cafe in downtown Cairo on April 2, 2026. Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9pm from April 3, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the Iran war. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

‘It’s very difficult to live’: Iran war leaves crisis‑scarred countries counting the costs

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh announced on April 12, 2026 that 10,000 traders renting from DBKL will receive a 50 per cent reduction from April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

As costs bite, DBKL halves rent for 10,000 traders till Dec 31, 2027

Search results for Singapore (12657 results)
Workers gathering at a common area at Sungei Tengah Lodge on April 16, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d TODAY pic
World / 18 Apr 2020

Covid-19: Some foreign workers in Singapore feel ‘safer’ in dorms, others lament lack of enforcement, cramped spaces

Singaporeu00e2u20acu2122s health ministry says Raffles Hospital has reached out to the patientu00e2u20acu2122s family and is extending assistance to them. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Google Map/TODAY
World / 18 Apr 2020

95-year-old citizen becomes 11th Covid-19 fatality in Singapore; four new clusters at foreign worker dorms

Foreign worker dormitory Sungei Tengah Lodge along Old Choa Chu Kang Road. Workers staying in dorms make up a majority of the 728 cases reported on Thursday. u00e2u20acu201d TODAY pic
World / 18 Apr 2020

Singapore health ministry makes police report after news of 728 Covid-19 cases on April 16 was leaked before announcement

Dr Dale Fisher said that unlike countries that imposed lockdowns to buy time when the disease has already spread wildly, Singaporeu00e2u20acu2122s circuit breaker was a pre-emptive move, so comparisons with these countries may not be fair. u00e2u20acu201d TODAY pic
World / 18 Apr 2020

Singapore’s circuit breaker: Experts take stock on Day 11 — When hoped-for positive effects were to show

A fine of S$300 will apply for non-compliance with the new mask rule. Those who continue to disobey all safe distancing measures including the use of masks may be fined S$1,000 and face possible prosecution. u00e2u20acu201d TODAY pic
World / 17 Apr 2020

Covid-19: 623 new cases in Singapore as infections cross 5,000 mark

View of Star Cruise's Superstar Gemini, which is currently being accessed for use as temporary accommodation for migrant workers, berthed at Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore April 17, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
World / 17 Apr 2020

Singapore mulls placing workers who recover from Covid-19 on cruise ships

Indian actor Rajinikanth and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar have advised Singapore foreign workers to abide by government rules. u00e2u20acu201d Pictures via Instagram/sachintendulkar and rajinikanth.official.
Showbiz / 17 Apr 2020

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar share inspiring messages with Indian nationals in Singapore (VIDEO)

Gold exports increased by 242.5 per cent, which led to the bulk of the growth in March, said Enterprise Singapore. u00e2u20acu2022 TODAY file pic
Money - International / 17 Apr 2020

Singapore’s non-oil exports grew by 17.6pc in March amid Covid-19 pandemic

Foreign worker dormitory Sungei Tengah Lodge at Old Choa Chu Kang Road had previously been declared an isolation area after a spike of Covid-19 cases there. u00e2u20acu2022 TODAY picnn
World / 16 Apr 2020

Record high of 728 new cases in Singapore, including 654 from foreign worker dorms

File photo of commuters waiting for a transport to leave the Woodlands Causeway on March 17, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters picnnn
World / 16 Apr 2020

In Singapore, migrant coronavirus cases highlight containment weak link

Doctors work at a triage area at Health Serve clinic, a non-governmental organisation that provides low-cost medical and dental care to migrant workers, during the coronavirus disease outbreak (Covid -19) in Singapore April 8, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Malaysia / 16 Apr 2020

Four more Malaysians among 447 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore

Workers at Cochrane Lodge ll dormitory in Sembawang on April 15, 2020. The dormitory has 46 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and has been gazetted as an isolation area. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Nuria Ling/TODAY
World / 16 Apr 2020

Covid-19: Highest daily tally of 447 new cases in Singapore, including 404 infections in foreign worker dorms