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National Muay Thai athlete Angie Yan Jia Chi performs in the women’s Wai Kru event at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok December 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s Angie Yan stuns Thai world champion to claim Wai Kru gold on SEA Games debut

File photo of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Hannah Yeoh. The prime minister rejected claims today that Yeoh’s appointment strengthens DAP dominance, saying she serves the government, not a political party. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Atrocious’: Anwar hits back at race-based attacks on Hannah Yeoh’s Cabinet appointment

Data from the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) shows persistent demand for Malaysian university enrolment from China, Bangladesh and India. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Why Malaysian campuses are a hit with students from China, Bangladesh and India

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with Hannah Yeoh, who thanked him for the trust placed in her following her appointment to oversee the Federal Territories. — Picture via Facebook/Hannah Yeoh

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hannah Yeoh thanks Anwar for trust as she sets out priorities for Federal Territories

National Muay Thai athlete Muhammad Mikail Ghazali Zulfikar (left) launches an attack against host nation fighter Suphakon Sirilun during the men’s 57kg final at the Thailand 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysian Muay Thai squad pull off sensational three-gold feat by upsetting home favourites, including a World Champion

National diver Yong Rui Jie competes in the men’s one-metre springboard event at the Thailand 2025 SEA Games at the Assumption University Aquatic Centre, Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

SEA Games 2025: Malaysia denied diving clean sweep, claim bronze in men’s one-metre springboard

At 6pm, the ringgit inched down to 4.0855/0940 against the greenback, from 4.0835/0875 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit slips against US dollar as traders lock in gains

Police said four suspects were arrested on the day of the incident, with four more detained in follow-up operations. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police detain eight over brutal Batu Caves slashing attack

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and other attendees take part in the symbolic release of butterflies at Entopia after a signing ceremony on December 17, 2025. — Opalyn Mok pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Penang’s Entopia to go global with franchises in eight countries after landmark Turkish deal

A Malaysian martial arts coach has been accused of assaulting a Filipino referee at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand following protests over a disputed pencak silat result, the Philippine Olympic Committee said. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysian pencak silat coach accused of striking SEA Games judge in tie-break dispute

National silat athlete Muhammad Izzul Irfan (right) faces Thailand’s Phiraphon Mitthasan in the men’s Class D final at the 2025 SEA Games at Hall 4, Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Three-hour suspense ends in joy as Malaysian silat athlete Izzul Irfan Marzuki retains SEA Games gold

This screengrab taken from Instagram shows at the Gan Chen Jie at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024 held at Jakarta, Indonesia. — Screengrab via Instagram/stellachenjie

Sports / 16 h ago

Gan Chen Jie clinches gold, breaks SEA Games record in women’s 50m rifle three positions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the Madani Cabinet meeting, the first meeting of the Madani government’s new Cabinet line-up following the reshuffle announced yesterday. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Cabinet ministers must act promptly to deliver Madani govt policies, says Anwar

Youth and Sports Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Putrajaya, December 17, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

New Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq emphasises continuity, programme enhancement

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (second from right) witnesses a signing ceremony at Entopia on December 17, 2025. — Opalyn Mok pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Chow: Penang tourism ‘maturing’ with 7.2 million airport arrivals, new global partnerships

Singapore

47 m ago

Man jailed after assaults on 80-year-old and mattress fire at Singapore nursing home

Jahalal Ali was jailed for 15 weeks after admitting to assault offences and setting a mattress on fire, with a further 49 days added for breaching a remission order tied to earlier crimes. — TODAY file pic

SINGAPORE, Dec 18 — A 68-year-old man who repeatedly attacked fellow residents and staff at a nursing home in Singapore, and later set a mattress on fire, has been jailed after a string of violent incidents at the facility.Jahalal Ali was sentenced to 15 weeks’ jail on Tuesday after pleading...

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File photo of a Singapore Police Coast Guard patrol, as authorities investigate and crack down on maritime smuggling routes used to bring foreigners into Singapore illegally. — AFP pic

Singapore / 56 m ago

Paid to look the other way: Indonesian tugboat crew jailed, caned for role in smuggling foreigners into Singapore

Singapore police said the case marks the first time a motorist will be charged over driving under the influence of etomidate after a crash in the city centre. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore to charge motorist over etomidate driving in first case of its kind

A view of private residential apartments and public housing estates in Singapore June 13, 2016. The number of lower-income families receiving support under a key government financial aid scheme fell to its lowest level in five years in 2024. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore families on key govt aid scheme fall to five-year low in 2024 as economy, job market strengthen

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A 19-year-old former religious teacher admitted in court to committing an indecent act with a 12-year-old girl he met during mosque lessons. — TODAY pic

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Singapore teen religious teacher pleads guilty to indecent act with underage girl, sentencing in January

A Malaysian property agent was sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to possessing vapes for sale in Singapore. — Ooi Boon Keong/TODAY pic

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Singapore court jails Malaysian 10 weeks for delivering banned vapes

The Chinese mainland remained Singapore's largest source of visitors this year, with arrivals reaching 2.93 million in the first 11 months, according to data released on Monday by the Singapore Tourism Board. — AFP pic

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Singapore tourism: Chinese mainland remains top source with 2.93 million arrivals Jan–Nov, Indonesia and Malaysia follow

Facebook screenshots showing a barbeque party at the Pasir Ris Park in Singapore and a group dance that drew smiles and frowns from the online community.

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A moment of joy: Migrant workers’ park dance in Singapore draws praise — and familiar backlash (VIDEO)

The 100 AM Daiso store in Singapore first opened in February 2018 and was one of 33 outlets around the island, and will be closing on January 4, 2026. — Social media screengrabs from 100ammall and DAISO Singapore

2d ago

Singapore shoppers lose another Japanese store as Daiso to close 100 AM outlet

Singapore-based property firm CapitaLand started running a free night shuttle on December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anytime Fitness Clarke Quay

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How CapitaLand’s free night bus keeps Singapore revellers happy and business humming

According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), most migrant workers currently live within three kilometres of a PCP clinic. — Reuters pic

15 Dec 2025

Migrant workers in Singapore to have clinics within 2km under expanded healthcare plan

Pritam Singh, Aljunied MP and Singapore Opposition chief apologised for his remarks made in an interview with news outlet CNA, made on July 26 and aired on November 5, 2025 after his lying to a parliamentary conviction. — Reuters pic

13 Dec 2025

Singapore Opposition chief Pritam Singh says sorry to court after controversial CNA interview pulled

A 58-year-old man was found with stab wounds on the void deck of Block 188 at Boon Lay Drive on December 6, 2025; with police later arresting a 32-year-old man suspected as the attacker. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 Dec 2025

Singapore police nab 32-year-old over Boon Lay stabbing incident, suspect to face court

The house at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore, where the country’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew and other early leaders of the People’s Action Party met to lay the groundwork for Singapore’s independence, was gazetted with effect from December 13, 2025. — Reuters file pic

13 Dec 2025

Singapore govt gazettes 38 Oxley Road bungalow, home of founding PM Lee Kuan Yew; says changes still possible

Roti prata was listed as No 1 on the Top 43 Singaporean foods in Taste Atlas. — Picture from tasteatlas.com

13 Dec 2025

Singapore tops world’s food cities list at No. 20, but its cuisine lands 90th on Taste Atlas

Singapore authorities are now investigating a Myanmar teen girl for illegal weapons after revoking her long-term immigration pass. — Unsplash pic

12 Dec 2025

Myanmar teen now faces weapons and assault probe after losing Singapore pass over Kpod

A corgi similar to the pet dog involved in a Singapore court case where a man fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury after being startled by a neighbour’s dog. — Unsplash pic

12 Dec 2025

Singapore court clears neighbour after man falls near pet corgi, suffers brain injury

If you’re flying SIA and celebrating your birthday, remember that you can get free cake on board only on the actual day or one day before or after the flight, and make sure to request for it at least one week in advance. — Unsplash pic

12 Dec 2025

Birthday blues at 30,000 feet: SIA says no to passenger asking for in-flight cake

Singapore’s largest telecommunications company, Singtel hit with S$1m fine after massive voice outage leaves 500,000 users stranded on October 8, 2024. — Reuters pic

12 Dec 2025

Singtel hit with S$1m fine after 500,000 users lose voice service, including emergency hotlines

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