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Khairy Jamaluddin speaks to reporters after attending Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Khairy seeks court order against MYNIC to uncover identity of ‘Corruption Watch’ author

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming along with the VIPs officiate the event during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Buying strata? New housing policy proposes showing long-term maintenance costs upfront, tighter management rules

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on August 26, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘If Muhyiddin did not help me… I would not donate RM4.8m to PPBM’, Bumi contractor says in Jana Wibawa trial

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor gestures during the Majlis Aidilfitri Anak Kedah di Perantauan at IDCC Shah Alam on May 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Sanusi to Ramkarpal: Come give Muslims a talk about not gambling

A freelance preacher is suspected of abusing his position and misappropriating about RM12.3 million in funds from an NGO for personal gain. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Celebrity preacher, NGO secretary face charges over alleged RM12m misappropriation in Seremban court

A view of Putrajaya enveloped in haze on August 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Haze persists across Malaysia as 17 stations record unhealthy air quality

Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is seen outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 12, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 8 h ago

High Court refuses to strike out RM200,000 fee refund suit against Sri Ram’s estate

Coroner Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan stunned the counsel, witnesses and others present when he walked out of the Coroner’s Court during the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir in Kota Kinabalu August 26, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Coroner walks out during Zara Qairina inquest after saying ‘Am I not fair enough?’ twice

Two Singapore-built research aircraft developed by Nanyang Technological University students, alumni and professor James Wang have completed their first phase of flight testing in Germany. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore-built aircraft complete first phase of flight tests in Germany

The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm today after arriving at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. They are expected to be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court for a remand application tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur can barely be seen amid reduced visibility caused by the haze affecting the city on August 26, 2026. The government will decide this afternoon whether to scale back the August 31st National Day celebration in Putrajaya or move it elsewhere if the API remains unhealthy or worsens. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Thick haze forces rethink of National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, but cancellation not on cards

A wild elephant the public are calling Sulong Chalil is seen on the East-West Highway. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Heartbreak and hope as injured elephant ‘Sulong’ treks 100km back to Gua Musang

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh delivers his speech during Umno’s 80th anniversary convention at Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL, May 2, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Stop shifting goalposts on Tabung Haji RCI, PKR Youth tells Akmal

Former 1MDB CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi is seen at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in this file picture. Today, a lawyer asked the court to direct him to answer questions after he responded ‘no comment’ 15 times during cross-examination. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘No comment’ 15 times: Lawyer asks High Court to make ex-1MDB CEO answer

The Wagyu Ragu Pasta uses mafalde where the frills on the side capture the mellow slow-cooked ragu so well that bite by bite, you taste the perfect match of ‘al dente’ pasta with the sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Francobolli at Wisma Cosway in KL serves seriously good fresh pasta beautifully paired with various sauces

Singapore

4 h ago

Singapore sees 17.9pc drop in scams and cybercrime, but losses remain high

Singapore Police Force (SPF) said 22,397 cases were recorded and scam losses amounted to S$500.2 million during the corresponding period last year.— AFP pic

SINGAPORE, Aug 26 — Singapore recorded a decline in scam and cybercrime cases in the first half of 2026, with the number of cases falling 17.9 per cent to 18,391 and scam losses dropping by the same rate to S$410.6 million (S$1=RM3.17).In its mid-year report released today, the Singapore Police Force...

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Two Singapore-built research aircraft developed by Nanyang Technological University students, alumni and professor James Wang have completed their first phase of flight testing in Germany. — Unsplash pic

11 h ago

Singapore-built aircraft complete first phase of flight tests in Germany

Singapore Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the waterways exemplify countries working together and committing to the common good in the face of global supply chain uncertainties. — Picture from https://intlreg.org/

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Melaka, Singapore straits show what countries can achieve through close cooperation, says minister

Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said the proposed construction of residential settlements in the East 1 (E1) area would further fragment the West Bank and severely undermine the prospects for a viable two-state solution. — Unsplash pic

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Singapore urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion, says it violates international law

A man takes pictures of the haze hovering over the Singapore Strait waterway in Singapore August 20, 2026. Singapore has stepped up monitoring of air quality after observing surge in hotspots and smoke activity in part of Indonesia over the weekend. — AFP pic

2d ago

Singapore steps up air‑quality checks amid rising smoke activity in Kalimantan and Sumatra

The Singapore police said they received a call for assistance at Bukit Timah Canal at about 7.25pm, while the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to a water rescue incident near the Wayang Satu Flyover about 20 minutes later. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Police Force

2d ago

Man dies after being rescued unconscious from Singapore canal

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore as a major business and finance hub plays an important role in global supply chains by connecting and creating value for the world. — Picture via Facebook

2d ago

Singapore to strengthen Asean unity, integration under 2027 chairmanship, says Wong

A screengrab from the fake Zoom meeting purportedly shows Singapore’s Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah (left) and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. — Screengrab via Youtube/Twenty Two Thirty

23 Aug 2026

Real clips, fake voices: How scammers used real footage of Singapore PM Wong and other political figures to build a S$4.9m scam

Cyclist-related traffic accidents in Singapore rose nearly 25 per cent to a four-year high of 772 cases in 2025, with 17 fatalities recorded. — Unsplash pic

23 Aug 2026

Cyclist-related accidents in Singapore jump nearly 25pc in 2025

A Malaysian woman, 46, faces up to eight years’ jail in Singapore, a fine of up to S$8,000 (RM25,000), or both if convicted of knowingly allowing a child in her care to be ill-treated amid scrutiny over abuses allegedly perpetrated by her 31-year-old nephew who was a manager at a children’s facility that she runs. — AFP pic

22 Aug 2026

Malaysian woman in Singapore dock after failing to protect children from abuse by her nephew at care facility she runs

Chanel bags and a Tradeluxury call card are pictured as the former director of the Singapore-based online luxury-bag reseller faces charges linked to the multimillion-dollar scam. — Picture from Instagram/tradeluxurysg

22 Aug 2026

Designer bags, dodgy money and Thai properties, now a third director faces the music in Singapore scam saga

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower is investigating Aventa Services after it docked a Changi Airport wheelchair assistant’s pay S$5 for being late by 11 seconds. — Unsplash pic

22 Aug 2026

Late by 11 seconds, lighter by S$5: Changi worker’s pay claim under probe

Singapore is testing a new chatbot to help users find official government information through everyday language. — Unsplash pic

22 Aug 2026

Singapore tests chatbot to help citizens cut through govt red tape

YouTube Premium prices creep up in Singapore. — AFP pic

21 Aug 2026

YouTube Premium wants more of your money, Singapore — second time in two years

Singapore is trimming the length of Friday sermons as hot weather and the transboundary haze lingers in August 2026. — Unsplash pic

21 Aug 2026

Singapore shortens Friday sermons as mercury threatens to hit 35°C

Officers seized more than S$105,500 worth of drugs and recovered weapons including katanas, knuckledusters, knives and a dagger during the islandwide operation. — Picture courtesy of Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau

21 Aug 2026

Singapore drug raids net 81 suspects and over S$105,000 in drugs; katanas and knuckledusters seized in Punggol flat

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