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Global pension expert William Price proposed that Malaysia raise its retirement age to 65 to match the improved life expectancies here, noting that some countries were forced to raise their retirement ages very rapidly during a crisis. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Haze envelops the capital city as several skyscrapers are barely visible from the Merdeka 118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairoul Faisal, 16, who was found dead in a Yong Peng, Johor school on October 3, 2026 and suspected to have been murdered. — Facebook pic

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A still shows a BYD Seal slamming into the rear of Perodua Bezza on Jalan Kuching in Kuala Lumpur. — Screengrab via video of said incident on social media

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Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. — AFP file pic

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Kao Mongkhol in Bandar Menjalara is better known for Teochew-influenced Thai braised pork and duck rice, but the ‘khao soi’ is the real gem. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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A general view shows the exterior of a Tenaga Nasional Berhad power station in Bangi on November 3, 2020. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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A screenshot shared by Sarawak clinic manager Wan Muhammad Fairus shows a staggering RM1 billion bank adjustment credited to his account on October 14, 2026, which the bank later attributed to a technical glitch. — Picture via social media

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Proposed amendments to federal road transport laws could empower courts to seize the assets of drivers convicted of fatal crashes if they fail to pay court-ordered compensation to victims’ families, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told Parliament today. — Bernama pic

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Fourteen individuals, including two teenagers, were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here in Gurun with the murder of a 19-year-old youth. — Bernama pic

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Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan speaks to reporters after attending the Majlis Ilmu MADANI at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya on October 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Religious minister urges joint Muslim prayers as ‘weapon’ against haze

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks during an interview at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Motorcyclists ride in the morning in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan on October 14, 2026, amid thick haze from forest and land fires in the region. — AFP pic

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Lim Guan Eng urges Malaysia to sue Indonesia over haze if Jakarta rejects Asean firefighting task force

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shares a light-hearted moment with traditional dancers after seeing off Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who concluded his two-day state visit to Malaysia, at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang on October 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

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A boat passes by as the Marina Bay Sands and skyline are seen in Singapore on October 15, 2026, as the country continues to be shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia. — AFP pic

SINGAPORE, Oct 15 — Singapore is considering possible action against companies responsible for transboundary haze as air pollution worsens, with the government assessing data collected during the current episode, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said yesterday.According to The Straits Times (ST), Fu said the authorities would consider...

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A Singaporean venture capital firm is planning to launch an academy in north-eastern Japan in partnership with a local Japanese government to develop startup talent in and around Asia, according to people familiar with the project. ― AFP pic

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore has maintained its monetary policy stance, keeping the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) policy band unchanged following two consecutive hikes. ― AFP pic

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Buildings are seen shrouded by haze in Singapore on October 9, 2026. Singapore’s economy grew by 5.4 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, moderating from 6.2 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry. — AFP pic

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Saudi Arabia-bound passengers remain stranded at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on October 12, 2026, after their flights were cancelled a day after a Houthi strike at Riyadh’s international airport. The Singapore government has advised its citizens to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia following heightened security risks in the region, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — AFP pic

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From manga to musical: ‘Attack On Titan’ storms Singapore in April 2027. — Picture from Instagram/attackontitan_themusical

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Senior Minister K Shanmugam (right) says Singapore is working on a new strategy to stop malicious websites before they strike. — Picture from Facebook/K Shanmugam Sc

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People board a bus in Singapore to cross to Malaysia. — AFP file pic

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This is how you rock the block: Singaporean artist Farhan saw a driver projecting a clip of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury onto the wall of a HDB block in Jurong West on October 10, 2026. — Screengrab from Instagram/singaporeanstory

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A 52-year-old man is alleged to have assaulted two enforcers from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority when they approached him for using a non-compliant device during an operation in Ang Mo Kio. — Picture by Land Transport Authority via AsiaOne

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The NEA will pilot a ferry service from Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal from 2027 for the scattering of cremated remains at sea. — AsiaOne pic

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A pedestrian wearing a mask walks along the boulevard at Marina bay as buildings are seen shrouded with haze in Singapore October 12, 2026. Mosques across Singapore remain open for daily and Friday congregational prayers despite the haze, though non-essential outdoor activities will be suspended if air quality deteriorates to very unhealthy levels. — AFP pic

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Singapore mosques to stay open for prayers, outdoor activities to stop if haze hits very unhealthy levels

Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the country is seeking WHO recognition for its vaccine regulatory system while streamlining clinical trial approvals and strengthening oversight of AI-driven drug development. — Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information pic

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A Singaporean couple pleaded guilty to charges linked to the death of their eight-month-old son, who was repeatedly abused over several months before his death in September 2024. — AFP pic

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Baby shaken, smothered for months: Singapore couple plead guilty to causing or allowing son’s death

The Health Ministry (MOH) said participating clinics and all polyclinics would provide children, the elderly, and lower- to middle-income Singaporeans with affordable care for haze-related conditions upon activation of the schemes. — Bernama pic

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Singapore activates healthcare support measures as haze worsens

The 16-year-old, who goes by Queue, visited the Merlion Park with his grandfather. — Instagram pic via AsiaOne

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