Ho Ching warns that cutting taxes and increasing fuel subsidies risks entrenching dependence on cheap oil, urging targeted aid instead. Netizens, however, stress the strain of...
Parts of the ceiling at the basement of Lucky Plaza collapsed on the morning of 6 April, prompting a safety cordon at the busy Orchard Road...
Two trainee teachers died after their kayak capsized during an outdoor education programme in Kedah, prompting investigations by authorities and a review of safety procedures by...
A pet rabbit died after a grooming session, with the owner alleging it was restrained on its back for over 20 minutes in Singapore. The grooming...
Veteran food critic KF Seetoh has criticised Singapore’s new container return scheme, citing confusion, inconvenience and limited impact. His remarks come as the initiative faces a...
A tale of two rhetorical registers — and what they reveal about who actually believes the facts are on their side.
A 53-year-old man has been charged with vandalism after allegedly scratching a parked police vehicle while out on bail. The incident occurred just one day after...
More than 50 masked attackers stormed a karaoke venue in Kuala Lumpur, damaging property after ramming the gate with a lorry, as police launched a manhunt...
Singapore's parliament convenes on 7 April 2026 with three ministerial statements on the Middle East conflict's impact, as 32 MPs raise 62 questions spanning energy costs,...
Bangladesh reports over 6,400 measles cases and 114 deaths, as hospitals face mounting pressure and authorities launch emergency vaccinations.
A Singaporean pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Police said he had crossed the road outside a designated crossing...
A body found in Indonesian waters near Karimun is believed to be linked to a Singapore maritime collision, with cross-border investigations under way to confirm the...
Sri Lanka detains over 150 foreign nationals in a Chilaw raid, intensifying its crackdown on suspected cybercrime operations and signalling stricter enforcement under domestic laws.
A bright object seen streaking across Lampung’s night sky on 4 April 2026 was identified as debris from a Chinese CZ-3B rocket, easing fears after widespread...
A Jurong East eatery faced criticism after its Chinese-only menu went viral online, with the manager defending the decision by citing a predominantly Chinese-speaking customer base...
Singapore-based Olam Group has agreed to divest its digital services unit, Mindsprint, to Wipro for US$375 million as part of a strategic reorganisation to unlock shareholder...
Authorities say shophouse transactions in Kampong Glam have dropped sharply, with locals forming most buyers. The clarification follows online claims of rising foreign ownership and rent...
Taiwan doctors reported a 15-year-old boy diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori infection and pre-cancerous stomach changes after severe bleeding, highlighting the importance of early screening.
New safety regulations from the International Civil Aviation Organisation will limit passengers flying from Singapore to a maximum of two power banks starting 15 April 2026.
A workers’ rights group has criticised Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower for issuing only a stern warning after 80 Twelve Cupcakes employees went unpaid, calling for stronger...
The family of late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee is set to finalise one of South Korea's largest-ever inheritance tax payments, with the sixth and final...
US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US forces...
A Singapore tenant returned from his Lunar New Year trip to China only to find a naked woman asleep in his rented room. The landlord confirmed...
The last oil loaded before the Hormuz closure is reaching Asian refineries now. The pipeline is emptying. What comes next for Singapore — fuel, food prices,...
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it has 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz or face escalating military consequences, as fighting intensifies. Both...
US President Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social that a second crew member from a downed F-15 fighter jet has been rescued from deep inside...
Singapore's Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, chaired by Coordinating Minister K Shanmugam, is coordinating the government's response to energy disruptions, rising prices, and security implications arising from...
A US F-15E Strike Eagle has been shot down over Iran, with one crew member rescued and a second unaccounted for. A separate A-10 Thunderbolt II...
Malaysia will raise air-conditioner temperatures across government offices following a Cabinet decision, with officials also introducing work-from-home measures to reduce energy use.
A Workers' Party disciplinary panel has concluded its investigation into whether secretary-general Pritam Singh breached the party constitution following his conviction for lying to Parliament's Committee...
