Malaysia has clarified that its vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are not paying any tolls to Iran, despite online claims. Officials say the situation remains...
Three individuals, including two chief executives, have been extradited from Singapore to the United States to face charges of orchestrating cryptocurrency market manipulation and wash trading...
Singapore’s HDB resale price index dipped 0.1% in Q1 2026, marking the first decline in nearly seven years. Despite softer prices, 412 flats crossed the S$1...
A Russian tourist in Bali, Indonesia, was choked unconscious by a local after allegedly harassing women. The incident, captured on video, has sparked debate over public...
India has enacted a controversial amendment to its transgender rights law, removing self-identification and introducing state verification, with Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch warning of...
Members of the public are invited to attend a 100th day memorial for prominent human rights lawyer M Ravi on 4 April 2026, as tributes continue...
Japan defeated England 1–0 at Wembley, becoming the first Asian team to do so, while their fans earned global praise for cleaning the stadium after the...
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal crash on 29 March that killed a motorcyclist in Klang. The charge carries the death...
A Malaysian couple is standing trial in Melbourne for allegedly enslaving an Indonesian woman in her 60s. Prosecutors claim the victim was beaten, starved, and forced...
Outgoing UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says more than 390 staff have been killed in Gaza, calling it an unprecedented loss and urging global recognition and protection...
A 13-year-old boy in Kuala Lumpur was slapped by a stranger at a bakery after being falsely accused of queue-jumping. Police are investigating the assault as...
A Bandung court has delayed the opening of a major baby trafficking trial after most defendants appeared without legal representation, as investigations continue into a suspected...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dismissed requests to relocate Iran’s 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, insisting the team will compete at...
Members of the public rescued an 84-year-old woman from an overturned car following a crash in Selangor on 29 March, before the vehicle later caught fire....
A Scottish gangland figure wanted over alleged drug trafficking and money laundering was arrested in Bali after arriving from Singapore, as part of a coordinated international...
A former preschool principal was jailed for failing to report child molestation by a cook, despite attending safeguarding training. The court highlighted her “wilful inaction” and...
Indonesia’s deforestation surged in 2025, with new data highlighting widespread forest loss and renewed concerns over environmental governance following deadly disasters in Sumatra.
WeRide and Grab have officially commenced public operations for the Ai.R autonomous vehicle service in Punggol, marking the first deployment of such technology within a Singaporean...
A three-year-old girl’s playful “hostage negotiation” involving her younger brother in China has gone viral, drawing millions of views and widespread amusement online, with viewers praising...
The Malaysian government has officially refuted claims that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim intervened to delay the release of a report into the shareholdings of MACC Chief...
A coroner’s inquiry into the deaths of Xu Na and her father, Xu Baolu, has revealed the 48-year-old woman likely died of starvation and dehydration months...
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has issued a stern warning to Twelve Cupcakes after 80 employees were left unpaid following its sudden closure in October 2025, with...
Indonesian police have confirmed that the death of an 80-year-old Singaporean man, whose body was found encased in cement in the Citanduy River, was a premeditated...
President Donald Trump has signalled he may end the US war against Iran without forcing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian President Masoud...
In the Persian Gulf, the enforcer’s bluff is being called by arithmetic. As the U.S. prosecutes a war with Iran, it has been forced to quietly...
A ten-year-old girl from Singapore has been confirmed as the first imported case of the COVID-19 BA.3.2 subvariant in Taiwan after being intercepted with a fever...
Singtel has announced a series of goodwill rebates for customers following multiple network outages in March 2026. Eligible users will receive between S$5 and S$10 as...
A child was safely rescued after falling onto a safety net at Taoyuan Airport, prompting reminders on parental supervision.
Dr Chee Soon Juan disputes claims that high ministerial salaries are needed to attract capable leaders, arguing true leadership is rooted in duty, not personal gain.
Amnesty International has warned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could expose millions to human rights risks, citing immigration policies, policing and protest restrictions.
