
Indonesia has introduced mandatory Friday work-from-home for civil servants from April 2026, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and improve energy efficiency amid global geopolitical pressures.

US President Donald Trump declared Operation Epic Fury nearing victory in a 1 April address, vowing two to three more weeks of heavy strikes on Iran...

The Singapore Armed Forces successfully carried out a controlled on-site disposal of a 250kg World War II aerial bomb discovered at a construction site along Tanah...

A powerful explosion and subsequent fire at an LPG bulk filling station in Bekasi, Indonesia, injured at least 12 people and damaged nearby homes, with authorities...

The Singapore Democratic Party has criticised government action against activists, urging a review and calling for greater respect for free speech and civic participation amid growing...

More than 100 autonomous vehicles in Wuhan, China, stalled simultaneously due to a suspected system failure, leaving passengers stranded. Police intervened to evacuate passengers safely, with...

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit eastern Indonesia on 2 April 2026, damaging buildings in Ternate and Bitung, triggering small tsunami waves, and leaving at least one...

A DHL unit in Singapore has confirmed a retrenchment exercise following online discussions, but declined to reveal the number of workers affected or roles involved, as...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces a work-from-home directive for Malaysia's public sector and state-linked firms to reduce fuel consumption amid a global energy crisis and...

Israel has announced plans to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, ordering the demolition of all Litani bridges and border village homes to establish...

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...
