Singapore will replace its decades-old Physical Employment Standard grading system with personalised medical exemptions for national servicemen enlisting from October 2027, allowing around 1,200 servicemen annually...
Nearly 80 per cent of second-floor units at Bugis Street have closed, leaving corridors largely deserted. Tenants say footfall has fallen sharply and sales have dropped...
Police in Jambi faced resistance during the arrest of a diesel subsidy fraud suspect, including from his wife carrying an air rifle. Authorities say the scheme...
Indonesian military prosecutors have completed their review of the acid attack case against activist Andrie Yunus, as legal disputes intensify over charges, jurisdiction, and transparency.
Malaysian anti-graft investigators are probing an alleged abuse-of-power scheme involving a former statutory body CEO, with cross-border transactions exceeding US$51.3 million and suspected losses to public...
UNIFIL has reported Israeli military restrictions on its operations in southern Lebanon, alongside two fatal incidents involving Indonesian peacekeepers under investigation.
A viral video of a remand prisoner escaping during a transfer from Sungai Buloh Prison has drawn widespread attention, as Malaysian authorities intensify a nationwide manhunt...
Six people were arrested after a violent group fight broke out at a Hong Kong MTR station, reportedly triggered by a dispute over eye contact.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong's Facebook post announcing his departure for a US official visit on 12 April drew over 800 comments, with a large...
Two women in Lebak Regency have been detained after a viral video allegedly showed one stepping on the Qur’an during a dispute-related oath.
A van carrying rescue animals to a pet adoption event in Kuala Lumpur was hit by a lorry along the North-South Expressway, leaving several animals dead...
Mediacorp has responded to criticism from Malaysian groups over its drama Highway To Somewhere, stressing the storyline addresses global scams and does not target any specific...
The fourth day of the Bloomberg GCB defamation trial saw the ministers allege that Bloomberg removed the article's paywall after receiving POFMA correction directions not for...
The United States will impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports from 13 April 2026 after failed talks, escalating tensions and threatening global energy flows amid...
President Prabowo Subianto has departed for Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, focusing on energy security and global geopolitical issues amid shifting international dynamics.
Staff at an Oriental Kopi outlet in Johor Bahru stopped a snatch theft after a man grabbed a customer’s bag and tried to flee. The bag...
A civilian flotilla of over 70 vessels has set sail from Barcelona in a renewed bid to challenge Israel’s blockade on Gaza. Backed by activists from...
A China influencer faced backlash after consuming large amounts of premium seafood at a Japan buffet, with critics accusing him of disrespectful behaviour and poor conduct...
Dozens of UN member states, led by Indonesia, condemned fatal attacks on peacekeepers in southern Lebanon after three Indonesian personnel were killed in late March 2026.
The Progress Singapore Party has welcomed a S$1 billion government support package but warned it may fall short for self-employed workers facing fuel price spikes. It...
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong's filmed LRT outing with fellow MPs and a media team drew widespread derision online, with many Singaporeans contrasting it unfavourably...
Meta has increased its minimum user age to 16 in Indonesia following new regulations, removing underage accounts and introducing stricter safety measures across its platforms.
A 58-year-old man was arrested within hours after allegedly attempting to rob a moneychanger in Simei using a handwritten note demanding cash. The victim refused and...
A couple’s move from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur has gone viral—but the real story is the backlash. Viewers are questioning whether their lifestyle reflects reality or...
A British national wanted across Europe has been deported from Indonesia after his arrest in Bali, following a multinational law enforcement operation targeting organised crime.
The Singapore Sailing Federation has lodged a police report and notified the Safe Sport Commission following social media allegations of sexual assault by a former youth...
A rally organised by Students for Palestine Singapore is under way at Hong Lim Park on 11 April, drawing a joint advisory from the police and...
A viral photo shows Pritam Singh taking public transport days after a government call for Singaporeans to cut energy use. Netizens praised the move as “leading...
A man was caught on CCTV allegedly taking four pairs of shoes from outside an HDB unit in Woodlands, before appearing to throw them down a...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Singapore is entitled to its position on the Strait of Hormuz, even as his daughter and deputy PKR president Nurul...
