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While many have welcomed the proposal as a way to prevent elderly parents from becoming homeless or being abandoned at hospitals, experts have warned that such legislation could also place additional strain on family relationships, particularly amid current economic challenges. — Pexels pic

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Explainer: What Malaysia’s proposed filial law could mean for families

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said Putrajaya must clearly disclose who would be affected by the subsidy rationalisation plan, how income would be assessed, and whether factors such as living costs, dependants, loans, and commuting needs would be taken into account. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Don’t turn middle class into govt’s ATM’, Kepong MP tells Putrajaya over RON95 subsidy reform

Initial investigations found that the incident happened while the 31-year-old victim was taking part in a religious ceremony at the temple with his friends. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Temple terror: Man held after sword attack during Cameron Highlands ceremony

Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin said the T15 and T20 groups are also key drivers of domestic private consumption, and higher fuel costs could dampen demand in retail, hospitality and services sectors. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Yeo Bee Yin warns RON95 subsidy cut for T20 could fuel inflation and hurt economy

Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters said investigations are being carried out under Section 5(2) of the Moneylenders Act 1951 and Section 435 of the Penal Code. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Four Bukit Indah homes hit in suspected Molotov cocktail attacks linked to Singapore Ah Long syndicate

Eileen Wang, 58, the mayor of Arcadia, a city just north of Los Angeles with a population of about 50,000, has agreed to plead guilty to the felony charge, the department said in a statement. — Picture via Arcadia website

World / 13 h ago

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Newly elected chief minister of India’s Tamil Nadu state, C. Joseph Vijay speaks after taking the oath during his swearing-in ceremony in Chennai on May 10, 2026. Vijay was sworn in as the state’s chief minister on Sunday, making him the first movie star to rule the southern Indian state in a decade. — AFP pic

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Anwar congratulates ‘friend’ Vijay after Indian actor takes helm as Tamil Nadu chief minister

On Iran, the former casino owner is learning that he, in fact, doesn’t have such a strong hand after all. — AFP pic

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Breakfast means ‘kopi’ and noodles at Restoran Meng Shiang — Picture by CK Lim

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Rise with the ‘sun noodles’ at Restoran Meng Shiang in Yulek, Cheras

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Retired lady cop flees hit-and-run, tests positive for drugs after 50km chase from Negeri to Melaka

He said the missiles were intended for the LCS fleet as well as naval vessels KD Jebat and KD Lekiu. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia seeks answers after Norway halts naval missile delivery despite eight-year deal

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh speaks to the media during a press conference at City Hall regarding the flood mitigation project in Kuala Lumpur on May 12, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Hannah Yeoh: KL’s flood retention pond now 70pc smaller as land lost to developers

Muhammad Hazim Muhammad, 19, nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid. However, no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Teenager charged with murder of college student found with 61 stab wounds in Kelantan

Vehicles travel through heavy rain in Shah Alam on June 21, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Thunderstorms forecast for KL, Selangor, and majority of states until 7pm

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail during the launch of PDRM Special Dialogue V 2026 at KLGCC Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur on May 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Police still probing alleged Langkawi drug network linked to cop known as ‘Mr A’, says IGP

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Singapore, Indonesia seek stronger Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands partnership with Malaysia, says foreign minister

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan shakes hands with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono during a press briefing in Jakarta May 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

SINGAPORE, May 12 — Singapore and Indonesia are exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration with Malaysia towards renewing the Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands (SIJORI) partnership.Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said the renewed partnership could deliver tremendous benefits to all three countries amid ongoing global uncertainties.“Within our region, we also hope to...

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Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority and China’s National Medical Products Administration have signed a memorandum of understanding to renew commitment to health product regulatory collaboration. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore, China renew health product regulatory partnership to expand collaboration

Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan speaks during a joint press conference after a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta May 12, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore calls for diplomacy on West Asia conflict, stresses reopening of Strait of Hormuz

According to CNA, Catherine Tan Li Eng pleaded guilty to a single amalgamated theft charge covering seven separate incidents in September 2025, during which she took bottles of Jacob’s Creek wine from the outlet at Block 622D, Punggol Central. The total value of the stolen wine was about S$556 (RM1,718). — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singapore woman sentenced to jail for shoplifting 19 bottles of wine, after CCTV face recognition tech catches her in the act

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According to The Straits Times, the system, launched two months ago at Hwa Seng Builder’s Loyang Viaduct project, relies on an AI engine that processes weather forecasts along with live heat-stress readings from an automated sensor. — Pexels pic

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AI-powered heat warning system put to the test at Singapore worksite

A 26‑year‑old Malaysian man was jailed for six weeks for secretly recording videos of four men in a toilet at the Sembcorp Marine Tuas Boulevard Yard. — TODAY pic

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The Singapore Police Force will establish a new Cyber Command in July to consolidate its counter‑scam and cybercrime capabilities. — Reuters pic

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A 62‑year‑old man was jailed for 15 months for sending pork slices to seven mosques together with the personal details of a woman he blamed for losing his job. — TODAY file pic

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A view of the skyline in Singapore. The Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future, an initiative of Teach For All, will host the Better Future Forum over three days beginning May 12, bringing together 200 of the world’s most influential education practitioners, policymakers, researchers and student leaders in Singapore. — Reuters pic

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Better Future Forum brings 200 global education leaders to Singapore for practice‑led learning

A teenage cosplayer was arrested after getting into a scuffle with convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at an anime convention in Suntec Singapore yesterday. — Screengrab via social media and X/Amos Yee

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Teen cosplayer charged over alleged assault on Amos Yee at Singapore anime event

People watch as smoke rises after the eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, May 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. — Jhon Frengki Manipa/social media pic via Reuters

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Singapore embassy works with Indonesia to identify two bodies recovered after Mount Dukono eruption

The institutions were among several local and international education providers affected by a major cyberattack on May 7, claimed by the cyberextortion group ShinyHunters, which led to temporary blocking of access to Canvas. — Reuters pic

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Singapore universities tighten access and order password resets after Canvas cyberattack

Rescuers had found backpacks suspected to belong to the two Singaporeans, and the authorities confirmed that one Indonesian hiker, who had gone missing, was dead. — Reuters pic

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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead after Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia, evacuation hampered by ash and bad weather

A handout picture taken and released on May 8, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency shows rescue workers standing by after the volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, North Maluku. — AFP pic

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Seven Singaporean hikers evacuated after Mount Dukono eruption to return home as search continues for two missing

Myanmar’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 48th Asean Summit and Related Meetings, in Cebu, Philippines, May 8, 2026. — Aaron Favila/Pool/Reuters pic

09 May 2026

Asean leaders begin early talks on regional fuel reserves amid global energy shocks, says Singapore PM

A teenage cosplayer was arrested after getting into a scuffle with convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at an anime convention in Suntec Singapore yesterday. — Screengrab via social media and X/Amos Yee

09 May 2026

Singapore police arrest teen cosplayer after attack on convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at anime convention

Ng Teck Lee and Thor Chwee Hwa in CPIB’s custody on December 3, 2024. — Composite of CPIB photos

09 May 2026

Wife of ex-Citiraya boss jailed over US$51m chip scam linked to bank account misuse in Singapore

A handout picture taken and released yesterday by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency shows rescue workers standing by after the volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, North Maluku. — AFP pic

09 May 2026

Mount Dukono eruption: Singapore assisting nationals after three hikers killed in Indonesia

The National Public Health Laboratory conducted tests on multiple samples collected from the individuals and confirmed that hantavirus, including the Andes virus, was not detected. — Reuters pic

09 May 2026

Singapore says two cruise ship passengers test negative for hantavirus after isolation

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