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A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

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Italian tries to scam Singapore watch dealer, accidentally sells him genuine RM331,000 Rolex

A vendor stir-fries a mix of yellow noodles and kuey teow in a large wok at a food stall in Semenyih April 14, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Authorities said no foul play was found in the death of a 13-year-old following a fall at a Tanjung Tokong condominium. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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The Penang High Court revised the couple’s 12-month jail term to time already served, ordering their immediate release after accepting a joint representation on sentencing. — Bernama pic

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The lower court had previously imposed fines ranging from RM2,000 to RM3,000 on the men who had attacked the KTV outlet. — Social media screenshot

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Court orders additional 10 months’ jail for 33 men who stormed Taman Shamelin KTV after previously imposing fines

AirAdvisor, a passenger rights platform, has highlighted 10 lesser-known or unexpected airline fees that travellers in South-east Asia may encounter in 2026, reflecting a wider shift in global aviation pricing models. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (right) shows the luxury vehicles seized during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters on April 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Porsche Taycan among 18 luxury cars seized as KL cops smash drug ring

Water levels at one Kuala Lumpur river exceeded the danger threshold this afternoon, with an upward trend recorded, according to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Rising waters push KL river past danger mark, says Irrigation and Drainage Dept

Vehicles were moved by strong currents during flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Cameron Highlands. — Pictures via Facebook

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Flash floods hit Cameron Highlands after heavy rain, no injuries reported

Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim (right) speaks during a press conference at the Selangor State Assembly building in Shah Alam April 21, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

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The accused was found to have stolen 20 household items, including all-purpose flour, from a supermarket in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, with the total value amounting to RM404.22. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Father of two jailed, fined RM300 over Cheras supermarket theft involving sardines and other daily essentials

Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah delivers his royal keynote address during the Putrajaya Forum 2026 at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur on April 21, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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File photo of Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. Four Undang have disputed his account of a DKU meeting and recent developments involving the Sungei Ujong Undang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB’s account of council advice

US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies during a House Workforce and Education Committee hearing on Department of Labor policies and priorities on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 5, 2025. — AFP pic

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13 h ago

Italian tries to scam Singapore watch dealer, accidentally sells him genuine RM331,000 Rolex

A man observes the Rolex luxury watch window display at a jeweller in Vienna, Austria on June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

SINGAPORE, April 21 — An Italian man has been sentenced to seven months in jail for an “impossible” crime after he attempted to cheat a Singaporean watch dealer by selling a rare Rolex he believed was fake, only for it to be later confirmed as genuine.Deepak Singh, 24, pleaded guilty...

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File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal. Singapore has secured additional LNG cargoes to offset supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

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Singapore GasCo secures extra LNG cargoes, eyes term deals despite war volatility

A new poll shows Singapore firms are freezing hiring and trimming benefits as energy costs surge amid the Iran war. — Reuters pic

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File photo of Singapore courts. A family court has clarified how emotional abuse is assessed under newly expanded domestic violence laws. — TODAY pic

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Singapore authorities have warned that self-feeding baby pillows pose choking and suffocation risks, urging parents to stop using them immediately. — Social media pic

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An 86-year-old Singapore driver has been fined after a tragic pedal error caused a car to reverse into two longtime friends, killing them in a split-second accident. ― Unsplash pic

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Singapore’s High Court is hearing a closely watched defamation case involving two Cabinet ministers — K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng — and Bloomberg over a report on high-value property deals. — Composite of PAP pics

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Singapore’s financial district skyline, as regulators move to tighten cybersecurity amid rising AI-driven threats. — AFP pic

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Singapore businessman Ching Chiat Kwong is pursuing claims tied to the collapse of satellite firm NewSat, with hearings beginning in Australia. — Picture via www.thkmc.org.sg

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Singapore is investing S$60 million (RM186.4 million) in a new marine science research centre to guide coastal policy and climate adaptation efforts. ― Shutterstock pic

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SG Alert will be implemented by the Singapore Civil Defence Force to quickly warn the public of emergencies such as major fires, chemical incidents or terror threats, enabling people to take immediate protective action. — AFP pic

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the message was conveyed during a virtual meeting with nearly 50 other countries, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer. — Reuters pic

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Singapore and the EU also agreed to allow raw materials used in the manufacturing of meat and egg products to be sourced from any EU member state approved by Singapore. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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A new study has found that nearly one in five resident workers in Singapore holds qualifications above what their jobs require, yet most say they chose these roles voluntarily. — TODAY pic

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