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A file photograph shows religious books and pamphlets seized from a premises linked to GISB Holdings in Kota Baru, on September 21, 2024. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 05 Oct 2024

Singapore Muslim convert group rejects links to GISBH, Al-Arqam at heart of Malaysia child sexual abuse scandal

HarryTan had been hiking with two friends but decided to go ahead alone, eventually meeting up with a group of Chinese hikers. — Picture from Facebook/Fabian Lim

Singapore / 05 Oct 2024

Singaporean retired teacher who went missing while hiking near Mt Everest confirmed dead

A view of private residential apartments and public housing estates in Singapore June 13, 2016. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 05 Oct 2024

Singaporeans each hold almost RM800,000 in financial assets on average, country ranks among top five in world

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng arrives at the state court, in Singapore October 4, 2024. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Oct 2024

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng charged in Singapore with two offences tied to Iswaran probe

Hotel Properties Limited managing director Ong Beng Seng faces one charge under Section 165 for abetting a public servant in obtaining gifts, and another charge of obstruction of justice.— Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Oct 2024

Singapore’s Hotel Properties Limited halts trading as Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng set to face court today linked to Iswaran scandal

Three people were taken to Raffles Hospital following a nine-car collision on the East Coast Parkway (ECP).—Patrick Tan/Facebook

Singapore / 04 Oct 2024

ECP nine-car pile-up sends three to hospital, causes major traffic jam

Property tycoon Datuk Ong Beng Seng walks out of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau headquarters in Singapore July 12, 2023. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Oct 2024

Singapore to charge Malaysian billionaire OBS over F1 corruption scandal that sent ex-minister Iswaran to jail

A file photograph shows Singapore's former transport minister S. Iswaran arrivig at the Supreme Court in Singapore on September 24, 2024. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 04 Oct 2024

Singapore PM vows ‘unflinching’ action on corruption after ‘friend and colleague’ Iswaran jailed for graft

Singapore’s former transport minister and minister-in-charge for trade relations S. Iswaran arrives for sentencing at the Supreme Court Singapore on October 3, 2024. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 03 Oct 2024

Singapore court jails ex-minister Iswaran for 12 months in landmark ruling

Singapore / 03 Oct 2024

Singapore’s HDB market breaks records as million-dollar transactions surge

Former transport minister S. Iswaran walks as he appears at the Supreme Court in Singapore October 3, 2024. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 03 Oct 2024

Singapore’s clean governance tested as ex-transport minister Iswaran set for sentencing after guilty plea

An MRT train travels along a track in a neighbourhood in Singapore February 28, 2010. A train fault on the Singapore MRT’s Thomson-East Coast Line caused delays yesterday, with trains moving slower between Woodlands North and Lentor stations. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 02 Oct 2024

Singapore MRT restores services after Thomson-East Coast Line delay due to train fault, latest in a series of recent disruptions

The High Court in Singapore has adjourned the appeal of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) director-general Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan against his jail sentence for the misuse of diplomatic bags. — Picture courtesy of The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok/Facebook via TODAY

Singapore / 02 Oct 2024

Singapore’s Foreign Affairs D-G contests jail sentence for misuse of diplomatic bags to courier luxury watches, Panadol

Dyson — famous for its bagless vacuum cleaners, among other gadgets — carried out unexpected layoffs in Singapore yesterday, leaving employees shocked and in a state of low morale. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 02 Oct 2024

‘People are shocked and have low morale’ as Dyson implements surprise layoffs in Singapore

A new Singapore government agency will allow victims of online harms, such as cyberbullying and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, to quickly seek help without relying solely on court-based processes. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 02 Oct 2024

With new govt agency, Singapore makes it easier for victims to report cyberbullying and ‘revenge porn’

CNA reported that while rental car companies have applied for VEPs, tags have been slow in arriving while Malaysian authorities have not been forthcoming with answers to enquiries. — Bernama pic

Singapore / 01 Oct 2024

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PM Anwar: If a general election were held today, reforms and civil service support would secure win

Over RM1m just for Thai legal fees? Jailed Kelantanese singer’s family says may need to sell land, home if needed

Umno Youth chief: ‘Rosmah’s ring, Rosmah this, Rosmah that — today, Allah has revealed the truth’

Prasarana files police report over football fans’ brawl at Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station

‘Just leave it, lah’: PM Anwar tells authorities to focus on racial and religious offences, not harass dissenters

Dr Wan Azizah demands swift response to mutilated cats at Universiti Malaya

PM Anwar: Cabinet agrees for govt to continue special aid for pensioners

Higher Education Ministry: Give space to UM, police to probe sexual harassment accusation against lecturer

Police seek public info on teacher missing in Ipoh for 11 days

Honda Skyline or Nissan Civic? Japan’s two auto giants to consider mutual production of vehicles

MetMalaysia: Severe continuous rain warning issued for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until tomorrow

PM Anwar: Criticism of high-profile acquittals unfounded, judiciary must be respected

Holiday horror: Death toll climbs to five in German Christmas market car-ramming, over 200 injured

‘We owe it to the people’ to find MH370, PM Anwar says as search resumes with Ocean Infinity

Most Malaysian women in Narathiwat Prison are drug offenders, says Thai prison specialist

Singapore Muslim convert group rejects links to GISBH, Al-Arqam at heart of Malaysia child sexual abuse scandal

Singaporean retired teacher who went missing while hiking near Mt Everest confirmed dead

Singaporeans each hold almost RM800,000 in financial assets on average, country ranks among top five in world

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng charged in Singapore with two offences tied to Iswaran probe

Singapore’s Hotel Properties Limited halts trading as Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng set to face court today linked to Iswaran scandal

ECP nine-car pile-up sends three to hospital, causes major traffic jam

Singapore to charge Malaysian billionaire OBS over F1 corruption scandal that sent ex-minister Iswaran to jail

Singapore PM vows ‘unflinching’ action on corruption after ‘friend and colleague’ Iswaran jailed for graft

Singapore court jails ex-minister Iswaran for 12 months in landmark ruling

Singapore’s HDB market breaks records as million-dollar transactions surge

Singapore’s clean governance tested as ex-transport minister Iswaran set for sentencing after guilty plea

Singapore MRT restores services after Thomson-East Coast Line delay due to train fault, latest in a series of recent disruptions

Singapore’s Foreign Affairs D-G contests jail sentence for misuse of diplomatic bags to courier luxury watches, Panadol

‘People are shocked and have low morale’ as Dyson implements surprise layoffs in Singapore

With new govt agency, Singapore makes it easier for victims to report cyberbullying and ‘revenge porn’

Singapore car-sharing, rental firms seek clarity over VEP as Oct 1 deadline hits