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A person watches a TV screen broadcasting a news report on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and the following announcement that he will lift the martial law, after parliamentary vote, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

S.Korean president abandons martial law attempt

Vivy and Fadzaruddin are expected to be charged in court on December 5, 2024 in connection with the RM43.9m investment losses involving Khazanah, PNB. — File picture courtesy of FashionValet
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

FashionValet founders Vivy Yusof, Fadzaruddin to face charges tomorrow linked to Khazanah, PNB investment losses

A Chinese man spent three days trapped in a 12-metre-deep abandoned well in a remote forest in Thailand, with his calls for help mistaken by villagers for ghostly noises. — Picture via Facebook/Mae Sot Pitakkarn Foundation
Life  / 4 h ago

Chinese man trapped in well in Thailand for three days as villagers mistake cries for help for ghostly sounds

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on December 4, 2024 where he is testifying as a witness in his own defence for the main 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Najib: ‘Only fools would believe’ I would risk my career to receive just US$20m as Malaysia’s most powerful person

The couple fled Singapore in 2005 during investigations into Ng’s alleged misuse of electronic scrap from his company, Citiraya Industries, which defrauded clients of over US$51 million (RM228 million). — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore tycoon behind RM228m electronic scrap scam arrested in Johor after 19 years on the run

People wearing protective face masks walk on a wooden platform running along the River of Life in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

After nearly RM4b spent, FT ministry scraps five out of 12 River of Life projects as ‘not significant enough’

Dumpling fans assemble: Get your fix at Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling with their boiled dumplings filled with pork mixed with a choice of cabbage, spring onions, chives and prawn. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

Everyone is heading to PJ Section 14’s Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling for a taste of their dumplings, fried rice and stir-fried string beans

Under the Moneylenders Act 1951, moneylenders are required to apply for a licence from the Registrar of Moneylenders. This licence, unless revoked earlier, is valid for two years, and moneylenders must apply for renewal at least 60 days before it expires. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

How to spot a loan shark: Crucial warning signs every borrower must know

Social media platforms like TikTok have become the new avenue for loan sharks, replacing traditional posters on trees and lamp posts. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Beware, loan sharks are now on Tik Tok! Here’s how they bait students using social media influencers

Masidi Manjun claims a recent video posted online alleging him of involvement in a money-for-mineral prospecting licence to be doctored and aimed to tarnish his reputation. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Sabah minister Masidi Manjun volunteers statement to MACC after alleged bribery video spreads

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the additional routes will connect five major destination in the country - Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang, enabling the states involved to share in the tourism benefits while offering various travel options. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Tourism minister announces 10 new international flight routes to boost Malaysia’s global appeal

A man chants slogans during a rally calling for the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Foreign Ministry urges Malaysians in South Korea to stay informed as martial law is lifted

US presidents traditionally dole out pardons as they leave office but Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter is a rare instance involving a family member. — Reuters pic
World  / 9 h ago

Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

After Trump first took office in 2017, his relations with Macron had the initial makings of a bromance. — AFP file pic
World  / 19 h ago

Trump makes global comeback with first international trip for Notre Dame grand reopening

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the signing, originally planned for Dec 9 during the two countries’ annual leaders’ retreat, had to be called off after Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong contracted Covid-19 this week — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

PM Anwar: Malaysia-Singapore deal on Johor economic zone likely delayed to January

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The spill, which released around 400 tonnes of fuel into the sea, occurred when the dredger collided with the stationary Singapore-flagged bunker vessel Marine Honour at Pasir Panjang Terminal. — AFP pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

Four crew from Dutch dredger charged after worst oil spill in Singapore in a decade

During his tirade, Tan is accused of saying ‘as a matter of law, you cannot touch me,’ and demanding the officer seek his permission before taking his statement. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

Lawyer fined RM9,900 for seven-minute drunken tirade at cop outside Zouk Singapore

Under Singaporean law, individuals convicted of causing grievous harm by a rash act can face up to four years in prison and fines up to S$10,000 (RM33,000). — Reuters file pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

Indonesian domestic helper charged with rash act after child’s death in Singapore

Singapore’s Home Affairs Ministry has reportedly instructed the Pofma Office to issue targeted correction directions to Meta, requiring it to notify users who saw the false posts that they contained misinformation, along with a link to the government’s clarification. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

Meta faces Pofma order in Singapore over claims by anti-death penalty group

A Singtel booth is pictured at the Money 20/20 Asia Fintech Trade Show in Singapore March 21, 2019. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

SingTel hit by China-sponsored hack in global telecom attack in June

According to the Singapore Pools annual report released yesterday, the amount of S$12.2 billion (RM40.18 billion) represents a 7 per cent increase from the previous year’s S$11.4 billion. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

Singaporeans bet big: Record RM40.18b wagered on lottery, sports betting and horse racing in 2023/24

The victim said that a waitress informed her that the man had spiked her drink after she had stepped away briefly from the bar, leaving her drink unattended. — AFP file pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

Singapore crypto exec fired over alleged drink spiking during job interview at HK bar

Singapore Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat announced that the LTA will soon purchase autonomous minibuses for deployment in partnership with a public bus operator. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 06 Nov 2024

Singapore rolls out road trials for self-driving minibuses and logistics vehicles

Couples who welcome babies in 2025 will receive a special gift for their newborns as Singapore will be celebrating its 60th year of independence. — Shutterstock pic
Singapore / 05 Nov 2024

Singapore to offer special gift to babies born in 2025 for 60th year celebrations

A file photograph shows Singapore Airlines (SIA) planes on the tarmac in Singapore's Changi Airport. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 05 Nov 2024

Singapore Airlines to spend RM3.5b on A350 overhaul to stay ahead of pack

Singapore’s Ministry of Health recently announced plans to revoke the licence of MaNaDr Clinic after reports of brief teleconsultations and questionable practices. — Picture from Facebook/MaNaDr
Singapore / 04 Nov 2024

In Singapore, patients turn to telemedicine to get MCs easily and avoid using annual leave

SPH Media today laid off around 10 per cent of its tech division’s workforce.. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 04 Nov 2024

Singapore’s SPH Media restructures tech division, lays off 34 staff members

Six teenagers have been arrested for allegedly stealing a car from a parking lot in Sengkang and taking it for a joyride. — Picture via Facebook/Shin Min Daily News
Singapore / 04 Nov 2024

Singapore police arrest six teens, including 13-year-old girl, for stealing car in Sengkang for joyride

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's Chinese calligraphy artwork raised S$308,888 (RM1,020,000) in an online charity auction for the Singapore Red Cross — Picture from Facebook/Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Singapore / 03 Nov 2024

Chinese calligraphy artwork by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam raises S$308,000 for Singapore Red Cross in charity auction

A brother and a sister claim eight years of stress from their sister's action in entering their room ro clean it despite their objections. — Picture from Unsplash
Singapore / 02 Nov 2024

Singapore man granted court order — to stop sister from entering his room to clean it

The court heard that Yong and the victim’s parents had clashed over the use of tape at a Toys R Us gift-wrapping station, where both parties were wrapping items they had purchased. Reuters file pic
Singapore / 01 Nov 2024

Singapore woman gets 10 days’ jail for kicking toddler in Toys R Us row over gift-wrapping tape