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Disappointment was clear as national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan exited the Petronas Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena today, falling to Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals. — Bernama pic

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Shocked by defeat to world No. 60, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah apologise to fans after Malaysia Open exit

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail addresses the media during a New Year event at the Home Ministry, Putrajaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

New Malaysian passport and MyKad with stronger security coming mid-2026, says home minister

Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Malaysians giving up their citizenship.— Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Singapore calling: Over 61,000 Malaysians trade passports for paycheques in past five years

A vehicle believed to be transporting the former army chief is seen at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC detains ex‑Army chief, two wives and associates over defence tenders

Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice in Bandar Pinggiran Subang, Shah Alam, specialises in Ipoh-style poached chicken. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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In Shah Alam, Restoran Kent Ipoh Chicken Rice serves up Ipoh-style poached chicken and ‘mui choy kau yuk’

A total of 51 cars were destroyed in a fire at a vehicle service and painting workshop owned by a local car manufacturer in Sungai Buloh. — Bernama pic/Selangor Fire and Rescue Department handout

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fire guts vehicle service centre, 51 cars reduced to ashes in Sungai Buloh

Malaysia / 12 h ago

After helping workers, Steven Sim now focused on helping business owners and SMEs thrive

The Attorney General’s Chambers said it has decided to take no further action in Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s case, bringing to a final close the 47 charges for which he received a DNAA in 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

AGC drops Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi graft charges for good, says ‘no further action’ will be taken

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the constitutional amendment allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to automatically obtain Malaysian citizenship is expected to come into force by June or July 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Home minister: Citizenship amendment for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers set to take effect mid-2026

National men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao reacts after losing 21-18, 21-11 to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in 55 minutes in the Malaysia Open at Axiata Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on January 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Home favourites crash out in Malaysia Open second round, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lone hope

Malaysia Airlines confirmed that its flight MH21 operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to KL International Airport on Jan 7 has returned to CDG shortly after departure as a precautionary measure following an engine indication anomaly. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Emergency landing in Paris: Malaysia Airlines MH21 diverted back to CDG after engine alert

A foreign woman is being investigated for making a false police report after claiming she was robbed of RM10,000 in front of a hotel in Genting Highlands. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Lost RM10,000 at casino, foreign woman makes up robbery story to police to avoid scolding

National mixed doubles players Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced fellow Malaysians Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin at the 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton Championship at Axiata Arena here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia Open: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei reach quarter-finals, urge fan patience

Water level telemetry stations, part of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s Early Flood Warning System, allow the city to detect an impending flood before it strikes and give residents a head start. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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When sirens call: How KL’s early flood warning system works — and why it matters

US Border Patrol agents detain a person near Roosevelt High School during dismissal time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026. An immigration officer in Minneapolis shot dead a woman yesterday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as US President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense. — AFP

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Malaysian jailed 41 weeks after 35,000 vapes seized in Singapore warehouse raids

The store also sold vapes and related accessories. — Reuters file pic

SINGAPORE, Jan 7 — A 21-year-old Malaysian man was sentenced to 41 weeks’ jail after being caught with tens of thousands of vapes and related components in Singapore.Channel News Asia (CNA) reported that Chong Jun Keong pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing vapes or vape components for sale, with two...

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Spot gold prices are now trading at least around US$4,330 (RM17,568.64) an ounce, nearly double the US$2,600 (RM10,524) an ounce seen at the start of 2025, which explains why Singaporean gold buyers are keener on bullion than jewellery. — AFP/China OUT pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Bullion beats bling: Gold buyers in Singapore trade in jewellery for bars amid metal price boom

Former Singapore deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat, who retired from politics in April 2025, relinquished his seat on the Monetary Authority of Singapore on January 5, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Institute of International Affairs

Singapore / 2d ago

Ex-Singapore DPM Heng Swee Keat leaves Money Authority board nine months after quitting politics

According to a report by Singapore’s CNA, 20-year-old Rizqin Aniq Rahaizad was also ordered to perform 70 hours of community service. — Picture via Facebook/Tanjong Pagar United F.C.

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore court puts ex-footballer on 15 months’ probation for attacking two opponents

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Demand for Musang King durians has surged as prices halved after a bumper Malaysian harvest, prompting Singapore sellers to boost imports and record higher sales. — Picture by Farhan Najib

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‘Never seen prices this low’: Singapore sees Musang King durian demand surge as Malaysia glut halves prices

This file picture shows visitors photographing the Rain Vortex from an observation bridge as a train passes through Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore. — AFP pic

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Six-year-old boy fractures nose after fall at Jewel Changi net attraction

Gold bars displayed in Brussels, Belgium, December 23, 2025. — AFP pic

05 Jan 2026

Singapore jewellers pivot to bullion as buyers shun pricey ornaments

The Singapore High Court has granted a new site blocking order targeting 22 piracy website brands covering 53 domains, the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) announced today. ― Pexels pic

05 Jan 2026

Singapore intensifies anti‑piracy drive with court order blocking 53 domains

The price tag for a licence to drive in Singapore just got heavier from January 1, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/ComfortDelGro

04 Jan 2026

Buckle up: Driving lessons in Singapore is very dear in 2026, here’s the breakdown

Singapore’s Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam demonstrates the iRobo system in a video posted on his Facebook page, highlighting how the robots retrieve documents for customers. — Video screencaps via Facebook/K Shanmugam Sc

03 Jan 2026

Singapore’s ICA launches robots to cut passport, IC collection time to five minutes (VIDEO)

The New Year Toto draw yesterday produced three Group 1 winners who shared a jackpot worth nearly S$8 million (RM25.2 million). — TODAY file pic

03 Jan 2026

Three winners in Singapore share S$8m New Year Toto jackpot

Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh has appealed against his conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee, with the High Court reserving judgment. — Reuters pic

03 Jan 2026

Singapore Workers’ Party forms disciplinary panel on Pritam Singh after conviction

A father who turned himself in to police over the use of excessive force while disciplining his children was sentenced to 15 months’ jail on Friday. — AFP pic

02 Jan 2026

Singapore father who turned himself in for punishing sons jailed for 15 months

Activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, widely known as M. Ravi, was discovered dead in the early hours of December 24. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

02 Jan 2026

Singapore court hands man linked to M Ravi’s death an additional drug charge

A general view of the central business district in Singapore on October 26, 2025. Singapore’s economy grew by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the fourth quarter of 2025. — Picture by Justin Ong

02 Jan 2026

Biomedical and electronics clusters lift Singapore GDP as Q4 growth hits 5.7pc

Singapore’s economy beat forecasts to grow 4.8 per cent in 2025. — Reuters pic

01 Jan 2026

Singapore defies tariff fears with 4.8pc expansion, but PM Wong says fractured trade clouds 2026 outlook

Singapore homeowners are playing a ‘renovation roulette’ as their demand for ‘low-formaldehyde’ interiors is delaying their move-in before Chinese New Year 2026. — Unsplash pic

31 Dec 2025

The low formaldehyde craze: Singapore’s clean-home rush tests contractors’ nerves, slows pre-CNY moves

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara

31 Dec 2025

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

AI startup Manus, founded in China and now Singapore-based, joins Meta in a billion-dollar deal in December 2025. — Reuters pic

30 Dec 2025

Meta snaps up Singapore-based Manus to boost AI agent capabilities

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