Eyecare retail chain Nanyang Optical to enter liquidation
SINGAPORE: Local eyecare brand Nanyang Optical will be appointing liquidators at a meeting on Feb 13, according to a notice … Read more
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Singapore police: Consider congestion when visiting Chinatown, safety measures will be enforced
SINGAPORE, Jan 28 — With the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations approaching, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) urged visitors to … Read more
Who are ‘we’? Why some Singaporeans bristle at ‘we first’ inclusive society call
Recent comments by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong about an inclusive “we first” society potentially involving foreigners have … Read more
Ringgit extends gain to jump to seven-year high of 3.9175 versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit jumped to a seven-year high to close at 3.9175 versus the US dollar on Wednesday as … Read more
Commuters to get news from The Straits Times at SMRT-operated MRT stations
SINGAPORE – From the second half of 2026, commuters will be able to catch the latest headlines from The Straits … Read more
Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
KUALA LUMPUR: The entire executive committee of Malaysia’s football association resigned on Wednesday (Jan 28), the latest blow in a … Read more
Planned Circle Line disruption: Tunnel works on track for April completion; 10% of steel rings installed
SINGAPORE: The ongoing tunnel strengthening works on the Circle Line are on track to be completed by April, with about … Read more
‘Penang Woman’ comes home: Guar Kepah gallery reopens a window into Malaysia’s Neolithic world
KEPALA BATAS, Jan 28 — The Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery here, is expected to become one of the region’s key … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Kai Duck @ Takashimaya
Kai Duck at Takashimaya welcomes the Year of the Horse with a thoughtfully curated collection of dine-in set menus and … Read more
The VX agent legacy: How Kim Jong-nam’s assassination gave Malaysia a robot-wielding chemical police unit
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — In February 2017, a high-profile assassination at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) gripped the nation. … Read more
Govt rolls out grant scheme to retire 'old' vehicles
Your browser does not support the audio element. KUALA LUMPUR: The government has unveiled a new matching grant programme to … Read more
Nestle S’pore recalls batches of baby biscuits due to potential presence of plastic, paper pieces
SINGAPORE – Nestle Singapore has recalled three batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits products for babies because of the potential presence … Read more
SFA recalls Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits over potential presence of plastic, paper pieces
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall of several batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits due to concerns … Read more
Singapore Airlines jet sustains tail damage after aborted landing at Changi Airport
SINGAPORE, Jan 27 — A Singapore Airlines aircraft reportedly sustained tail damage during a landing at Changi Airport last Saturday after … Read more
Lipson hopes to become a contributing member of society
Lipson hopes to become a contributing member of society after graduation and wants to support those in the same position … Read more
Bus arrival system restoration: 85% by Jan 28
SINGAPORE – The expected time of arrival system used to communicate bus timings on bus stop displays and apps will … Read more
New arts sandbox in Kampong Java offers artists space for experimentation
WHAT ARTISTS SAY Artist Mervin Wong said the brand-new venue gives artists the freedom to experiment, explore ideas together and … Read more
Goodbye, old faithful: Malaysia to offer RM4,000 incentive to retire your 20-year-old car
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 27 — The government has launched a new Matching Grant Programme to help Malaysians replace vehicles over 20 … Read more
Singapore approves eight more overseas medical schools to meet ageing care needs, Universiti Sains Malaysia included
SINGAPORE, Jan 27 — Medical degrees from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will soon be recognised for medical practice in Singapore, … Read more
K-drama star Cha Eun-woo faces scrutiny, life expectancy in Okinawa: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers … Read more