S’porean man executed for importing over 1kg of cannabis
SINGAPORE – Convicted Singapore drug importer Omar Yacob Bamadhaj was hanged on April 16, 2026 for bringing 1,009.1g of cannabis … Read more
MOE advises schools to ‘reasonably consider’ bus fare hikes for off-site activities amid fuel cost pressures
SINGAPORE: Schools should “reasonably consider” requests from contracted transport operators to raise bus fares for off-site activities amid fuel price … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Les Canons @ IOI Building
Tucked within the bustling Central Business District at IOI Building, Les Canons by the ilLido Group brings the charm of … Read more
Singapore’s March non-oil exports rise 15.3% on strong AI-driven electronics demand
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 15.3 per cent in March, as strong AI-related demand boosted electronics shipments, according … Read more
Bracing for impact: How some Malaysians are weathering looming price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The West Asia conflict has brought the world into an energy crisis with several sectors … Read more
37 Myanmar illegal immigrants cramped in three vehicles
37 Myanmar illegal immigrants cramped in three vehicles | New Straits Times ; Source link
N. Sembilan targets two million trees under Malaysia Greening Programme 2.0
SEREMBAN, April 16 — The Negeri Sembilan government is targeting the planting of two million trees under the implementation of … Read more
Singapore’s rules on AI will neither be too tight nor let the industry ‘run wild’: DPM Gan at US forum
SINGAPORE: Singapore is seeking the “best of both worlds” in AI governance, with regulations that are neither too tight nor … Read more
Sarawak announces special aid measures amid global energy, economic crisis
Sarawak announces special aid measures amid global energy, economic crisis | New Straits Times ; Source link
New bullying standards a good start, but parents hope for more restoration and safety for victims
SINGAPORE – For Mrs Sher-li Torrey, the news that every school in Singapore will follow standardised disciplinary measures in cases … Read more
Jail, caning for ‘father figure’ who molested girl, 10, in cinema
SINGAPORE: A man with a history of sexual offences involving minors befriended a young girl and positioned himself as a … Read more
Singapore stresses energy security urgency for Asia amid West Asia conflict, says PM Wong
SINGAPORE, April 16 — Singapore has underscored energy security as an urgent priority for Asian countries amid the ongoing West … Read more
Ops Langka: Police cripple syndicate, seize RM13.68mil worth of cannabis
Ops Langka: Police cripple syndicate, seize RM13.68mil worth of cannabis | New Straits Times ; Source link
“Why Are So Many People Not Showering?”: S’pore TikToker Slammed For Calling Card Convention Attendees “Smelly”
A Singaporean TikToker is in hot water after talking about his less-than-pleasant experience at a card convention. On April 12, … Read more
Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow
Still, data on Thursday showed China’s economy, the world’s second-biggest, grew a forecast-beating 5 per cent in the first three … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Westlake @ Queen’s Road
Located along Queen’s Road in a charming old neighbourhood, Westlake is celebrating 52 years of heritage with a lineup of … Read more
Can fake negative reviews land you in court? Lawyers weigh in after Eat First saga
IMPACT ON THE BUSINESS A restaurant’s Google rating does more than just determine if diners show up – it can … Read more
How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — So what exactly is a kereta sapu? This is when drivers of private cars or … Read more
Why Southeast Asian nations are hesitant to join major US-Philippine Balikatan drills
Balikatan, the flagship annual military exercise between Manila and Washington, begins in the Philippines this month without a single neighbouring … Read more
New chip speeds disease detection using genetic markers
SINGAPORE – Using extremely small amounts of tiny genetic markers, a new device developed by researchers at Nanyang Technological University … Read more