2 crew members dead after fire on Singapore-registered bulk carrier
SINGAPORE: Two crew members have died following a fire in the engine room of a Singapore-registered bulk carrier off the … Read more
MCTC says higher tobacco excise duties key to achieving ‘Endgame 2045’ goal
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Increasing tobacco excise duties is among the most effective measures to curb the smoking habit, … Read more
‘Detective work’: Singapore’s otter census reveals challenges of counting urban wildlife
SINGAPORE, Feb 18 — Singapore has completed its third national census of smooth-coated otters, a painstaking effort that volunteers describe … Read more
JustGO nears 200,000 downloads after govt launches auto plate reader payment system
KUALA LUMPUR: JustGO Malaysia is approaching 200,000 mobile application downloads following the official launch of the country’s first Automatic Number … Read more
Halfway houses effective in preventing inmates with drug history from reoffending
SINGAPORE – Drug offenders who spend the tail end of their sentences in a halfway house are less likely to … Read more
Singapore designer turns pen-clicking habit into fidget toys
Because these clickers were highly customised from 400 different keycaps, Ang finds them hard to sell online, and only offers … Read more
From heartfelt reunions to comedic chaos: A roundup of Malaysia’s best Chinese New Year ads for 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — As Malaysians usher in the Year of the Horse amidst a festive travel rush, local … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Medusa by the Fortuna Group @ South Beach Avenue
Medusa, Singapore’s first osteria Romana, draws inspiration straight from the heart of Rome, where food is bold, comforting and meant … Read more
Bolder, hotter, richer: How Chinese Muslim cuisine found its moment with Malaysia’s young diners
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — On any given evening, the crowds flocking to Chinese and Chinese Muslim eateries tell a … Read more
Man Reads Uplifting Messages To People On Streets Of S’pore; Gets Mostly Blank Stares In Return
No part of this story can be reproduced without permission from 8days.sg. With Singapore ranking among the world’s most burnt-out … Read more
PM Wong congratulates Bangladesh’s new PM Tarique Rahman on election victory
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Feb 17) congratulated Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman following the “decisive … Read more
Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fasting on Thursday
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Muslims in Malaysia will begin fasting on Thursday, Feb 19, announced Keeper of the Rulers’ … Read more
Singapore to raise pay for community care staff by at least 7pc
SINGAPORE, Feb 17 — Singapore will issue updated salary guidelines for workers of Community Care Organisations (CCOs) which includes a … Read more
PM Wong congratulates Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman on election win
SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman on his “decisive victory” in the Feb 12 … Read more
About 23,000 community care sector employees could get at least 7% pay raise as part of new salary guidelines
SINGAPORE: About 23,000 community care organisation staff members could see at least a 7 per cent pay increment as part … Read more
Illegal firecrackers could cost you RM10,000 fine and seven years’ prison, IGP warns
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has reminded the public to follow strict regulations on the … Read more
Singapore private home sales surge in January after year-end slowdown, led by Coastal Cabana and Newport Residences
SINGAPORE, Feb 17 — Private home sales in Singapore more than doubled in January, rebounding from a year-end lull as developers … Read more
French revolution in Istanbul serves warning to Thomas Cup rivals
KUALA LUMPUR: France have conquered Europe. Now they have their sights set on the Thomas Cup. Malaysia may be focused … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Jellyfish Sushi (within Artichoke) @ New Bahru
Hidden within Artichoke, Jellyfish Sushi is a quietly confident counter that pushes the idea of bread sushi into a more … Read more
ComfortDelGro taxi turns turtle in Ang Mo Kio on first day of CNY
SINGAPORE – A ComfortDelGro taxi was involved in an accident that left it overturned on the road on the morning … Read more