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Singapore foreign minister denies liking controversial Palestine post, reports 'unauthorised activity' to Meta

SINGAPORE, April 2 -- Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has reported "unauthorised activity" on his Facebook page to Meta after a "like" appeared on a post by former Nominated ... Read More


Singapore maritime, police teams deployed to find man who fell into Changi waters

SINGAPORE, April 1 -- Singapore authorities are searching for a man who fell into the waters off Changi early yesterday morning. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said it received an... Read More


HDB resale prices in Singapore rise 1.5pc in Q1, slowest growth in five quarters as more flats enter market

SINGAPORE, April 1 -- Prices of Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale flats rose by 1.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, marking the slowest pace of growth in five quarters. Minister for N... Read More


Putra Heights fire: Former minister calls for 'zakat', 'sedekah' to help victims rebuild lives

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Victims of the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights may be eligible for zakat, especially those who lost their homes, income, or incurred debt due to the fire, said forme... Read More


Grab to become Singapore's sixth taxi operator after obtaining street-hail operator licence

SINGAPORE, April 1 -- Grab will now officially become a taxi operator in Singapore after subsidiary GrabCab obtained a street-hail operator licence. According to The Straits Times, Singapore's Land T... Read More


What we know so far about: The Puchong gas pipeline inferno

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- A massive gas pipeline fire broke out todayin Putra Heights, Selangor, on the second day of Aidilfitri, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency evacuations. The fir... Read More


Fire still raging at gas pipeline in Putra Heights; seven rescued as Petronas shuts off valve to contain spread

PUTRA HEIGHTS, April 1 -- A massive fire continues to burn at a gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, with the blaze now spreading to nearby residential areas. The fire, which broke out earlier... Read More


Fire still raging at gas pipeline in Putra Heights; 7 rescued as Petronas shuts off valve to contain spread

PUTRA HEIGHTS, April 1 -- A massive fire continues to burn at a gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, with the blaze now spreading to nearby residential areas. The fire, which broke out earlier... Read More


DBKL cracks down on unlicensed foreign traders in city centre Raya blitz

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) seized goods from nine foreign traders operating without a licence during a special enforcement operation on Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In a statemen... Read More


Xi Jinping expected to visit Malaysia mid-April, focus on trade and Asean ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly planning to visit Malaysia in mid-April as part of a three-country Southeast Asian tour. South China Morning Post reported yesterda... Read More