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From ashes to taps: Six months on, Kampung Bahagia gets water, toilets and a tank for future fires

SANDAKAN, Nov. 4 -- Fire-hit families in Kampung Bahagia, who were left without safe water and proper toilets when a blaze tore through their water village in April, now have new facilities to help th... Read More


Hong Kong star Julian Cheung reportedly has enough wealth to support even future grandchildren, says uncle Charlie Cho

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 -- Julian Cheung has reportedly amassed enough wealth to support his family for three generations, according to his uncle, former actor Charlie Cho. The 76-year-old told reporters i... Read More


The collapse of MAGA: Cost of living and war weariness defeat Trump - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 4 -- The sweeping setback suffered by President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections offers a sobering lesson in ... Read More


Offenders could face S$20m penalties as Singapore expands powers over haze-linked firms, financiers and supply chains

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 -- Firms and individuals causing or contributing to land or forest fires that pose a risk of haze pollution in Singapore can face fines of up to S$20 million (RM63 million) under the... Read More


Fadhlina Sidek: Nearly 1,800 teachers denied permanent posts after failing key exam

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- A total of 1,799 education service officers (PPP) currently undergoing their probationary period have failed the prescribed examination for teachers, the Ministry of Education ... Read More


Singaporean 11-year-old allegedly punched 20 times, hit with phone at schoolmate's Halloween party: 'Something bad happened' (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 -- An 11-year-old boy who attended a Halloween party was allegedly punched in the face about 20 times by another child, leaving him with a concussion and a bruised nose. The child's... Read More


Evidence in hand, why the silence? - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 4 -- At the 2026 Oils and Fats International Conference (OFIC), a paper laid bare a question that has long perplexed the industry: why does palm oil-the most land-efficient oil crop... Read More


'No need to go to such extremes': Azalina tells Hadi to drop 'Dajjal' label in CSA criticism

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 4 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 - Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang could have found better words than "Dajjal" to voice his opposition to the conf... Read More


Taiwanese star Nicky Wu, of 'Scarlet Heart' fame, tears up watching animated video of his life on 56th birthday (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 -- Taiwanese singer-actor Nicky Wu was moved to tears after his team surprised him with a special animated video retracing his life and career to mark his birthday. A video shared o... Read More


Hyrox Malaysia says 'we got this wrong', ends Carlsberg tie-up for KL race

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 4 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 - Hyrox Malaysia has apologised and said it will not extend its partnership with beer brand Carlsberg for its upcoming Hyrox Kuala Lumpur 2026 fitness race.... Read More