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Man, 52, found dead in drain near Taman Ciku in Bukit Mertajam

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct. 18 -- The body of a 52-year-old man was found in a drain near Taman Ciku here yesterday. The discovery was reported to the authorities at about 4.30pm, prompting firefighters to ... Read More


The show must go on: Istana Budaya gets a new lease of life

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 18 -- After more than two years in the wings, Istana Budaya is back on centre stage. The national theatre officially reopened in August, following a closure in 2024 for comprehensi... Read More


Thailand warns of flash floods and landslides in Bangkok, 35 provinces as heavy rain threatens until Oct 25

BANGKOK, Oct. 18 -- Thai authorities have warned of possible flash floods and landslides across Bangkok and 35 provinces as heavy to very heavy rain threatens large parts of the country until October ... Read More


'Hadoukens', iconic fighters and arcade nostalgia: How 'Street Fighter' (2026) brings the video game to life

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 18 -- Hadoukens, flying kicks and even the iconic car-smashing bonus stage - Street Fighter is back on the big screen, bringing decades of arcade nostalgia along for the ride. Rele... Read More


'She must've suffered': Son mourns mum allegedly dragged 1.5km in Singapore hit-and-run

SINGAPORE, Oct. 18 -- A man has been left distraught after learning that his mother was allegedly dragged 1.5km in a hit-and-run that ended on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE). "It's one thing to be i... Read More


Singapore haze hits home: Families close windows, cancel walks and collect masks

SINGAPORE, Oct. 18 -- As haze conditions worsen and PSI readings in parts of Singapore enter the very unhealthy range on Friday, some residents are taking extra precautions to protect themselves and t... Read More


Smoking SMRT bus in Singapore's Punggol revives questions over Mercedes-Benz Citaro fire incidents

SINGAPORE, Oct. 18 -- Passengers onboard a SMRT bus were forced to alight at Punggol after the back of the vehicle started emitting smoke yesterday evening. A video posted on social media shows more ... Read More


Singapore's housing board responds to 'tiny' Tengah BTO kitchen claims, says video showed only part of space

SINGAPORE, Oct. 18 -- The housing board (HDB) has shed light on the design of new BTO flats, following online discussions of the "small" kitchen in a 4-room unit at Tengah. In a Facebook post on Wedn... Read More


Three-car crash in Singapore's Chinatown leaves two hospitalised, woman arrested for drink driving

SINGAPORE, Oct. 18 -- A woman was arrested for drink driving after an accident involving three cars in Chinatown yesterday. Photos posted on Facebook page SGRV Front Man show a grey car that crashed ... Read More


Tesla Roadster launches in Malaysia with futuristic cabin, rocket thrusters and RM1m reservation fees

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 18 -- The all-new second-generation Tesla Roadster is now open for reservations in Malaysia. This is Tesla's next-generation electric sports car which has been delayed multiple tim... Read More