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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


The alarm bells of the IMF and World Bank must be heeded - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 18 -- The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Bangkok last week have delivered a message that governments across the world, especially those i... Read More


Tired of dodging crow poop, Klang wants to put the birds on the pill

KLANG, Oct. 17 -- After shooting nearly 6,000 crows this year, the Klang Royal City Council is weighing a different weapon against the birds of Bandar Bukit Tinggi: contraceptive bird feed. City coun... Read More


RM5 daily cap proposed as Tawau Hospital parking debate heats up

TAWAU, Oct. 17 -- The proposed parking charges at Tawau Hospital should be viewed as a practical solution to persistent parking shortages and security concerns rather than a matter for continued debat... Read More


Ranau and Kundasang roads buried in mud after heavy rain, authorities warn of more landslides

RANAU, Oct. 17 -- Heavy rain on Thursday triggered mudflows and landslides at several locations around Ranau and Kundasang, leaving roads covered in mud, rocks and debris and prompting authorities to ... Read More


Driver dies at scene after car crashes into Jalan Hang Tuah monorail pillar in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- A car veered off the road and slammed into a monorail pillar along Jalan Hang Tuah early this morning, killing the 28-year-old driver. According to Kuala Lumpur Traffic Inves... Read More