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Taiwan overtakes Singapore as happiest nation in Asia

SINGAPORE, March 21 -- Singapore has lost its crown as Asia's happiest nation, slipping to 34th place in the latest World Happiness Report while Taiwan climbed to 27th. This marks Singapore's lowest ... Read More


Singapore's ICA advises against non-essential travel to Johor this weekend as land checkpoint jams persist

SINGAPORE, March 21 -- Travellers heading to Johor from Singapore this weekend should brace for long delays at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, as traffic congestion persists amid the ongoing March... Read More


Singapore's ICA advises against non-essential travel to Johor as land checkpoint jams persist

SINGAPORE, March 21 -- Travellers heading to Johor from Singapore this weekend should brace for long delays at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, as traffic congestion persists amid the ongoing March... Read More


Rain check: Monsoon soaks Singapore, disrupts travel, business and leisure

SINGAPORE, March 21 -- A relentless monsoon surge has drenched Singapore since Wednesday, bringing widespread disruptions to businesses, outdoor activities, and travel. According to The Straits Times... Read More


Kanowit submerged by severe flooding; stranded hearse rescued amid rising waters

KANOWIT, March 21 -- Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Kanowit, with rising waters from the Batang Rajang River inundating large parts of the town yesterday. The Penyulau-Luk... Read More


Singapore High Court rejects motoring tycoon Peter Kwee's claim to daughter's properties

SINGAPORE, March 21 -- The Singapore High Court has dismissed motoring tycoon Peter Kwee's claim that he is the rightful owner of five properties registered in his daughter Karen's name, ruling that t... Read More


Landslide-hit Kimanis-Keningau Road set to reopen soon after repairs, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, March 21 -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor inspected the landslide at Kilometre 14.3 and Kilometre 11.2 of the Kimanis-Keningau Road here on Thursday afternoon. He was also... Read More


Johor man who thought he made RM97m on crypto realises he just lost RM1.9m to scammers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 -- A 69-year-old local plantation manager in Johor lost RM1.9 million in a non-existent cryptocurrency investment scam. Johor police confirmed receiving a report from the victi... Read More


Singapore court denies David Yong of Netflix's 'Super Rich in Korea' travel again over flight-risk concerns

SINGAPORE, March 21 -- Singapore businessman David Yong has been denied permission to travel overseas for the third time, with a judge ruling that he remains a "serious flight risk." Yesterday, The S... Read More


'Alarming': Two girls aged 12 among dozens caught for racing illegally modded bikes in heart of KL

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 -- Two 12-year-old girls were caught participating in an illegal street race during a Road Transport Department (JPJ) operation yesterday. According to the New Straits Times, t... Read More