🌆 10 halal-friendly cities in Asia 2026

Whether it's neighborhoods rich with halal dining, easy access to prayer spaces, or lively evenings that welcome families, travelling well is becoming simpler. This halal-friendliness index draws on Wego's travel data and real-world insights to spotlight Asian cities where Muslim travellers can explore comfortably and confidently.

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✈️ Parenting influencers give out goodie bags on first SIA business class flight in case their baby cries

A parenting influencer couple gave out goodie bags containing snacks, a greeting note, and earplugs to other passengers while boarding their first Singapore Airlines business class flight - just in case their baby cried.

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✨ Accusefive create special memories with unplugged performance after Singapore concert hit by tech glitches

The first night of their show yesterday (Jan 10) delivered that closeness in more ways than what their fans could expect.

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✨ Yu sheng, pen cai and festive snacks: Chinese New Year takeaways to try in Singapore 2026

Chinese New Year in Singapore has always been about gathering but not every reunion needs to unfold around a packed restaurant or a fully home-cooked spread. In recent years, takeaway feasts have quietly become part of the rhythm of the season, offering a way to mark the occasion with intention and ease.

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🏠 Does buying a one-bedroom condo still make sense as an investment in 2026?

On paper, a one-bedder seems like the most obvious choice for a landlord. Its relatively smaller size and corresponding lower price tag doesn't just mean lower capital commitment; it often means a higher rental yield, lower maintenance, and renovation costs. But today, you'll hear many more objections to this conventional approach — sometimes directly from property agents.

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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

🇮🇩 Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images https://asia1.news/4qcKAbv

🇲🇲 Myanmar votes in 2nd phase of military-run election https://asia1.news/4sBblIq

🇦🇺 Australia bushfires to burn out of control for weeks, authorities say https://asia1.news/4syUeqF

💳 Best credit card promotions in Singapore (January 2026)

This month, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts!

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🇺🇸 Trump's showy immigration enforcement leads to violent confrontations

US President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown increasingly is sparking violent confrontations with both migrants and US citizens, a development grimly underscored by an Ice officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman this week.

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🌊 Pipe leak at Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 causes water to overflow into petrol station: PUB

A pipe leak near Block 222 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 caused water to overflow into a nearby SPC petrol station, national water agency PUB said on Jan 11.

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'He is my brother and friend': Former DAP MP Ong Kian Ming throws support behind ex-Umno youth chief Khairy on latter's birthday

"I don't know what the next decade will look like for Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ). But I do know that I will be taking leave from work to publicly campaign for KJ, regardless of his party affiliation, at the next general elections," Ong, who returned to academia in 2023, said in an Instagram post.

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🏢 Greenland's parliament will bring forward meeting to discuss US threats, party leaders say

President Donald Trump has said the United States must own Greenland, an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark, to prevent Russia or China occupying the strategically located and minerals-rich territory in the future.

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🏆 Teyana Taylor, Stellan Skarsgard honoured at Golden Globes for supporting roles

Teyana Taylor was named best female supporting actor in a film for her role as a revolutionary and mother in One Battle After Another.

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👏 Timothee Chalamet beats Leonardo DiCaprio for first Golden Globe

Timothee Chalamet triumphed in one of the most competitive categories at the Golden Globes on Sunday (Jan 11), taking the trophy for best male actor in a movie musical or comedy for his role as a professional table tennis player in Marty Supreme.

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🚯 Littering offence: Johor agency says action will be taken against foreigners for defaulting on punishment

While foreign offenders are not barred from leaving the country, those who default on summonses and court attendance, would be channelled to Malaysia's immigration department for further action. Between Jan 1 and 8, three Singaporeans were booked for littering in Johor.

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🏍 Motorcyclist allegedly runs red light in Bukit Panjang, 'flies' into the air after colliding with car

The accident happened at about 4.20am on Sunday (Jan 11), at the junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Bukit Panjang Ring Road.

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😥 SBS bus slams into Punggol bus stop panel shattering glass on upper deck

A witness noted that a white car was initially parked in front of the bus stop, forcing the bus to make a sharp right turn while exiting. As a result, the bus struck part of the bus stop roof pane, shattering its upper deck window.

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🚌 Travelling to Johor Bahru? You can hop on free shuttle buses to 8 tourist hot spots soon

The stops include: Johor Tourist Information Centre, Mercu Tanda 0km, Komtar JBCC, Galleria@Kotaraya, the Sultan Ibrahim building, the Sultan Abu Bakar heritage complex, Johor Zoo and former prison Kota Jail.

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🏥 MOH to 'closely monitor' demand in public healthcare following changes to IP rules: Ong Ye Kung

Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that efforts to expand public health capacity - in both hospital beds and outpatient capacity - are underway to meet the demands of an ageing population.

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🥪 First come, first fed: Park Bench Deli sells out quickly at Dempsey pop-up

"First come, first fed," Park Bench Deli wrote on its Instagram, adding that sandwiches are made in limited portions. Once they sell out, that's it for the day.

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😨 Vivian Hsu narrowly misses getting hit by shower pipe burst in Singapore home: 'I probably would've broken my ribs or hit my head'

Taiwanese singer-actress Vivian Hsu shared the harrowing accident that occurred in her Singapore home on Jan 9.

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🙌 Starbucks barista's smooth firefighting skills using extinguisher proves point on emergency preparedness

The barista, who works at the Starbucks cafe across the road, took less than a minute to put out the fire, averting a possible tragedy.

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