📈 Malaysia announces measures to address supply disruptions amid energy crunch
"While the government has assured stable supplies for April and May, the biggest challenge is how to meet energy supply needs from June onwards," Economy Minister Akmal Nasir said in a televised announcement.
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"While the government has assured stable supplies for April and May, the biggest challenge is how to meet energy supply needs from June onwards," Economy Minister Akmal Nasir said in a televised announcement.
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🫡 Judge Belinda Ang to retire after 24 years in public service
She will be stepping down from her role as judge of the Court of Appeal on April 23.
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She will be stepping down from her role as judge of the Court of Appeal on April 23.
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📻 Radio DJ Kenneth Chung scammed in voiceover job: 'I will take this as a lesson'
The 40-year-old recounted the incident in an Instagram post on April 5, sharing that he was sceptical at first when he received the message, but the scammers correctly pointed out the voiceover artiste website where they got his contact information from.
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The 40-year-old recounted the incident in an Instagram post on April 5, sharing that he was sceptical at first when he received the message, but the scammers correctly pointed out the voiceover artiste website where they got his contact information from.
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⛺ Glamping operator on Lazarus Island Into the Woods to close in months
Boutique glamping operator Into the Woods announced in a social media post on Tuesday (April 7) that it will be closing, and that there will only be "months" left before it winds down.
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Boutique glamping operator Into the Woods announced in a social media post on Tuesday (April 7) that it will be closing, and that there will only be "months" left before it winds down.
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👩⚕️ Community care workers can expect pay hike of about 7% or more for most roles: MOH
More than 23,000 healthcare workers in Singapore's community care sector could see pay increases of about 7 per cent or more for most jobs, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (April 8).
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More than 23,000 healthcare workers in Singapore's community care sector could see pay increases of about 7 per cent or more for most jobs, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (April 8).
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🇨🇳 Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday (April 8) to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek reconciliation with China, offering praise at his tomb for the country's achievements following the communist revolution.
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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday (April 8) to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek reconciliation with China, offering praise at his tomb for the country's achievements following the communist revolution.
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👶 About 6% of foster parents deregistered annually over past 3 years: MSF
The reasons why these foster parents decline to temporarily take in children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected include new family commitments, health and age-related factors, as well as relocation.
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The reasons why these foster parents decline to temporarily take in children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected include new family commitments, health and age-related factors, as well as relocation.
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😻 Hong Ling and Nick Teo's new Balinese-style home has cats' own room with pet door
The home is not only a humble abode for the duo, but also their three fluffy cats - Zhaocai, Jinbao and Eve - who even have a room for themselves.
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The home is not only a humble abode for the duo, but also their three fluffy cats - Zhaocai, Jinbao and Eve - who even have a room for themselves.
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💵 Kallang Close GLS site sold for $610.8m: New waterfront condo could launch from $2,900 psf
The top bid translates to a land rate of $1,415 psf per plot ratio (ppr).
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The top bid translates to a land rate of $1,415 psf per plot ratio (ppr).
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☪️ Haj preparations proceeding as planned; pilgrims who defer will get priority for following years: Faishal
Preparations for this year’s haj pilgrimage are proceeding as planned with the authorities continuing to monitor latest developments in the Middle East, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on Wednesday (April 8).
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Preparations for this year’s haj pilgrimage are proceeding as planned with the authorities continuing to monitor latest developments in the Middle East, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on Wednesday (April 8).
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🌎 Australia, China discuss regional energy security, Albanese says
China is a major source of fuel in Asia and supplied a third of Australia's jet fuel last year.
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China is a major source of fuel in Asia and supplied a third of Australia's jet fuel last year.
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🛥 Vivian Balakrishnan on why Singapore will not negotiate on tolls, safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Singapore will not engage in negotiations for safe passage of ships or on toll rates because it goes against the right of transit passage set out in international law
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Singapore will not engage in negotiations for safe passage of ships or on toll rates because it goes against the right of transit passage set out in international law
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📉 Oil slides below US$100, stocks soar as Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
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🌳 This made my day: Motorcyclists team up to remove fallen tree along PIE
The incident took place along the PIE near the Stevens road exit at about 9.30am. Dashcam footage of the incident posted on Instagram the same day shows a motorcyclist stopping before a fallen tree that was blocking the left-most lane.
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The incident took place along the PIE near the Stevens road exit at about 9.30am. Dashcam footage of the incident posted on Instagram the same day shows a motorcyclist stopping before a fallen tree that was blocking the left-most lane.
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🏎 COE prices 2026: All categories on the rise; Cat D crosses five figures for first time since Nov 2023
Category A premiums rose 5.46 per cent this round to close at $118,000. Category B, meant for larger cars, increased by 4.7 per cent to close at $121,000. Category E, the open category for cars, rose 2.38 per cent to close at $121,001 this bidding exercise.
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Category A premiums rose 5.46 per cent this round to close at $118,000. Category B, meant for larger cars, increased by 4.7 per cent to close at $121,000. Category E, the open category for cars, rose 2.38 per cent to close at $121,001 this bidding exercise.
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⛽️ Thai man arrested at Malaysian border for attempting to smuggle out 400 litres of petrol
The Thai man, believed to be in his 50s, was driving a black Toyota Camry with a Thai-registered car plate and was stopped by authorities for additional checks.
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The Thai man, believed to be in his 50s, was driving a black Toyota Camry with a Thai-registered car plate and was stopped by authorities for additional checks.
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😍 Tinder launches mandatory facial verification feature for new users in Singapore
The verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to complete a mandatory video selfie as they set up their profile. This video is then compared against profile photographs taken in order to determine that the new user is not using someone else's photos to create the account.
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The verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to complete a mandatory video selfie as they set up their profile. This video is then compared against profile photographs taken in order to determine that the new user is not using someone else's photos to create the account.
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😘 Amy Yip's durian-themed hotel to open in Penang in 2027: 'I hope to make it 5 stars'
"I'm very happy. Operating a hotel is a long-term endeavour that requires a lot of time and learning...
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"I'm very happy. Operating a hotel is a long-term endeavour that requires a lot of time and learning...
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🙅♂️ Proportion of rape, molest cases involving persons known to victims remained stable over past 5 years: MHA
While the number of molest and rape cases increased in 2025, with more than half of such cases involving offenders known to victims, its proportion has remained stable over the past five years.
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While the number of molest and rape cases increased in 2025, with more than half of such cases involving offenders known to victims, its proportion has remained stable over the past five years.
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🐩 Poodle dies after allegedly falling from height at HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
a passer-by saw the dog at 3.15pm and contacted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) while trying to locate its owner.
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a passer-by saw the dog at 3.15pm and contacted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) while trying to locate its owner.
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😢 Over $11m worth of tiger, bear, primate and python parts seized from JB home
In total, the exotic animal parts include 602 objects believed to be python bile, 420 suspected bear bile parts, 135 compressed pieces of alleged primate parts and 191 pieces of what is purportedly snake reproductive organs.
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In total, the exotic animal parts include 602 objects believed to be python bile, 420 suspected bear bile parts, 135 compressed pieces of alleged primate parts and 191 pieces of what is purportedly snake reproductive organs.
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