Hulu Terengganu group wins 2026 water award after turning river landing into destination
Kalang Rengas CBT took first place in AKSA 2026 and received a RM20,000 development grant and a plaque of appreciation.
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Singapore Rail Academy to partner five institutions so rail workers can gain diplomas and degrees
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow announced the move on Saturday (Oct 24), saying industry certifications are not always recognised for formal qualifications.
Johor schools to reopen on Oct 26 after haze eases and closures are lifted
Schools and other educational institutions across Johor will open again on Monday after authorities lifted closures…
MOM looking into two firms over unpaid salaries of migrant workers
The ministry said it knew of salary arrears at Process Maintenance Solutions and Jurong Technical & Construction, and that investigations were ongoing.
PM Anwar says Malaysians will not pay more for RON95 even if subsidy cost climbs to $14 billion
PM Anwar says people in Malaysia will not have to pay more for RON95 fuel, even if the cost of the subsidy climbs to $14 billion…
Typhoon Champi passes Taiwan, leaving 1 dead and 527 injured
A man was carried off by waves from Liuqiu island, Taiwan's fire department said, as the weakening storm sat about 150km east of Taiwan.
Malaysia's Fadillah due to give keynote at Singapore International Energy Week on Oct 26
The deputy prime minister will lead a Malaysian delegation and is due to meet his Singapore and India counterparts in separate bilateral talks, Bernama reports.
South Korean media say Kim Jong Un has arrived in China
One South Korean source says he travelled via the Dandong bridge, a big new bridge opened roughly seven days before his arrival, according to Al Jazeera.
Four pilots killed as two Philippine Air Force trainer planes crash
The military said two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province; the Air Force grounded its SF-260 fleet.
Tan Ser Seng siblings who did not plan to take over herbal soup business open first mall outlet
Allan Tan, 35, and Vivian, 49, run the brand their grandfather started and are opening its first outlet beyond the original restaurant, at Great World.
Amazon's Jassy says most AWS capacity is sold out to end of 2027
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says major commitments reach into 2028, and he linked this to rising demand for AI infrastructure.
Iran has detailed plans to target Gulf undersea cables if attacked again, officials say
Two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters Tehran drew up plans to hit the cables if the US and Israel attack again, and would try to stop repairs.
Indonesia reported to start cutting gas exports to Singapore from Oct 24
The Business Times reports the cut is roughly 8% of the pipeline gas Indonesia sent to Singapore during 2024.
Analysts say Indonesian rhetoric at Malaysia and Singapore reflects domestic frustration
Analysts quoted by CNA say sharp words amid the haze are political posturing for a domestic audience, and caution against reading too much into them.
Nearly 240 migrant workers in process sector unpaid for up to two months, NTUC says
NTUC's Desmond Choo said MWC and MOM are helping with daily needs, including daily meals for close to 90 workers, salary claims and job matching.
MRL expects ECRL-LRT Gombak pedestrian bridge to be completed by March 2027
A temporary walkway through Prasarana facilities will link the two Gombak stations when ECRL services begin in December, MRL said.
Singapore PSI climbs into unhealthy range in all five regions by early Saturday
At 6am, 24-hour PSI readings ran from 112 to 139, with the west highest. NEA forecast a PSI of 90 to 140 for Saturday.
Meta sets up non-voting Class C shares as Zuckerberg keeps voting control
Meta announced the new class on Wednesday, saying AI investment is "unprecedented" and equity financing is more attractive than debt, according to CNA.
Singapore to form panel to help look into firms linked to haze fires
MinLaw says the panel will have law, audit and investigative firms. Local and foreign companies will be examined for involvement in causing or condoning the…
Newly discovered Australian ballista spider uses spring-loaded silk trap aimed at green tree ants
Scientists think the spider might draw the aggressive ants into attacking the trap, so the ants set off the catapult themselves, according to Mongabay.