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'Stop pushing!': Crowds at Malaysia immigration at the start of Deepavali long weekend
Videos shared on social media showed crowds at the arrival bus platform in Johor Bahru, with some travellers shouting and pushing. → Read More
Malaysia lifts indoor mask mandate, excluding public transportation and healthcare settings
Malaysia on Wednesday (Sep 7) scrapped its mask mandate for indoor settings, with business owners allowed to decide whether to impose their own face mask requirements. “Face masks indoors will be optional effective immediately,” said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, adding that masks remain man → Read More
Man arrested after allegedly duping victims of more than S$21,000 in series of rental scams
SINGAPORE: A 49-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (Apr 14) for his suspected involvement in a series of rental scams. The police said in a news release on Friday that they received several reports from the alleged victims between March and April this year. → Read More
More than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, highest since September
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 17,134 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Feb 9), the highest daily figure in nearly five months. The last time the country registered more than 17,000 new infections was on Sep 17 when it hit 17,577 cases. → Read More
‘Do your best not to scream’: What to do if you cross paths with a monkey
SINGAPORE: Members of the public have been cautioned to avoid approaching or taunting monkeys if they encounter the primates in public. The Raffles’ Banded Langurs (RBL) Working Group - named after a critically endangered monkey that is only found → Read More
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Yassin tests positive for COVID-19 after meeting with Cabinet ministers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s National Recovery Council (NRC) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently quarantined at home. The infection was confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 9) following a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, t → Read More
More than 183,000 active COVID-19 cases in Malaysia amid record ICU numbers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia marked a record 183,706 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday (Jul 30) as health authorities also grappled with an all-time high of critically ill patients. → Read More
2 men arrested after allegedly pawning counterfeit Rolex watches for at least S$52,000
SINGAPORE: Two men have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of cheating involving the sale of counterfeit watches, the police said on Thursday (Jul 29). → Read More
More than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia in 9th record this month
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hit another record high for new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Jul 28) with 17,405 infections. → Read More
Cheap deals on crabs? Police warn about phishing scam after victims lose more than S$15,000
SINGAPORE: If you have recently come across online advertisements offering cheap deals on crabs, take note – you may have just been targeted by a phishing scam. → Read More
Malaysia records second day of 207 COVID-19 deaths, ICU numbers hit new high
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 207 deaths from COVID-19 for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (Jul 27), with the number of critically ill patients also reaching another high. → Read More
Record COVID-19 deaths, ICU patients as Malaysia reports more than 14,000 new cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a record 207 deaths from COVID-19 on Monday (Jul 26), with the number of critically ill patients also reaching a new high. → Read More
7 taken to hospital after fire, multiple vehicle accident along CTE
SINGAPORE: Seven people were taken to hospital on Friday (Jul 23) evening following a fire and an accident involving multiple vehicles along the Central Expressway (CTE). → Read More
Malaysia records more than 15,500 new COVID-19 cases amid lockdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a record 15,573 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (Jul 23), surpassing its previous high by more than 2,000 infections. → Read More
Malaysia reports more than 13,000 new COVID-19 cases, second highest daily tally
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia logged more than 13,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday (Jul 22), marking its second highest daily tally since the start of the pandemic. → Read More
Record 199 deaths in Malaysia, nearly 12,000 new COVID-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a record 199 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday (Jul 21), its deadliest day since the start of the pandemic. → Read More
Man seen without mask on train charged with failing to wear mask outside State Courts
SINGAPORE: A man who was seen in a viral video not wearing a mask on a train was handed a fresh charge on Monday (Jul 19) for failing to wear a mask outside the State Courts. → Read More
From tuition classes to staycations: What you need to know about Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)
Singapore announced tighter COVID-19 measures on Tuesday (Jul 20) after a recent spike in infections. → Read More
Singapore, Hong Kong to review travel bubble when COVID-19 situation allows: MOT
SINGAPORE: Discussions on the Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble will resume only when the COVID-19 situation allows, Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Tuesday (Jul 20). → Read More
MINDEF reviewing scale of National Day Parade and COVID-19 measures: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: This year's National Day Parade will continue as planned for now, but the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is reviewing the scale of the event and other measures, co-chair of the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Jul 20). → Read More