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Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in around 30 areas as haze spreads

Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in around 30 areas as haze spreads

Much of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sarawak were affected on Tuesday (Aug 25), with authorities saying haze was moving in “from various directions”.

25/08/2026

'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers

'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers

25/08/2026

Changing workplace attitudes a ‘much harder’ challenge in supporting parenthood: Indranee

Changing workplace attitudes a ‘much harder’ challenge in supporting parenthood: Indranee

25/08/2026

More than 28kg of cocaine found on foreign-registered vessel transiting Singapore

More than 28kg of cocaine found on foreign-registered vessel transiting Singapore

25/08/2026

Prabowo orders permits to be revoked for firms linked to Indonesia forest fires

Fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan have burned about 85,000 hectares, local media reported.

25/08/2026

NDP 2027 to return to the Padang as Singapore marks 60 years of National Service

The Padang has hosted the National Day Parade for major milestones from the inaugural celebration in 1966 to Singapore's 60th year of independence in 2025.

25/08/2026

Amos Yee to be charged over online posts allegedly promoting racial disharmony, making indecent statements about children

Amos Yee to be charged over online posts allegedly promoting racial disharmony, making indecent statements about children

25/08/2026

Marine community fears loss of biodiversity hotspot to proposed western island development

Marine community fears loss of biodiversity hotspot to proposed western island development

25/08/2026

Singapore to put forward bid to host international tribunal for investment disputes: Edwin Tong

Singapore to put forward bid to host international tribunal for investment disputes: Edwin Tong

25/08/2026

Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

25/08/2026

'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers

'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers

25/08/2026

Changing workplace attitudes a ‘much harder’ challenge in supporting parenthood: Indranee

Changing workplace attitudes a ‘much harder’ challenge in supporting parenthood: Indranee

25/08/2026

More than 28kg of cocaine found on foreign-registered vessel transiting Singapore

More than 28kg of cocaine found on foreign-registered vessel transiting Singapore

25/08/2026

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25/08/2026

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Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

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25/08/2026

A 4-day coffee festival in Tanjong Pagar will bring together 34 roasters from around the world

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25/08/2026

Actor Mat Yeung’s Malaysia roast meat restaurant temporarily closed 10 days after opening

Actor Mat Yeung’s Malaysia roast meat restaurant temporarily closed 10 days after opening

25/08/2026

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25/08/2026

Malaysian drummer dies after collapsing onstage during rock festival in Pahang

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25/08/2026

Takashimaya's Mid-Autumn Festival fair features over 60 brands

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Stray Kids to hold two concerts in Singapore in March 2027, tickets from S$168 go on sale from Aug 31

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22/08/2026

I stood where my great-great-grandmother watched her son, aged 11, leave China forever

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25/08/2026

Nike and Adidas are back in the running shoe race

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24/08/2026

Travel influencers are big business. But do they really drive bookings?

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24/08/2026

Why this Jakarta house has almost no visible windows

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23/08/2026

Mercedes-Benz is rethinking the car showroom with its new Singapore Studio

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22/08/2026

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22/08/2026

For food-loving travellers, the hotel restaurant is no longer an afterthought

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