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Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM Anwar

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Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM Anwar

Former PM Najib Razak is likely the first convicted prisoner in Malaysia to have his sentence commuted to house arrest, experts say, adding that the move could pose a challenge for incumbent Anwar Ibrahim, given his anti-corruption pledge.

18/09/2026

Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for 2026

Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for 2026

18/09/2026

CNA Explains: Should Singapore home owners review their mortgages after the Fed's rate hike?

CNA Explains: Should Singapore home owners review their mortgages after the Fed's rate hike?

18/09/2026

Alphabet's Waymo to launch driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028

Alphabet's Waymo to launch driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028

18/09/2026

North-South Corridor: Costs of two-year delay to be known only after completion, LTA says

LTA says it will assess whether any additional costs will be borne by the contractor or the agency itself, once the project wraps up.

18/09/2026

‘Ludicrous statement’: AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes rebuts report claiming it needs government bailout

Addressing reporters during an online briefing on Friday (Sep 18), he said “no such conversations happened”.

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Public servants need to shift from doing things ‘for’ Singaporeans to ‘with’ them: Chan Chun Sing

Public servants need to shift from doing things ‘for’ Singaporeans to ‘with’ them: Chan Chun Sing

18/09/2026

All aboard: Some Singapore athletes housed on cruise ship during Asian Games

All aboard: Some Singapore athletes housed on cruise ship during Asian Games

18/09/2026

CASE sees rise in complaints over pre-owned cars; mileage tampering among issues flagged

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Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for 2026

Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for 2026

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CNA Explains: Should Singapore home owners review their mortgages after the Fed's rate hike?

CNA Explains: Should Singapore home owners review their mortgages after the Fed's rate hike?

18/09/2026

Alphabet's Waymo to launch driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028

Alphabet's Waymo to launch driverless ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028

18/09/2026

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Former Singapore migrant worker who survived workplace explosion builds school in Bangladesh

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Ex-Malaysian PM Najib to serve remaining jail term at home if he pays US$12.26 million fine

Ex-Malaysian PM Najib to serve remaining jail term at home if he pays US$12.26 million fine

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Hublot and Jeff Koons transform the Classic Fusion watch into wearable pop art

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