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Singapore PM gifts Trump a customised RSAF bomber jacket ahead of Apec meet in South Korea

GYEONGJU, Oct. 29 -- A jacket stole the spotlight at a dinner ahead of the Apec summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, as Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong presented US President Donald Trump with a cu... Read More


RM497m push: Lynas expands Malaysia rare earths hub to fuel global tech growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Lynas Rare Earths Ltd will increase the processing capacity of heavy rare earths at its Malaysian refinery to meet growing demand for metals used in robotics, advanced technol... Read More


Lynas set to power global tech from its Malaysian rare earths hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Lynas Rare Earths Ltd will increase the processing capacity of heavy rare earths at its Malaysian refinery to meet growing demand for metals used in robotics, advanced technol... Read More


After years of pandemic disruption, schools revert to January academic calendar in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the academic calendar for all government and government-aided schools will return to a January start in 2026, officially ending ye... Read More


Fire breaks out on 55th floor of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, triggered by burning plastic mat

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29 -- A small fire broke out at the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) yesterday afternoon, sending plumes of smoke into the air before it was swiftly extinguished by staff. According ... Read More


Singapore childcare worker jailed after flying into rage, ill-treating three kindergarteners

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29 -- A 35-year-old Singaporean woman who worked at a childcare centre was sentenced to six months' jail yesterday for ill-treating three kindergarten pupils, aged four and five. Acco... Read More


No, you can't take the orchids: DBKL denies 'free flower giveaway' at Titiwangsa park

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- City Hall (DBKL) has denied viral social media claims that free flower plants were being distributed at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa following the KL Park Festival 2025. In a state... Read More


'Game-changer': Malaysian small businesses hail Asean's new green economy push at KL Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- Malaysia's small business sector has hailed the 47th Asean Summit as a turning point for regional trade, with new agreements on green technology and digital transformation set... Read More


Singapore and Indonesia accept RTM apology over leader name errors, says D-G

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 -- Singapore and Indonesia have accepted an apology from Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) following the misidentification of their leaders during the 'live' broadcast of the 47th ... Read More


Kedah police corporal remanded over alleged fake MC to skip work

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 -- A police corporal attached to the Kuala Muda district police headquarters in Kedah was remanded for a day after allegedly producing a false medical certificate to skip work, T... Read More