Archive
Back to homepage
S$2 pass is on its way out — Malaysian taxis to pay S$15 every trip into Singapore from Jan 1
SINGAPORE, June 25 — The S$2 (RM6) monthly pass for Malaysian taxis entering Singapore is on its way out. From January 1, 2027, Malaysia-registered taxis will instead have to pay S$15 (RM50) every time they enter Singapore, under a revised
Read More
Cambodia upholds 14-year jail terms for journalists in treason case
PHNOM PENH, June 25 — Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld 14-year prison sentences today for two journalists convicted of treason for posting a photo taken in a military-restricted area after border clashes with Thailand, a judge told AFP. Pheap Phara and
Read More
Tehran accuses Nato of ‘complicity’ in US-Israeli war after Rutte remarks
TEHRAN, June 25 — Tehran accused Nato today of “complicity” in the US-Israeli war against Iran, after the bloc’s chief noted its support for the United States in the conflict. Responding to US President Donald Trump’s criticism of allies for
Read More
At least 32 dead, hundreds injured after devastating twin earthquakes rock Venezuela
CARACAS, June 25 — Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about
Read More
China’s top auditor flags billions in tax evasion and illegal loans at state banks
BEIJING, June 25 — Two of China’s top state-owned banks, which are among the world’s largest financial institutions, have evaded billions of yuan in tax and issued illegal loans, according to the country’s national auditor. The Bank of China, one
Read More
Singapore woman goes undercover to expose religious-themed sex group after ex’s revenge porn campaign
SINGAPORE, June 25 — When a stranger messaged a Singapore woman asking for sex after seeing what he believed were her nude photos online, she decided to find the culprit herself. According to CNA, the woman created an undercover account
Read More
Singapore GP adds Janet Jackson, JJ Lin and Cortis to blockbuster Formula One weekend line-up
SINGAPORE, June 25 — The entertainment line-up for this year’s Singapore Grand Prix has shifted into top gear, with organisers unveiling music legend Janet Jackson as the latest headline act for the Formula One weekend. The Grammy-winning superstar will take
Read More
Umno sec-gen alleges Puad Zarkashi quit because his son was not picked for Johor election
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has responded to the resignation of Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi, claiming the decision was motivated by a disagreement over candidate selection for the Rengit state seat. Asyraf’s remarks follow
Read More
Malaysia acquires French CAESAR artillery systems, eyes homegrown weapons for ANKA-S fleet, says Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Malaysia has formally procured CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers (SPH) from France, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed today. “I can confirm that we have agreed on that procurement. That will be another asset
Read More
MyKad-linked diesel subsidy reforms could save Putrajaya up to RM2b annually, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Putrajaya’s pivot towards using the MyKad for subsidised diesel and uniformed pricing could save the government up to RM2 billion a year, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan told Parliament this morning. The
Read More