School uniforms now optional in heatwave-struck Malaysia
Students and teachers in all schools and institutions are now allowed to attend classes in appropriate casual wear and sports attire.
Yunnan on guard after 5.2-magnitude quake
As of 2 am of May 3, a 4.4-magnitude aftershock occurred after the earthquake, the only one above a magnitude of 3.
Domestic recycling rate in Singapore in 2022 lowest in more than a decade
Adding to the lower rate is the 1.86 million tonnes of domestic waste collected in 2022, up from 1.82 million tonnes the year before.
16 Thai banks collaborate on app-based alert system to combat scam tsunami
The new collaboration is led by the Digital Economy and Society ministry’s Anti-Fake News Centre, which will provide the banks with links to fake news databases.
Japan’s moves to amend constitution face upper house delays
Unless both houses of the Diet keep in step with each other on the issue, it may affect the schedule for constitutional amendment.
Jokowi makes last ditch attempt to salvage ‘grand alliance’
Since before the start of the political year, observers have noted Jokowi’s tendency to take some liberties in the search for his succession, more so than other presidents…
Hooked on heroin at 12: IMH survey finds starting mean age for drug consumption in S’pore at 15.9 years
Through the survey, it is estimated that 0.7 per cent of Singapore residents had abused drugs in the past year.
Johor ruler concerned over reports of lack of political stability
"Enough is enough. How much longer must the 30 over million people of our country endure this situation? The economy must recover, and Malaysia’s prosperity must be…
61% support constitutional revision given current security environment: Yomiuri Shimbun poll
Global circumstances including the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are believed to have influenced the result.
PM Hun Sen tells ‘foreigners’ to stop funding worker strike
He said the foreigners who are behind the protest should leave and refrain from internationalising an internal demonstration.