In the second of a four-part series on Indonesia’s haze fight, we discover how a new generation of firefighters spot and tackle the hazard PEKANBARU: Mr Roganda Manalo has had many brushes with death in
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RM10,000 for smoking in parks in Selangor
SHAH ALAM (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Those caught smoking in parks in Selangor will be hauled up under the Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment) Regulations 2017 beginning today. They will face a maximum fine
Read moreChinese deals in Malaysia under scrutiny
China’s growing involvement in Malaysia has been praised and panned in recent years. The Sunday Times looks at how its widening presence is drawing increasing attention in the first of a two-part series. Tomorrow, why
Read more10,000 homes to get smart shower devices for real-time information on water usage
SINGAPORE: A device that lets you know how much water you are using while taking a shower will be installed in 10,000 new homes over the next few years, Singapore’s national water agency, PUB said
Read moreBurning up: Thailand experiencing longest heatwave in 65 years
Thailand is currently experiencing its longest heatwave in at least 65 years and authorities have advised people to stay indoors. The average temperature has risen above 40 degrees Celsius in many regions in April, with
Read moreWitness says woman in table dispute at Toa Payoh hawker centre swore at elderly man
SINGAPORE – An elderly man who was abused by a couple at a Toa Payoh hawker centre in a video that has gone viral was calm and polite, said an eyewitness. A video that shows
Read moreFull steam ahead for new Tuas mega port
Works are in full swing at the future Tuas port, with reclamation ongoing for two out of four phases of the development and more than 3km of caisson already installed to form the wharf. The
Read moreFlash floods hit parts of Singapore on Tuesday afternoon
SINGAPORE – Flash floods blanketed several parts of Singapore on Tuesday (April 18) afternoon, with water submerging vehicles up to mid-tyre level. Water agency PUB said in a tweet at 1.33pm, quoting the National Environment
Read moreSingapore gets millions to invest in to tourism from private companys
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Group and the Singapore Tourism Board on Monday (Apr 17) renewed an ongoing partnership deal to promote Singapore as an attractive destination for travellers. In a press release, the three
Read more20 stores affected in 7-hour power cut at Junction 8
SINGAPORE – Shoppers and stores at Bishan’s Junction 8 Shopping Centre were left in the dark on Sunday (April 9) morning after a power trip cut electricity to parts of the mall for seven hours.
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