Greater pre-school access needed in Malaysia: World Bank

Report finds 24% of kids who begin primary school at age seven lack the necessary skills

Regency plots green path despite sitting on rich veins of gold

Indonesia’s southern paradise’ is focusing on environmentally friendly projects

Malaysian King on two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6

Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make a two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6 to May 7 at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Migrant worker deaths: Ensuring mental health support for their colleagues

They can face trauma over loss, fears for their own workplace safety, say counsellors

Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth

An investigation is underway in Western Australia after the police shot dead a teenager who reportedly stabbed a member of the public.

More Singapore employers helping maids address mental health issues

Agencies that assist domestic workers have noticed more employers seeking help for their maids' mental well-being.

Prospects for Gaza ceasefire slim as Israel, Hamas refuse to modify positions

Both sides blame each other for impasse; Israel closes aid crossing after Hamas strike

Man taken to hospital after accident involving bus and his car in Telok Blangah

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital after his car and a bus were involved in an accident in Telok Blangah on May 4.

US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke

Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted on May 3, after a series of clashes with the police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order.

PUB: Faulty water tank valve caused flooding at Bukit Timah condo basement carpark

A faulty valve at The Twins condominium in the Bukit Timah area on May 4 led to its basement carpark being submerged in knee-deep water.

Managing cash as interest rate cuts are postponed

Many conservative investors have been leaving their funds in fixed deposits or Singapore Treasury bills (T-bills). Some experts suggest that they consider the oneyear T-bill to lock in the yield.

Auger-Aliassime in final as 'crazy' curse continues

MADRID Felix Auger-Aliassime declared that it is \"crazy times for the elite of our sport\" as the Canadian benefited from yet another retirement on May 3 to set up a Madrid Open final clash against Andrey Rublev.

PUSHING THROUGH TOUGH MIND GAMES

After enduring various setbacks, Singapore Paralympians setting sights on Paris tests

RAIN FAILS TO CHECK KOEPKA'S RHYTHM

After lengthy weather delay, he resumes his chase for 4th LIV title with a 64 to lead by 3

PROBABLY OUR BEST FIRST HALF: ARTETA

Gunners boss lauds their record-equalling 26th win of season to stay ahead of Man City

SAILORS' SMOOTH START AUGURS WELL

Coach Rankovic happy as key men Shawal and Lestienne deliver in Community Shield

RUGBY IN HER DNA AND PASSPORT

It has taken Fiji captain Daveua many places, she hopes to end in Paris with Games medal

CAVALRY CHARGES TO $1M RACE

Less fancied stablemate beats Makin, fuelling Thai owners’ hopes of 2nd Kranji Mile gong

How to cope when spouses die young

Those who lose a spouse suddenly can feel unprepared for what their future looks like

When your property sale is stopped by an unexpected claimant

There is an enormous sense of relief when the sale of your home sails through without a hitch, so it's easy to imagine the frustration and anger of two sets of owners when the process was suddenly upended by unexpected claims.

S'pore to consider more safeguards around excessive screen time for kids

Move part of efforts to protect the mental _health of young people, says DPM Wong

'I am not giving up

Owner of iconic Thambi Magazine Store to seek new Holland Village site after closure

Michelle Yeoh awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Joe Biden for being the first Asian to win a Best Actress Oscar.

Former aide says Trump told her to deny he had affair

Hicks’ testimony gives inside look at damage control efforts by Trump’s campaign team

Ceasefire deal should be 'no-brainer' for Hamas: Blinken

He says the militant group is only obstacle standing between the people of Gaza and a truce

Over 100 temperature records broken in April

More than 100 temperature records were broken across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and South-east Asia.

Second-highest storm alert raised as roads flood

Hong Kong issued its first red rainstorm warning of the year on May 4 as downpours caused flooding in areas of the territory, shutting roads and disrupting public transportation.

Indonesia to permanently relocate nearly 10,000 people

The Indonesian government will permanently relocate almost 10,000 residents after a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano raised concerns about the dangers of residing on the island in future, a minister said on May 3.

Polls fever grips Indian diaspora as parties find ways to woo them

Those of other citizenships also courted owing to their close family links in India

Heavy rain prompts flood warnings for large parts of Singapore

Public advised to avoid certain roads; flight, baggage delays at Changi Airport