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PAS lit the fire with Singapore, now it must hold the torch – A. Azim Idris

The party's reckless rhetoric has sparked a blaze with the neighbouring city-state, now it must face the heat of its own making

Singapore elections: Wong’s PAP secures supermajority, stronger than 2020 despite scandals

Ruling party helmed by PM Lawrence Wong wins 87 out of 97 seats, obtaining 65.57% of national vote compared to 2020 poll’s 61.2%

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12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance