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Malaysian ex-PM Najib leaves jail for house arrest after paying fine

Malaysian ex-PM Najib leaves jail for house arrest after paying fine

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was seen leaving the Kajang Prison compound in a silver car.

06/11/2026

'I look at the sea and talk to them': Why some families prefer scattering loved ones’ ashes at sea

'I look at the sea and talk to them': Why some families prefer scattering loved ones’ ashes at sea

06/11/2026

Woman linked to Cambodia-based syndicate Prince Holding Group charged

Woman linked to Cambodia-based syndicate Prince Holding Group charged

06/11/2026

Grab autonomous vehicle nearly hits schoolgirl at traffic crossing in Punggol

Grab autonomous vehicle nearly hits schoolgirl at traffic crossing in Punggol

06/11/2026

Singapore, Malaysia to expand cross-border taxi quota to 500 each, add two ride-hailing operators from Nov 16

CDG Zig and Kumpool will join Grab as licensed operators under the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme from Nov 16.

06/11/2026

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Singapore's stronger haze law: How it might work and what it may not fix

The gaps in transboundary haze prevention require measures beyond legislation, says one expert.

06/11/2026

Tech stocks in Asia suffer bloodbath as US midterms fuel AI fears

Tech stocks in Asia suffer bloodbath as US midterms fuel AI fears

06/11/2026

North Korea's army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

North Korea's army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance

06/11/2026

CNA Explains: What is treason as defined under Indonesia law?

CNA Explains: What is treason as defined under Indonesia law?

06/11/2026

Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion cabin upgrade with new First Class double beds, Business Class seats with privacy doors

Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion cabin upgrade with new First Class double beds, Business Class seats with privacy doors

06/11/2026

'I look at the sea and talk to them': Why some families prefer scattering loved ones’ ashes at sea

'I look at the sea and talk to them': Why some families prefer scattering loved ones’ ashes at sea

06/11/2026

Woman linked to Cambodia-based syndicate Prince Holding Group charged

Woman linked to Cambodia-based syndicate Prince Holding Group charged

06/11/2026

Grab autonomous vehicle nearly hits schoolgirl at traffic crossing in Punggol

Grab autonomous vehicle nearly hits schoolgirl at traffic crossing in Punggol

06/11/2026

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Driver taken to hospital after car skids and overturns on PIE

Driver taken to hospital after car skids and overturns on PIE

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Flash floods hit parts of Selangor, leaving roads submerged and traffic disrupted

Flash floods hit parts of Selangor, leaving roads submerged and traffic disrupted

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South Korea military criticised for making special forces soldiers take catwalk lessons

South Korea military criticised for making special forces soldiers take catwalk lessons

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2 men rescue trapped dogs from shophouse fire in Thailand

2 men rescue trapped dogs from shophouse fire in Thailand

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Over 400 musicians perform in Paris in support of protesters

Over 400 musicians perform in Paris in support of protesters

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They moved from HK to Malaysia and cut living costs by up to 70%

They moved from HK to Malaysia and cut living costs by up to 70%

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China Shock 2.0: Why Europe fears trade crisis could fuel the far right and industrial decline

China Shock 2.0: Why Europe fears trade crisis could fuel the far right and industrial decline

06/11/2026

Malaysia’s Sarawak to hold state election on Dec 12

Malaysia’s Sarawak to hold state election on Dec 12

06/11/2026

Hong Kong grandmother gets 20 days for slapping 5-year-old girl at play area

Hong Kong grandmother gets 20 days for slapping 5-year-old girl at play area

06/11/2026

From cancer to diabetes: Singapore biomedical startups expand into China to accelerate development of new treatments

From cancer to diabetes: Singapore biomedical startups expand into China to accelerate development of new treatments

06/11/2026

Singapore authorities warn of privacy, security risks from personal AI agents

Singapore authorities warn of privacy, security risks from personal AI agents

06/11/2026

Genetic testing subsidies for hereditary breast, ovarian cancer to start on Dec 1

06/11/2026

Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war

06/11/2026

Nvidia chips pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval

06/11/2026

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Podcasts

CNA Correspondent - Democrats hand Trump a stinging defeat. What's next?

Democrats hand Trump a stinging defeat. What's next?

05/11/2026 Resume Pause 25 mins

Deep Dive - How AI deprives young Singaporeans of jobs and critical thinking

How AI deprives young Singaporeans of jobs and critical thinking

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Money Talks - Pokemon and other trading cards: What drives their value and risks?

Pokemon and other trading cards: What drives their value and risks?

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Work It - She gave all her employees flexible work. Here’s how she kept it fair

She gave all her employees flexible work. Here’s how she kept it fair

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Work It - How do you help a helpless colleague?

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Her school principal told her football wasn’t for girls – she’s now a doctor for a top women’s club in England

Her school principal told her football wasn’t for girls – she’s now a doctor for a top women’s club in England

06/11/2026

Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion cabin upgrade with new First Class double beds, Business Class seats with privacy doors

Singapore Airlines unveils S$2 billion cabin upgrade with new First Class double beds, Business Class seats with privacy doors

06/11/2026

Trevor Noah plays pickleball in Singapore, including with actress Jaime Teo, during comedy tour

Trevor Noah plays pickleball in Singapore, including with actress Jaime Teo, during comedy tour

06/11/2026

'An insult to his culture': Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza, loses case in Australia

'An insult to his culture': Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza, loses case in Australia

06/11/2026

India's 'Lord Of The Rings': Filmmakers hail Ramayana epic

India's 'Lord Of The Rings': Filmmakers hail Ramayana epic

06/11/2026

Mediacorp's Deepavali 2026: Live countdown, movies, Little India events and more

Mediacorp's Deepavali 2026: Live countdown, movies, Little India events and more

06/11/2026

Former MasterChef Singapore contestant opens Indonesian food stall at Nanyang Polytechnic: ‘I didn’t eat for 5 days’

Former MasterChef Singapore contestant opens Indonesian food stall at Nanyang Polytechnic: ‘I didn’t eat for 5 days’

06/11/2026

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Commentary

Sean D Tseng

Sean D Tseng

Commentary: Singapore’s haze law gets sharper teeth. Will it finally bite?

06/11/2026

Commentary: Who keeps crashing China’s stock market?

Shuli Ren

Commentary: Who keeps crashing China’s stock market?

06/11/2026

Leslie Lopez

Leslie Lopez

Commentary: Zetrix's financial collapse poses a major governance test for Anwar's government

06/11/2026

Kevin Chen

Kevin Chen

Snap Insight: US midterms – what an angry ‘lame duck’ president could mean for Asia

05/11/2026

Roger Loh

Roger Loh

Commentary: When stock analysts move markets, should retail investors follow?

04/11/2026

Commentary: How super-aged Singapore should think about financial security

Daniel Mahadzir & Stanley Sia

Commentary: How super-aged Singapore should think about financial security

03/11/2026

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Thailand's next industrial boom is running into a problem – with water and elephants

Thailand's next industrial boom is running into a problem – with water and elephants

05/11/2026

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'Somebody has to do this': Is this Teochew master craftsman among the last of his type?

'Somebody has to do this': Is this Teochew master craftsman among the last of his type?

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23/10/2026

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We thought my daughter had dengue. She ended up needing heart surgery

Voices: We thought my daughter had dengue. She ended up needing heart surgery

At just 17, Max Ee's daughter Qi Le needed heart surgery no one saw coming. He says having to make a critical decision about her future confirmed his belief that life is unpredictable.

30/10/2026

More carbs, fattier meals? What's changing in hawker dishes as food costs rise

Big Read: More carbs, fattier meals? What's changing in hawker dishes as food costs rise

31/10/2026

Where is the lift lobby? Newer Build-to-Order HDB void decks are causing confusion among residents, visitors

Ground Up: Where is the lift lobby? Newer Build-to-Order HDB void decks are causing confusion among residents, visitors

31/10/2026

When bosses fail their team, it's important they apologise – and mean it

Adulting: When bosses fail their team, it's important they apologise – and mean it

27/10/2026

How to stop a pastime from becoming an unhealthy obsession

Mental Health Matters: How to stop a pastime from becoming an unhealthy obsession

26/10/2026

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From expired N95 masks to outdoor exercise: Answers to 7 burning questions as haze persists

Always tired? To reclaim energy, 6 Singaporeans try these small biohacks that could help you too

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S$100 for 12-course pizza dinner: Inside a couple’s home-based pizzeria in Yishun

A shared love of pizza has turned into a home-based business. Limited space, demanding schedules and contrasting working styles are now tests David Shen and Sheralyn Tay must navigate, as captured by On The Red Dot.

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From star maps to meteorites: 9 watches that bring the cosmos to your wrist

From star maps to meteorites: 9 watches that bring the cosmos to your wrist

06/11/2026

The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Singapore’s Odette is No 15; its head sommelier Lesley Liu wins Best Sommelier

The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Singapore’s Odette is No 15; its head sommelier Lesley Liu wins Best Sommelier

06/11/2026

He grew up in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. Now architect Shin Chang is helping bring it back to life

He grew up in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. Now architect Shin Chang is helping bring it back to life

05/11/2026

The Oscars of watchmaking: Who decides which watches deserve to win?

The Oscars of watchmaking: Who decides which watches deserve to win?

04/11/2026

These mithai boxes in Singapore are putting a fresh spin on Indian sweets this Deepavali

These mithai boxes in Singapore are putting a fresh spin on Indian sweets this Deepavali

04/11/2026

Common Suit's Javin Tan is the first Singaporean to win prestigious Italian tailoring competition

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Singapore’s wine scene has come a long way. The world is taking notice

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