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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
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List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 18 10:45 |
Singapore |
Contributions of Indian Muslims hailed as Bencoolen Mosque celebrates 200 years
The mosque, which has become a key centre of Islamic learning in Singapore, is one of the oldest in the country.
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| Oct 18 10:34 |
Malaysia |
Singer Yusuf Islam visits grieving Dr Mahathir, offers prayers for late Tun Dr Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — British singer songwriter Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens, paid a visit to former...
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| Oct 18 10:17 |
Philippines |
Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR — Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment …
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| Oct 18 09:17 |
Singapore |
Haze disrupts daily routines, hits businesses in Singapore's west as PSI reaches very unhealthy level
Singapore's west has seen some of the highest haze readings in recent days, but experts say this may not continue as the situation remains dynamic.
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| Oct 18 07:43 |
Malaysia |
Dozens of orangutans rescued from Indonesia’s blazes
The wildfires have triggered a months-long pollution spell that has closed schools and fuelled a surge in respiratory conditions among both humans and animals.
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| Oct 18 06:00 |
Thailand |
Southeast Asia haze hits highest regional alert level
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur ranked among the world’s most polluted major cities yesterday, October 17, as haze from Indonesian fires pushed Southeast Asia to its highest regional alert level. Singapore placed second …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 18 05:57 |
South Korea |
[COVER STORY] Korea focuses on AI majors while global universities rewrite rules of education
SINGAPORE, LONDON, SEOUL — Artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules across industries and higher education is no exception. While Korean universities are racing to establish AI departments and expand enrollment in …
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| Oct 18 05:45 |
Singapore |
Haze in Singapore: Runners train in malls, families head for indoor playgrounds
A running club founder has suggested alternatives such as yoga and indoor gym workouts to members.
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| Oct 18 05:17 |
Malaysia |
Mercedes eyes Sepang return after ‘enthusiastic’ response in recent F1 Bahrain GP
Its deputy team principal Bradley Lord cites the response at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur from thousands of F1 fans ahead of the recent race.
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| Oct 18 04:18 |
South Korea |
Foreign tourists head for Korea's mountains
Korea's mountains are drawing international travelers, with visits to national parks and online interest in hiking tours rising this year. Global travel platform Klook said traffic for its hiking-related tour products rose …
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| Oct 18 04:00 |
Singapore |
Hiring is just the first step. Can Singapore keep workers with disabilities in their jobs?
Workplace dynamics and the lack of accommodations are among the hurdles to overcome.
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| Oct 18 02:00 |
China |
Dino-mite treasures: inside Singapore’s ‘Fort Knox’ storing playthings of ultra-rich
Stored in a climate-controlled environment within what is commonly known as the “Fort Knox of Singapore” rests the skull of a triceratops which once roamed the Earth 66 million years ago. The …
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| Oct 17 23:00 |
Malaysia |
A telegraph-era law cannot protect Malaysia’s digital lifelines
Malaysia can take a leaf out of the UK’s book to enhance protection of its submarine cables from damage caused by intentional or reckless actions, with tougher penalties.
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| Oct 17 22:56 |
Singapore |
BigBang XX: Cosmos in Singapore – a triumphant return for the K-pop legends
BigBang staged their first concert in Singapore in a decade on Saturday (Oct 17). Here’s how it went down.
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| Oct 17 22:00 |
Singapore |
These marathon runners will give up their personal best to save a life
In a first for the Singapore International Marathon, 238 specially trained runners will be on standby this year to treat fellow participants in medical distress.
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| Oct 17 21:34 |
Singapore |
From weekend markets to a matcha network: How Kevin Chee built Matchaya
Long before matcha took off in Singapore, Kevin Chee saw its business potential. More than a decade later, Matchaya has expanded from retail into a major distribution business.
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| Oct 17 21:00 |
Singapore |
Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore
The Straits Times clears the air on how the haze situation escalated and how Singapore and the region are responding.
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| Oct 17 19:35 |
Singapore |
PM Wong to make official visits to Qatar & UAE from Oct. 18 to 22
This will be the first time PM Wong has visited either country as PM.
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 17 19:23 |
Singapore |
S'pore woman, 77, found dead on PIE, was hit in Jurong West over 2km away
The hit-and-run took place at the junction of Jurong West Street 61 and Jurong West Avenue 4.
Same story: 1 more article
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| Oct 17 18:00 |
Singapore |
S'pore-listed palm oil producer faces inquiry by Indonesia govt, others deny involvement & cite El Niño
Singapore Exchange Regulation has, over the years, strengthened its ESG disclosure and reporting standards.
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| Oct 17 17:02 |
Singapore |
Company director, 67, bribes DSO staff over S$46 million project, gets jail
He had asked to defer his sentence until February 2027.
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| Oct 17 15:47 |
Singapore |
I just hope uncle will recover: Passengers, 18 & 40, who helped bus captain who collapsed at the wheel in Hougang, get appreciation awards
She and two other passengers stayed with the bus captain while waiting for help.
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| Oct 17 14:00 |
Laos |
Yi TCM Introduces Women’s Wellness Starter Session Ahead of World Menopause Day 2026
With chronic pain at midlife in focus this World Menopause Day, Singapore TCM clinic highlights joint and muscle discomfort as an often-overlooked midlife concern. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October …
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| Oct 17 13:56 |
Singapore |
Filipino helper, 35, worked in law firm for 8 years before coming to S'pore, hopes to one day study law
“I want to be the first Filipina helper who earns the most number of engineering diplomas and certificates in Singapore,” Jo said.
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| Oct 17 13:13 |
Singapore |
Few use Singapore haze shelters, but visitors welcome respite from heat
CNA visited eight shelters across the island, finding most empty or locked, though the few who turned up welcomed the free air-conditioned refuge.
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| Oct 17 13:05 |
Malaysia |
Unhealthy air persists over Pasir Gudang, Larkin and Nilai
High levels of smoke pollution were recorded at 25 locations across the country, especially in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
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| Oct 17 12:55 |
Singapore |
3 of 7 companies served with haze enforcement notice had received similar notices in 2015
NEA had named seven companies it was sending preventive measure notices to.
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| Oct 17 12:02 |
Singapore |
S'pore bodybuilder, 20, died after taking banned weight-loss drug, police found 34 types of medication in his home
His mother said he was “under tremendous pressure to keep to a certain weight and a physique”.
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| Oct 17 12:02 |
Singapore |
S'pore company surprises migrant worker by flying his wife & children to S'pore, had not met in 4 years
The company sponsored their flight, accommodation and expenses for a 4-day, 3-night stay.
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| Oct 17 11:45 |
Singapore |
Consumers urged not to overbuy N95 masks; major retailers are 'actively replenishing' stocks: CASE
The Consumers Association of Singapore advised consumers to be careful when buying masks and air purifiers from the secondary market as sellers often cannot be verified.
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| Oct 17 10:32 |
Singapore |
S'porean man, 32, seen parkouring over rooftops at RWS hotel, clarifies he was doing it legally
It was part of a promotional showcase organised by Resorts World Sentosa and Red Bull.
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| Oct 17 09:10 |
Singapore |
Haze in Singapore: Before and after photos
As PSI levels surged into the “very unhealthy” range across Singapore on Oct 16, drag the slider to compare clear city skies with views shrouded in dense haze.
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| Oct 17 07:49 |
Singapore |
New safety, maintenance standard in the works as Singapore’s skyrise greenery booms
This comes as Singapore has exceeded its original target of having 200ha of skyrise greenery by 2030.
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| Oct 17 07:30 |
Vietnam |
Singapore warns 7 Indonesian companies over forest fire smoke VISingapore cảnh cáo 7 công ty Indonesia vì khói cháy rừng
Singapore xác định 7 công ty tại Indonesia liên quan tới cháy rừng kéo dài gây khói mù xuyên biên giới và gửi văn bản yêu cầu họ có biện pháp xử …
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| Oct 17 06:35 |
Malaysia |
From neighbour disputes to legal reform, Malaysia moves to strengthen community mediation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) is reviewing proposed improvements to the Mediation Ac...
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| Oct 17 05:26 |
China |
Asean climate monitor issues highest alert level over toxic haze
Ongoing fires in Indonesia that have blanketed parts of Southeast Asia with toxic haze have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s climate and fire monitor. “Activation of Alert Level 3 …
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| Oct 17 05:03 |
Singapore |
Singapore to accredit first five TCM providers under broader Chinese-Western medicine push
The moves is part of a broader push to explore integrative medicine.
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| Oct 17 04:55 |
Malaysia |
Guna pengaruh dagang tangani jerebu, pemimpin Bersama beritahu kerajaan
Lee Chean Chung cadang syarikat terkait kebakaran dilarang menyertai perolehan kerajaan, menerima pensijilan, dan insentif.
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| Oct 17 04:41 |
Vietnam |
NUS admissions board answers questions about scholarships and new training VIBan tuyển sinh NUS giải đáp học bổng và đào tạo mới
Đại học Quốc gia Singapore (NUS) mở đơn online dự tuyển Học bổng và tuyển sinh bậc Cử nhân từ ngày 16.12.2026 đến 17.2.2027, dành cho ứng viên đang học lớp 12 …
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| Oct 17 04:26 |
Malaysia |
Use trade leverage to tackle haze, Bersama leader tells govt
Former Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung proposes barring companies linked to fires from government procurement, certification and incentives, as well as publicly naming them.
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