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All schools in Johor to close for two days amid worsening haze

All schools in Johor to close for two days amid worsening haze

The state government’s decision on Wednesday (Oct 7) followed a directive from Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the health and safety of students.

07/10/2026

Singapore’s Asian Games performance goes beyond medals but ‘hard’ to judge without knowing targets: Observers

Singapore’s Asian Games performance goes beyond medals but ‘hard’ to judge without knowing targets: Observers

08/10/2026

Commentary: Team Singapore should not shy away from ambitious medal targets

Commentary: Team Singapore should not shy away from ambitious medal targets

08/10/2026

Decoding Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘important neighbour’ message to China - what it means for ties

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Decoding Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘important neighbour’ message to China - what it means for ties

07/10/2026

Malaysia budget 2027: Anwar faces balancing act on cost-of-living relief as general election looms

Middle-income households are expected to get greater attention, even as economists warn that electoral pressures could slow politically difficult fiscal reforms.

08/10/2026

Commentary: UMNO’s dark September - twin storms threaten party’s 'blue wave'

Despite UMNO’s resurgence, recent events have shown that the party has a long way to go before it can complete a political comeback, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.

08/10/2026

Thailand, US writing ‘final paragraph’ of trade deal, says PM Anutin

Thailand, US writing ‘final paragraph’ of trade deal, says PM Anutin

08/10/2026

French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters

French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters

08/10/2026

CNA Explains: What are the grievances driving the expanding school protests in France?

CNA Explains: What are the grievances driving the expanding school protests in France?

07/10/2026

Why do you keep waking up to pee at night, even when you drink less water?

Why do you keep waking up to pee at night, even when you drink less water?

07/10/2026

Singapore’s Asian Games performance goes beyond medals but ‘hard’ to judge without knowing targets: Observers

Singapore’s Asian Games performance goes beyond medals but ‘hard’ to judge without knowing targets: Observers

08/10/2026

Commentary: Team Singapore should not shy away from ambitious medal targets

Commentary: Team Singapore should not shy away from ambitious medal targets

08/10/2026

Decoding Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘important neighbour’ message to China - what it means for ties

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Decoding Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘important neighbour’ message to China - what it means for ties

07/10/2026

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Shorts

Activists call for tougher haze action as Malaysia’s air quality worsens

Activists call for tougher haze action as Malaysia’s air quality worsens

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MPs question who will bear responsibility when autonomous vehicles cause harm

MPs question who will bear responsibility when autonomous vehicles cause harm

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The monkey bite that helped save Singapore’s scientific treasures

The monkey bite that helped save Singapore’s scientific treasures

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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc gets early birthday surprise in Singapore

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc gets early birthday surprise in Singapore

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The botanist forced to make an impossible choice during WWII

The botanist forced to make an impossible choice during WWII

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Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes

Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes

08/10/2026

Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union

Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union

08/10/2026

Türkiye sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say

Türkiye sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say

08/10/2026

Singapore to push for deeper ASEAN integration, wider partnerships as bloc chair in 2027: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore to push for deeper ASEAN integration, wider partnerships as bloc chair in 2027: Vivian Balakrishnan

07/10/2026

Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say

Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say

08/10/2026

Melaka to head to the polls on Nov 14 in another test of shifting political alliances in Malaysia

07/10/2026

Myanmar leader lands in Malaysia for migrant return talks

07/10/2026

Israel strikes Gaza on Oct 7 anniversary, five dead: officials

08/10/2026

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Podcasts

CNA Correspondent - What durian reveals about the China-Vietnam border

What durian reveals about the China-Vietnam border

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Work It - What is 'job hugging' and why it's dangerous

What is 'job hugging' and why it's dangerous

05/10/2026 Resume Pause 19 mins

Work It - Your colleague keeps asking to borrow money. How do you say no?

Your colleague keeps asking to borrow money. How do you say no?

02/10/2026 Resume Pause 7 mins

Deep Dive - Renovation red flags: What to know from start to finish

Renovation red flags: What to know from start to finish

01/10/2026 Resume Pause 31 mins

CNA Correspondent - Foreigners in Malaysia - who gets to stay and who doesn't?

Foreigners in Malaysia - who gets to stay and who doesn't?

30/09/2026 Resume Pause 21 mins

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Lifestyle

Why do you keep waking up to pee at night, even when you drink less water?

Why do you keep waking up to pee at night, even when you drink less water?

07/10/2026

Chinese fitness influencer apologises after being caught riding bicycle during Berlin Marathon

Chinese fitness influencer apologises after being caught riding bicycle during Berlin Marathon

07/10/2026

Bang Chan, leader of Stray Kids, will be in Singapore on Oct 10 for Breitling and Aston Martin F1 pop-up

Bang Chan, leader of Stray Kids, will be in Singapore on Oct 10 for Breitling and Aston Martin F1 pop-up

07/10/2026

Rare vinyl, cassettes, live DJ sets: Singapore record fair Side A returns for third edition on Oct 24

Rare vinyl, cassettes, live DJ sets: Singapore record fair Side A returns for third edition on Oct 24

07/10/2026

Hyrox Youngstars for children aged 8 to 15 to make Asian debut in Singapore this November

Hyrox Youngstars for children aged 8 to 15 to make Asian debut in Singapore this November

07/10/2026

Singaporean footballer Hassan Sunny closes nasi padang stall Dapur Hassan, but plans to continue business

Singaporean footballer Hassan Sunny closes nasi padang stall Dapur Hassan, but plans to continue business

06/10/2026

Carrie Wong on pushing herself for Kidnap Game role and teaching Lee Joon-gi Singlish

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06/10/2026

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Commentary

Commentary: The death of a Russian plague researcher - how worried should we be?

Thomas Jeffries

Commentary: The death of a Russian plague researcher - how worried should we be?

08/10/2026

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Commentary: ‘Below the threshold of war’ is where Singapore’s new navy patrol vessels operate

07/10/2026

Commentary: Keep medicine out of the US-China tech war

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07/10/2026

Commentary: As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be inundated by more deadly floods

Kimberley Reid

Commentary: As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be inundated by more deadly floods

07/10/2026

Commentary: Can commuters’ fatigue from North-South Corridor construction be better managed?

Samuel Chng & Sarah Chan

Commentary: Can commuters’ fatigue from North-South Corridor construction be better managed?

06/10/2026

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Commentary: When someone makes you feel unsafe in public, do you confront, film or walk away?

06/10/2026

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I'm 12, and my handmade crafts raise funds for wildlife and charity

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For Hannah Mia Neo Labude, a love of craft-making has led to lessons in running her own business while in school, collaborating with partners and helping causes close to her heart.

04/10/2026

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03/10/2026

Livestream shopping has become big business. It's time for laws to catch up

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She overcame her parents' doubts and stigma to become a psychologist helping vulnerable teen girls

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Luxury

How good design can make your home feel calmer and more comfortable

How good design can make your home feel calmer and more comfortable

08/10/2026

Jaguar Type 01 unveiled: The electric grand tourer leading the brand’s new era

07/10/2026

Fico and Somma chef Mirko Febbrile keeps saying he needs a break. Instead, he keeps building

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Nigo takes his design vision to the skies with a bespoke private jet

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Louis Vuitton designs for a warmer world at Spring/Summer 2027 show

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07/10/2026

This Singaporean chef moved to Mexico for love. Now she runs the only Singaporean restaurant in Latin America

This Singaporean chef moved to Mexico for love. Now she runs the only Singaporean restaurant in Latin America

04/10/2026

Chanel goes sheer and wild for Matthieu Blazy’s spring/summer 2027 show

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From racetrack to wrist: Tudor brings its motorsport story to Singapore

Ahead of the Grand Prix, Tudor puts its VCARB partnership in the spotlight at Ion Orchard, with the team’s latest race car, the Black Bay Chrono Carbon 26 and its wider chronograph collection.

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