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Malaysian celebrity preacher Haris Ismail, better known as PU Riz, has sparked debate after saying he believes people in...
11/09/2026

Malaysian celebrity preacher Haris Ismail, better known as PU Riz, has sparked debate after saying he believes people in Malaysia should not keep dogs as pets. His remarks came following a case in Johor where a two-year-old girl was seriously injured after being attacked by five dogs. The child underwent surgery and is reportedly in stable condition.

In a Threads post that had received about 216,000 views as of the time of writing, PU Riz said his opinion was partly based on religious considerations. He added that people living in urban areas generally do not need dogs for purposes such as guarding farms. He also expressed sympathy for dog attack victims and said he personally feels uncomfortable around both pet dogs and strays.

PU Riz, who is also the husband of Malaysian celebrity and entrepreneur Neelofa, stressed that this was his personal opinion and acknowledged that others might disagree.

Many commenters, however, disagreed with his remarks. Some stressed that Malaysia is a multicultural and multi-religious society, arguing that people should be allowed to keep dogs while following responsible ownership practices such as licensing, neutering and proper animal care. Others said discouraging dog ownership would not address problems involving stray or abandoned dogs.

Several commenters also called for greater compassion towards animals and urged PU Riz to consider the influence of his words as a public figure. Some pointed out that dogs can also serve important roles in society, including trained search-and-rescue dogs that help locate people during disasters and emergencies, arguing that responsible ownership and coexistence would be a better approach than broadly discouraging people from keeping dogs.

A fire broke out from a backpack containing a power bank on the platform of Little India MRT station on the morning of S...
11/09/2026

A fire broke out from a backpack containing a power bank on the platform of Little India MRT station on the morning of Sept 10, prompting station staff to put out the flames before firefighters arrived.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at about 8.05am. Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire was likely caused by the power bank. Videos circulating online showed a yellow backpack on the platform with flames coming from it before SBS Transit staff used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze.

SCDF personnel assessed one person who was experiencing shortness of breath and another who suffered a minor injury. Both declined to be taken to hospital.

SBS Transit, which operates the North East Line, said its staff responded to a smoking backpack at the station, extinguished the fire while waiting for SCDF and assisted passengers on the platform.

SCDF reminded the public not to leave batteries or electronic devices charging unattended for prolonged periods or overnight, as part of precautions against battery-related fires.

Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng appears to have jumped on the trend of sharing throwback photos too, except his...
10/09/2026

Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng appears to have jumped on the trend of sharing throwback photos too, except his is not AI-generated.

In a Facebook post on Sept 10, Tan shared an old photo of himself as he reflected on his own journey amid the discussion on political salaries over the past few days.

Tan said he joined politics in his 50s, after spending three decades as a doctor, entrepreneur and healthcare leader.

He said he does not regret those three decades, as they shaped who he is and gave him experiences that he now brings to public service.

However, Tan said Government has a “steep learning curve”, and that even after decades in leadership, he still finds himself learning every day.

“Had I started earlier, I might have had a longer runway to learn the ropes, grow into the role and, perhaps, contribute more to Singapore,” he said.

With the benefit of hindsight, Tan said he hopes more Singaporeans can step forward at an earlier stage of their lives, while acknowledging that this would not be an easy choice.

For those in their 40s, Tan said entering politics can mean stepping away from a career just as it is taking off, including opportunities they have worked years for, financial responsibilities to their families and ambitions they have yet to fulfil.

Tan said Singapore wants capable people to step forward “while they are still in their prime”, with many years ahead to learn, lead and contribute.

He said he shared his perspective in Parliament on the “very real trade-offs” involved in making such a choice and why Singapore should “not make it unnecessarily difficult for good people to step forward and serve”.

Three opposition parties have come out against the Government’s decision to adjust ministerial salaries by up to 9%, que...
10/09/2026

Three opposition parties have come out against the Government’s decision to adjust ministerial salaries by up to 9%, questioning whether high political salaries are really necessary to attract capable people into politics.

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP), Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) and Red Dot United (RDU) all criticised the move, although they gave different reasons for opposing it.

PSP said attracting political talent is “not simply a salary question” and argued that the market value of Singapore’s highest earners should not remain the main benchmark for political leadership.

According to the party, Singapore would get stronger political leadership by creating meaningful and viable routes for talented people from different walks of life to enter public life.

“Political leadership should be defined by purpose rather than price,” PSP said.

SDP took a stronger position, calling the salary adjustment “deeply insensitive” at a time when Singaporeans are dealing with rising costs, job insecurity and economic uncertainty.

The party also rejected the argument that competitive salaries are needed to attract and retain talent, saying Singapore has no shortage of capable people prepared to serve.

SDP argued that integrity cannot be bought with high salaries and said political salaries should instead be pegged to the incomes of ordinary Singaporeans.

RDU similarly rejected the argument for high political salaries, saying that “public service must involve some sacrifice”.

Its secretary-general Ravi Philemon said that if RDU formed the government, it would slash the current ministerial pay packages by half.

Meanwhile, speaking during the debate on ministerial salaries on Sep 10, Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh said his party agreed with the increase in MPs’ allowances, as well as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s decision to initially adjust ministers’ salaries by up to 9%.

However, WP continues to disagree with the existing formula used to determine ministerial salaries and prefers the alternative salary formula it proposed in 2012.

Singh also said WP agrees with the broad principle that political salaries should be “competitive enough to attract people of the necessary calibre”.

Speaking on Tuesday (Sep 8) while delivering a Ministerial Statement, PM Wong explained the need for competitive political salaries, saying the Government has found it increasingly difficult to persuade people with substantial private-sector experience to enter politics.

He said the Government is not trying to match what these individuals can earn in the private sector, but added that it cannot pretend the opportunity cost does not exist.

According to PM Wong, keeping political salaries competitive would give current and future prime ministers a “better chance” of persuading capable Singaporeans to step forward and serve.

Malaysian doctor and content creator Epic Asian has set a national record after accurately reciting the names of all 206...
10/09/2026

Malaysian doctor and content creator Epic Asian has set a national record after accurately reciting the names of all 206 bones in the human body in just 34.27 seconds.

The challenge was conducted under the supervision of the Malaysia Book of Records, which awarded him the title for “Most Human Bones Recited in One Minute.” He followed the anatomical sequence without missing, repeating or miscounting any entries, averaging nearly six bone names per second.

Epic Asian is known online for his humorous content and distinctive Asian-English delivery, but he is also a doctor practising in Australia. He has previously demonstrated his strong academic and memory skills on Phei Yong’s YouTube variety show “你这个大聪明”, where he revealed his strong academic results and successfully spelled the lengthy medical term “Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.”

After completing the challenge, Epic Asian shared the achievement on social media and thanked his wife for supporting him. He said the record might never have happened if she had not continuously encouraged him to take part.

The feat quickly attracted attention online, with many netizens congratulating him and expressing amazement at his memory. Some also asked how he managed to recall so many complicated names in such a short time and suggested that he make a tutorial sharing his memorisation technique.

Air quality in central Singapore remained unhealthy on Sept 10, with the 24-hour PSI at 105 as of 4pm. The reading had e...
10/09/2026

Air quality in central Singapore remained unhealthy on Sept 10, with the 24-hour PSI at 105 as of 4pm. The reading had entered the unhealthy range late the previous night at 102 and climbed to 106 at 9am, while the rest of Singapore stayed within the moderate range.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said moderate to dense smoke plumes were still being detected from fires in southern and central Sumatra as well as Kalimantan, with some haze moving towards Singapore.

Although showers are expected over parts of Sumatra in the coming days, drier conditions are forecast for Kalimantan and southern Sumatra. NEA said Singapore could continue to experience haze if the fires persist, with the 24-hour PSI forecast to range from high moderate to low unhealthy.

Singapore first recorded unhealthy air quality this haze episode on Sept 4, when the central region’s PSI reached 123, the first such reading since 2023. NEA has since been issuing daily haze advisories. A PSI of 101 to 200 is classified as unhealthy.

Thai police have arrested the 66-year-old abbot of a royal temple in Ayutthaya over allegations that more than 92 millio...
10/09/2026

Thai police have arrested the 66-year-old abbot of a royal temple in Ayutthaya over allegations that more than 92 million baht (about S$3.54 million) in temple funds was misappropriated and transferred to a woman believed to have had a romantic relationship with him.

The abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan was arrested at his temple quarters at about 6am on Sept 10 by officers from Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division. Police said he faces allegations including misappropriating property, corrupt or unlawful conduct in office, and money laundering-related offences.

Investigators said the case began after police received information about the alleged misuse of temple funds and the abbot’s relationship with the woman. A covert investigation later uncovered more than 20 suspicious donation certificates issued over two years, involving alleged losses of more than 92 million baht (about S$3.54 million). Police also believe some temple funds were diverted for personal use before being transferred to 47-year-old Thai woman Punyawee.

Punyawee was also arrested and faces allegations including assisting in the alleged misappropriation and money laundering. During a search of the abbot’s quarters, police reportedly reviewed CCTV footage showing the pair engaging in intimate behaviour inside the premises.

Police continued searching the temple for further evidence following the arrests. Both suspects were taken to the Crime Suppression Division office for questioning as investigations continue.

Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh has said his party supports the increase in MPs’ allowances, even as it continues...
10/09/2026

Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh has said his party supports the increase in MPs’ allowances, even as it continues to disagree with the current formula used to determine ministerial salaries.

Speaking during the debate on political salaries, Singh said WP supports the increase in MPs’ allowances in view of inflation.

The party also agrees with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s decision to initially adjust ministers’ salaries by up to 9%.

However, WP continues to favour the alternative salary formula it proposed in 2012.

Under the existing ministerial salary framework, about 65% of a minister’s annual pay is fixed, while the remaining 35% is variable and linked to individual performance and national outcomes.

WP’s 2012 proposal, on the other hand, would have made 81% of a minister’s pay fixed and 19% variable.

This means WP’s proposed framework would place a much larger proportion of ministerial pay under the fixed component and a smaller proportion under the variable component compared with the existing framework.

Singh nevertheless argued that WP’s approach would have resulted in more modest increases over time and would “better serve Singapore and Singaporeans and continue to attract good people to politics”.

He also questioned whether salary or the realities of political service are a bigger deterrent to high-earning private-sector individuals entering politics.

At the same time, Singh said WP agrees with the broad principle that political salaries should be “competitive enough to attract people of the necessary calibre”.

Singh also called for greater transparency over ministers’ actual remuneration, saying information should be published in a practical format that allows the public to understand the total salaries they receive.

A TikTok creator has sparked discussion after sharing her reaction to paying adult transport fares for the first time. I...
10/09/2026

A TikTok creator has sparked discussion after sharing her reaction to paying adult transport fares for the first time. In a video posted on Sept 9, creator said she did not realise how expensive travelling in Singapore felt until she switched from student to adult fares. The video had received about 71,600 views as of the time of writing.

She said a journey of just two bus stops cost S$1.50, adding that the fare was already more than half the price of the S$2.80 cai fan she gets. She joked that she was “not ready to grow up” after having to switch to adult fares.

The creator later showed viewers a S$20 Miffy perfume that she said she got from a blind box. While she did not directly compare the two purchases, some commenters pointed out the contrast between her reaction to the S$1.50 transport fare and her S$20 Miffy purchase. One wrote: “Wow you can spend $20 for Miffy perfume and $1.50 for MRT is expensive.”

Her mention of S$2.80 cai fan also drew attention, with commenters asking where she could still find a meal at that price. She replied that she buys two vegetables only, while some viewers said similar meals in their areas cost more.

Reactions to her transport comments were mixed. Some viewers shared their own experiences with rising commuting costs, while others felt Singapore's public transport fares were relatively affordable compared with other developed countries. One commenter also suggested walking or cycling for shorter journeys, such as two bus stops, when practical.

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10/09/2026

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