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1. Maritime expert seeks written explanation on RM220m K8 cargo handling at Tanjung Langsat

   20 hours ago Berita Harian Tanjung Langsat, Johor 41.8 km

   Maritime expert Datuk Seri R Jeyenderan has urged authorities to issue a written explanation on the regulatory treatment of two petroleum cargoes worth over RM220 million under Customs K8 procedure at Tanjung Langsat, Johor. He said tank records, cargo custody and testing are key to determining how the cargo was handled after discharge, and that his company acted only as ship agent. MACC said its checks so far found no basis for an offence under the MACC Act 2009.

2. He Ting Ru pauses speech as minister talks over her in Parliament

   1 day ago The Independent Singapore Parliament, Singapore 39.3 km

   Workers' Party MP He Ting Ru interrupted her own speech on the Food Security Motion in Singapore's Parliament on Sep 10 after a minister kept talking while she spoke. She posted a clip of the exchange on social media the next day, prompting netizens to praise her and ask who the minister was.

3. Singapore retailers cut drink prices up to 50% ahead of Oct 1 deposit logo rule

   1 day ago The Straits Times 100AM mall, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 40.1 km

   With the Beverage Container Return Scheme's transition period ending Sept 30, some Singapore retailers and distributors are discounting drinks whose containers lack the 10-cent Return Right deposit mark by up to 50 per cent. From Oct 1, supplying regulated beverages without the mark and barcode becomes an offence under the Resource Sustainability Act, with fines up to $10,000 and/or three months' jail. Don Don Donki and K-Market are among those clearing non-labelled stock.

4. Ng Chee Meng launches community umbrella racks at two Jalan Kayu bus stops

   2 days ago The Independent Singapore Jalan Kayu, Singapore 32 km

   Community umbrella racks have been set up at two bus stops along Jalan Kayu Road in Singapore, letting residents borrow an umbrella and return it later. Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng announced the pay-it-forward initiative, which drew both praise and scepticism online after similar schemes elsewhere ended when umbrellas were not returned.

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6. Puad claims Zahid wants snap GE16 because he wants to be PM

   2 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Hotel Amerin, Johor Bahru, Johor 9.9 km

   In Johor Bahru, former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi claimed Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants the 16th general election held soon because he is eager to become prime minister. He said Umno believes it is at peak strength and can form a government on its own, and alleged there was a difference of views between Zahid and deputy president Mohamad Hasan at the 2026 party assembly.

7. Lee Hsien Loong joins 7.5km community walk, 79 children get $50 in Ci Yuan Day event

   3 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 30.8 km

   Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong joined a 7.5-kilometre community walk around Ang Mo Kio and Hougang on 13 September, covering 14 Residents' Network centres. He said the government will keep helping residents cope with difficulties in an uncertain world. Over 1,000 residents attended the main Ci Yuan Day event at Ci Yuan Community Club, where 79 children received $50 in toy money under the Bag-to-School programme.

8. Amanah rejects UMNO's push for early polls, wants full term served

   3 days ago Harian Metro Johor Bahru, Johor 18.5 km

   In Johor Bahru, Amanah deputy president Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the government should serve out its term until 2027 and need not entertain UMNO's calls for an early general election. He said economic and cost-of-living issues still need attention, and that Amanah is ready for polls whenever they are called.

9. Deputy minister urges men to help curb domestic violence

   4 days ago Saluran 122 Johor Bahru, Johor 18.5 km

   Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying said men must be part of efforts to tackle violence against women, especially domestic violence. She spoke at the Aku Wanita@KRT advocacy programme and PRISMANITA Johor 2026 open day in Johor Bahru. She stressed that efforts to end violence cannot be seasonal.

10. Johor leads RKB Convention with 39 projects, RM81.9mil in potential savings

    5 days ago New Straits Times Johor Baru, Johor 14.3 km

    Johor became the first state to implement the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) Convention, with 39 projects from 17 state departments and agencies presented in Johor Baru. The Malaysia Productivity Corporation said the projects could yield RM81.9 million in annual savings through simplified procedures and technology including AI.