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Chinese New Year

New Jack Neo film Ah Boys To Firemen said to be in the works

Japan’s export growth slows amid Chinese holiday impact

 Car shipments to the US fell and as demand in China slumped due to the Lunar New Year holidays. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
 Car shipments to the US fell and as demand in China slumped due to the Lunar New Year holidays. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Malaysia woos tourists with ‘balik kampung’ experience during the festive season

Homestay guests in Malaysia can learn to weave casings made of coconut leaves that are used to cook ketupat among other activities.
Homestay guests in Malaysia can learn to weave casings made of coconut leaves that are used to cook ketupat among other activities.

China travellers make record number of trips in spring holidays

People arrive from their hometown after the spring festival holidays at the Beijing station in Beijing on Feb 24, 2026.
People arrive from their hometown after the spring festival holidays at the Beijing station in Beijing on Feb 24, 2026.

Stella McCartney marks Year of the Horse with equestrian Paris Fashion Week show

Models present creations by designer Stella McCartney as part of her Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Women's ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, March 4, 2026.
Models present creations by designer Stella McCartney as part of her Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Women's ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, March 4, 2026.

Huat was that? Horses seen galloping down road in Pasir Ris

In video footage of the horses, a bay-coloured horse and a white horse can be seen trotting down the road near Pasir Ris Drive 3.
In video footage of the horses, a bay-coloured horse and a white horse can be seen trotting down the road near Pasir Ris Drive 3.

Have car, still stuck: Why Klang Valley’s traffic woes keep getting worse

Rush-hour traffic in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 27. Transportation experts say the worsening congestion is a symptom of deep dependence on private vehicles in one of South-east Asia’s fastest-growing urban regions.
Rush-hour traffic in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 27. Transportation experts say the worsening congestion is a symptom of deep dependence on private vehicles in one of South-east Asia’s fastest-growing urban regions.

Toto Hong Bao Draw: $12m jackpot shared by 3 winning tickets

Queues had formed at Singapore Pools outlets islandwide ahead of the draw at 9.30pm on Feb 27.
Queues had formed at Singapore Pools outlets islandwide ahead of the draw at 9.30pm on Feb 27.

Malaysia’s first female lion dance coach juggles day job with raising new generation of cultural bearers

Lion dance trainer Tan Yee Lee received her licence in 2018, and has led hundreds of lion dance performances since.
Lion dance trainer Tan Yee Lee received her licence in 2018, and has led hundreds of lion dance performances since.

Harbin zoo puts Siberian tigers on ‘light fast’ to curb overfeeding by visitors during CNY

The park houses more than 300 Siberian tigers of various ages, of which nearly 200 live in the free-range areas.
The park houses more than 300 Siberian tigers of various ages, of which nearly 200 live in the free-range areas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.