Alpha Startups pre-accelerator Top 10 startups revealed
Of 100 applications, 10 will vie for US$11.3k pre-seed funding
Supported by MRANTI, Digital Penang, WORQ, and Google for Startups 1337 Ventures, a Malaysian early-stage venture capital firm, has unveiled the Top 10 startups for its Alpha Startups Pre-Accelerator. The startups showcased ideas including a farmland marketplace for farmers, sustainable fashion, a self-care and…Continue Reading
Temperature rose above 36°C on Apr 14; warm weather set to continue: Met Service
SINGAPORE: The mercury rose above 36 degrees Celsius in the first half of April, with the warm weather in the first fortnight expected to continue for the rest of the month, the Meteorological Service Singapore (Met Service) said on Monday (Apr 17). The daily maximum temperature was above 34 degrees Celsius onContinue Reading
Attack in Japan raises alarm about VIP security weeks before G7 summit
The National Police Agency had approved the security plan for the weekend rally in Wakayama, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday. The government has instructed authorities to strengthen security measures and to ensure safety precautions at gatherings of VIPs, he added. Kishida is among government officials who acknowledgedContinue Reading
Hunt for Thai gang that abducted rich Chinese man in box
One suspect was arrested and four others are being tracked down by police after the abduction of a wealthy Chinese man in Bangkok on Friday and payment of a 3.5 million baht ransom.Continue Reading
Malaysia to review US$3.9 billion settlement deal with Goldman Sachs: PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the government is re-evaluating a RM 17.3 billion (US$3.9 billion) settlement deal reached between the previous Perikatan Nasional-led (PN) government and US investment bank Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB financial scandal. Mr Anwar said on Monday (Apr 17) that a governmentContinue Reading
Singapore concept of meritocracy too narrow, need to refresh mindset on schools and grades: DPM Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s speech covered five key shifts in Singapore’s refreshed social compact, including new approaches on skills, social support and caring for seniors, a new definition of success and a renewed commitment to one another.Continue Reading
Heatstroke kills 11 at India awards event
Since 2010, heatwaves have claimed the lives of more than 6,500 people in India, and many cities across the nation experienced record temperatures next year. According to researchers, climate change is causing the warm spells to become harsher and more frequent throughout South Asia. Due to the heat, officials inContinue Reading
South getting smoke from indonesia, fires still burning in North
The southernmost district town of Betong in Yala province is covered in smoke haze, which usually comes from Indonesia at this time of the year officials said.Continue Reading
Government Parliamentary Committee for transport monitoring rising COE prices, impact on transport cost for Singaporeans
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums have remained high, with the latest bidding exercise on Apr 5 closing with Category A and B prices breaking records for the second time in a row. Continue Reading
Nationwide watch for Covid after mask-free Songkran
Health officials nationwide have been ordered to watch for new Covid-19 outbreaks and clusters, and prepare medication and equipment for inpatients, in the wake of Songkran festivities.Continue Reading