Hair removal salon chain Strip clarifies ‘misinterpretation’ of China ad featuring orangutan
Strip said its mascot was inspired by the “beloved tourism icon” of Singapore.Continue Reading
Security agency APRO confirms ‘forced demotion’ of officers, says it was part of right-sizing the firm
APRO said it demoted officers as part of a company-wide exercise, but noted that salaries rose for most affected workers because of adjustments to comply with the progressive wage model.Continue Reading
Yala durian registered as GI product
A type of durian unique to the southern border province of Yala has been given official geographical indication (GI) designation, which should help sales and increase growers’ income, according to Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai.Continue Reading
Sonthaya ‘group of 12’ to join Pheu Thai
A group of 12 politicians led by veteran Chon Buri politician and former Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Kunplome will contest the general election under the Pheu Thai Party banner.Continue Reading
Khao San businesses told to turn down volume
City Hall has given businesses on Khao San Road 15 days to control noise levels or face legal action, following complaints from local residents.Continue Reading
17 children’s titles reclassified for covering topics related to race, religion and sexuality: NLB
In its response to CNA, the National Library Board did not disclose the names of the children’s titles that were reclassified. Continue Reading
Malaysia can no longer continue with high budget deficit, seeking to reduce debts: PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (Feb 8) warned that the country cannot continue with a high budget deficit. In a press conference after a Cabinet meeting, Mr Anwar said that the government is seeking to reduce its debts without affecting its development programmes. “The country can noContinue Reading
NTU appoints NUS provost Ho Teck Hua as university’s new president
SINGAPORE: Behavioural scientist Ho Teck Hua has been appointed president of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with effect from Apr 24, the institution said on Wednesday (Feb 8). He will succeed Professor Subra Suresh, who stepped down in December 2022 after five years at the helm to return to the UnitedContinue Reading
Government spending could exceed 20% of GDP by 2030; GST and other tax moves help to close funding gap: Finance Ministry
SINGAPORE: Singapore is expecting government expenditure to rise to about 19 per cent to 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) between the financial years of 2026 to 2030, and possibly exceed 20 per cent by the end of the decade. Healthcare will be a key driver of thisContinue Reading
State Court cases adjourned or handled manually due to issues with computer system for almost 2 days
The Integrated Case Management System was undergoing “emergency recovery” as of the afternoon of Feb 8.Continue Reading