Two former Malaysia prime ministers sued over termination of High-Speed Rail project
2023-01-31
Mahathir Mohamad, Muhyiddin Yassin and two previous ministers are named in the suit.Continue Reading
Nanyang Primary conducts home-based learning for some classes after spate of students with flu symptoms
2023-01-31
In a letter to parents, principal Wong Li Peng says she strongly encourages mask-wearing in school for the week.Continue Reading
Singapore’s total employment grows for 5th straight quarter, but MOM notes recent rise in retrenchments
2023-01-31
The projected slowdown in economic growth would likely ease the momentum in the labour market in 2023, says the Manpower Ministry. Continue Reading
Man fined for removing Progress Singapore Party poster in 2020 General Election
2023-01-31
Constantine Paul claimed he had reacted after seeing a passer-by hurl vulgarities while pointing at a PAP poster.Continue Reading
Eye-watering onion prices make Philippine staple a luxury
2023-01-31
Why have onion prices soared in the Philippines? At its peak, it was more expensive than chicken or pork.Continue Reading
HSA nabs man who allegedly sold e-vaporisers to students at West Mall
2023-01-31
“HSA will not hesitate to take stern enforcement actions on those who conduct illegal activities such as the peddling of prohibited e-vaporisers to the general public, especially to youths and students,” the authority said. Those convicted of importing, distributing, selling or offering to sell imitation tobacco products face a fineContinue Reading
‘No due process, just summarily dismissed’: Malaysia’s ex-health minister Khairy on UMNO expulsion
2023-01-31
Mr Khairy was among a number of UMNO members who have been expelled for breaching party disciplinary rules during November’s general election.Continue Reading
Why not all discretionary right-turn junctions are suitable for red-amber-green arrows – and how they’re selected
2023-01-30
Following fatal accidents involving discretionary right turns, such junctions have been installed with the red-amber-green turning arrow where feasible. CNA looks at how such traffic junctions are redesigned.Continue Reading
New Czech president vows to boost ties with Taiwan
2023-01-30
PRAGUE: Czech president-elect Petr Pavel on Monday (Jan 30) vowed to boost his country’s ties with Taiwan after holding a phone call with the island’s president and foreign minister. President Tsai Ing-wen congratulated Pavel on his win in Saturday’s presidential run-off over populist billionaire Andrej Babis. “I thanked her forContinue Reading
Construction of Elias station on Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension to start in Q2 2023
2023-01-30
Elias station, located underground along Pasir Ris Drive 3, will have five entrances.Continue Reading