Daily round-up, Sep 7: Malaysia lifts indoor mask mandate; wet market vegetable prices in Singapore rising

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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. Malaysia on Wednesday (Sep 7) made wearing masks indoors optional, except for on public transport or in healthcare settings. Business owners will be allowed to decide whether to impose their own face mask requirements.  Healthcare facilities include hospitals, clinics andContinue Reading

Connectivity empowers economic opportunity, convenience: Telenor

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93% of respondents believe their mobile usage improves their quality of life
More women than men say mobile connectivity enhanced their options for working & generating income People across Asia are united by a firm belief that connectivity empowers them with more economic opportunity, daily convenience, and greater access to essential services, according…Continue Reading

Taiwan removes Singapore, Malaysia from initial list of countries eligible for visa-free entry

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SINGAPORE: Taiwan has removed Singapore, Malaysia and a host of other countries from an initial list of nations announced as eligible for visa-free entry starting next week. On Monday (Sep 5), a table published online by Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs showed that visitors from Singapore and Malaysia among other countries wereContinue Reading