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Durian farmers vs the state: In Malaysia’s maoshanwang hub, a spiky showdown over land
The Save Musang King Alliance of farmers is accusing a conglomerate of exploiting them as durian demand in China, Hong … More
How to cook rice: in Asia, it’s no laughing matter
Comedian Nigel Ng’s ‘Uncle Roger’ send-up of BBC presenter Hersha Patel’s cooking had Asia in stitches, but our love affair … More
Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US
A Singaporean man has pleaded guilty in the US to working as an agent of China, the latest incident in … More
From Indonesia to Hong Kong to Singapore, an ongoing battle against racist stereotypes
A Singapore children’s book depicted a school bully as dark skinned while other pupils were fair. It’s just one of … More
Singapore GE: After sound and fury online, historic ‘Covid election’ hustings conclude — leaving voters with much to chew over
SINGAPORE : After nine days of campaigning, Singapore’s 13thGeneral Election (GE) since independence drew to a close today. GE2020 was … More
Singapore’s 13th general election: what’s at stake in July 10 polls?
The ruling PAP will be seeking a strong vote of confidence in its ‘4G’ leaders including PM Lee Hsien Loong’s … More
What’s behind the Singapore first family’s public feud?
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s brother Lee Hsien Yang has joined a new opposition party ahead of the July … More
Man involved in supplying luxury goods to North Korea jailed for four weeks
SINGAPORE – A 32-year-old man was jailed for four weeks on Tuesday (June 23) for his role in supplying luxury … More
Singapore man wanted by FBI charged over sugar sales to North Korea
Tan Wee Beng was charged for falsifying company documents to conceal transactions with North Korea from banks He is wanted … More
KidZania Singapore to shut down for good after four years in Sentosa
KidZania Singapore is closing its doors for good after four years. “We’ve had the pleasure of being here for four years. We’ve had the joy of entertaining and educating one million kids,”
How to make roti canai
This well-travelled flatbread has made Malaysia its home where it’s a joy to see created in the hands of a … More
Lotte takes over liquor and tobacco concession at Changi Airport; new business will be its largest in Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE – Lotte Duty Free’s new liquor and tobacco stores at Changi Airport will be the company’s largest operations in … More
At The Movies: Unsettling animation I Lost My Body, The Breadwinner, Have A Nice Day
SINGAPORE – If you are looking for animation that tells stories about life in modern society, there is no better … More
‘Every mosque has a great story to tell’: Documenting Singapore’s lost mosques
SINGAPORE : Located off Upper East Coast Road, Jalan Hajijah is a quiet road, the home to several condominiums and … More
Will Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong call elections in July?
With six months left before the government’s term ends, analysts are predicting that elections will be called in July, as soon as the second phase of the economy’s reopening kicks in
But there are questions over whether voters will accept the PAP’s urgency to call the vote, and the opposition wants more clarity on pandemic-era campaigning
$33b set aside in Fortitude Budget, bringing Singapore’s Covid-19 war chest to nearly $100 billion
The Singapore Government will draw S$31 billion from past reserves to fund the measures in the Fortitude Budget, with a larger sum set aside for contingencies.
Altogether, Singapore is drawing up to a total of S$52 billion from past reserves this financial year – an unprecedented amount.
Death of ‘Mr Big’ stirs memories of Singapore’s gangland past
The death of one of Singapore’s most high-profile gangsters, and memories of the brazen 1969 mob hit, have revived interest in the city-state’s history as a wellspring for organised crime – and surprised younger residents with no knowledge of that past in what is now regarded as one of the world’s safest cities.
Singapore dollar looks vulnerable even as economy opens up
The Southeast Asian currency has been pressured by the negative impact of the coronavirus on the Singaporean economy and is down over 5% against the greenback so far this year. The government is projecting gross domestic product will shrink 1%-4% in 2020.
Is coronavirus fatal for US$25 billion Singapore-Malaysia high-speed rail link?
Two countries may soon announce an extension to the deadline, with both sides still keen to carry on with the development. Under the original agreement signed in 2016, construction on the project was to have been well under way by now.
Travellers to gradually be allowed to transit through Changi Airport from June 2
Travellers will gradually be allowed to transit through Changi Airport from June 2, as Singapore embarks on its phased exit from the circuit breaker period. Currently, foreign passengers may only transit through Singapore if they are on repatriation flights arranged by their governments.
Singapore’s Covid-19 infections exceed 20,000
At present, 1,519 patients have been discharged, while 1,584 confirmed cases are still in hospital with 24 are in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
The ministry said 16,289 cases who have mild symptoms, or are clinically well but still test positive for Covid-19 are being isolated and cared for at community facilities.
