Singapore names 3 candidates for presidential election
Whomever wins will take over from Singapore's first female president, Halimah Yacob.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Singapore sets presidential election for September 1
If there is only one candidate on nomination day, Aug. 22, he or she will be declared president-elect.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Zambry, Balakrishnan reaffirm Malaysia-Singapore excellent relations
Balakrishnan is in Malaysia in conjunction with his working visit from Sunday (Jan 15) to Wednesday (Jan 18).
Tue Jan 17 2023
King, Queen arrive in Singapore for state visit
The royal couple are also scheduled to meet with Singapore President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long during the visit.
Tue Oct 25 2022
King grants audience to Singapore's President
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted an audience to Singapore's President Halimah Yacob at the InterContinental Park Lane Hotel, London today.
Sun Sep 18 2022
M'sian in death row granted respite by S'pore president
Malaysian Pausi Jefridin, who was scheduled to be hanged on Wednesday (Feb 16) for a drug offence has been granted a respite by the republic's president, Halimah Yacob.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Nagaenthran has been accorded full due process under the law - Singapore President
Malaysian Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam who is in death row in Singapore has been accorded full due process under the law.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Singapore president receives credential from Malaysia's new high commissioner
Singapore President Halimah Yacob today received a credential from Malaysia's 17th High Commissioner to Singapore, Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Singapore announces S$33b 'fortitude budget' in fight against COVID-19 fallout
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Heng Swee Keat, jobs is the central focus of this supplementary budget.
Tue May 26 2020
Lee: Halimah Yacob will fulfil president's role with distinction
Halimah is scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday at the Istana, the official residence and office of the President of Singapore.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Halimah Yacob formally elected Singapore's first woman president
Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament, was declared elected as Singapore's first woman president after the returning officer announced she was the sole candidate to qualify for the contest.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Halimah Yacob to be Singapore president, puts minority representation on agenda
Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament, will be formally named to the mostly ceremonial post on Wednesday, media reported, after other candidates fell short of the criteria set for contesting.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Only one gets both certificates for Singapore presidential election
The Department said five individuals applied for a Certificate of Eligibility.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Singapore's Halimah Yacob prepares to run for president
Halimah Yacob today resigned as Singapore Speaker of Parliament and an MP to run for president next month.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Halimah Yacob to contest in Singapore Presidential Election
Singapore Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob confirmed today that would be contesting in the upcoming Presidential Election, which has been reserved for Malay candidates, Channel NewsAsia reported.
Sun Aug 06 2017
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024