Singapore's circuit breaker: S$300 fine, no more written warnings
According to the republic's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Masagos Zulkifli, there are still too many people not taking the circuit breaker measures seriously.
Sun Apr 12 2020
Singapore reports two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive
Two cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore have been confirmed at Kensington Park Drive today.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Singapore spots first Zika cluster this year
"Both cases are residents in the vicinity and from the same household," the agency said in its website.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Stiffer fines for vehicle engine idling in Singapore
The National Environment Agency will increase the penalty to S$100 from the current $70.
Sun May 01 2016
Air quality deteriorates in Singapore
As of 8am today, the 24-hour PSI read was 105 to 171, in the unhealthy range and is expected to continue to persist throughout the day.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Singapore haze hits "very unhealthy" range
The haze in Singapore continues to worsen today hitting the "very unhealthy" level despite some improvement earlier following light showers on Monday night.
Tue Sep 29 2015
Singapore to face high end of unhealthy range if denser haze from Sumatra blown in
There has been a deterioration in the haze condition in Singapore since Tuesday, with the pollutant standard index (PSI) remaining at an unhealthy range.
Wed Sep 23 2015
Singapore denies rumours cloud seeding was for F1 GP this weekend
The National Environment Agency said the government had not been conducting cloud seeding and had no plans to do so.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Singapore says Indonesia to share names of companies causing forest fires
The company names will be shared once the information has been verified, Singapore's National Environment Agency says.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Increasing hot spots in Sumatra, brewing concerns of early haze
The Singapore National Environment Agency detected a sharp spike of hot spots in Sumatra, an area prone to open burning.
Wed Feb 12 2014
Volcanic ash from Indonesia's Mount Sinabung unlikely to affect Singapore
The republic's National Environment Agency (NEA) said to date, the island had not been affected by ash from the Mount Sinabung volcanic activity.
Sat Jan 18 2014
Haze may return to Singapore, more hotspots detected in Indonesia
The National Environment Agency (NEA) says Singapore may experience hazy conditions in the coming days.
Sun Jul 21 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024