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Singapore grants house arrest to jailed former transport minister
S. Iswaran, jailed last year for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 of gifts.
Fri Feb 07 2025
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Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024
![Singapore former Transport Minister Iswaran will not appeal 12 months' jail sentence Singapore former Transport Minister Iswaran will not appeal 12 months' jail sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61728288300_SIswaran.jpg)
Singapore former Transport Minister Iswaran will not appeal 12 months' jail sentence
S. Iswaran says he accepts full responsibility for his actions and apologises unreservedly to all Singaporeans.
Mon Oct 07 2024
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Singapore charges property billionaire linked to convicted minister's case
Ong Beng Seng, a Malaysian citizen based in Singapore, is accused of giving high-value gifts to ex-minister S. Iswaran.
Fri Oct 04 2024
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Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
S. Iswaran who was a cabinet member for 13 years, was sentenced to prison for obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts.
Thu Oct 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: Singapore: Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in graft case
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty before a local court to lesser charges of obtaining gifts as a public servant.
Tue Sep 24 2024
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Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in rare official graft case in Singapore
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty to receiving gifts while in office.
Tue Sep 24 2024
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Singapore ex-Transport Minister faces 8 new charges in graft case
CPIB said S. Iswaran was alleged to have obtained the gifts with a total value of about S$18,956.94, while minister from an individual.
Mon Mar 25 2024
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Singapore minister charged with corruption in rare case
Singapore's Transport Minister S. Iswaran faces a total of 27 charges, including corruption and obstructing the course of justice.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61685330231_TBLeeHsienLoong.jpg)
Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said such incidents involving ministers are rare, and the ruling party has "zero tolerance" for corruption.
Wed Aug 02 2023
![Singapore property tycoon cooperating with anti-graft agency - company Singapore property tycoon cooperating with anti-graft agency - company](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689312271_OngBengSeng.jpg)
Singapore property tycoon cooperating with anti-graft agency - company
Billionaire hotelier Ong Beng Seng has been given a notice of arrest and has posted bail of $100,000.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![PM Lee : Iswaran to assist S'pore anti-graft body with an investigation PM Lee : Iswaran to assist S'pore anti-graft body with an investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689134793_SINGAPORE.jpg)
PM Lee : Iswaran to assist S'pore anti-graft body with an investigation
According to Lee, on July 5, the director of CPIB briefed him on a case the anti-graft body had uncovered and sought his concurrence to open a formal investigation.
Wed Jul 12 2023
![Singapore readies Changi airport as travel curbs ease Singapore readies Changi airport as travel curbs ease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597453998_ChangiAirport.jpg)
Singapore readies Changi airport as travel curbs ease
Singapore aims to recover air passenger volume to half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022, the government said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
![Initial phase of land VTL with Malaysia to help build confidence Initial phase of land VTL with Malaysia to help build confidence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637939531_TAMBAKJOHOR.jpg)
Initial phase of land VTL with Malaysia to help build confidence
The initial phase of reopening of the land border via VTL scheme between Malaysia and Singapore is meant to build confidence.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![Singapore on track to roll out 5G nationwide by 2025 - Minister Singapore on track to roll out 5G nationwide by 2025 - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/61577897611_GENERIC.jpg)
Singapore on track to roll out 5G nationwide by 2025 - Minister
Singapore will be amongst the early group of nations which are able to offer the full-fledged capabilities and services of 5G.
Wed Apr 29 2020
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Wooing Chinese tourists, Thai leader says she has 'Chinese blood in her'
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra says, she personally looked into security protocols in place to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738922827_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
No need to create guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events - PM
There is no need for such guidelines because Muslims already know their boundaries, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Feb 07 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages
What the nation needs now are credible, research-driven solutions that do more than just scratch the surface.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635504957_AnnaJenkins.jpg)
Anna Jenkins: High Court sets April 28 for decision on open verdict revision
Annapuranee "Anna" Jenkins' remains were found nearly three years later, after her 2017 abrupt disappearance while on holiday in Penang.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738925520_ZaynRayyan.jpg)
Teacher testifies Zayn Rayyan’s mother screamed “this is mommy's fault"
According to the teacher, Zayn Rayyan's mother said those words when she visited the family a day after the child was reported missing.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738921639_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first
This issue arose following several inquiries from Muslims regarding invitations to events organised by non-Muslim communities, says JAKIM.
Fri Feb 07 2025
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Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist'
Reynhard Sinaga was found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men whom he drugged after taking them back to his apartment from clubs.
Fri Feb 07 2025
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Bentong helicopter crash: Site investigation to conclude today
AAIB is still conducting investigations at the scene, and the helicopter wreckage will be removed once the probe is completed.
Fri Feb 07 2025
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Vehicle inspections: MOT announces three new companies, ending Puspakom’s monopoly
Loke said the companies were selected based on key criteria, including financial stability and a minimum paid-up capital of RM10 million.
Fri Feb 07 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities
Policymakers and businesses must balance fiscal consolidation and economic risks to ensure sustained growth this year.
Fri Feb 07 2025