1MDB allowed to deliver writ of summons to Jho Low's elder sister in Singapore
The writ is to be delivered through an advertisement in the island republic's newspaper, The Straits Times.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Govt to announce investments similar to Microsoft's US$1 bln data centres investment soon - Tengku Zafrul
The government is expected to announce investments similar to Microsoft Corporation's US$1 billion data centres investment in the near future, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Reduction of corporate tax possible when tax base is broadened and growth stronger - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia can't afford a cut in corporate tax, which is currently at 24 per cent unless the country's tax base is broadened and the country maintains a stronger than average growth trajectory.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Anita Sarawak, Rahimah Rahim to be inducted into Singapore Women's Hall of Fame
The 1970s pop divas Anita Sarawak and Rahimah Rahim will be the first popular singers inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame (SWHF) later this month, The Straits Times reported today.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Penang-born SIA stewardess found dead in San Francisco hotel
A Penang-born Singapore Airlines (SIA) stewardess was found dead in a San Francisco hotel room on Tuesday, The Straits Times newspaper reported Friday.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Singapore to match in some form if road charge discriminates
Singapore may react in some form if the road charge implemented by Malaysia discriminates against Singapore-registered vehicles, the Straits Times reported.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Singapore Press Holdings to cut 10 per cent of staff
Singapore Press Holdings announced it would cut up to 10 percent of its staff following news of plunging profits.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Singapore PM defends government Internet blockage
Singapore's prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended the country's controversial decision to cut off civil servants' work computers from the Internet.
Fri Jun 10 2016
1MDB: Jho Low private banker's name first to emerge from Singapore probe
The Straits Times reports that the name of a senior private banker - with links to Low Taek Jho - has emerged following the probe of 1MDB in Singapore.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Lee Kuan Yew is The Straits Times' Asian of the Year 2015
Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, is the posthumous winner of The Straits Times Asian of the Year 2015 award.
Sat Dec 05 2015
Justo to appeal 3-year jail sentence
Swiss national Xavier Andre Justo plans to appeal his three-year jail sentence, The Straits Times reported today.
Thu Sep 03 2015
JDT supporter put behind bars for seven days by Singaporean court
A Johor Darul Takzim fan of Malaysian nationality pleaded guilty for misconduct outside the Jalan Stadium Besar and sentenced to one week imprisonment, The Straits Times' website reported.
Tue Sep 02 2014
Singapore journalist found dead at home
Chong Chee Kin, 39, was found dead on his bed at his home in Kim Keat Road by family members and friends who had gone to his house.
Fri Nov 02 2012
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