ECRL project on schedule, 72.93 pct completed - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the encouraging progress achieved was in line with the Dec 2026 completion schedule for the ECRL track.
Wed Oct 09 2024
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
Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon to Syria, Lebanese transport minister says
Lebanon Transport Minister said the strike hit inside Lebanese territory near the border crossing, creating a four-metre wide crater.
Fri Oct 04 2024
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
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
Final report on air crash in Bandar Elmina to be released today
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the report will be uploaded on the Transport Ministry's website.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Decarbonisation roadmap for aviation to be launched in September - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the roadmap was drawn up based on input from many airline and aviation stakeholders.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Anthony Loke's episode of gasping for breath not related to heart attack - Lukanisman
The incident of Transport Minister, Anthony Loke who had a shortness of breath in Parliament on Wednesday was not related to a heart attack.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Parliament: OKU with D/DA driving license, not prohibited from having PSV E-Hailing License
Deputy Transport Minister said they can apply for a license with health verification from a registered medical practitioner.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Federal Gov't takes over Penang LRT Mutiara Line project from State Gov't - Loke
The federal government has officially taken over the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project from the state government, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Fri Mar 29 2024
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
Government extends subsidy period for Hari Raya flight tickets to East Malaysia by another day - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said any cost above the maximum price of the airfare from peninsula to East M'sia will be borne by the govt.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Govt considering leasing transport assets - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that through this method, the government no longer focuses on buying new assets.
Thu Mar 14 2024
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
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