Border re-opening: Singapore can't pre-determine the date for now
Singapore welcomed Malaysia's announcement to reopen its border on April 1, noting that it can't pre-determine the date of re-opening on its side for now.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Singapore on one month Stabilisation Phase to slow down COVID-19 spread
Singapore will be on Stabilisation Phase for one month from Sept 27 through Oct 24, 2021, to slow down community transmissions of the COVID-19 virus.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Singapore to ease restrictions as it rolls back to phase 3 from Monday
Singapore today announced that it will move back to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) from next Monday (June 14), which will see certain restrictions relaxed.
Thu Jun 10 2021
COVID: Singapore in a state of heightened alert, stricter measures from May 16
Looking at the increasing number of cases in the community, from coming May 16 till June 13, Singaporeans can expect the COVID-19 precautionary measures to be further tightened.
Fri May 14 2021
COVID-19: Singapore to embark on controlled approach from June 2 as circuit breaker ends
The Singapore Multi-Ministry Taskforce on COVID-19 has decided to exit the circuit breaker when it ends on June 1, 2020.
Tue May 19 2020
Singapore steps up efforts to protect seniors
Singapore is taking extra efforts to protect its seniors as the group is at significant risk when infected by COVID-19, said its Health Minister Gan Kim Yong.
Fri May 08 2020
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