Singapore names 3 candidates for presidential election
Whomever wins will take over from Singapore's first female president, Halimah Yacob.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Singapore sets presidential election for September 1
If there is only one candidate on nomination day, Aug. 22, he or she will be declared president-elect.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Zambry, Balakrishnan reaffirm Malaysia-Singapore excellent relations
Balakrishnan is in Malaysia in conjunction with his working visit from Sunday (Jan 15) to Wednesday (Jan 18).
Tue Jan 17 2023
King, Queen arrive in Singapore for state visit
The royal couple are also scheduled to meet with Singapore President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long during the visit.
Tue Oct 25 2022
King grants audience to Singapore's President
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted an audience to Singapore's President Halimah Yacob at the InterContinental Park Lane Hotel, London today.
Sun Sep 18 2022
M'sian in death row granted respite by S'pore president
Malaysian Pausi Jefridin, who was scheduled to be hanged on Wednesday (Feb 16) for a drug offence has been granted a respite by the republic's president, Halimah Yacob.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Nagaenthran has been accorded full due process under the law - Singapore President
Malaysian Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam who is in death row in Singapore has been accorded full due process under the law.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Singapore president receives credential from Malaysia's new high commissioner
Singapore President Halimah Yacob today received a credential from Malaysia's 17th High Commissioner to Singapore, Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Singapore announces S$33b 'fortitude budget' in fight against COVID-19 fallout
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Heng Swee Keat, jobs is the central focus of this supplementary budget.
Tue May 26 2020
Lee: Halimah Yacob will fulfil president's role with distinction
Halimah is scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday at the Istana, the official residence and office of the President of Singapore.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Halimah Yacob formally elected Singapore's first woman president
Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament, was declared elected as Singapore's first woman president after the returning officer announced she was the sole candidate to qualify for the contest.
Wed Sep 13 2017
Halimah Yacob to be Singapore president, puts minority representation on agenda
Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament, will be formally named to the mostly ceremonial post on Wednesday, media reported, after other candidates fell short of the criteria set for contesting.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Only one gets both certificates for Singapore presidential election
The Department said five individuals applied for a Certificate of Eligibility.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Singapore's Halimah Yacob prepares to run for president
Halimah Yacob today resigned as Singapore Speaker of Parliament and an MP to run for president next month.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Halimah Yacob to contest in Singapore Presidential Election
Singapore Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob confirmed today that would be contesting in the upcoming Presidential Election, which has been reserved for Malay candidates, Channel NewsAsia reported.
Sun Aug 06 2017
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024