Singapore weighs preserving Lee Kuan Yew's home as national monument
Preserving it as a national monument allows the heritage board to halt any operation that could destroy, damage, or alter the home.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Lee Hsien Yang says Britain has determined he faces a well-founded risk of persecution, and cannot safely return to Singapore.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Daughter of Singapore’s first Prime Minister dies at 69
Dr Lee Wei Ling is also the younger sister of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda
The Aero Dili flight carrying the pope and his entourage arrived in the city-state for a two-night visit.
Wed Sep 11 2024
King's installation: PM Anwar, Singapore's SM Lee Hsien Loong arrive at Istana Negara
The will attend the Installation Ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia today.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit
Lee Hsien Yang made defamatory allegations against two government ministers "of the gravest kind", wrote Justice Goh Yihan.
Fri May 24 2024
[COLUMNIST] JS-SEZ – Pushing forward Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations
The JS-SEZ embodies the best of Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations.
Fri May 24 2024
Lawrence Wong's new leadership aims for stronger Singapore-Malaysia engagement
Dr Oh Ei Sun said the new PM is expected to enhance engagement with the public in both Singapore and Malaysia.
Wed May 15 2024
Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago.
Wed May 15 2024
Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said he felt a sense of "satisfaction and completeness" as he prepared to handover leadership of the country.
Wed May 01 2024
Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
Lawrence Wong said he would announce a new cabinet line-up a few days before he is sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Singapore PM Lee to hand over power to successor Wong on May 15
Wong, 51, is currently the deputy prime minister and finance minister of Singapore, and has been prime minister-in-waiting since 2022.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Singapore's exclusive deal with Taylor Swift not a hostile act towards neighbours, PM says
PM Lee Hsien Loong said, a certain incentive was provided by Singapore's tourism development fund to cut the deal.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Singapore PM encourages couples to have more children in Chinese New Year message
Lee Hsien Loong said it is a good time for young couples to add a "little dragon" to their families.
Fri Feb 09 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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024