Omicron: Singapore expects greater infection wave than Delta
Given the higher transmissibility of the Omicron variant, Singapore is likely to experience an infection wave that is greater than that of Delta.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Singapore prepares for long term life - and death - with COVID-19
Singapore wants to reopen for business and is laying the groundwork to live with the coronavirus.
Tue Aug 17 2021
COVID-19: S'pore to give as many residents as possible one dose in phase II vaccination
Ong said immunologists around the world opine that it is reasonable to extend the duration between the first and the second dose.
Mon May 17 2021
MyHSR Corp certain compensation will not be SG$270 mln, expects claim from Singapore by end-Jan
Mohd Nur Ismal reiterated that the compensation is not a fine but to reimburse to Singapore on what they had spent but could not reuse.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Malaysia expects compensation for HSR project's termination to be below S$270 mln - Mustapa
On Jan 1, Malaysia and Singapore jointly announced the cancellation of the 350km rail line project after failing to reach an agreement on proposed changes by the Dec 31, 2020 deadline.
Tue Jan 05 2021
HSR termination compensation: Singapore spent S$270 mln on project
The termination compensation to Singapore for the KLSingapore HSR project will include various abortive costs, but not land acquisition costs since the value of the land can be recovered.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Report: Singapore keen to have air travel bubble with Malaysia
Singapore is keen to have an air bubble with Malaysia when the time is right, according to the republic's Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Revive air hub: S'pore may expand reciprocal green lanes for general travel
Ong said COVID-19 set Changi Airport back by at least 40 years, to 1981 when Terminal One first opened.
Sat Aug 15 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024