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Govt continues to identify new strategies to ensure Malaysia remains a competitive investment destination - PM

Govt continues to identify new strategies to ensure Malaysia remains a competitive investment destination - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says among the initiatives that has attracted investors is the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm

Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm

Investigations found that the travel agency, was a front for an operation directed by a foreigner based overseas.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Singapore grants house arrest to jailed former transport minister

Singapore grants house arrest to jailed former transport minister

S. Iswaran, jailed last year for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 of gifts.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations

Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations

Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
ASEAN 2025: PM meets Thaksin to discuss situation in Myanmar, cryptocurrencies

ASEAN 2025: PM meets Thaksin to discuss situation in Myanmar, cryptocurrencies

According to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the discussion continued with former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo.
Mon Feb 03 2025
ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

Li Ka Sing Professor of Economics and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, Prof. Danny Quah said ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts. Instead, ASEAN needs to bring its own development narrative that does not lead to competitive and confrontational perspectives.
Sat Feb 01 2025
Singaporean woman’s kidnapping attempt claim proven false - Police

Singaporean woman’s kidnapping attempt claim proven false - Police

Johor police chief CP Datuk M. Kumar says it was based on investigations that included technical evidence and CCTV footage from the scene.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Singapore to trial self-driving public buses from mid-2026

Singapore to trial self-driving public buses from mid-2026

The pilot deployment will start with smaller buses with at least 16 seats and will operate with bus captains onboard as safety operators.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Singapore hopes Malaysia will advance ASEAN's sustainability agenda under Chairmanship

Singapore hopes Malaysia will advance ASEAN's sustainability agenda under Chairmanship

Sustainability is a key priority for ASEAN as Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Thu Jan 16 2025
8 crew rescued after Malaysia-registered tanker sinks in Singapore waters

8 crew rescued after Malaysia-registered tanker sinks in Singapore waters

At the time of the incident, the tanker Silver Sincere was reported to be taking in water.
Mon Jan 13 2025
The World’s most (and least) powerful passports in 2025

The World’s most (and least) powerful passports in 2025

Singapore and Japan break away from the group of six countries that shared top spot last year on the 2025 Henley Passport Index
Fri Jan 10 2025
AWANI Tonight: JS-SEZ:  Boosting cross-border business growth

AWANI Tonight: JS-SEZ: Boosting cross-border business growth

Thilan Wickramasinghe from Maybank Securities Singapore shares insights on how businesses from Malaysia and Singapore can thrive through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Tue Jan 07 2025
Malaysia, Singapore reopen discussion on long-standing issues

Malaysia, Singapore reopen discussion on long-standing issues

Malaysia and Singapore are reopening discussions on long-standing issues such as water supply, maritime delimitation and airspace.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Singapore introduces bill to maintain racial harmony

Singapore introduces bill to maintain racial harmony

The bill allows the Home Minister to issue Restraining Order against those producing or sharing content harming racial harmony in Singapore.
Tue Jan 07 2025
JS-SEZ: 3 Game-changing facts for Malaysia and Singapore

JS-SEZ: 3 Game-changing facts for Malaysia and Singapore

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is one of the ways to strengthen Malaysia and Singapore economy and collaboration.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025