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1MDB allowed to deliver writ of summons to Jho Low's elder sister in Singapore

1MDB allowed to deliver writ of summons to Jho Low's elder sister in Singapore

The writ is to be delivered through an advertisement in the island republic's newspaper, The Straits Times.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Govt to announce investments similar to Microsoft's US$1 bln data centres investment soon - Tengku Zafrul

Govt to announce investments similar to Microsoft's US$1 bln data centres investment soon - Tengku Zafrul

The government is expected to announce investments similar to Microsoft Corporation's US$1 billion data centres investment in the near future, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Reduction of corporate tax possible when tax base is broadened and growth stronger - Tengku Zafrul

Reduction of corporate tax possible when tax base is broadened and growth stronger - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia can't afford a cut in corporate tax, which is currently at 24 per cent unless the country's tax base is broadened and the country maintains a stronger than average growth trajectory.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Anita Sarawak, Rahimah Rahim to be inducted into Singapore Women's Hall of Fame

Anita Sarawak, Rahimah Rahim to be inducted into Singapore Women's Hall of Fame

The 1970s pop divas Anita Sarawak and Rahimah Rahim will be the first popular singers inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame (SWHF) later this month, The Straits Times reported today.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Penang-born SIA stewardess found dead in San Francisco hotel

Penang-born SIA stewardess found dead in San Francisco hotel

A Penang-born Singapore Airlines (SIA) stewardess was found dead in a San Francisco hotel room on Tuesday, The Straits Times newspaper reported Friday.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Singapore to match in some form if road charge discriminates

Singapore to match in some form if road charge discriminates

Singapore may react in some form if the road charge implemented by Malaysia discriminates against Singapore-registered vehicles, the Straits Times reported.
Sat Oct 29 2016
Singapore Press Holdings to cut 10 per cent of staff

Singapore Press Holdings to cut 10 per cent of staff

Singapore Press Holdings announced it would cut up to 10 percent of its staff following news of plunging profits.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Singapore PM defends government Internet blockage

Singapore PM defends government Internet blockage

Singapore's prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended the country's controversial decision to cut off civil servants' work computers from the Internet.
Fri Jun 10 2016
1MDB: Jho Low private banker's name first to emerge from Singapore probe

1MDB: Jho Low private banker's name first to emerge from Singapore probe

The Straits Times reports that the name of a senior private banker - with links to Low Taek Jho - has emerged following the probe of 1MDB in Singapore.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Lee Kuan Yew is The Straits Times' Asian of the Year 2015

Lee Kuan Yew is The Straits Times' Asian of the Year 2015

Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, is the posthumous winner of The Straits Times Asian of the Year 2015 award.
Sat Dec 05 2015
Justo to appeal 3-year jail sentence

Justo to appeal 3-year jail sentence

Swiss national Xavier Andre Justo plans to appeal his three-year jail sentence, The Straits Times reported today.
Thu Sep 03 2015
JDT supporter put behind bars for seven days by Singaporean court

JDT supporter put behind bars for seven days by Singaporean court

A Johor Darul Takzim fan of Malaysian nationality pleaded guilty for misconduct outside the Jalan Stadium Besar and sentenced to one week imprisonment, The Straits Times' website reported.
Tue Sep 02 2014
Singapore journalist found dead at home

Singapore journalist found dead at home

Chong Chee Kin, 39, was found dead on his bed at his home in Kim Keat Road by family members and friends who had gone to his house.
Fri Nov 02 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

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

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

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

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 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