S’pore, M’sia sign agreement on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone; 20,000 jobs to be created
[Straits Times] - 01/7/2025
The integrated zone for business and investment will cover the Iskandar Development Region and Pengerang.
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7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Tibet
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Tibet, in the region of Shigatse, which is near the border with Nepal. According (…)
[TR Emeritus] - 7/01/2025
Sale of flick knives and knuckledusters to be regulated after several knife attacks in 2024
The Ministry of Home Affairs currently regulates the sale of weapons such as daggers, swords and bayonets.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Worker, 29, dies after being struck by concrete pump hose at Tengah BTO worksite
It is the first reported workplace death in 2025.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Cyclist dies in accident with private bus in Pioneer Road North; driver arrested
The cyclist, a 61-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Singapore passes Bill to control bank accounts of scam victims; law will also cover cheating cases
The Protection from Scams Bill will allow police to control bank accounts of stubborn scam victims.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Woman charged with ill-treating stepchildren; husband earlier jailed over daughter’s death
The woman is accused of committing the offences in 2016 and 2017.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
NParks advises public to stay away from crocodiles after sighting near Yishun Dam
A video shows a crocodile swimming along and close to the edge of a canal near the dam.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Teen tricked into coming to Singapore arrested for allegedly scamming woman of $290k
The suspect believed she was helping with official investigations.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Animal cruelty and neglect cases in S’pore hit 12-year high; SPCA calls for stronger protection
Cats made up the majority of cruelty and abandonment cases.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
What’s hot in 2025: Green Pulse’s top themes to watch
We take the pulse of the planet for 2025 with our key themes on climate, nature and nuclear.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Some progress made on S’pore-Malaysia bilateral issues, but more time needed to resolve them: PM Wong
PM Wong said the JS-SEZ will create good jobs and more opportunities for people of both countries.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
