S’pore, Malaysia step up cooperation in areas like higher education, carbon credits, urban planning
[Straits Times] - 01/7/2025
PUTRAJAYA - Singapore and Malaysia stepped up bilateral cooperation during the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat held in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
In Singaporean newspapers
Finding adventures in these hot holiday destinations for 2025
Saudi Arabia, China’s Lijiang and Yunnan, and Central Asia could see more tourists this year.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Man arrested for drug, drink driving offences after fleeing accident scene in Punggol
An e-vaporiser and substances believed to be controlled drugs were found in the car.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
3 dead, residents evacuated from 7 floors of Hougang HDB block after fire breaks out
A cat, a bird and eight rabbits were rescued from the unit.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Over 3,800 illegal gambling sites, $37m worth of such transactions blocked by MHA: Shanmugam
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said there are no plans to allow families to request the blocking of bank (…)
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Teen convicted of sexually assaulting younger sister on 2 occasions
The offender, now 19, committed the offences in 2020 and 2022.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Singapore tops ranking of world’s most powerful passports again
Japan is ranked a close second, while Afghanistan has the least powerful passport.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Last batch of 24 schools adopt full subject-based banding in 2024, completing roll-out of scheme
Pasir Ris Secondary School is one of the latest schools to implement full subject-based banding.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Use fan with air-con set at higher temperature to stay cool, save energy: Expert at heat forum
The hybrid method used 30% less energy compared with just air-con cooling, but offered similar comfort levels.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
RP launches talent scheme backed by biopharma firms to better prepare students for jobs
This will put students in good stead to take up skilled roles in biopharma manufacturing.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Company director, mechanic and security guard detained by ISD after becoming self-radicalised
The three Singaporean men were training themselves to engage in armed violence against Israel.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Concierge allegedly made off with over $47k of residents’ money, stole items worth more than $2m
Items included a Patek Philippe watch worth $1.8 million.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025