Law passed to protect critical transport firms from ‘malicious actors’, other disruptions
The new law aims to enhance the resilience of essential transport services in Singapore, and protect it against possible future disruptions, says Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.Read More
Russia warns of ‘enormous danger’ if NATO sends troops to Ukraine
MOSCOW – Russia said on Wednesday that sending NATO troops into Ukraine would potentially be extremely dangerous, and Moscow was closely watching a Ukrainian petition that called for such an…
Deep Dive Podcast: Government is determined to work on Singapore’s low fertility rate, says Indranee Rajah
Despite record low total fertility rates, Minister Indranee Rajah and her team want to make Singapore the best place to have and raise children.Read More
AstraZeneca says it will withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
The withdrawal is due to a “surplus of available updated vaccines” since the pandemic. Read More
One-piece ERP 2.0 unit for motorbikes cannot be used in cars due to ‘greenhouse effect’: Chee Hong Tat
Early adopters who had installed their processing unit on the passenger side can opt to switch it over to the driver’s side for free, says the Minister for Transport.Read More
HSA reviewing penalties to strengthen deterrence against vaping in Singapore
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Pakistan court orders jail for wife of former PM Imran Khan, lawyer says
ISLAMABAD – A court in Pakistan granted on Wednesday a request by the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to shift to jail, her lawyer said, instead of house…
Strong, growing support for death penalty reflected in surveys of Singapore, neighbouring countries: Shanmugam
Polls show that in Singapore, backing for the death penalty as appropriate punishment for drug trafficking has risen; while the majority of residents in the region see it as an…