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POLITICSJul 7Can Singapore and Indonesia’s energy push kick-start regional power grid?Singapore and Indonesia’s latest push to trade low-carbon electricity could become more than a bilateral energy deal, with analysts saying it might offer Southeast Asia a practical test case for a regional power grid that has long struggled to move from ambition to implementation. The cooperation, centred on electricity-import deals and cross-border interconnector projects, is also expected to strengthen Singapore’s energy security and help the city state reach its sustainability goals, while...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7Time bar saves Singapore WP’s Lim, Faisal from parliamentary action for lying under oathNo further action was necessary by Singapore’s parliament against Workers’ Party (WP) politicians Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap over their lying under oath, as the case fell outside a legal time bar, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah said on Tuesday. “Had the timelines been different, I would have proposed a different course of action,” she told parliament while delivering a ministerial statement on a “determination” of the Committee of Privileges’ (COP) findings on Lim and Faisal. Lim is a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Singapore bets on early - mover edge in labour pact with East TimorSingapore is pursuing an 'early-mover' advantage through a labor pact with East Timor. This move suggests an effort to strengthen international ties and economic influence.scmp.com · China
POLITICSJul 6Malaysia , Singapore to launch new digital border clearance system in January 2027 : AnwarMalaysia and Singapore are set to launch a new digital border clearance system in January 2027. This initiative was announced by Anwar.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 5PM Anwar : New digital immigration system for Msia , Singapore with extra lanes planned by JanuaryMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar announced plans for a new digital immigration system between Malaysia and Singapore, including extra lanes, to be implemented by January. This aims to enhance border processes between the two nations.theborneopost.com · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 4Is super-ageing Singapore headed for population decline?Five years into her marriage to a finance executive, Clare* is still doing the sums on leaving behind a life unencumbered by the high price of parenthood. At 31, the Singaporean doctor instead finds herself wondering if she will feel different about their “dink” (dual income, no kids) lifestyle in another three years. “The thought of having kids also feels more like an obligation just to complete the nuclear family,” she said. “I see so many more disadvantages about having children, rather than...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Will Johor-Singapore causeway bottlenecks sway outcome of Malaysia’s state election?Adli Hakimi knows the first obstacle in Johor’s state election is not the ballot box, but the Causeway. The 26-year-old nurse is among Johor’s workers based in the city state – often called “SGD fighters” online for earning stronger Singapore-dollar wages – who are weighing leave, shifts and border queues before polling day on July 11. For Malaysia, the challenge is keeping immigration glitches and Causeway congestion at bay so that these voters can take part in one of the country’s most closely...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint delay sparks tension ahead of Malaysia state electionJohor’s caretaker chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi has criticised Malaysia’s federal government for delays in the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, arguing that it is needed to sustain the initiative’s momentum. In response, Economic Minister Akmal Nasir, who oversees the project at the federal level, has maintained that the government remains committed to the project’s success and the delays have not affected the JS-SEZ as investor numbers have remained...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30Is Singapore facing ‘public fatigue’ over ex-MP Raeesah Khan saga?It has been nearly five years since then Workers’ Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan uttered her first lie in Singapore’s parliament but its aftershocks continue to reverberate, as some political observers argue that public fatigue has set in. They say it would be in the interest of both the ruling People’s Action Party’s (PAP) and the WP to avoid further drawing out the issue when there are more pressing matters to address for citizens. Mustafa Izzuddin, a senior international affairs analyst at...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state electionMalaysia has set up a special task force to tackle potential disruptions on the causeway linking Johor to Singapore ahead of a state election next month. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said ensuring smooth cross-border movement is his ministry’s “highest priority” as tens of thousands of Malaysians are expected to return home to cast their votes in the Johor state election on July 11. “We are not taking any chances. We have Plan A and Plan B ready to go. That is the directive I have...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 28Singapore’s Pritam Singh survives vote of no confidenceIn his greatest test since taking the helm of the Workers’ Party (WP) in 2018, secretary general Pritam Singh has survived by a landslide a vote of no confidence within his party, inside sources have confirmed. The Aljunied MP, who leads Singapore’s most prominent opposition party, faced a special conference on Sunday morning called by 25 cadre members who were pushing for him to step down for breaching the WP’s constitution. Sources confirmed that about 79 per cent of the 107 cadres present...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 26Singapore: French teen to plead guilty in straw video caseA French student is accused of licking a straw at a juice vending machine before putting it back and posting the video online. He faces jail time if convicted, in a case that sparked outrage in the island country.DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 26Will Dear You’s smash success push Singapore to ease dialect film policies?Singaporean Hong Weilun was left disappointed after he failed to secure tickets for limited Teochew screenings of the Chinese film Dear You when they were released on Monday. “It is important to watch the original version because the mood, nuances and emotional weight of the film are best conveyed through the actors’ expressions, accents and subtle vocal cues,” Hong said. The 40-year-old, who is Teochew and had initially planned to travel to Malaysia to watch Dear You, may now get the chance to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Why Wong-Putin meet doesn’t mean Singapore’s going soft on RussiaSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia as part of an Asean delegation to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin despite the city state’s ongoing sanctions against Moscow was a pragmatic move, analysts said. They pointed to considerations such as the island republic’s role as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, on top of the region’s search for energy security. Wong met Putin in Kazan for the first time on the sidelines of the Asean-Russia Commemorative...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 20Three Singapore doctors fail in court challenge against IRAS ruling over tax avoidance schemeSINGAPORE: Three specialist doctors in private practice who avoided income tax by choosing to pay themselves very low salaries have lost their challenge in the High Court against a ruling by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).thestar_my · malaysia
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