Mynah bird ends up flying from Singapore to London after somehow getting onboard SIA flight PM Lee to call for early election? LOL: Woman looks like she jumped from a flat but she’s actually just dryi... ( read original story ...)
Singapore may tighten adoption law after gay father adopted son
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore is looking to strengthen its adoption laws after a gay man won an appeal to legally adopt his biological son in a landmark court ruling last year, its social affairs mi... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s only opposition party fears ‘wipe-out’ as election nears
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The leader of Singapore’s only elected opposition party said there is a real risk it could lose all its seats as the city-state prepares for an election in the coming years. Sing... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Malaysia to bear ‘consequences’ of actions at sea
Singapore’s foreign minister says there will be “consequences” if neighbouring Malaysia continues to escalate a dispute over waters that are claimed by Singapore. In a speech to Parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore warns Malaysia as maritime tensions flare
Singapore warned Malaysia Monday it was ready to defend its interests after a flare-up of maritime tensions, the latest sign of fraying ties since a change of government in Kuala Lumpur. The neighbour... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says Malaysia ties face ‘downward spiral’ but hopes for amicable outcome
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s ties with neighbouring Malaysia could face a “downward spiral” over a series of maritime and airspace disputes, the wealthy city-state’s foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore otters a hit overseas
When he learnt about Singapore's Bishan otters, he flew here in January last year for over three weeks. He is not the only foreigner to be intrigued by our otters. Otter groups here told The New Paper ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand leads Singapore REIT consolidation with $4.4 bln purchase from Temasek
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's CapitaLand is buying the owner of a clutch of real estate investment trusts from state investor Temasek [TEM.UL] for about $4.4 billion, a deal the developer said wou... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore’s CapitaLand to buy real estate group from Temasek for $4.4 bln
SINGAPORE, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Singapore’s CapitaLand is buying the owner of a clutch of real estate investment trusts from state investor Temasek for about $4.4 billion, in a deal the developer said w... ( read original story ...)
Singapore minister says had ‘good meeting’ with Azmin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said that he had an “an open and candid discussion” with Malaysian Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin A... ( read original story ...)
2 initiatives launched to help fight fake news, terrorism
One of the things taught is that humorous parodies and reports that one does not agree with do not constitute fake news. The module, which was presented yesterday, will be included in future counter-t... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MB’s visit near Johor port limits ‘provocative’, but Azmin still welcome
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said today it still welcomes Datuk Seri Azmin Ali to his bilateral meetings in the republic, despite a controversial move by Johor mentri besar Datu... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Kickstarts Zero-Waste Plan as Recycling Rate Stalls
Singapore is making a clarion call to citizens and businesses to reduce domestic and industrial waste toward zero as the country’s recycling rate has stalled and its sole landfill may run out of space ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Malaysia talks to continue despite Johor chief minister allegedly intruding Singapore waters: Malaysia foreign ministry
Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to continue talks with Singapore on other bilateral issues, despite a postponed meeting about a joint development project because a state chief minister reportedly i... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Singapore ministers to meet on ‘other bilateral issues’ after ministerial committee talks postponement: Malaysia’s foreign ministry
SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s economic affairs minister Azmin Ali will meet Singapore ministers to discuss “other bilateral issues” following the postponement of the 14th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Comm... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Postpones Monday’s Meeting With Malaysia After Dispute on Territorial Waters
Singapore and Malaysia agreed to postpone a ministerial meeting amid a dispute on territorial waters, a sign that tensions between the neighbors may be intensifying in spite of efforts to forge closer ... ( read original story ...)