Daily roundup: Jurong Bird Park to close on Jan 3, 2023 – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Moving to Mandai: Jurong Bird Park to close on Jan 3, 2023 The park's operator, Mandai Wildlife Group, said on Tuesday (Aug 30) that f
Singapore and Malaysia to allow cross-border travel on compassionate grounds from May 17, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Travel on compassionate grounds between Singapore and Malaysia will be allowed from May 17, amid Covid-19 restrictions that ban the bulk of cross-border movement. The details of such
Thailand reports 1 new coronavirus case, no new deaths, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Tuesday (May 5) reported one new coronavirus case and no new deaths, the lowest number of new infections since March 9. The new case is a 45-year-old Thai man from the southern province of Narathiwat, authorities
Passport renewal Singapore (2022): How to renew, how long does it take, where to take passport photo, Lifestyle News,I've learnt this the hard way. Before you proceed to book your holiday to Bangkok for the next school holidays 2022, the very first thing you should do is check the validity of y
China to offer visa-free travel to its own 'Hawaii', Travel News,Beijing – China unveiled plans Wednesday to permit visa-free travel to its southern island of Hainan, as Beijing pushes international tourism to the tropical destination in another step to open up the region. The new policy w
Criminal code revamp plan sends chill through Indonesia's LGBT community, Asia News,JAKARTA – Zulfikar Fahd, an openly gay man, says he flew from Indonesia to Canada late last month and claimed asylum on grounds that he faced discrimination and persecution in his home country, which is poised t
Long queues back at Woodlands Checkpoint as travellers take advantage of Good Friday weekend, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Snaking queues of people heading to Malaysia are back at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Thursday (April 14), ahead of the first long weekend after land borders fully reopened. Hundre
Dissidents trapped inside Taiwan airport allowed in after 125 days, Asia News,Two Chinese activists who spent more than four months trapped in limbo at a Taiwanese airport have been temporarily allowed to stay on the island, officials said Thursday. Liu Xinglian, 64, and Yan Kefen, 44, spent 125 day
Singaporean seeks 'urgent help' after friends allegedly detained in Malaysia, Singapore News,A 'worried sick' Singaporean has taken to social media for help after two of his friends were allegedly detained in Malaysia over unstamped passports. In a Reddit post shared yesterday (J
