Authorities allow iconic Tuas lamp post to continue to be pasted by stickers from cyclists, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A lamp post in Tuas that has become a beacon where cyclists leave their mark is now also the only one in the country on which stickers can be legally pasted. Located on the westernm
Malaysia may let citizens travel to S'pore if housing can be provided during border shutdown, says Malaysian minister, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia could temporarily lift its travel ban for citizens who commute to Singapore for work, if they can be housed there, Senior Minister for Securi
India's billion-dollar battle to build the world's biggest statue, Asia News,The world's biggest statue is rising in a remote corner of India to honour an independence hero but it could quickly be outdone by a monument to a Hindu warrior king in the sea off Mumbai. In a burst of natio
Sydney gasps for air as Australia bush-fire smoke reaches record levels, World News,MELBOURNE – The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution recorded, as smoke from widespread bush fires causes a spike in hospital visits and hazards including poor visibi
Malls fill up as New Zealand eases lockdown in biggest city Auckland, World News,WELLINGTON – Shops and malls in New Zealand's biggest city Auckland flung their doors open for the first time in three months on Wednesday (Nov 10) as the city, which is at the epicentre of the country's coron
Heatwaves increasing in India but related deaths fall, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. NEW DELHI – Temperatures during India's monsoon season have risen t
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts Tokyo, causing blackouts but no tsunami warning, Asia News,TOKYO – A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 jolted Tokyo and surrounding areas late on Thursday (Oct 7), stopping train lines and causing sporadic power cuts, but there were no reports of major d
Renovating your HDB flat or private property in 2020? Here are 5 things homeowners need to know, Lifestyle News,Whether you plan to renovate a resale property you bought or are collecting your new key from HDB (which has restarted from June 2, 2020) or your private property developer in 2020, here’s
South Korea eases coronavirus gathering curbs before switch to 'living with Covid', Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea said on Friday (Oct 15) it would lift stringent anti-coronavirus curbs on social gatherings next week, as the country prepares to switch to a 'living with Covid-19' s
Pakistan frees hardline Islamist under a deal to end violence, Asia News,LAHORE – Pakistan freed a hardline Islamist leader on Thursday (Nov 18), a week after removing his name from a terrorism watch list under a deal to end weeks of deadly protests by his followers, the government and his lawyer sa
Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from UK football matches, World News,People found guilty of online racist abuse against footballers will be banned from attending games for up to 10 years under new laws, Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel said. Football Banning Orders, imposed to pr
'No need to surge your purchase': FairPrice has 4 months' worth of frozen chicken; no limit on purchase for now, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – FairPrice has a stockpile of frozen chicken that can last for about four months, with another two months of supply on the way. Ms Elaine Heng, Fa
Malaysia to ease coronavirus lockdowns in 5 states on July 5, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will relax coronavirus lockdowns next week in five states that have met the government's indicators for lifting curbs, the security minister said on Saturday. The Southeast Asian country has been
Indonesia mobilises fishermen in stand-off with China, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia will mobilise fishermen to join warships in the South China Sea to help defend against Chinese vessels, the government said on Monday (Jan 6), as the biggest stand-off with China for years escalated off South-east A
Australia battles fresh Omicron outbreak as Covid-19 deaths rise, World News,SYDNEY – Australia reported one of its highest daily death tolls from the novel coronavirus on Thursday (July 21) while hospital admissions hovered near record levels, as authorities struggle to get ahead of highly contagio
Australia's former PM Scott Morrison defends secret minister roles, World News,SYDNEY – Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday (Aug 16) defended taking on extra ministerial roles without his cabinet's knowledge during the Covid-19 pandemic, saying it was \”an unprecedent
Taiwan coronavirus cases spike, mostly navy sailors on visit to Palau, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan reported 22 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (April 19), almost all of the sailors who had been on a friendly visit of Taiwanese navy ships to the small Pacific island state of Palau last month. Taiwan ha
Before fatal crash, Indian defence chief's chopper 'flew low through fog', Asia News,COONOOR – The helicopter carrying India's defence chief seemed to be flying unusually low before it ploughed into a hillside in heavy fog and went up in flames, killing him and 12 others on board
Japan's PM urges citizens to have a quiet and distanced New Year, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga urged the nation on Friday to spend a quiet New Year period without the usual social gatherings to prevent the spread of Covid-19, which has been breaking infection records
Indonesia to sink scores of boats to deter illegal fishing, Asia News,Indonesia began sinking dozens of impounded foreign boats on Saturday (May 4) to deter illegal fishing in its waters, a week after a naval vessel clashed with a Vietnamese coastguard near the South China Sea. Up to 51 foreign boat
GST to be raised from 7% to 9% 'sometime' in 2021-2025, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore on Monday (Feb 19) announced it plans to raise its sale tax to 9 per cent from 7 per cent, but said the change will be only be made \”sometime\” between 2021 and 2015. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat
South Korea says the North may stage 'threatening' military parade on Olympics eve, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's Unification Minister said on Friday (Jan 26) that North Korea may stage a \”threatening\” military parade to mark its new military anniversary on Feb 8, the day before the
For East Timor president, Asean membership a lifelong dream, Asia News,It was as a budding diplomat in the 1970s that Jose Ramos-Horta, a man who would go on to win the Nobel prize for his fight for East Timor's independence, first raised the idea of his country joining Southeast Asia's ec
Australia extends 'backpacker visas' to ease farm worker shortage, World News,Australia announced Monday that it was extending working holiday visas to allow young travellers to stay longer in the country to help meet a shortage of farm labourers. The change allows travellers on so-called
How China's vaccine diplomacy brought bosom buddy Cambodia even closer, Asia News,Almost one in every five Cambodians has already received a dose of anti-coronavirus vaccine, catapulting the country well past wealthier, bigger Southeast Asian neighbours. Like the doses, the success story is lab
Malaysia invokes emergency to stop by-elections as Covid-19 cases rise, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s government on Wednesday (Dec 16) declared a state of emergency to stop by-elections in two constituencies scheduled for next month, as the country grapples with a spike in coronavirus case
After Malaysia's political turmoil, questions over trials in 1MDB scandal, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Hours after Malaysia's change of leadership at the weekend, former prime minister Najib Razak posted a picture of himself smiling and giving a thumbs up on social media. It was tagged as
Malaysia's king declares state of emergency to curb spread of Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah on Tuesday (Jan 12) declared a state of emergency across the country to curb the spread of Covid-19. The emergency will last until Aug 1 or earlier depending o
Malaysia lifts travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Sunday (Sept 10) lifted interstate and international travel restrictions for residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as the country achieved its target of inoculating 90 per cent of its adul
France to scrap Covid-19 test requirement for vaccinated travellers, World News,PARIS – France will ease some restrictions on foreign travellers from Saturday to reflect an improving pandemic situation, no longer requiring that those with a European vaccination certificate undertake a Covid-19 test
Malaysia extends Covid-19 lockdown until June 28, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Friday extended a national lockdown imposed to curb a surge in coronavirus infections for two more weeks, with the latest restrictions to end on June 28, security minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. The lockdow
Indonesia slams US study questioning why no Covid-19 cases there, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has criticised a US study questioning why the world's fourth most populous nation had not yet recorded a case of Covid-19, calling the findings an insult and insisting it was on high alert. The coron
China to increase coordination with Russia, says senior Chinese diplomat, China News,BEIJING – China told Russia it will continue to increase \”strategic coordination\” with it regardless of international volatility, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday (April 19). Chinese Vice Foreign
South Africa asks India's Serum Institute to take back 1m Covid-19 vaccine doses: Report, World News,BENGALURU – South Africa has asked the Serum Institute of India to take back the one million Covid-19 vaccine doses the company had sent in early February, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday
UK PM Johnson disagrees that thousands died from Covid-19 due to his inaction, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he disagreed with his former aide Dominic Cummings’ claim that tens of thousands of people died unnecessarily because of the government’s inaction
Panel calls for PMD riders to be at least 16 and to pass a theory test before riding on public paths, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Personal mobility device (PMD) users should be aged at least 16, and pass a theory test before they are allowed on public paths, said the Active Mobility Advisory Panel (A
Daily roundup: Singapore couple suspected of dumping newborn baby in Taipei – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore couple suspected of dumping newborn baby in Taipei In a video captured outside a restaurant in Ximending, a man i
Wuhan virus: Cambodia confirms first case, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has confirmed the first case of coronavirus in the country, Health Minister Mam Bunheng said on Monday (Jan 27). The patient is a Chinese man who came with his family from the central Chinese city of Wuhan to the coastal city
Hong Kong cardinal defends Occupy protest leaders in court, Asia News,HONG KONG – An outspoken Hong Kong cardinal on Wednesday (Dec 5) defended leading democracy campaigners on trial over massive 2014 rallies which paralysed parts of the city, praising their commitment to peaceful protest. Mr Joseph
Why a state of emergency raises concerns in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia declared a state of emergency on Tuesday (Jan 12) to try to rein in coronavirus infections and suspended parliament in a move that helps Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin avoid an immediate challenge to his lea
Japan's Suga wins ruling party leadership race to replace Abe, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan’s Yoshihide Suga, a long-time ally of outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, won a ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election on Monday, paving the way for him to become prime minister in a parlia
Taiwan to require travellers to have negative Covid-19 tests before arriving, in effort to curb imported cases, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan, a poster child for efforts to control the coronavirus, will from December require almost all visitors to have negative Covid-19 tests before arriving, it said on
Travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong won't go ahead if Covid-19 threshold is breached, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble may not start if the threshold of a seven-day moving average of five or fewer unlinked community cases in either city is breached.
Dutch McDonald's trials social-distancing restaurant, World News,AMSTERDAM – Big Macs delivered on meal trolleys, hand sanitisers at the entrance and designated waiting spots to separate customers could become a feature of McDonald's restaurants in the Netherlands when they are allowed to
Malaysian PM in quarantine after contact with Covid-19 patient, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is under quarantine following a close contact with a Covid-19 patient, his office said in a statement on Monday (Aug 30). His office did not say how long
Ride-hailing firm Gojek, others to start pilot run in Malaysia in Jan., Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will allow ride-hailing firms such as Indonesia's Gojek to start operations on a limited scale from January 2020, Malaysia's transport minister said on Tuesday. Gojek, whose backer
No evidence that coronavirus can be spread through aerosol transmission: MOH, Singapore News,There is no evidence the coronavirus could be airborne. If it could be spread through the air, it would be a disastrous setback in attempts to control the outbreak. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said yesterda
GE2020 roundup: Best memes from the campaigning period, Singapore News,After nine arduous days of campaigning, there's nothing left to do but to sit back and wait for Polling Day (July 10). But until then, why not take a look back at some of the most iconic moments and the memes that have sprun
Post-Brexit UK should be ready to use 'hard power' – defence minister, World News,LONDON – Britain should be ready to use military force to support its global interests after Brexit, defence minister Gavin Williamson will say on Monday, adding that the boundaries between peace and war are
Taiwan to quarantine plant workers to control outbreak of Covid-19 at tech firm, Asia News,TAIPEI – All foreign workers at a plant of major Taiwanese chip packager King Yuan Electronics in Taiwan's northern city of Miaoli will be quarantined as healthcare workers try to stop an outbreak of Covi
New Zealand shooting suspect Brenton Tarrant appears in Christchurch court, World News,CHRISTCHURCH – Twenty-eight-year-old Brenton Tarrant appeared in court on Saturday (March 16) charged with murder, after a terror attack on two Christchurch mosques that left 49 dead. Wearing handcuffs and a white
Powerful storm hits disaster-ravaged Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – A powerful storm slammed into Japan on Sunday, churning across western areas already hard hit by floods and landslides earlier this month and injuring some 20 people. Typhoon Jongdari, with winds of up to 180 kilometres (110 miles) an hou
Najib's wife Rosmah Mansor expected to be charged with money laundering soon: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The wife of former Malaysian Premier Najib Razak, is expected to soon be formally charged with as many as 20 counts of money laundering in a case linked to troubled state investmen
'Little brown girl': Australian Biden-Harris cartoon sparks furor, World News,A cartoon in Australia's biggest national newspaper drew condemnation on Friday as being racist for portraying US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden describing his new running mate, Kamala Harris, a
Pakistan police arrest key suspect in child murder case, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistani police on Tuesday (Jan 23) arrested the key suspect accused of raping and murdering a young girl in a case that enraged the country and stoked fears a serial killer was preying on children in the city of Kasur.
Ardern wins landslide re-election in New Zealand vote, World News,WELLINGTON – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s centre-left Labour Party won a landslide victory in New Zealand’s general election on Saturday as voters rewarded her for a decisive response to Covid-19. The mandate means Ardern, 40, coul
Singapore coronavirus cases could burst hopes for Hong Kong travel bubble, Singapore News,A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore set to open on May 26 has a \”high chance\” of being postponed, a Hong Kong official said on Friday (May 14), which would be the second time the plan to allow visit
Southeast Asian leaders face rights questions, flying shoe on Washington debut, World News,WASHINGTON – The Biden administration hopes the first-ever Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit hosted in Washington this week will demonstrate US commitment to a region where it is vying with
Are foreigners really the major cause of the rise in property prices in Singapore?, Money News,Whenever private home prices start to soar in Singapore, there's a tendency to look toward foreign buyers. We were, for instance, subject to a slew of news reports about Chinese buyers rushing into th
Malaysia extends coronavirus lockdown by 2 weeks, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday (Feb 2) – Malaysia’s government on Tuesday extended a lockdown and broad movement restrictions by two weeks, as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with a surge in coronavirus infections that has pushed the cumulat
China warns students about choosing Australia, citing racist incidents, China News,BEIJING/SYDNEY – China on Tuesday urged students going overseas to think carefully before choosing Australia, citing a spate of racist incidents targeting Asians during the Covid-19 pandemic and putting A$12 billion (
Canada strips Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship, World News,OTTAWA – Canada's parliament voted unanimously on Thursday to effectively strip Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary Canadian citizenship over the Rohingya crisis. Ottawa had given the long-detained democracy advocate
Malaysia to negotiate deferment of high-speed rail link with Singapore: Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will look to negotiate the deferment of a high-speed rail project with Singapore, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday (July 19). Mahathir said previously he would canc
Bangladesh police say suspected plane hijacker had carried a toy pistol, Asia News,DHAKA – A Bangladeshi passenger on a Dubai-bound flight who threatened to blow up the plane and tried to force his way into the cockpit was carrying a toy gun and no explosives, police said on Monday (Feb 25). \”The pi
1MDB scandal: Malaysia's ex-PM Najib asks chief justice to recuse herself from appeal panel, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak on Tuesday (Aug 23) asked the chief justice to recuse herself from a panel presiding over his final appeal to set aside a corrupt
Jokowi's son's run for mayor sparks talk of newest Indonesian dynasty, Asia News,SURAKARTA, INDONESIA – Running against an obscure rival, the son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo is expected to cruise to victory in an election next month for the post his father once held as mayor of Sur
Netherlands finds 13 Omicron Covid-19 cases among South Africa travellers, World News,ROTTERDAM – Dutch health authorities said on Sunday (Nov 28) that 13 cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant have been found in the Netherlands among passengers that were on two flights from South Africa that
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 97, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been hospitalised for observation, his office said in a statement on Wednesday (Aug 31). \”Mahathir
Singapore ready to defend sovereignty over Pedra Branca and deal with any legal action by Malaysia: MFA, Singapore News,Singapore said on Friday (Oct 14) that the Republic stands ready to defend its sovereignty over Pedra Branca, and will deal with any legal action Malaysia might pursue. A spokesman
Djokovic leaves Australia for Dubai after losing court appeal, World News,MELBOURNE – Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic boarded a plane to leave Australia on Sunday (Jan 16) after the Federal Court upheld a government decision to cancel his visa on the grounds that his decision not to be vaccinated ag
Delhi's local health minister in hospital, other officials test positive as India's coronavirus cases surge, Asia News,NEW DELHI – The health minister in Delhi's state government checked into hospital with high fever and was being tested for coronavirus on Tuesday (June 16) as India r
Cyclone destroys houses, cuts power on Australia's west coast, World News,SYDNEY – A tropical cyclone off Australia's west coast destroyed several homes and cut electricity to tens of thousands of people overnight before weakening in power on Monday (April 12) morning. Officials said aroun
3rd death from cruise ship, Japan's health minister vows action, Asia News,TOKYO – A third passenger from the coronavirus-infected Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan died yesterday, the authorities said, as the government promised to introduce fresh steps to contain the outbreak. The latest
Denmark apologises for taking Greenland children in 'inhuman' experiment, World News,Denmark’s prime minister on Wednesday (March 9) delivered a face-to-face apology to six living victims of a 1950s social experiment in which 22 Greenlandic children were taken from their families and sent
North Korea says it won't join Tokyo Olympics due to Covid-19 concerns, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea's sports ministry said on Tuesday (April 6) that it will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics this year to protect its athletes amid the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made at a m
Israel approves fourth Covid-19 vaccine shot for most vulnerable, World News,JERUSALEM — Israel is to go ahead with second Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for people with weakened immune systems, the top government health official said on Thursday (Dec 30), but a final decision on wider usage is stil
Ukrainians brace for blackouts, hard winter after Russia pummels power grid, World News,KYIV – Liubov Palii was sitting at her computer when the lights went off in her one-bedroom apartment after Russian strikes pummelled Ukraine's energy network. She started to play with her four-month-old bab
Indonesia detects 15 cases of severe hepatitis after 3 child deaths, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has identified 15 cases of severe hepatitis of unknown origin after reporting three deaths among children, the country's health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin told a news briefing on Monday (May 9).
Taiwan's Covid-19 cases reach plateau: Government, Asia News,TAIPEI – The Covid-19 pandemic in Taiwan has reached a plateau, with cases at a high but stable level, the government said on Friday, as it maintained a policy of gradually easing restrictions and letting the island live with the viru
Asean to rethink peace plan if Myanmar executes more prisoners, says Hun Sen, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will be forced to reconsider a peace plan agreed with Myanmar if the country's military rulers conduct more executions of prisoners, Cambodian
Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. GLASGOW – More than 100 global leaders late on Monday (Nov 1) ple
New Zealand PM to marry long-time partner, World News,New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her long-term partner Clarke Gayford have become engaged to be married, her office said Friday. A spokesman for Ardern and Gayford said the couple, who have a baby daughter Neve, agreed to tie the kno
