KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia’s opposition chief Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (Oct 16) questioned why police the were conducting a probe over a viral list of MPs who purportedly support his bid to become the next prime minister. He said the viral list of 121 federal lawmakers said to be backing him […]
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SINGAPORE – Over 1,000 delegates from all around the world participated in an unprecedented, fully virtual three-day summit organised by Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct 13 to 15). The summit, which is into its 12th edition, featured a series of panel discussions and virtual site visits led by leaders in […]
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japan’s new leader will aim to beef up security ties when he visits Vietnam and Indonesia next week amid concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness, but is likely to steer clear of the harsh anti-China rhetoric used by US counterparts. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, whose resume is scant on diplomatic experience, will follow […]
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japan’s new leader will aim to beef up security ties when he visits Vietnam and Indonesia next week amid concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness, but is likely to steer clear of the harsh anti-China rhetoric used by US counterparts. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, whose resume is scant on diplomatic experience, will follow […]
Four men and three women, aged between 23 and 54, have been arrested in the past week for their suspected involvement in the theft of Budget 2020 grocery vouchers from letterboxes in Housing Board estates across Singapore. Preliminary investigations indicate that the cases are likely to be unrelated and opportunistic in nature, said the police […]
Four men and three women, aged between 23 and 54, have been arrested in the past week for their suspected involvement in the theft of Budget 2020 grocery vouchers from letterboxes in Housing Board estates across Singapore. Preliminary investigations indicate that the cases are likely to be unrelated and opportunistic in nature, said the police […]
Voters go to the polls on Saturday after a campaign that focused heavily on Ms. Ardern’s successful handling of the coronavirus outbreak. By Damien Cave Here's what you need to know SYDNEY, Australia — New Zealand’s popular prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, is expected to return to power in this week’s general election, with polls giving […]
SINGAPORE – Industry disruptions and the Covid-19 pandemic have created new challenges that organisations and individuals must respond to, and the public service is no exception, said Minister-in-charge of the Public Service Chan Chun Sing on Friday (Oct 16). Public servants will need to be flexible and gain exposure to diverse experiences, even beyond the […]
SINGAPORE – Industry disruptions and the Covid-19 pandemic have created new challenges that organisations and individuals must respond to, and the public service is no exception, said Minister-in-charge of the Public Service Chan Chun Sing on Friday (Oct 16). Public servants will need to be flexible and gain exposure to diverse experiences, even beyond the […]