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Singapore stresses energy security urgency for Asia amid West Asia conflict, says PM Wong
SINGAPORE, April 16 — Singapore has underscored energy security as an urgent priority for Asian countries amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The message was conveyed when Wong joined fellow regional leaders at a virtual
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Caning, suspension, detention: Singapore schools to enforce standard punishments for bullying by 2027
SINGAPORE, April 15 — All schools in Singapore will be required to adopt standardised disciplinary measures in handling student misconduct, including bullying, by 2027, as the Ministry of Education moves to ensure greater consistency across institutions,. According to The Straits Times,
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Singapore IPO proceeds jump to US$967m in Q1 despite global slowdown, says EY report
SINGAPORE, April 14 — Singapore’s initial public offering (IPO) market raised US$967.1 million (RM3.82 billion) in the first quarter of 2026 despite a global slowdown, marking a rebound from zero listings a year earlier, EY said Monday, reported Xinhua. The
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About 50 evacuated, one hospitalised after fire in Yishun HDB flat in Singapore
SINGAPORE, April 13 — About 50 residents were evacuated and one person was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a Housing Board flat in Yishun early yesterday. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted at
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Singapore Maritime and Port Authority probes fire on board London‑registered container ship at Pasir Panjang
SINGAPORE, April 12 — The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has launched an investigation into a container fire aboard the London-registered vessel Ever Lenient at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal after the blaze was extinguished yesterday. In a statement, the
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No Gaza or Israel displays allowed at Speakers’ Corner event today, Singapore authorities remind organisers
SINGAPORE, April 11 — Organisers of a public event at Hong Lim Park’s Speakers’ Corner today have been reminded by authorities not to include any coordinated displays linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict, including flags or related symbols. The reminder was
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Singapore must stay prepared as global order frays, says PM Wong
SINGAPORE, April 10 — Singapore must remain resilient and well-prepared to navigate the global landscape, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday, underscoring that strong defence capabilities are critical to safeguarding the republic’s security. He said that while Singapore has
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Singapore hails West Asia ceasefire as key step for regional de-escalation
SINGAPORE, April 9 — Singapore welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in West Asia and the commitment to restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. In a statement, the ministry added that
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Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict
SINGAPORE, April 9 — Singapore has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is heightening global security risks, including domestically, amid rising extremist threats and online radicalisation. In a written response to a parliamentary question, Coordinating Minister for National
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As heat and haze bite, Singapore Red Cross mobilise to aid older citizens
SINGAPORE, April 7 — The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) plans to deploy approximately 700 volunteers over the next three months to help protect vulnerable groups during hot and hazy weather. According to The Straits Times, efforts began on April 6 and will
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