Asia
Back to homepage
Indonesian govt defends military’s expanded role in full-page ad, fuelling debate over Prabowo’s use in civilian sectors
JAKARTA, Sept 22 — Indonesia’s defence ministry put out a full-page advertisement in the country’s largest newspaper today, detailing and defending key non-defence programmes being run by the military, amid criticism of the force’s increased role under President Prabowo Subianto.
Read More
In just one month, 13 Malaysians nabbed in Singapore scam crackdown as losses hit RM1.5b
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — At least 13 Malaysians have been arrested in Singapore within a month for their suspected roles in a wave of scams that have already cost victims more than S$456 million (RM1.5 billion) in the first half
Read More
Singaporeans, PRs who vape drug-laced Kpods abroad can be prosecuted at home, say authorities
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — Singaporeans and permanent residents who use drug-laced vapes such as Kpods overseas can be prosecuted as if the offence took place in Singapore, the government has warned, as concerns grow over the spread of drug-laced vaping
Read More
Singapore’s intellectual property agency disputes Aupen founder’s claims, issues correction orders
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — Singapore handbag brand Aupen and its founder Nicholas Tan have received correction directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) regarding claims made about the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). According to
Read More
Singapore’s DSTA unveils Gaia, a generative AI tool to revolutionise defence capabilities
SINGAPORE, Sept 20 — Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is set to enhance its focus on drones, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI), having developed its proprietary generative AI tool. The tech is named Gaia, short for Generative AI
Read More
Singapore police arrest three more in fake SAF bulk order scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Three more individuals were apprehended by Singapore police in connection with an alleged scam involving fake bulk orders, as reported by The Straits Times. These arrests add to the earlier apprehension of two suspects, bringing the
Read More
Singapore cops probing man over alleged murder after woman discovered dead in Everitt Road residence
SINGAPORE, Sept 19 — Police are investigating a 40-year-old man for alleged murder after a 43-year-old woman was found dead in a residential unit along Everitt Road in Joo Chiat on Monday night. Officers received a call for assistance at
Read More
Singapore begins work begins to preserve whale carcass found off Tanjong Pagar
SINGAPORE, Sept 19 — Scientists are working to preserve the remains of a baleen whale that surfaced off Tanjong Pagar on September 6, in an effort to unlock clues about the rare specimen. Marine mammal researchers told The Straits Times that the
Read More
Three Singapore MRT faults in four days ‘isolated incidents,’ not systemic issues, says operator
SINGAPORE, Sept 18 — Three separate train disruptions over the last four days in Singapore were isolated incidents and not indicative of systemic issues across the rail network, according to SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai. On Sept 14, a
Read More
Baleen whale carcass recovered off Tanjong Pagar, Singapore museum begins study
SINGAPORE, Sept 17 — A baleen whale carcass discovered in waters near Tanjong Pagar is now being studied by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM), its first specimen of this kind in a decade. The museum said yesterday
Read More