Infection blamed for top Chinese lawmaker’s absence from parliament
Zhao Leji Absent from Key High-Profile Event The absence of Zhao Leji, the third-ranked leader…
Infection blamed for top Chinese lawmaker’s absence from parliament
Zhao Leji Absent from Key High-Profile Event The absence of Zhao Leji, the third-ranked leader of the ruling Communist Party, at a significant event today has sparked speculation and raised questions among observers. Event Background The event, which Zhao Leji was expected to attend, was highly anticipated and considered important within the political sphere. It…
Electoral Boundaries Review 2025: Major changes with only 5 GRCs, 4 SMCs left unchanged
Singapore’s Electoral Map Redrawn with Major Changes Singapore’s electoral map has undergone significant changes following the announcement by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) on 11 March. The EBRC revealed that out of the total 31 constituencies, only five Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and four Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) remain unchanged from the previous election….
8 people on trial in Hanoi over deadly apartment block fire
Allegations of Fire Code Violations Against Building Owner The owner of a block of buildings is facing accusations of violating fire prevention regulations due to unauthorized modifications to the structure. The alleged violations involve changes made to the building’s design without proper approval or adherence to safety codes. Unauthorized Building Modifications According to authorities, the…
Holland & Barrett exits Singapore, closing all 12 outlets amid financial troubles
Holland & Barrett Closes All Singapore Outlets After Nearly Two Decades British health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has made the decision to close all 12 of its outlets in Singapore, signaling its departure from the market where it has operated for almost 20 years. The closure was officially announced on 10 March, following…
PGA tumpas cubaan seludup 42,700 kelapa ke Thailand
Robbery of RM1.2 Million Including Trailer Occurs in Tumpat, Kelantan A robbery involving RM1.2 million cash and a trailer took place in Tumpat, Kelantan. The incident occurred on [date], when a group of armed individuals intercepted a truck transporting the cash and trailer on a highway in Tumpat. The robbers managed to escape with the…
Lee Hsien Loong emphasises need for immigration, warns against xenophobia at citizenship ceremony
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong Emphasizes Importance of Immigration and Unity Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a speech at the Teck Ghee Citizenship Ceremony on 9 March 2025, highlighting the crucial role of immigration in Singapore’s survival. He emphasized the need for new and existing citizens to actively participate in fostering integration within the…
Be flexible, support women in workforce, says Nancy
Minister Nancy Shukri Advocates for Erasing Stigma Against Women in Pursuing Careers In a recent statement, Women, Community, and Family Development Minister Nancy Shukri emphasized the importance of eliminating societal stigmas that hinder women from pursuing their career aspirations. Shukri highlighted the need for a shift in mindset to create a more inclusive and supportive…
Gerald Giam presses for survey transparency; Rahayu Mahzam evades disclosure, citing confidentiality
Government Transparency in Survey Findings Questioned WP MP Gerald Giam has raised concerns regarding the transparency of government surveys, specifically questioning whether ministries are forthcoming about their involvement in such surveys and if the findings would be shared with the public. Minister Rahayu Mahzam initially expressed skepticism towards Giam’s claims, but later refrained from providing…
SNS Network, Nvidia launch AI cloud service in Malaysia
Graphic Processing Units-as-a-Service AI Factory with Local Hosting A new offering in the AI industry is the Graphic Processing Units (GPUs)-as-a-Service AI factory, which includes a local hosting feature. This feature is designed to address concerns related to data sovereignty and ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations. Local Hosting for Data Sovereignty and…
Singapore identifies 2,700 infected devices in global botnet cyber operation, says Josephine Teo
Singapore Identifies 2,700 Infected Devices in Global Cyber Operation In a recent global cyber operation supported by the Singapore government, approximately 2,700 infected devices in Singapore were identified. The operation revealed that poor cyber hygiene practices had been exploited, leading to the compromise of these devices. Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, confirmed…
