Deputy President of MIC Calls for Accountability of Independent Preacher The Deputy President of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has emphasized the importance of holding an independent preacher accountable for their actions. This statement comes in the midst of growing concerns over the conduct of independent religious figures in the country. Background Independent preachers, who…
New Rules for Personal Mobility Aids Spark Calls for Immediate Enforcement Singapore – The implementation of new regulations for personal mobility aids (PMAs) is set to take place in the first quarter of 2026. However, concerns have been raised by netizens who are advocating for immediate enforcement of these rules due to widespread misuse of…
Bank Muamalat Offers Affordable Rental Rates and Sponsorship for Business Owners Bank Muamalat has introduced a new initiative to support business owners by providing affordable rental rates for their stalls. In addition to the reasonable rental rates, the bank also offers sponsorship in the form of tents, aprons, and caps. Affordable Rental Rates for Business…
On March 4, 2025, a surprising story broke out of Singapore and Malaysia. It involves high-tech chips from Nvidia, a big American company, and a fraud case that’s raising eyebrows. Malaysia is now digging into claims that these chips, meant for artificial intelligence (AI), were moved from Singapore in a sneaky way. This isn’t just…
Singapore Plans Two New Rail Lines for Potential Launch in 2040s The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently conducting feasibility studies for two proposed new rail lines in Singapore, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line. These lines are projected to be operational sometime in the 2040s, pending the completion of the studies. The announcement of…
Look, we all know life in Singapore isn’t cheap. Prices going up, bills piling up—it’s enough to make anyone feel the squeeze. But Prime Minister Lawrence Wong came out on March 3, 2025, in his Budget debate speech, to assure us that the government’s still got our backs. He went straight to addressing the big…
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Emphasizes Mutual Respect and Harmony Anwar Ibrahim’s Message for Unity In a recent address, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged the public to steer clear of divisive “3R polemics” and instead focus on fostering mutual respect and harmony. This call for unity comes at a time when tensions and polarization are on…
MHA Budget Debate Highlights Concerns Over Road Safety During the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) budget debate on 3 March, Singaporean politician Pritam Singh expressed apprehensions regarding the escalating number of traffic accidents, with a specific focus on incidents involving motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians. Pritam Singh’s Proposal to Incentivize Public Reporting In response to these…
On March 4, 2025, Singapore’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sun Xueling, announced that the city-state is contemplating caning as a punishment for scammers in severe cases, spotlighting the devastating toll of scams that stripped victims of a record $1.1 billion in 2024 alone. This proposal, aired during a parliamentary debate, underscores a hardline…
App Designed to Track Oil Buyers’ Data An innovative new app has been developed to record buyers’ data in the oil industry. The primary purpose of the app is to help monitor whether oil is being sold to its intended target market. Features of the App The app is equipped with a tracking system that…