Minister of Finance II Amir Hamzah Azizan: Financial Decisions Can Now Be Challenged and Reviewed Overview Minister of Finance II, Amir Hamzah Azizan, recently announced that financial decisions made by the government can now be challenged and subject to review. This move is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the decision-making process within the…
Singapore Completes First Below-Sea-Level Land Reclamation at Pulau Tekong Singapore has successfully completed its first below-sea-level land reclamation project at Pulau Tekong using the empoldering method. The reclaimed area spans 800 hectares and is intended to support military training activities, thereby alleviating land use pressures on the mainland. Empoldering Method Utilized in Land Reclamation The…
Pierre Gasly to Start Italian Grand Prix from Pit Lane AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly will be forced to start the Italian Grand Prix from the pit lane after his team removed his car from parc ferme conditions. The decision was made following an issue discovered on Gasly’s car after qualifying. Gasly had initially qualified in…
Court of Appeal Upholds Decision Against Stay Application for Death Row Inmate The Court of Appeal recently made a decision regarding a stay application filed by Pannir Selvam, a death row inmate. The court ruled against his application, stating that the Ministry of Home Affairs’ policy on execution scheduling was lawful. This decision was made…
Department of Homeland Security Conducts Largest Single-Site Operation with Arrest of 475 Workers The Department of Homeland Security recently carried out a significant operation resulting in the arrest of 475 workers, the majority of whom were of Korean descent. This operation has been described as the largest single-site enforcement action conducted by the agency. Background…
Singapore’s President Highlights National Resilience and Responsibility Singapore’s 15th Parliament commenced with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasizing the nation’s successful retention of trust amidst global challenges. He attributed this achievement to Singapore’s commitment to stewardship and responsibility, fostering a culture that values unity, social mobility, and resilience in the face of economic shifts and geopolitical tensions….
Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia Reduces Validity Period In August of last year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia made the decision to decrease the validity period for the national carrier due to operational issues. The change means that the airline’s certifications and permits will now only be valid for one year. Background of the…
Caretakers Voice Concerns Over NParks’ Handling of Bidadari Stray Dogs Caretakers of the Bidadari stray dogs have recently raised concerns about the handling of safety measures by the National Parks Board (NParks). The caretakers have accused NParks of not addressing their requests regarding the replacement of canvas barriers, which are crucial for the well-being of…
Perak Prisons Director Expresses Embarrassment Over Alleged Inmate Assault Perak Prisons Director Fayrouz Ahmad Zawawi has stated that he feels embarrassed by the incident that occurred on January 17. The incident in question involved allegations that 100 inmates were assaulted by 60 prison officers. Response from Perak Prisons Director In response to the allegations, Fayrouz…
Singapore Police Issue Enforcement Order to Meta Under Online Criminal Harms Act Singapore police have recently issued the first enforcement order under the Online Criminal Harms Act to Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The order requires Meta to take action against government impersonation scams on the social media platform. Failure to comply with the…