Taiwan Mobilizes Rescue Team and Equipment Following Myanmar Earthquake Taiwan has taken swift action in response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, mobilizing 126 rescuers, six search dogs, and 15 tonnes of equipment. The rescue team is currently on full standby, awaiting approval from both Myanmar and Thailand for deployment. Deployment Pending…
Law Enforcement Conducts Seizures in Two Operations Law enforcement officials recently conducted seizures in two separate operations in the months of January and March. The seizures were carried out by the department as part of their ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities. January Operation In the first operation that took place in January, law enforcement…
Strong Earthquakes Hit Myanmar, Tremors Felt Across Southeast Asia On 28 March, 2025, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck near Sagaing, Myanmar, followed by a magnitude 6.4 aftershock. The impact of the seismic activity was felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand, causing damage in Myanmar and triggering widespread concern throughout the region….
Chinese Government Prioritizes Boosting Domestic Demand Amid Trade Tensions In response to the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, Chinese policymakers have placed a high priority on expanding domestic demand this year. The goal is to mitigate the effects of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Rationale Behind the Focus on Domestic…
ELD Increases Election Expenses Cap and Updates Minority Candidate Requirements On 27 March, the Elections Department (ELD) announced that the maximum election expenses per elector will increase from S$4 to S$5. The reason cited for this adjustment was inflation. Changes in GRC Minority Candidate Requirements ELD also confirmed new requirements for minority candidates in Group…
Kuala Terengganu High Court Judge Sentences Man to Prison In a recent court ruling, Judge Hassan Abdul Ghani of the Kuala Terengganu High Court has sentenced a man to prison. The sentence will be effective from the date of the man’s arrest on March 15, 2022. Case Background The case involves an individual whose identity…
Workplace Fatalities in Singapore Rise in 2024 In 2024, the number of workplace deaths in Singapore saw an increase to 43, up from 36 in the previous year, as reported by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The construction, transport and storage, and marine industries were identified as the sectors accounting for 80 per cent of…
Army Conducts Overnight Operations in Anti-Terrorist Efforts The military announced that it had executed a series of actions during the night in the context of its ongoing ‘anti-terrorist’ operations. The operations were conducted as part of the military’s efforts to combat terrorism and maintain national security. Nature of the Operations During the overnight operations, the…
Netizens Criticize PM Wong’s Statements on Cost-of-Living Pressures Netizens recently expressed criticism towards Prime Minister Wong following his comments on the challenges related to the cost of living. Many individuals argued that government policies have exacerbated inflation in the country. Key issues highlighted by the critics included the increases in Goods and Services Tax (GST),…
Increase in Pediatric Patients in Healthcare Facilities According to recent data, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of pediatric patients under the age of 15 seeking medical care at healthcare facilities. This trend has persisted for the third consecutive year, with pediatric patients now accounting for 4.3% of all patients seen in…