PKR Figures Suggest Minister’s Planned Intention to Join Party The information chief of the People’s Justice Party (PKR) has made statements regarding the intention of a minister to join the party. According to PKR figures, the minister’s intention to join the party appears to have been planned in advance. Background The minister in question has…
Singapore’s Shanti Pereira Wins Silver at Asian Athletics Championships Singaporean sprinter Shanti Pereira narrowly missed out on defending her 200m title at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea. Pereira finished just 0.01 seconds behind China’s Chen Yujie in a closely contested final. The Race and Outcome The women’s 200m final at the…
Malaysia as Asean Chair to Promote Regional Openness and Multilateral Cooperation The Prime Minister of Malaysia has stated that, during its tenure as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysia will prioritize promoting regional openness, resisting bloc politics, and deepening multilateral cooperation. This announcement was made in line with Malaysia assuming…
LTA Takes Enforcement Action Against Retailer for Non-Compliant Active Mobility Devices On 30 May, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that it had taken enforcement action against a retailer for selling non-compliant active mobility devices (AMDs). As part of the enforcement operation, LTA impounded five AMDs and one unregistered vehicle. This action came following a…
Bank of England Official Discusses April Inflation Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor recently commented on the factors influencing April’s inflation in an interview with the Financial Times. Taylor highlighted that the rise in inflation during that period was primarily driven by a combination of one-time tax adjustments and changes in prices. One-Time Tax and…
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Criticizes Israel’s Gaza Restrictions Overview During a press conference on 30 May, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed strong disapproval of Israel’s limitations on humanitarian aid to Gaza, suggesting that these actions may potentially violate international humanitarian law. He made these comments alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, with both leaders advocating for…
Malaysian Singles Shuttler Advances to Quarter-Finals Player’s Achievement The Malaysian singles shuttler, currently ranked world No. 25, has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of a recent tournament after a convincing victory in straight games. The player’s impressive performance has garnered attention and praise from fans and experts alike. Match Summary In the match that…
Fire Breaks Out at Whampoa Heights, Resulting in Evacuation and Injuries A fire incident occurred at Whampoa Heights on 29 May, impacting two floors of the building. The blaze prompted the evacuation of 40 individuals, with five of them being transported to the hospital due to smoke inhalation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has…
Supermarket Announces Temporary Price Changes A popular supermarket chain has recently revealed temporary price adjustments that will remain in effect until June 4. The changes affect a variety of products throughout the store, providing customers with potential savings on grocery items during this period. Price Reductions on Essential Items The supermarket has lowered prices on…
Reddit Petition Advocates for Free Tap Water in Singapore F&B Establishments A Reddit user recently initiated a petition urging for the provision of mandatory free tap water at all dine-in Food and Beverage (F&B) establishments across Singapore. The petition emphasizes the belief that complimentary tap water should be an integral component of the service charge…