Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men
Malaysia's AGC will appeal court rulings that held the government and police responsible for the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat.
The Straits Times
Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan discusses Gaza peace efforts in meetings with Israeli leaders
As part of his four-day trip to the Palestinian Territories and Israel, Dr Balakrishnan also met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar,…
Indonesia’s robust growth number faces scepticism amid declining retail sales, rising jobless claims
Employers worry inflated figures will trigger unrealistic wage demands. Tax collection fell 4.4%. Efficiency measures, like infrastructure spending cuts, contribute to weakness.
In India’s Bihar, parties woo restless Gen Z voters but jobs promises raise doubts
Caste loyalties remain a strong influence, but some youth are drawn to new parties like Jan Suraaj, which rejects caste politics and emphasises future prospects.
To help indoor vertical farms, Singapore research project aims to optimise crop seeds
The Seed Innovation Hub hosted at NUS received a $22 million boost from the authorities on Nov 5 to advance crop breeding and develop superior seeds with traits such as faster…
Singapore invites Palestinian PM to visit, pledges more support for Gaza rebuilding
Dr Balakrishnan is on a visit to the Palestinian Territories and Israel this week.
Young, Muslim, Asian and socialist: Zohran Mamdani’s New York win challenges both Trump and Democrats
In a victory speech in front of cheering supporters, Mr Mamdani said: “New York will remain a city of immigrants, built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight,…
Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says
APEC is one of the only international bodies Chinese-claimed Taiwan is a member, and next November's summit in Shenzhen will come as relations between Taipei and Beijing have…
Singapore Parliament passes online harms Bill after more than eight hours of debate
This paves the way for the establishment of a one-stop government agency by June 2026 that can direct platforms to remove harmful content.
‘A serious breach’: Singapore minister on failures of two police officers in 4-year-old Megan Khung’s case
Police are strengthening processes with family violence teams, using technology, and collaborating with the Ministry of Social and Family Development for high-risk cases.