How Malaysia’s Malacca is transforming waste oil into wealth
Every two months, the Malacca City Council organises a collection drive to collect recyclable waste.
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‘We just want our money’: Income Insurance shareholders in Singapore disappointed at failed Allianz deal
The deal was blocked by the Government over concerns about its structure, which included a capital reduction plan where Income would return $1.85 billion in cash to shareholders…
At least US$20,000 lost in about 2 weeks to Blackpink concert ticket scams in Singapore
The police said on June 24 that there were at least 18 reported cases in which victims bought fake concert tickets through third-party platforms.
Singapore-China ties more vital than ever amid global uncertainty, says PM Wong
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Those who were hit as kids are more willing to physically punish their own children: Singapore study
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Important to continue nurturing trust and understanding, PM Wong tells Chinese Premier Li
Both leaders in their remarks addressed the turbulent global situation and the need to work together amid the turmoil.
Iran confirms ceasefire with Israel after US President Trump’s announcement
The Israeli Defence Forces said, however, that the Iranian military was continuing to launch missiles at Israel.
Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia as dispute deepens
Thailand will now restrict all vehicles, tourists and traders from crossing at all land border checkpoints in seven provinces bordering Cambodia, the military said in a statement…
Turbulence ahead: How used cooking oil could hinder aviation’s green fuel hopes
A joint investigation by The Straits Times and Climate Home News reveals how soaring demand for this key ingredient in sustainable aviation fuel has led to ‘ridiculous’ data…