Singapore woman died by suicide while facing lawsuits by man linked to anti-vaccine group
At the time of her death, Ms Geno Ong Kay Yong was found with two handwritten notes that indicated her reasons for suicide.
The Straits Times
Singapore Food Agency orders recall of peanut product from China due to artificial sweetener
The affected product—YTY Garlic Peanuts—contains cyclamate, which is not permitted in nut and seed products.
Climate change ‘supercharged’ deadly string of storms in Philippines: Study
Over the course of 23 days, the five typhoons and one tropical storm displaced 1.4 million people and caused severe damage to infrastructure and the loss of homes and crops, with…
Developed nations must uphold historical climate responsibilities, Singapore tells world court
The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) is undertaking a landmark hearing to decide on countries’ legal obligations to address climate change, and the consequences for…
Growing pains or deeper issues? Prabowo’s Cabinet faces early controversy
Some predict that such missteps from Indonesia’s fledgling government will increase due to the administration’s inexperience in managing public expectations, while others…
Pet owners and eateries in Singapore welcome easing of al fresco dining rules
From Jan 1, pet-friendly eateries with outdoor dining areas will no longer need to worry about seeking additional approval from the Singapore Food Agency, if they are not serving…
Manager of pet grooming salon in Singapore charged over death of dog
The case first made headlines in July, after a video of a dog falling off a grooming table and being hanged to death with its leash went viral online.
‘Modern slavery’: Thousands of Indonesians in clutches of scam syndicates
Many have been rescued and repatriated, but dozens still languish in scam compounds in other Southeast Asian countries, forced to trawl social media sites and apps for victims.
India plans 18-storey building in its Jakarta embassy compound, but nearby residents fume
Residents are worried that the neighbourhood’s ambience would be affected, and claim that the building permit issued by the local authorities is legally flawed.
Salt-baked chicken and stuffed tofu: New restaurant to promote Hakka cuisine and culture
Singapore’s Hakka community is the fourth-largest Chinese-speaking group, with more than 200,000 people.