Singapore raises 2022 trade forecasts after Q1 outperforms on higher oil prices, strong chip demand

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Official forecasts for Singapore's full-year trade outlook were raised after a better-than-expected performance in the first quarter, with oil prices and global semiconductor demand expected to stay strong.

Mandatory ABS for 150cc motorcycles under study

MELAKA: A study on mandating the anti-lock braking system (ABS) for new motorcycles with an engine capacity of 150cc and above will be jointly carried out by the Transport Ministry (MOT) and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros).

Carlsberg appoints Chor as chairman

PETALING JAYA: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Chor Chee Heung (pic) as chairman of the group effective June 1, following the resignation of Datuk Toh Ah Wah from the role as chairman and independent non-executive director.

Asean News Headlines as at 9pm on Tuesday (May 24)

News highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (May 24)

U.S. climate envoy Kerry says Ukraine war no excuse to let up on climate fight

DAVOS (Reuters) -The U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday that the global energy crisis wrought by the war in Ukraine should not deepen the world's dependence on fossil fuels causing climate change.

Labour win ushers fresh start for Indonesia-Australia ties

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Indonesia has pinned its hopes on more policy alignment with the new Australian government, after Labour Party leader Anthony Albanese was sworn into the premiership on the promise of a progressive climate policy and of putting immediate neighbours at the heart of its foreign policy.

Miros has played big role in improving road safety, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) has played a big role in improving road safety, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Rais Yatim: Malaysia-Indonesia understanding key for Malay to be Asean official language

KUALA LUMPUR: An understanding between Malaysia and Indonesia is vital to enable the Malay language to be the official language of the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean), says Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim.

PSD DG: 40,729 positions approved this year

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 40,729 positions have been approved this year to be filled in ministries, departments and agencies, said Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah

Conduct labs to realise the full potential of domestic tourism