Feet off seats or pay up, bus riders warned
Riders who eat on public buses or put their feet on the seats could face a nearly S$400 (RM1,270) penalty, officials said, a new example of no-nonsense regulations in "Fine City".
Waymo plans to offer paid robotaxi rides in Singapore in 2028
Waymo plans to offer its robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, the latest in a string of domestic and international expansions by the Alphabet Inc unit.
It takes the world to beat the heat
THE United Nations is looking to work with countries, including Singapore, to chart out a strategy to protect people from extreme heat, one of the deadliest and fastest-growing climate risks worldwide.
First jail term handed down for illegal puppy sales
A 28-year-old woman has become the first person in the city-state to receive a custodial sentence for keeping animals in captivity for sale at unlicensed premises.
New push to settle sea dispute
Thailand and Cambodia's foreign ministers exchanged opening statements in Singapore at the first meeting to settle a sea border dispute under a UN agreement on maritime law for compulsory conciliation.
Eight weeks’ jail for trying to smuggle elephant tusk
A crew member of a ship hid an elephant tusk inside a thermos flask to smuggle it, knowing it was illegal to possess ivory without a permit.
Iran-linked commander sought South-East Asia entry, says report
A commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who allegedly plotted attacks against Jewish targets in Europe, Canada and the United States tried to enter Singapore on multiple occasions, the city-state's security agency said.
Ministers to get more pay
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (pic) said his government has accepted an independent committee's recommendations for a sharp increase in ministerial salaries, which are already the highest in the world.
Beyond the headlines: Asia News Network releases new e-book, Asia’s Hidden Heritage Treasures
SINGAPORE – The Asia News Network (ANN), a premier alliance of 20 leading news titles across the continent, has released a comprehensive new e-book dedicated to celebrating the cultural heritage, modern innovation, and enduring spirit of Asia.
High ministerial pay under Parliament’s spotlight this week
Top ministers will discuss ministerial salaries in Parliament, a sensitive and closely watched topic in the city-state.
