Long-awaited UN biodiversity treaty enters into force
A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas has come into effect, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet a target to protect 30% of the ocean environment by 2030.
Opposition leader stripped of post for lying to parliament
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has stripped Pritam Singh of his post as Leader of the Opposition, saying his position had become untenable after his conviction for lying to parliament.
RTS Link construction on track for completion by end 2026
PETALING JAYA: The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project connecting Malaysia and Singapore is progressing smoothly and is expected to be completed on schedule by the end of this year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Coroner’s court: Zubeen Garg swam without life vest
A police investigator revealed that Indian singer Zubeen Garg was "severely intoxicated" when he drowned while swimming in waters near Lazarus Island.
Jail, caning for married man who posed as ‘sugar daddy’
Posing as a Caucasian "sugar daddy", an unemployed Malaysian pretended to be several characters, and got three Singapore-based women to engage in numerous sexual acts with him.
Ringgit gains against Singapore Dollar unlikely to hit trade
JOHOR BARU: The ringgit's recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic says.
Singapore, Beijing land in top 10 of Savills’ inaugural Matcha Index of global tech cities
Even with its premium-priced matcha drinks, Singapore ranks among the world's most 'liveable' cities for tech workers.
World’s tallest indoor vertical farm launched
Gleaming structures rise over 23m above ground and leaves peek out of several racks in the world's tallest indoor vertical farm that was unveiled here on Jan 7.
Ex-lovers fight over mega loan after 30-year affair ends
After their extramarital affair of nearly 30 years ended, two former lovers sued each other over the money they had transferred between themselves over the years.
Job fair another lifeline for kidney patients
Being tethered to a dialysis machine three times a week keeps kidney patients Chew Teck Seng and Malathy Naga Rathnam alive. But it has also made it nearly impossible for them to find employment.
