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Singapore to execute Malaysian Kho Jabing as top court throws out appeal

On Tuesday, the five-judge Court of Appeal unanimously denied the review, setting up a seemingly irreversible course that leads Kho to the gallows.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore: Swift move to douse tension after attack on female madrasah students

Attack on madrasah students: Singapore govt acts swiftly to dispel Islamophobia concern

The 48-year-old attacker, Koh Weng Onn, was arrested and will be charged with committing a rash act and voluntarily causing hurt.

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir hits out at Najib over GST; warns 'rulers will have to listen to people'

Mahathir reiterates his stance that he had asked Najib not to go ahead with GST.

Apr 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean who 'illegally exported' radio equipment to Iran extradited to US

US says 16 of the illegally exported radio equipment were later used in improvised explosive devices detonated in Iraq.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Haze from Indonesian fires cost Singapore S$700 million in 2015

Singapore haze fears set in early as air quality worsens

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index reached a high of 84 in northern Singapore on Wednesday evening.

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Myanmar house meets as Suu Kyi's NLD set to elect new president

Myanmar military asserts political role as power transition is underway

Myanmar is undergoing a landmark transition from rule under military junta to elected democracy.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

2 SMRT maintenance staff killed in accident on track near Pasir station

SMRT track accident: Officials reveal safety norms were not followed

Senior officials had said the incident happened before the relevant teams had turned off power on the tracks.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Ai Takagi, The Real Singapore editor jailed for sedition?

Takagi, who is eight weeks pregnant, will start her jail term on April 22.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporeans observe first death anniversary of founding father Lee Kuan Yew

Lee's political acumen and market friendly approach transformed Singapore into a world class country and a regional business and financial hub.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

2 SMRT maintenance staff killed in accident on track near Pasir station

Both the workers were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Ridhuan Tee Abdullah: Controversial Malaysian writer 'denied entry in Singapore'

Tee, a Chinese Muslim convert, writes the column titled 'Know the True Enemies of Islam'.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

PAP fields lawyer Murali Pillai in Bukit Batok

Murali was a party candidate in the multi-seat Aljunied GRC in 2015 general elections.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore's Finance Minister and deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Bukit Batok PAP candidate: Tharman says 'We've got someone'

'Candidate will be someone who is known to the residents, who works very hard and is sincere at heart'

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok by-election: SDP's Chee Soon Juan joins fray as hopes of alliance fade

SDP will "surpass" the current standards set in town council management under the PAP dispensation, Chee says.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore to offer two-week mandatory paternity leave

The minister says employers should play a big role in creating a pro-family environment in Singapore.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

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