The Straits Times - October 19, 2024
The Straits Times - October 19, 2024
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October 19, 2024
Self-radicalised S'porean, 17, arrested weeks before planned attack in Tampines
A 17-year-old Singaporean supporter of terror group ISIS was arrested just weeks before he could carry out his plan to kill non-Muslims in Tampines.
4 mins
PSA breaks ground on new $647.5m supply chain hub
Set to be completed in 2027, one-stop facility aims to keep Tuas Port competitive
3 mins
Parents have reported their self-radicalised children to ISD, says Shanmugam
Early reporting by public can prevent these individuals from harming themselves and others, he says
3 mins
Most people won’t feel brunt of higher MediShield Life premiums: Minister
While MediShield Life premiums will go up following a review of the scheme, most people will not feel the brunt of the increase due to support measures to cushion the blow, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Oct 18.
2 mins
Unwise for the West to write off China, says SM Lee
But Beijing should also not underestimate the West, he says at business forum
4 mins
Key points on Day 5: Ex-WP cadre thought Khan was naive
The defence concluded its cross-examination of former Workers' Party (WP) cadre Loh Pei Ying on Oct 18, the fifth day of the trial of WP chief and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh, and started hearing the prosecution lead evidence from another cadre, Mr Yudhishthra Nathan.
9 mins
‘I will not judge you’ remark retold as third witness testifies
Ex-cadre recalls thinking it was 'indecisive' of WP chief to say that to Raeesah Khan
6 mins
Rahayu Mahzam plans legal action over academic's 'untrue' post
Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health Rahayu Mahzam said on Oct 18 that she is seeking legal advice, and intends to take action following an online post that she said \"appears to be defamatory\" about her role in the committee that investigated former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan for lying in Parliament.
2 mins
Plans to cut fuel and education subsidies for Malaysia's top earners
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will cut back on subsidies and social assistance by excluding top earners from these benefits, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said when tabling Budget 2025.
2 mins
Anwar unveils record budget, driven by civil service pay hike
Wage increase likely to boost spending, a key driver of growth this year
3 mins
Seoul says N. Korea special forces training in Russia
They are given uniforms, weapons, fake IDs to fight in Ukraine war: South's spy agency
2 mins
Netanyahu promises to continue wars in Gaza, Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promises to press on with Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon dashed hopes on Oct 18 that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar might help end more than a year of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
3 mins
Hamas leader's death a victory for Israel, but peace may remain elusive
Israeli leaders hint at end to conflict, but others see it as chance to press on with war
4 mins
China's Q3 growth edges down but still beats forecast
GDP up 4.6%, with govt saying there are signs economy is 'stabilising and picking up'
3 mins
Harris campaign shifts strategy as anxiety rises over Trump gains
New tack is to win over more men and Republicans, sharpen attacks against rival
4 mins
Election Commission to launch probe into Thai ruling party: Reports
Thailand's Election Commission will launch an investigation into the ruling Pheu Thai party that could lead to its dissolution, multiple local media outlets reported on Oct 18.
1 min
Police, military ramp up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
The Indonesian police and military started deploying at least 100,000 personnel across the capital Jakarta on Oct 18, officials said, as the country prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto this weekend.
1 min
Iconic Penang murals restored by Lithuanian artist after 12 years
Work included cleaning the walls, touching up the artwork colour and renewing props
3 mins
Call for ideas to redevelop old Jurong Bird Park site
Plans that retain iconic landmarks, reimagine area for work, play wanted
3 mins
Tanjong Katong Complex put up for sale on 30-year lease by SLA
It is seeking proposals that will rejuvenate complex, preserve rich cultural value of area
3 mins
Worker dies after Tuas site accident; man arrested for negligence
A 46-year-old Chinese worker died in hospital from serious head injuries after he was hit by a falling steel bar at a Tuas construction site.
1 min
HDB, condo leasing volumes down in September as rents soften
Rental volumes for condominiums and HDB flats fell for the second consecutive month in September.
3 mins
Pre-school teacher fired after alleged inappropriate child handling
ECDA separately looking into feedback from two other parents at the same centre
3 mins
Five schools replayed audio tracks at O-level listening exam due to environmental noise
Students sitting the O-level English Language listening exam on Oct 16 took to online discussion board Reddit the same day to express frustration that some schools had replayed parts of the audio tracks.
2 mins
Jail for disco bouncer who fled S'pore after fatally stabbing disruptive patron
A bouncer who worked at a disco in Geylang Road confronted a disruptive patron with a knife, stabbed him twice in the thigh to \"teach him a lesson\", and left the victim bleeding in the stairwell.
3 mins
Woman who aided former boyfriend's suicide gets jail
Funeral director who then lied about how he died sentenced to 6 years and 2 months' jail
4 mins
Court dismisses claim of ex-flight steward who sued SIA for over $1m
A former flight steward who sued Singapore Airlines (SIA) for over $1 million, after he claimed to have slipped on a grease patch on board a plane, has had his claim dismissed by the High Court.
3 mins
S'pore, regional markets rise as China's Q3 growth beats forecast
• On local bourse, gainers outpace losers 360 to 194 • ST Engineering tops index; Wilmar is biggest decliner • Tokyo, HK and KL all up on China's 4.6% GDP expansion
1 min
Gold breaks above US$2,700 for first time amid Mid-East tensions
Gold breached the US$2,700-per-ounce level on Oct 18 for the first time ever, as US election jitters and simmering Middle East tensions boosted demand, while a looser monetary policy environment also added fuel to the rally.
1 min
$657b household debt weighing on Thai economy and new PM
Relief plan in the works to help millions struggling to pay house, car loans
1 min
UOB Kay Hian can resume IPO, RTO activities with lifting of moratorium
Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has lifted a moratorium on UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) with immediate effect. This allows the brokerage to resume its role as issue manager and full sponsor for initial public offerings (IPOs) and reverse takeovers (RTOs) on the local bourse.
1 min
Yield for Singapore's latest 1-year T-bill tumbles to 2.71%
Singapore's latest one-year tranche of Treasury bills (T-bills) is offering a cut-off yield of 2.71 per cent, auction results released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore showed on Oct 17.
1 min
F1's Williams Racing team seeks more partners in Asia
It aims to set up office in region where race audience is set to grow amid rising affluence
3 mins
SingPost's SME suppliers to get help going green
A new initiative aims to help the smaller companies that supply Singapore Post (SingPost) transition to more sustainable business models.
1 min
Cathay Cineplexes operator to acquire cinema in Clementi
Singapore-listed mm2 Asia, which operates the Cathay Cineplexes business, announced on Oct 18 that it will acquire and take over operations of WE Cinemas at 321 Clementi mall on Nov 1.
2 mins
PIL rolls out $2.6b plan for greener ships
Move comes after S,pore liner got lifeline from Temasek-owned Heliconia in 2021
3 mins
Autonomous AI agents may be available to S'pore firms by 2025
They can think and work on their own, putting them ahead of regular AI agents
4 mins
Chagos handover to Mauritius has a message for China
Britain found itself increasingly isolated as it fought hard to cling on to its claim to the islands.
6 mins
America is sleepwalking into an economic storm
The combination of an ageing work force, artificial intelligence and shifts in globalisation will challenge America in ways not seen in decades.
5 mins
Parents shouldn't fear new guidelines spelling out boundaries with teachers
Support is not being dialled back – rather, the moves will build stronger parent-teacher ties for our children's sake.
4 mins
ON THE NUCLEAR TRAIL
The dawn of a global renaissance in nuke energy
7 mins
Ban on building nuclear plants being reconsidered
Winter is coming for Switzerland, and the land of snowy mountains and cheese has to make a decision on a controversial energy source.
4 mins
Japan Safety a priority in push to reopen more nuclear plants
The Mihama nuclear power station in Fukui prefecture, which started operations in the 1970s, is one of Japan's oldest. It was suspended in 2011 after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, along with all other nuclear plants in the country.
5 mins
Efforts to revive industry likely to meet with several challenges
France, which already produces up to 70 per cent of its electricity supply using nuclear power, has ambitions to ramp up its nuclear capacity amid a global green push.
4 mins
Czech project win boosts nuclear plant export ambition
South Korea received a big boost to its ambition of being a major nuclear power plant exporter in July when it secured a nuclear reactor construction project in the Czech Republic valued at approximately 24 trillion won (S$23 billion).
4 mins
Coffee, sewing and repairs: Indonesia's mobile vendors offer at-home services
Travelling vendors, or 'jasa keliling', who zip about on bicycles or motorbikes have long been a mainstay in Indonesia.
5 mins
Aspect still commands respect at stiffest test
Oct 19 South Africa (Durbanville/Turffontein) form analysis
5 mins
WHO WILL CONQUER THE $17.6M EVEREST?
The world's richest turf race packs exciting sub-plots among its dozen contenders
1 min
HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE CAN UPSET
Oct 20 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
4 mins
Kiwis require only one more win to retain Cup
New Zealand moved to the verge of another America's Cup triumph with two commanding victories over Britain on Oct 18 to claim a 6-2 lead.
2 mins
NORRIS NOT BOTHERED BY RED BULL 'TRICK'
McLaren driver hails 'successful season' as he shrugs off rival's contentious device
3 mins
Fl drivers united over 'silly' swearing saga, says Russell
Formula One drivers are planning a united response to the governing body's crackdown on swearing after Red Bull's three-time world champion Max Verstappen was punished for his language in a press conference.
2 mins
GREEN UNRUFFLED IN SOGGY CONDITIONS
Australian seizes early chances to stay top before rain suspends play at BMW C'ship
3 mins
Yamasaki dedicates keirin title to all his supporters
Kento Yamasaki won Japan's first world title in the men's keirin since 1987 as record-chasing Olympic gold medallist Harrie Lavreysen was eliminated in the semi-finals.
2 mins
Retiring Nadal no match for 'animal' Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after falling on Oct 17 in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as \"a little bit sad\".
2 mins
HOWE WON'T ANALYSE FA SNUB
Strongest English candidate reveals he was not interviewed for Three Lions job
3 mins
Ten Hag dismisses sack speculation as fairy tales
Under-fire Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said on Oct 18 that media speculation over his job in recent weeks has been baseless, adding that the internal atmosphere at the English Premier League club has been quiet.
2 mins
Arteta hopeful Saka can play
Winger Bukayo Saka's injury is not serious and Arsenal are hopeful he will be available for their English Premier League trip to Bournemouth on Oct 19 after picking up a problem on England duty, manager Mikel Arteta has said.
2 mins
Shahdan feels he can still roar for Lions at AFF C'ship
With one swerve of his right foot, Shahdan Sulaiman sent a free kick to the top left corner of Indonesia's net, whipping the 9,000-strong crowd at the National Stadium and many more at home into a frenzy.
3 mins
Russian minister wants talks without 'insults'
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, tipped to fill the vacant position of the country's Olympic chief, called for improved ties and an end to polemics with the International Olympic Committee on Oct 17.
2 mins
HUNT FOR NATIONAL SINGLES COACHES
Ho moves to handle developmental squad as part of major SBA coaching shake-up
3 mins
BACK TO THE GRIND
Para-shooter Chan, fencer Berthier resume training after Paris; some others take breaks
3 mins
GAME FOR THE PAST
Though their golden age is over, 2000s-era games are making big moves to mark major anniversaries
9 mins
Native's Vijay Mudaliar reveals his top spot for negronis
He says Telok Ayer speakeasy Shin Gi Tai is the place to order them, though it can be difficult to get in
3 mins
SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON STYLE
A civil servant has decked out his compact home with Peranakan accents
1 min
A. Lange & Sohne celebrates 30 years of the iconic Lange 1 with S'pore exhibition
German luxury watchmaker A. Lange & Sohne is bringing a slice of horological history to Singapore with an exhibition, 30 Years Of The Lange 1.
2 mins
Sporty, square Cubitus a very cool watch to wear'
Patek Philippe chief says its first new collection in 27 years started with a challenge to create a line as strong as the Nautilus and Aquanaut, but in a square shape
5 mins
Porsche's ballistic ballerina
The range-topping Macan Turbo Electric SUV is exceedingly fast and extraordinarily poised
3 mins
The spacious electric MPV people need
The seven-seat Maxus Mifa 7 comes with a very attractive price tag
4 mins
sgCarMart founder Vincent Tan still in fast lane
The middle child of used-car dealer Lake View Group's Tan Ah Chew sold off the car trading portal more than 10 years ago
4 mins
Powerful show of how music makes a difference in a dementia patient
To the world's great embodiments of monomania, one must add the charismatic, perplexing Provencal pianist Helene Grimaud.
2 mins
India's DIY film industry comes to London festival
Superboys Of Malegaon tells the story of an amateur film-maker, his friends and their no-budget parodies of Bollywood and Hollywood classics
3 mins
Thomas Ong returns to acting after five years
Having not stayed in shape for the last five years, local actor Thomas Ong was initially reluctant to make his television comeback as he felt insecure over his looks.
2 mins
Actor Tom Holland opens up about sobriety journey
English actor Tom Holland has launched his own non-alcoholic beer line as part of his sobriety journey.
2 mins
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