The Straits Times - August 03, 2023
The Straits Times - August 03, 2023
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August 03, 2023
'I should have forced the issue sooner': PM Lee on former Speaker's affair
He wanted to give Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui a softer exit to protect their families
4 mins
PAP took a hit, but will continue to uphold standards, says PM Lee
He assures Singaporeans that the party will protect integrity of the system of govt
2 mins
Iswaran's monthly pay cut to $8,500 until further notice
Transport Minister S. Iswaran had his monthly pay reduced to $8,500 until further notice when he was relieved of his ministerial duties, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told Parliament on Wednesday.
3 mins
Pritam queries Govt's approach to recent issues
PM Lee cites operational needs, adds that action was taken, info conveyed to public
4 mins
CPIB did not initially reveal Iswaran's arrest as it wanted to establish more facts: Chan
PM, DPM Wong took reference from agency in July 12 statements to media, minister says
3 mins
Thaksin-linked party plans new bloc to form govt without election winner
Pheu Thai dumps Move Forward, set to nominate property tycoon Srettha as PM
2 mins
Global disaster if Taiwan is invaded by China: Taipei
Island's foreign minister cites impact on semiconductor industry, global shipping
2 mins
Beijing denies hindering G-20 climate talks
Reports that China obstructed discussions on tackling climate change at Group of 20 meetings last week in India are \"completely inconsistent with the facts\", China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
1 min
Thousands without power as Typhoon Khanun strikes Okinawa
One death reported, 25 people injured as storm hits during peak tourist season
2 mins
Raised hand salute goes viral in support for Kedah leader Sanusi
Kedah caretaker chief minister Sanusi Md Nor's raised hand salute has gone viral on social media, with supporters posting over 8,000 videos emulating the gesture in a show of support for the opposition politician.
2 mins
Palestinian gunman wounds six Israelis before being shot dead
A Palestinian gunman opened fire at a group of Israelis in a settlement in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, wounding six people before being shot dead, police said.
2 mins
China looks to limit children to two hours a day on their phones
China's cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that children under the age of 18 should be limited to a maximum of two hours a day on their smartphones, sending shares in tech companies tumbling.
1 min
Lorries not ideal, but there are concerns about a ban, say govt agencies
More measures being taken to improve safety for workers
3 mins
House debates Speaker's independence
Can a Speaker of Parliament who is also a member of a political party be independent? This issue was debated in the House on Wednesday, as Progress Singapore Party (PSP) Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun Wai put forward a motion on the independence and impartiality of the legislature's presiding officer.
3 mins
2nd Pofma order issued to Jeyaretnam over posts on Ridout Road rentals
Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam has been issued a correction notice under the law against fake news over his social media posts about the rental of Ridout Road bungalows by two ministers.
2 mins
HK office rent collapse triggers wave of relocation upgrades
At an industrial-styled office unit in Hong Kong, employees of events company Hybrid Group are enjoying the perks of their new workplace three times the floor space, a wet pantry and natural sunlight.
2 mins
Chinese cities tighten developers' access to escrow funds
Move aimed at boosting progress of projects may increase burden on cash-strapped firms
3 mins
Thomas 'excited' for shot at making play-offs
Justin Thomas finds himself in an extremely unfamiliar and unenviable position on the outside looking in on the FedExCup play-offs.
2 mins
JAMAICA 'WIN WAR' AS BRAZIL BOW OUT
Reggae Girlz progress at expense of South Americans; Diani nets hat-trick for France
3 mins
Mane just 'can't wait to see you guys' at Al-Nassr
Sadio Mane is looking forward to a fresh start with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr following a troubled season with Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga.
2 mins
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