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All Johor employees to get two-hour break on Fridays

Starting in 2025, both the public and private sectors in Johor will be required to allocate a two-hour break for their employees on Fridays, said Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

S'porean in S. Korea in vegetative state after gastroscopy

Couple had planned to move to S'pore in June before fateful medical procedure

Nominee for education secretary named in WWE sexual abuse suit

NEW YORK - Ms Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for education secretary, has been accused in a recent lawsuit of failing to stop a ringside announcer for WWE from grooming and sexually abusing children in the 1980s and 1990s.

Trump picks Pam Bondi for A-G after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Former Florida attorney-general tapped to head Justice Department

How measures can help victims of online harms

Victims of certain online harms will have access to a range of measures to seek more timely redress under a new, as yet unnamed agency dedicated to enhancing online safety, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) announced on Nov 22.

MOM's new migrant worker dorm a big step forward, but long road ahead

It's now on sector to follow MOM's lead, listen to workers, go beyond new standards

S'porean woman being investigated for suspected terrorism-related activities

A Singaporean woman is being investigated for alleged involvement in suspected terrorism-related activities.

Explainer What's next for Israeli and Hamas leaders?

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Nov 21 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

World leaders split over decision on Netanyahu

PARIS - Israel and its allies have denounced the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant on Nov 21 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Turkey and rights groups welcomed the move.

Israel's quest for legitimacy, support at new low with ICC arrest warrants

But the ICC's decision also represents a huge political gamble for the global court

S'pore cuts 2024 key exports forecast on weaker-than-expected recovery

Singapore has cut its 2024 full-year forecast for key exports on a worse-than-expected recovery in the second half of 2024.

PAP to renew leadership at party conference

SM Lee expected to step down as party chief, paving way for PM Wong to take over

Sector doing well despite challenges

Singapore's hospitality sector has held up well so far, despite challenges such as rising costs for limited land space and a strong Singapore dollar.

S'pore raises 2024 growth forecast, but sees economy slowing in 2025

Singapore's economy blew past estimates for third-quarter growth, leading the Government to raise its forecast for the full year of 2024.

More ways proposed for victims of online harms to seek redress

Suggestions include being able to submit complaints to new agency for timely help

Star producer of NewJeans quits after legal spat with BTS agency

The South Korean super-producer behind the chart-topping girl group NewJeans resigned from her label on Nov 20, following a protracted legal battle with Hybe that has rocked the country's K-pop industry.

One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in UK

Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died in October after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, gathered for his funeral in Britain on Nov 20.

Composer A.R. Rahman and wife separate after 29 years of marriage

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and his wife, Saira, have announced their decision to part ways after nearly 30 years of marriage.

Audemars Piguet joins hands with Kaws for groovy new drop

Audemars Piguet has teamed up with contemporary American artist Brian Donnelly - better known by his pseudonym Kaws - to create the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Companion, a 43mm titanium horological knockout which groovily fuses high watchmaking and pop art.

LOCAL DESIGNERS GET WICKED

Singapore fashion designers have created clothes and accessories in a Wicked collaboration between Design Orchard and NBCUniversal

Captain America excited to flaunt new powers

No serum? No problem. New Captain America Anthony Mackie goes on a different flight path in upcoming movie

SBA RESHUFFLE NETS KIM

S. Korea's ex-Asiad champ will become Singapore women's singles head coach

Yeo targets top-l O spot after maiden win over Sindhu

As far as giants go, they do not come taller in the badminton women's singles circuit than India's 1.79m P. V. Sindhu, who has a 2019 world title and an Olympic silver (Rio 2016) and bronze (Tokyo 2020) to match her stature.

Hearing-impaired Audelle, 10, is rising chess star

It was only when Audelle Sim was six years old that her parents found out that she has a hearing impairment.

THE BEST OF CHESS AND MORE

S,pore world c'ship's side events include fan zones with grandmasters and exhibitions

SETBACKS, BUT IRFAN COMES BACK STRONGER

He scores on Lions return, hopes good show for Stags will see him in AFF squad

Struff digs deep to book semi with Dutch

Three-time Davis Cup winners Germany are looking forward to the next challenge, as they eased into the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Canada on Nov 20.

Record $176m LPGA purse as tour turns 75

LPGA golfers will compete for a record US$131 million (S$175.9 million) in prize money over a 33-event season in 2025, the tour's 75th anniversary campaign, LPGA officials announced on Nov 20.

No risks needed as Max has 4th title within reach

Max Verstappen will become just the sixth man in Formula One history to win four world championship titles, if he can see off his rival Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend.

CAVALIERS REGAIN WINNING HABIT

A day after first loss, lerome's °superstar show, leads them to 128-100 rout of Pelicans