The Straits Times - December 05, 2024
The Straits Times - December 05, 2024
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December 05, 2024
Martial law debacle revives painful memories in South Korea
Massive protests erupt following President's late-night decree and subsequent revocation
4 mins
S'pore, 4 other nations succeed in bid to get kebaya onto Unesco list
The kebaya, a traditional women's garment popular in South-east Asia, has been officially added to a list of the world's intangible cultural heritage following a joint nomination by Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
3 mins
Shock, anger as protesters demand Yoon step down
S. Koreans of all hues take to the streets, but atmosphere is peaceful, even festive
3 mins
PM Wong succeeds SM Lee as PAP leader
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has succeeded Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong as the leader of the People's Action Party (PAP), completing the ruling party's leadership transition from 3G, or the third generation, to 4G.
3 mins
Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat postponed due to PM Wong's Covid-19 infection
The 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat, scheduled for Dec 8 and 9 in Malaysia's administrative capital Putrajaya, has been postponed after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong tested positive for Covid-19.
1 min
Leading contenders to replace Yoon
Lee, the 60-year-old leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, narrowly lost to Mr Yoon Suk Yeol in the 2022 presidential election.
3 mins
S'poreans in S. Korea go ahead with travel plans but take precautions
Singaporeans visiting South Korea are going ahead with their travel plans, but taking precautions against any possible fallout following the overnight declaration and lifting of martial law there.
3 mins
News analysis Confidence in Seoul's part in trilateral grouping shaken
Yoon's botched martial law move could hit security pact between Japan, US and South Korea
4 mins
$72m embezzlement case: S'porean charged with criminal breach of trust
Ex-Citiraya boss allegedly misappropriated electronic scrap weighing over 6,700kg
3 mins
Koh Seng Choon He lost $1,000 daily on foodcourt that hires people with disabilities
For four years, he was losing $1,000 a day to prop up the social enterprise he started in 2010 to employ the disabled and disadvantaged.
3 mins
Maximilian Maeder Kitefoiler out to make Max-imum impact on others
Some time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, a young boy was spotted running along the beach at East Coast Park, holding a string with a plastic bag attached to it.
3 mins
Sam Shu Qin Marine biologist dives into work to rally people to save the seas
Marine biologist Sam Shu Qin knows as well as anyone that the seas and oceans are full of mysteries.
3 mins
Why it feels like Donald Trump is already in charge
He has let nations know he will redo how the US engages with the world
4 mins
US Republicans eye two-step Trump legislative agenda
WASHINGTON - Republicans in the US Congress are discussing a two-step plan to push ahead on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda when they take control of both chambers in 2025, potentially starting with border security, energy and defense, before turning to tax cuts.
2 mins
Taipei to host Shanghai delegation in rare high-level visit
Taiwan's capital will host a rare high-level Chinese delegation later in December when a deputy mayor of Shanghai visits for an annual city forum amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
1 min
S. Africa invites Singapore to take part in G-20 meetings
Singapore has been invited by South Africa as a guest country to participate in Group of 20 meetings under its 2025 G-20 presidency.
1 min
Visiting leaders invoke idea of agency as Trump 2.0 tariffs loom
Idea is that smaller economies can act to mitigate effects of great-power rivalry
4 mins
Philippine V-P Sara Duterte faces second impeachment complaint
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte was hit with a second impeachment complaint on Dec 4, as she faces probes over an alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos and use of government funds.
1 min
Thai tom yum kung on Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list
BANGKOK - Thailand's much-loved sour and spicy soup, tom yum kung, has been inscribed on the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a significant milestone for the country's culinary tradition.
1 min
Plight of pregnant Kelantan woman reflects flood havoc
To escape, she and her family waded through chest-deep water for five hours
3 mins
Vietnam's huge fraud case raises questions about banking system
Analysts fear more cases could emerge, as death sentence for tycoon is upheld
3 mins
US-backed group fights govt forces in new Syria front
Air strikes target Iran-backed militia aiding Syrian army in strategically vital north-east
4 mins
Gunman held after failed attack on Sikh leader in India
AMRITSAR, India - A gunman who attempted to shoot a Sikh political leader at the faith's holiest shrine in India was arrested on Dec 4 after the thwarted attack, police said.
1 min
UN seeks $63b in aid as donor appetite shrinks
The UN on Dec 4 sought US$47 billion (S$63.2 billion) in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people fleeing conflict and battling starvation, at a time when the 2024 appeal is not even half-funded and officials fear cuts from Western states including the top donor, the US.
2 mins
Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis area of southern Gaza
At least 20 people across the enclave - including six children - killed by air strikes, say Palestinian medics
2 mins
Ukraine looks to absconding soldiers to flll its ranks
As Ukraine's military struggles to find enough troops, particularly infantry, to hold off Russia's much larger army, some units are giving a second chance to those who had absconded from service.
2 mins
S'pore's 1st Olympic medallist Tan Howe Liang dies at 91
Tributes pour in for trailblazer in Singapore sport who made history at the 1960 Rome Games
4 mins
Dancing seniors get moving in bid to end violence against women
A sea of orange formed at Marina Bridge as 50 elderly residents from rental flats in Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio, along with 10 volunteers, participated in a Zumba session on Dec 4.
1 min
Want a free cat-in-kebaya keychain? Play a game on mobile vending machines
From March to May 2025, members of the public will be able to redeem free kebaya-themed keychains at two vending machines that will make their way around the island.
1 min
Options for child seats, wheelchair boot space on ride-hailing apps
Passengers travelling with young children, the elderly or people with disabilities can request child seats or extra boot space for foldable wheelchairs more easily when booking ride-hailing services.
3 mins
Singapore students top global rankings in maths and science
2023 edition of Timss is 4th time students here have come in first across all categories
4 mins
Corrupt individuals who fail to pay penalties face longer jail terms
Apex court ruling intended to prevent them from opting for jail time to keep illicit gains
3 mins
HDB resale prices rise 0.9% in November, but volumes decline
Resale prices of Housing Board flats inched up 0.9 per cent in November from the previous month and rose 10.4 per cent year on year, based on flash data from SRX and 99.co released on Dec 4.
3 mins
COE premiums up for smaller cars, down again for bigger cars
The certificate of entitlement (COE) premium for smaller cars rose 4.6 per cent at the latest tender exercise on Dec 4 after a $10,000 fall two weeks ago, while the price of a certificate for bigger cars continued to drop.
2 mins
STI up amid mixed regional trading after S. Korea drama
| Benchmark index up 0.4% or 13.81 points to close at 3,799.94 | Yangzijiang top gainer, Thai Beverage biggest decliner |Jitters from S. Korea's martial law debacle seem contained
1 min
Japan's service activity perks up as demand improves, PMI shows
TOKYO - Japan's service activity swung back to growth in November as improving demand supported new business, a private sector survey showed on Dec 4.
1 min
Global investors queue up to invest in Asia data centres
They remain unfazed by sizzling valuations driven by demand for AI-based services
3 mins
Aussie economy fails to rebound as strongly as hoped for in Q3
Australia's economy in the third quarter grew at the slowest annual pace since the pandemic, disappointing hopes for a rebound as government spending did all the heavy lifting and consumers remained cautious.
2 mins
China's services activity expansion eases in November
China's services activity expanded at a slower pace in November, pressured by easing new business growth, including in exports, a private sector survey showed, as the economy braces itself for a rocky ride of more US tariffs under a second Trump administration.
1 min
Bank Indonesia ready to intervene to steady rupiah
Indonesia's central bank said it is ready to intervene in currency markets to steady the rupiah as it weakened towards the psychological level of 16,000 per US dollar.
1 min
Cargill embarks on drive to cut headcount by 5%
CHICAGO - Global commodities trader Cargill began laying off employees across its vast operations on Dec 3 in a drive to slash headcount by 5 per cent, sending US workers from supply chain, inventory control and other roles to look for new jobs.
1 min
Scheme offers fresh grads advice specific to chosen fields
Initiative will involve 50 volunteer career advisers from sectors including retail
2 mins
Thailand's headline CPI misses forecast, below central bank target
Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.95 per cent in November from a year earlier, driven by higher food and energy prices, after the previous month's annual increase of 0.83 per cent, the Commerce Ministry said on Dec 4.
1 min
Over 70 media apprentice spots under new IMDA scheme
Workers in the media industry who are keen to strengthen their skills can tap over 70 apprenticeship openings across content production, business management and technical roles.
2 mins
VSMC begins work on $10.5b chip plant that'll create 1,500 jobs
Plant will produce 55,000 wafers a month when at full capacity by 2029
3 mins
What's worrying about Prabowo's 'free and hyper-active' foray into S. China Sea claims
Jakarta foreign policy community fears new president has given too much away to China in a departure from longstanding policy.
6 mins
Dementia caregivers' dilemma: No tube feeding? Am I killing him?
Tube feeding worsens a patient's quality of life. But many caregivers feel they have no choice.
5 mins
Yoon's martial law gambit rooted in South Korea's blood sport politics
Beneath the gloss of the country’s soft power and economic prowess lies a harsh and deeply polarised political system that punishes severely those who fall from power.
5 mins
Welcome to the post-American new world disorder
From Aleppo to Tbilisi and even Paris, last weekend gave us a glimpse.
4 mins
What do feta, cucumbers and cottage cheese have in common?
Social media and the internet are changing how people cook and relate to food.
4 mins
Blame AI for your gruelling job interview
Efforts to push back against unsuitable mass applications are turning a dispiriting situation into a miserable one.
3 mins
Bouquets MRT ● Punggol Coast station an engineering and architectural feat
I refer to the article \"Bridging heritage and community needs: A look at Punggol Coast MRT station before Dec 10 opening\" (Dec 1).
1 min
Marathons ● Participants should learn CPR to help save lives
I took part in the recent Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024, and was shocked and saddened by the unexpected death of a fellow marathoner (Race participant dies at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Dec 1).
1 min
Replies Digital services ● Steps taken to improve accessibility, including for those with disabilities
We thank Mr Robert Cheng Shoong Hock for his feedback (Crucial to give those with disabilities equal access to web services, Nov 27).
1 min
Letter of the day Clearing of forests for new flats goes against Green Plan targets
I read with despair about the Housing Board's plans to clear the forests in Sembawang and Woodlands for the building of new HDB blocks (Forests being cleared for upcoming Sembawang, Woodlands HDB projects contain endangered wildlife, Dec 1).
1 min
S'pore Sign Language ● Deaf community would gain from its recognition as an official language
We thank the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund for recognising and celebrating the accomplishments of persons with disabilities, and encouraging their willingness to serve the community (Father with cerebral palsy among 13 recipients of Goh Chok Tong Enable Award, Dec 3).
1 min
S'PORE POOLS VENTURES INTO SAUDI ARABIA RACING
Dec 5 marks the first time wagering on the kingdom's booming industry is offered here
3 mins
LECK SERVES NOTICE OF STABLE FORM AT TRIALS
Cinnamon Blaze and Smart One romp home by massive margins
3 mins
John Wick could fight his way to another win
Dec 5 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
3 mins
Underperforming Lakers and Heat seek a boost
The National Basketball Association (NBA) game between the Los Angeles Lakers and hosts Miami Heat on Dec 5 (Singapore time) appears to be a marquee matchup, but the NBA standings suggest otherwise.
2 mins
Long journey' back for Evenepoel after crash
BRUSSELS - Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel says he faces \"a long journey\" after breaking a hand, rib and shoulder blade when he crashed into the door of a postal van during a training ride on Dec 3.
1 min
KNICKS, BUCKS AND MAGIC PROGRESS
They reach NBA Cup quarter-finals but pre-tournament favourites Celtics miss out
3 mins
Young women are F1's fastest growth market
DUBAI - Formula One is enjoying a surge of support in the Middle East, with younger female fans the fastest-growing demographic globally, according to data published by Nielsen Sports on Dec 3.
2 mins
Prize money could lead to 'elitist Olympics'
Offering prize money at the Olympic Games was unfair and was shown at the Paris Games to favour a small number of elite athletes to the detriment of others, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Dec 3.
2 mins
FIA CHIEF OPEN TO 12TH TEAM ON RACE GRID
Ben Sulayem will like final slot filled if quality expansion is 'the right thing' to do
2 mins
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP DRAWS APATHY
32 teams will be split into groups in Miami draw amid pushback over expanded event
3 mins
Neuer's first red costs Bayern dear in Cup exit
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time in his 866-match career on Dec 3, seeing a straight red for a last-man foul on Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong.
2 mins
Saudi has 'come a long way' in human rights: Bid chief
RIYADH - Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid, stated that the country has made significant progress in human rights while aiming to attract \"more fans than ever\" to the 48-team event.
2 mins
Miami coach embraces pressure
Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano is ready to silence the skeptics as he takes the reins with little coaching experience under his belt, he said on Dec 3, after rejoining his former Barcelona and Argentina teammate Lionel Messi at the Major League Soccer (MLS) side.
1 min
VAN NISTELROOY HAILS FOXES' SPIRIT
He starts tenure with 3-1 win over West Ham but knows 'lots of things to work on'
2 mins
Spurs ready for 'aggressive' Cherries
LONDON - Consistency has been an issue for Tottenham Hotspur, and manager Ange Postecoglou will hope to get back to winning ways when his side travel to Bournemouth for their English Premier League clash on Dec 5.
2 mins
Woods targets 2025 return as competitive 'fire burns'
ALBANY - Tiger Woods still has the passion to compete and is working to get his body back in shape for 2025, he said on Dec 3 at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas, after another injury curtailed his 2024 season.
2 mins
TAN EYES LPGA TOUR SPOT
After breakthrough maiden LET season, she targets top circuit via Dec 5-9 qualifier
3 mins
HOT DRAWS
Immersive art experiences that engage audiences through techniques such as gameplay and animation are becoming blockbusters here
4 mins
Romans up in arms about tourists playing gladiator at Colosseum
It has probably been centuries since Romans have been so feverish about happenings at the Colosseum, and it is not because of the recent release of film-maker Ridley Scott's 2024 Gladiator sequel.
2 mins
Talking about tteokbokki, translation and therapy
I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki
2 mins
Piano prodigy is gifted, but needs time to mature
After his stupendous feat of performing two Frederic Chopin piano concertos in a single sitting in 2023, one wondered what 12-year-old Mikkel Myer Lee would do next.
2 mins
Tolkien and anime work well together, says Japanese director
NEW YORK - It has been a decade since the work of fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien last appeared on the big screen.
3 mins
Singapore-born artist is behind Moana's hair
Vancouver-based Francis Leong helped make the hair and clothes of Moana 2's characters behave naturally in the hit film
3 mins
Funeral rites come alive in The Last Dance
The Hong Kong drama offers fascinating glimpses into the city's funeral traditions
2 mins
Flow speaks Volumes, The Room Next Door a thin melodrama
In the wake of a devastating flood, a cat finds refuge with motley stranded animals on a tattered sailboat.
1 min
Squid Game returns to end 2024 with a bang
In this monthly column, The Straits Times' streaming picks for December include the long-awaited second season of the survivalist hit Squid Game (2021 to present) and its non-lethal equivalent.
1 min
Actress Kristal Tin reveals lung cancer diagnosis
Former TVB actress Kristal Tin revealed on Instagram on Dec 3 that she has undergone successful surgery for lung cancer.
1 min
Host Dasmond Koh surprised by martial law edict while in Seoul for work
Upheaval in Seoul, South Korea
2 mins
South Korean entertainment schedules up in the air
SEOUL - Schedules of performances and interviews in South Korea have been thrown into a state of uncertainty by a sudden martial law declaration that was lifted only a few hours later.
2 mins
Taiwanese musician-director Liu Chia-chang a composer of hit songs
Famed veteran Taiwanese musician and director Liu Chia-chang has died at the age of 81.
2 mins
Mattel sued over Wicked dolls with porn website link
LOS ANGELES - Mattel was sued on Dec 3 by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to a pornographic website on packaging for dolls tied to the blockbuster movie Wicked.
1 min
CALLIGRAPHY IS BIG WITH ARTIST
The boulders hiding in the alcove of Tong Yang-tze's (right) Taipei apartment testify to this Taiwanese calligrapher's daunting perfectionism. They are paper - remnants of discarded artworks, crumpled together like used tissues and soaked into inky wads of pulp. Hundreds of old drafts of writing, including many of her efforts to draw Chinese poetry at a monumental scale, have been recycled into these rocks over the years, most recently as she worked on her commission for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which debuted on Nov 21.
2 mins
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