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June 20, 2024
Time needed to assess full extent of oil spill's environmental impact: Desmond Lee
The impact of the June 14 oil spill is wide-reaching and still unfolding, and time will be needed for the authorities to assess the full extent of its environmental impact, said Minister for National Development Desmond Lee.
![Time needed to assess full extent of oil spill's environmental impact: Desmond Lee](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/8P2TfMaM81718834448744/TIME-NEEDED-TO-ASSESS-FULL-EXTENT-OF-OIL-SPILLS-ENVIRONMENTAL-IMPACT-DESMOND-LEE.jpg)
4 mins
HDB unveils eight BTO projects, ups grants for 3 in prime areas
6,938 flats for sale; prime units subject to higher subsidy clawback on resale
![HDB unveils eight BTO projects, ups grants for 3 in prime areas](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/tMn9rwa8z1718834274538/HDB-UNVEILS-EIGHT-BTO-PROJECTS-UPS-GRANTS-FOR-3-IN-PRIME-AREAS.jpg)
5 mins
Two of four kingfishers rescued so far have died
Acres has received reports of other animals coated in oil and expects more casualties
![Two of four kingfishers rescued so far have died](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/mD66ir1mH1718834801931/TWO-OF-FOUR-KINGFISHERS-RESCUED-SO-FAR-HAVE-DIED.jpg)
4 mins
Talk of rail link to China picks up pace on Premier Li's visit to Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang officiated the ground-breaking ceremony of the Gombak terminal of the ambitious East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) on June 19, the capstone of Mr Li’s visit that saw the signing of 14 agreements for bilateral collaboration in various fields.
![Talk of rail link to China picks up pace on Premier Li's visit to Malaysia](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/Gs4X-lVLo1718836268546/TALK-OF-RAIL-LINK-TO-CHINA-PICKS-UP-PACE-ON-PREMIER-LIS-VISIT-TO-MALAYSIA.jpg)
2 mins
Every citizen given a stake in Singapore's success: SM Teo
Multiculturalism, tripartism, home ownership vital to achieve this, he says
![Every citizen given a stake in Singapore's success: SM Teo](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/ddzNGRJ8R1718834898338/EVERY-CITIZEN-GIVEN-A-STAKE-IN-SINGAPORES-SUCCESS-SM-TEO.jpg)
4 mins
RSAF to step up checks on component that failed in F-16 crash
The gyroscopes will also be replaced well before they reach advanced degradation
![RSAF to step up checks on component that failed in F-16 crash](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/C8dfIUoZE1718836349554/RSAF-TO-STEP-UP-CHECKS-ON-COMPONENT-THAT-FAILED-IN-F16-CRASH.jpg)
2 mins
Beijing's probe into EU pork threatens to hurt farmers in Europe
Move could lead to tariffs and comes after bloc announced further duties on China EVs
![Beijing's probe into EU pork threatens to hurt farmers in Europe](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/Z9uaEmTMG1718836444144/BEIJINGS-PROBE-INTO-EU-PORK-THREATENS-TO-HURT-FARMERS-IN-EUROPE.jpg)
3 mins
Philippine V-P quits Cabinet, ending Marcos-Duterte alliance
Analysts say move signals Sara Duterte’s interest in running for president in 2028
![Philippine V-P quits Cabinet, ending Marcos-Duterte alliance](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/RJjLl7N2m1718836862299/PHILIPPINE-VP-QUITS-CABINET-ENDING-MARCOSDUTERTE-ALLIANCE.jpg)
4 mins
Manila says Chinese coast guard seized guns, destroyed boats; Beijing defends actions
China’s coast guard “looted” firearms and destroyed Philippine rubber boats during a South China Sea clash this week, prompting Manila to demand compensation from Beijing, military officials said on June 19.
![Manila says Chinese coast guard seized guns, destroyed boats; Beijing defends actions](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/ovQGNvH-K1718836923803/MANILA-SAYS-CHINESE-COAST-GUARD-SEIZED-GUNS-DESTROYED-BOATS-BEIJING-DEFENDS-ACTIONS.jpg)
2 mins
Five members of assailant's family face nine charges in total
They range from encouraging terrorist acts to possessing materials linked to ISIS
![Five members of assailant's family face nine charges in total](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/BBzTSvKv-1718836986393/FIVE-MEMBERS-OF-ASSAILANTS-FAMILY-FACE-NINE-CHARGES-IN-TOTAL.jpg)
2 mins
Putin's N. Korea defence deal shows desire for greater role in Asian affairs
Russia could offer a counterbalance to China’s influence in the region
![Putin's N. Korea defence deal shows desire for greater role in Asian affairs](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/-Arx1hmzX1718837057584/PUTINS-N-KOREA-DEFENCE-DEAL-SHOWS-DESIRE-FOR-GREATER-ROLE-IN-ASIAN-AFFAIRS.jpg)
4 mins
Illegal immigrants married to US citizens to get protection
New Biden policy shields 500,000 spouses from deportation, offers path to citizenship
![Illegal immigrants married to US citizens to get protection](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/8kI4ddN311718837182855/ILLEGAL-IMMIGRANTS-MARRIED-TO-US-CITIZENS-TO-GET-PROTECTION.jpg)
1 min
Fighting in Rafah as tensions on Israel-Lebanon border soar
At least 7 killed in western Rafah; Israeli army says it has readied Hezbollah offensive
![Fighting in Rafah as tensions on Israel-Lebanon border soar](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/Gaa6YgDNl1718837246574/FIGHTING-IN-RAFAH-AS-TENSIONS-ON-ISRAELLEBANON-BORDER-SOAR.jpg)
4 mins
Corridor for butterflies to thrive on Sentosa
It aims to boost local population of insect and will also benefit island’s other wildlife
![Corridor for butterflies to thrive on Sentosa](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/ZdNdxbmba1718837362214/CORRIDOR-FOR-BUTTERFLIES-TO-THRIVE-ON-SENTOSA.jpg)
2 mins
Just 2 bids for River Valley GLS site; none for Upper Thomson plot
Wing Tai unit’s 464m top bid for River Valley site 12.5% below that of nearby site in 2020
![Just 2 bids for River Valley GLS site; none for Upper Thomson plot](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/qsUr_eCkU1718837456868/JUST-2-BIDS-FOR-RIVER-VALLEY-GLS-SITE-NONE-FOR-UPPER-THOMSON-PLOT.jpg)
3 mins
Virtual production studio X3D aims for top global projects
Its technology allows realistic visual effects to be displayed on camera in real time
![Virtual production studio X3D aims for top global projects](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/Lozh8LNY11718837621290/VIRTUAL-PRODUCTION-STUDIO-X3D-AIMS-FOR-TOP-GLOBAL-PROJECTS.jpg)
2 mins
NEW BOSS TAKES OVER CITY GOLD STABLE HORSES
Hong Kong outfit sell 6 runners, who will all stay with trainer Kok till Spore racing’s end
![NEW BOSS TAKES OVER CITY GOLD STABLE HORSES](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/03jdzSwq71718837737377/NEW-BOSS-TAKES-OVER-CITY-GOLD-STABLE-HORSES.jpg)
3 mins
KORDA TO KEEP BEING AGGRESSIVE
World No. I not ditching her signature style to arrest slump ahead of third Major of the year
![KORDA TO KEEP BEING AGGRESSIVE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/oYj5D4iyO1718837859808/KORDA-TO-KEEP-BEING-AGGRESSIVE.jpg)
2 mins
RED-HOT ALERT AT PARIS GAMES
Study suggests 2024 Olympics may see competitors collapsing due to intense heat
3 mins
'HARD WORK AHEAD' FOR THREE LIONS
Southgate says England far from finished product, but he’s confident goals will come
!['HARD WORK AHEAD' FOR THREE LIONS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1738427/xK8VOkzQ_1718838043837/HARD-WORK-AHEAD-FOR-THREE-LIONS.jpg)
3 mins
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