The Straits Times - September 25, 2024
The Straits Times - September 25, 2024
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September 25, 2024
Iswaran convicted, likely to face jail time
On what was to be the first day of a highly anticipated trial in which he aimed to clear his name, former transport minister S. Iswaran was convicted on Sept 24 after he pleaded guilty to five of the 35 charges he faced.
5 mins
Singapore population crosses six million mark
Singapore's total population stood at 6.04 million as at June 2024, a 2 per cent rise from June 2023, the Government's latest Population in Brief report showed.
3 mins
S'pore's first two Invincible-class submarines officially enter service
It marks a new chapter for navy, 25 years after nation bought its first subs
3 mins
Key moments from inside the courtroom
Prosecution amends graft charges; Iswaran opts to admit guilt, not proceed with trial
4 mins
Unacceptable for public servants to accept valuable gifts: Deputy A-G
While there have been cases of politicians in other countries accepting valuable gifts, this is not acceptable in Singapore, and that is why the prosecution charged former minister S. Iswaran, said Deputy Attorney-General Tai Wei Shyong.
2 mins
Wife's presence in public gallery a sign there would be no trial
Witnesses not allowed in court proceedings until they have finished giving evidence
3 mins
How did Iswaran go from claiming trial to pleading guilty?
Former transport minister S. Iswaran on Sept 24 pleaded guilty to five charges - four under Section 165 of the Penal Code for obtaining, as a civil servant, valuable items and one for obstructing the course of justice.
4 mins
12 SAF servicemen injured in accident during exercise in Australia
Twelve Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen were taken to a hospital in Australia on Sept 24, following an accident during a military exercise there.
1 min
China announces raft of policy measures to prop up slowing economy
Move comes amid deflationary pressures that threaten country's growth target
3 mins
Israel targets Lebanon again; top Hezbollah commander reportedly killed
Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon on Sept 24, a day after 558 people, including about 50 children, were killed in the deadliest bombardment since a devastating war in 2006.
3 mins
China the real hackers, Taiwan says of attacks
China are the real hackers, not Taiwan, and accusations from Beijing of a Taiwanese hacking group are fake news, senior government officials said in Taipei on Sept 24.
1 min
Proposed US ban on Chinese car tech a major move towards decoupling
It is a significant escalation in trade, tech war between both countries
4 mins
Beijing urges Tokyo to deal with boy's fatal stabbing 'calmly'
China's top diplomat Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart that he hoped Tokyo would handle the fatal stabbing of a schoolboy in Shenzhen \"calmly and rationally\", Beijing's Foreign Ministry said on Sept 24.
2 mins
India reportedly invites Myanmar's anti-junta forces to Delhi seminar
India has invited political and military opponents of Myanmar's ruling junta to attend a seminar in New Delhi, sources said, a significant move by the South Asian power that has maintained ties with the top generals shunned by Western nations.
2 mins
China's retirement age reforms not enough to fix pension headache
Shrinking workforce, slow economy make further reforms urgent, say economists
2 mins
Kyiv checkmates Moscow with ban on Russian chess players
In depriving Russia of a way to project soft power, ban hits its elites where it hurts
4 mins
China a key route for Russian weapon parts: Ukraine
Roughly 60 per cent of the foreign parts found in Russian weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine come via China, Ukraine's presidential adviser Vladyslav Vlasiuk told reporters on Sept 24.
1 min
Zelensky calls for decisive US action to end Ukraine war
Decisive actions by the US now could hasten the end of the Russian war against Ukraine in 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept 23 after telling ABC News that his country was \"closer to the end of the war\".
2 mins
Trump says Zelensky wants Democrats to win US election
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Sept 23 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants the Democrats to win the election in November, in which the former US president faces Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris.
2 mins
Bangladesh's army chief pledges support for interim government
He will help it complete key reforms so that polls can be held within the next 18 months
2 mins
Vivian: Global leaders must ensure policies make for a better world
He welcomes emphasis on youth engagement in declaration adopted by UN member states
3 mins
Geopolitical uncertainties make the climate crisis harder to solve
Global power is fractured. Temperatures have risen to record levels. Bitterness and anxiety are rising in vulnerable countries lashed by deadly heat and floods.
5 mins
Spanish PM's plan to fight fake news criticised by opposition
Leftist govt's proposed measures slammed by conservative party as attempt to censor media
2 mins
Iran behind hacker attack urging revenge for Quran burning: Sweden
Sweden's prosecutors on Sept 24 accused Iran's intelligence service of hacking an SMS operator in 2023 to send messages encouraging people to take revenge on protesters who had burnt the Quran.
2 mins
Telegram chief announces crackdown on illegal content
Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov said on Sept 23 that the messaging platform had removed more “problematic content”, weeks after his arrest in France on charges of failing to act against criminals using the app.
1 min
HEEDING THE CALL
From searching for missing persons to towing vehicles out of rivers, a volunteer search and rescue association in Iceland keeps both residents and tourists safe
4 mins
"I will be your protector," Trump tells women voters at rally
He says he will make their communities safer and they won't 'be thinking about abortion'
2 mins
Russia has produced 'the most' AI content to sway US vote: Official
Russia has generated more artificial intelligence (AI) content to influence the US presidential election than any other foreign power as part of its broader effort to boost Republican candidate Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris, a US intelligence official said on Sept 23.
2 mins
US to seek attempted assassination charge for Trump golf course suspect
The federal government will pursue a charge of attempted assassination against a man accused of lurking with a gun near where former US president Donald Trump was golfing in Florida last week, prosecutors said in a court hearing on Sept 23.
4 mins
Nets services hit by disruption 'progressively recovering'
Nets services affected by a disruption on Sept 23 were “progressively recovering” after the payment service provider released a software update.
1 min
Rat burrows decrease by half amid stepped-up enforcement
NEA attributes outcome to collective effort, including greater use of surveillance tech
2 mins
Mixed-reality simulator teaches bus drivers to handle different scenarios
Mr Nasharudin Mohamed is a trainee bus driver who has not yet encountered actual passengers with disabilities, wheelchair users, passengers with prams or the elderly.
2 mins
Elderly woman dies in fire in Choa Chu Kang flat
About 150 residents evacuated from block; woman is 8th reported fire fatality in 2024
3 mins
Special concept train to celebrate inclusivity plies with works of art
Commuters travelling on the Circle Line from Sept 24 to Oct 20 might see pictures of a painting of two penguins, done by Mr Daniel Widjaja.
2 mins
89 heritage patrons honoured for contributions worth nearly $12m
They donated cash and artefacts on top of in-kind support for various heritage causes
2 mins
Condo resale volume dips in August as buyers await rate cut
The condominium resale volume inched down in August a decrease in sales that analysts attributed to buyers waiting for a potential interest rate cut.
2 mins
Community hospital subsidies to be enhanced from Oct: Ong
From October, subsidies at community hospitals will be enhanced to align with those of acute hospitals, and allowed to be used for advanced diagnostics, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
3 mins
Singapore shares decline, going against regional trend
● STI slips 0.4% as local bank trio cede gains from Sept 23 ● DBS Bank is index's top loser; ST Engg behind, down 7 cents ● Kospi rises 1.1%, Hang Seng climbs 4.1%, Bursa up 0.3%
1 min
US set to accuse Visa of illegally controlling debit card market
The US Justice Department plans to allege that Visa illegally monopolized the US debit card market, according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min
Australia's central bank stays hawkish, keeps rates on hold
Australia's central bank on Sept 24 held interest rates steady as expected and reiterated that policy needed to stay tight to bring inflation to heel, sticking to its guns a week after the US Federal Reserve started its easing campaign with a bang.
2 mins
Fed officials leave door open for more big rate cuts
Incoming economic data on inflation, employment will guide decisions
3 mins
Japan's factory output slows while services see growth
Japan's factory activity eased in September due to softer production, although further expansion in the services sector supported overall business momentum, a survey showed on Sept 24.
1 min
Nearly 7 in 10 S'pore employers think 4-day work week is feasible
Nearly seven in 10 employers in Singapore think the four-day work week is a feasible concept, according to a recent poll.
2 mins
Tupperware still in demand in S'pore despite bankruptcy
Some vendors don't expect much impact on business thanks to brand's loyal customers
3 mins
China is striking deals to cement its role as Asia's trade hub
China has made several moves in recent months to advance its ambitious aim to become the trade and transportation hub of Asia.
3 mins
21 Singapore firms on list of Asean's top 30 tech start-ups
Companies selected for revenue, growth and innovative use of technologies like AI
3 mins
Lower proportion of job seekers, employees say they were treated unfairly
But more job seekers in 2023 felt they faced discrimination over age and nationality
3 mins
DPM Gan Kim Yong appointed director of GIC board
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has been appointed director of the GIC board and will begin his role on Oct 1, said the sovereign wealth fund on Sept 24.
1 min
Why Biden may fail to avert a wider Middle East war
Israel is confronting Hezbollah – and its Iranian sponsors – with a stark choice: Pull out the militia's fighters from the Israeli border or face destruction.
7 mins
It is no longer glorious to get rich in China - it is dangerous
Why no one wants to be the nation's top tycoon any more.
3 mins
Starmer ally hints at more pragmatic approach to ties with China
Lord Peter Mandelson, once Labour's formidable spin doctor, discusses the challenges facing the new UK government.
5 mins
Quad summit shows strengths and limits of Biden's foreign policy
The US-crafted 'lattice of cooperation' in Asia is a success, but the structure has inherent limitations.
3 mins
Should you be nice at work?
Kindness is in vogue.
3 mins
Epilepsy ● Those with condition have lots to offer
The epilepsy community in Singapore applauds the steps recommended in the Enabling Masterplan 2030 to promote a disability-inclusive society (\"We will surpass expectations\", Sept 23).
1 min
Parents, teachers have distinct yet complementary roles
Education Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasises the importance of parents and teachers partnering in raising the next generation of Singaporeans, and I agree with his perspective (Parents need to partner with teachers, not see them as service providers: Chan Chun Sing, Sept 20).
1 min
Have insurers pay for 3rd-party damage if their client is at fault
The Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 (MV Act) does not require insurers to make insurance compulsory for third-party property damage.
1 min
Vaping ● Concerted effort by govt agencies to tackle problem
We thank Forum writers Muhammad Dzul Azhan Sahban and Koh Seng Lin for their letters \"Puzzling how people can still get hold of vaping devices\" (Aug 30) and \"Vaping problem needs to be treated more seriously\" (Sept 2).
1 min
Bullying ● It was brutal seeing how pupil was hit by older boys
I watched the video circulating on social media of an incident where boys were filmed bullying a Qihua Primary School pupil (Police investigating incident involving boys filmed hitting primary school pupil, Sept 23).
1 min
ANIKI SIZZLES IN SWIFT WORKOUT
Last Supper and Forest Gold draw attention to their chances in upcoming assignments
3 mins
Princess Palace looks the one to beat again
Sept 25 HK (Happy Valley) form analysis
3 mins
Award-winning Dupont experimenting with position change
French rugby's poster boy Antoine Dupont said on Sept 23 that he was \"curious\" about moving from scrum-half to centre, having had talks with Toulouse coach Ugo Mola.
2 mins
Red Bull recovering from Monza low point: Horner
Formula One champions Red Bull hope to pick up the pace over the last six rounds of the season after Max Verstappen emerged stronger than expected from back-to-back street races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, team boss Christian Horner said.
2 mins
LIBERTY HIT THE WNBA BIG TIME
No longer 'looked down upon', the star-studded side are hot pick for first title
3 mins
Picking insights from past skippers to spur team
It's such a great honour to be captain of the International Team, especially when it is being played in my home country (Canada). As a player and captain's assistant previously, my experiences in this team event have been some of the most memorable of my career.
3 mins
SABALENKA COVETS SWIATEK'S NO. 1 SPOT
On-form Belarusian has chance to close gap on absent Pole in bid to end 2024 at the top
2 mins
England cricket captain regrets blackface error
England women's cricket captain Heather Knight has been reprimanded and given a suspended £1,000 (S$1,700) fine after a historical photograph of her in \"blackface\" emerged on social media.
2 mins
HARD TO WIPE OUT ILLEGAL LIVE STREAMING
Situation worsening as technology battles to keep up with pirates; most sports are hit
4 mins
Barclays boost for Women's Super League
The Women's Super League (WSL) and Women's Championship have signed a multi-year title sponsorship deal with Barclays, worth around £45 million (S$77.5 million) according to British media reports, marking their most lucrative commercial agreement to date.
1 min
Consistency key for Nunez, says van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged Darwin Nunez to “stay calm” after the Uruguay international broke his long goal drought for the Anfield side.
2 mins
Rodri's injury big blow to City's title hopes
Manchester City’s influential midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL), according to reports on Sept 23.
2 mins
Old Trafford revamp set to boost economy
A proposed regeneration of the area around Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium could generate £7.3 billion (S$12.6 billion) annually for the British economy, according to an economic feasibility study that had been commissioned by the club.
2 mins
LOWLY RED DEVILS SEEK EUROPA HIGH
Struggling side must start well in Europe to ease growing pressure on manager, players
2 mins
Coaches punished by FAS after youth game altercation
An ill-tempered Singapore Youth League (SYL) match between Balestier Khalsa and the Lion City Sailors on Aug 24 has resulted in their coaches being disciplined by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS).
2 mins
GAZNAVI STAYS AT THE CREASE
He gets three more years as cricket boss after challenger Ravindran's late withdrawal
2 mins
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