The Straits Times - December 20, 2024
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December 20, 2024
Najib's wife Rosmah acquitted of $2.1m money laundering, tax charges
Rosmah Mansor has been acquitted by Malaysia's High Court of 12 counts of money laundering involving RM7 million (S$2.1 million) and five counts of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board.
1 min
Govt apologises for Acra lapse, will speed up education on proper NRIC use
Josephine Teo assures Singaporeans the Govt is taking public's concerns seriously
5 mins
Misunderstanding of govt circular led to unmasking of NRIC numbers
Acra CEO apologises for lapse and says agency should have taken more care
3 mins
What the shift from masked NRIC numbers means for Singaporeans
Singaporeans have been asked to change the way they think about NRIC numbers and how they are used.
4 mins
Acra to restore Bizfile search function, restrict access to full NRIC numbers to paying users
From the week of Dec 23, people will once again be able to find basic information on individuals registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra).
3 mins
Banks, insurers reviewing practices
Local banks and insurers are reviewing their use of NRIC numbers, and existing practices could change, they said in separate statements on Dec 19.
2 mins
KL to boost territorial defence, including in South China Sea
Malaysia will strengthen its navy and air force to safeguard territorial waters, including the South China Sea, while keeping diplomatic channels open with stakeholder countries, said Malaysia's National Security Council (NSC) director-general Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin.
3 mins
59 workers to be laid off in Oatly's Singapore plant closure
Among them are 25 from Yeo's involved in manufacturing for Swedish oat milk maker
4 mins
Yoon 'may represent himself' in legal actions over martial law
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is willing to present his views himself during legal proceedings related to his short-lived declaration of martial law, a lawyer advising him said on Dec 19.
3 mins
Japan should grow security ties with Global South: Analysts
Defence report warns of East Asia security ramifications as China grows its influence
4 mins
Prabowo dangles pardons to 'corrupters'
JAKARTA Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said he might pardon people who engaged in graft if they return what they stole, underlining his commitment to tackle corruption.
1 min
Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11; suspect arrested
Male patron allegedly buys petrol to start blaze on ground floor after row with staff
2 mins
UN calls for 'free and fair' elections in Syria
Its envoy to the country also voices hope for political solution for Kurdish-held areas
3 mins
US fears Russia is changing stance on N. Korea's nuke arms
The United States voiced alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Dec 18 that Russia was close to accepting a nuclear-armed North Korea, as Moscow and Pyongyang defended their growing cooperation.
2 mins
Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza 'act of genocide'
Human Rights Watch said that Israel has killed thousands of Palestinians in Gaza by denying them clean water, which it says legally amounts to acts of genocide and extermination.
2 mins
Trump can negotiate to prevent Iran making nuclear bomb: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Dec 18 that President-elect Donald Trump had a window to negotiate with Iran, saying the development of a nuclear weapon by Tehran was not inevitable.
2 mins
20 years' jail for man who invited strangers to rape drugged wife
French court finds his 50 co-defendants also guilty of sexual offences against her
3 mins
China-founded router maker TP-Link under investigation by US
Probe on national security grounds comes amid push against China-linked tech firms
3 mins
Concern that Musk likely meddling in UK politics
Concerns are growing in the UK as tech billionaire Elon Musk takes an increasingly close interest in Britain's political scene, appearing to cosy up to hard-right firebrand lawmaker Nigel Farage.
3 mins
NY man pleads guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case
A New York resident, who prosecutors say operated a \"secret police station\" in the Chinatown district of Manhattan to aid Beijing's targeting of dissidents, pleaded guilty on Dec 18 to conspiring to act as an unregistered foreign agent.
2 mins
US govt shutdown looms as Trump rejects spending Bill
The US Congress has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal late on Dec 18 and demanded lawmakers also raise the nation's debt ceiling before he takes office in January 2025.
2 mins
9 out of 10 rules, but 'biblical' tablet still commands $6.8m at auction
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for US$5 million (S$6.8 million) at an auction on Dec 18, Sotheby's announced.
2 mins
Bloodthirsty California squirrels go nuts for vole meat, new study shows
Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs but some are ruthless predators that hunt, tear apart and devour voles.
2 mins
Canberra slows some foreign student visas after cap plan fails
Australia will try to rein in international student arrivals by imposing different speeds of visa processing, in the latest effort by the centre-left government to cut migration numbers ahead of an expected tight election.
1 min
Call for nuclear power in Australia stirs debate as experts back renewables
Opposition leader stakes election prospects on atomic energy plan despite its high cost
4 mins
FairPrice extends discounts for seniors, lower-income families till end-2025
FairPrice will extend its discount schemes for holders of Pioneer generation, Merdeka generation and Community Health Assist Scheme (Chas) blue and orange cards till Dec 31, 2025.
1 min
Artists with disabilities light up Marina Bay area
Projections depicting a galaxy, butterflies and birds are some of the works of art that will light up the facade of The Fullerton Hotel from Dec 26 to 31.
1 min
Another 60km of dedicated and shared cycling paths by 2029
Tender called by LTA, with tentative plans to start construction of paths in early 2026
3 mins
Two men arrested after burglaries in Buona Vista, Holland landed homes
Chinese nationals who were traced to hotel in Joo Chiat expected to be charged today
2 mins
Heavy traffic at land checkpoints expected at year end
Travellers can expect very heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, and are advised to factor in extra waiting time.
1 min
Architect who led Pinnacle@Duxton project to join SUTD
He will be head of the uni's architecture and sustainable design pillar from Jan 1
3 mins
Mandai Rainforest Resort to open in April 2025
The new nature-inspired Mandai Rainforest Resort will open in April 2025.
1 min
Stronger enforcement of child access orders for divorced parents
Measures to strengthen enforcement of child access orders when parents undergo divorce will be brought into force on Jan 2, said the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in a press statement on Dec 18.
1 min
Scoot apologises over KL-bound flight leaving 1½ hours earlier than scheduled
Budget carrier Scoot has apologised after one of its flights took off from Changi Airport about 1½ hours earlier than scheduled on Nov 1.
2 mins
STI follows Wall Street down as Fed indicates fewer rate cuts
Local banks end mixed; Reits fall sharply despite US rate cut | Losers easily outpace gainers 340 to 176 in broader market | Major regional indexes decline, with South Korea down 2%
1 min
Why does OpenAI need so much money?
Building a chatbot like ChatGPT requires billions of dollars, and costs are escalating
3 mins
Crypto group Sygnum ties up with Moomoo Singapore to offer fund
In a sign the digital asset sector is gaining ground in Singapore, the local arm of cryptocurrency banking group Sygnum has tied up with trading platform Moomoo Singapore to offer a fund to accredited investors.
1 min
Saudi Global Ports, co-owned by PSA, said to be tapping banks to help with IPO
Saudi Global Ports has picked banks such as Goldman Sachs Group and HSBC Holdings to help arrange a planned Riyadh initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min
Amazon pushes back return-to-office dates due to lack of space
Amazon.com will not have enough space for thousands of employees when they start returning to the office five days a week in January.
2 mins
Chinese students boost HK's commercial property market
Hong Kong's flailing commercial property market is getting a lift from the education sector as the number of Chinese students surges in the city.
2 mins
Japan's brokerages boost pay, perks for retirement-age employees
Japan's biggest securities firms are raising pay and benefits for workers who reach retirement age, highlighting the urgency to retain talent in one of the world's fastest-ageing countries.
2 mins
China banks raise mortgage rates for first time since 2021
Move a surprise given the housing market remains in a slump
2 mins
Yen slides past key level as Bank of Japan stands pat on rates
The yen weakened past the key level of 155 versus the US dollar on Dec 19 after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady.
1 min
US Fed lowers rates but signals caution amid inflation uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Dec 18 but signaled a slower pace of cuts ahead, as uncertainty grows over inflation and US President-elect Donald Trump's economic plans.
3 mins
Asian currencies face tough time against US dollar after Fed forecasts
Outlook for higher-for-longer rates pushes US dollar up against almost all currencies
3 mins
Congrats on that Xmas gift – now think about the packaging waste
Online shopping feeds voracious consumer appetites but few consider that three billion trees are cut down yearly for packaging.
7 mins
Climate politics could be about to go into reverse
It's not just Trump - elections around the world may produce a new crop of net-zero critics in 2025.
3 mins
It's free... or is it? Pause and give some thought to that tempting offer
Deceptive ads play on our desire for bargains. Don't let the lure of the four-letter word cloud your judgment.
6 mins
IVF can be an ordeal. Finally, science has a better way
An advance in 'maturing' eggs outside the body could make IVF less burdensome for women.
4 mins
Letter of the day Did larger cohort of Dragon Year change cut-off points for posting to Secondary 1?
When the Secondary 1 posting results were released on Dec 18, parents noticed that the cut-off points (COPs) for almost every secondary school had dropped by one or two points.
1 min
Construction ● Minimise noise pollution for better HDB living
Despite numerous complaints and regulatory efforts, excessive noise pollution from construction activities in densely populated HDB estates remains a significant and unresolved issue.
1 min
Let's maintain clean and beautiful image
I was surprised recently to come across buildings which had brownish streaks and patches running down their facades.
1 min
Football ● New-look Lions deserve our full support despite loss to Thailand
The new-look Lions did well against Thailand in their Asean Championship match on Dec 17, despite the 2-4 loss (Lions blow two-goal lead in loss to Thailand, Dec 18).
1 min
DUNDERDALE'S FIGHTERS LOOK READY TO RUMBLE
So We Fight and Good Fight add the finishing touches to their preps for Dec 22
3 mins
World Soprano looks all set to conquer the second race
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2 mins
FERRARIS HITS THE CENTURY MARK
A double makes him one of the youngest jockeys to reach 100 wins in Hong Kong
2 mins
Lakers need to manage James' game time
Having been dethroned as NBA Cup champions, the Los Angeles Lakers set their sights on a bigger banner when they return from a short break to visit the Sacramento Kings on Dec 19 (Dec 20, Singapore time).
2 mins
AI protection for 25 athletes' social media
World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social media platforms after they were targeted by cyber bullies during major recent events, it said on Dec 18.
2 mins
INCOMING CEO FEELS SPECIAL CONNECTION
Watching Vandas at Nations Cup in Sept convinced Ho to take job at Netball S'pore
3 mins
TGL will help golf's growth, says Clark
Wyndham Clark is no stranger to the big stage but on Dec 18, the 2023 US Open champion stepped onto one unlike any other, as he helped introduce the venue that will host the tech-infused indoor team golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
2 mins
COMPETITION SET TO STRENGTHEN FERRARI
Vasseur says Hamilton and Leclerc will push each other and lift team to greater heights
3 mins
Lawson 'can't wait to get going' at Red Bull
New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen next season after the decision to drop Sergio Perez, the Formula One team confirmed on Dec 19.
2 mins
Rashford should have spoken to me: Amorim
Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford he should \"speak with the manager\" rather than air his grievances publicly, after the Manchester United forward hinted that he could leave Old Trafford.
2 mins
REAL UPBEAT FOR 2025 AFTER CUP WIN
Ancelotti praises players' attitude, quality as he becomes club's most successful boss
3 mins
Everton sale puts half of EPL sides under US control
Everton's takeover by the Texas-based Friedkin Group has been completed with Farhad Moshiri's Blue Heaven Holdings selling its majority stake, the English Premier League club said on Dec 19.
2 mins
SLOT HAILS SQUAD PLAYERS
Under-strength Reds through to League Cup semis after 2-1 victory over Saints
2 mins
Jesus 'back at his best' after treble seals semi spot
Mikel Arteta claimed that Gabriel Jesus was \"back at his best\" after the Brazilian striker fired Arsenal into the League Cup semi-finals with a hat-trick in the 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Dec 18.
2 mins
LIONS 'HUNGRY' FOR A WIN, NOT JUST A DRAW
Shakir says team have learnt from 2022 C'ship loss to M'sia, when they played for a point
3 mins
Malaysia put aside off-pitch issues, eye semis
For a couple of years, Malaysian football looked set for a renaissance.
3 mins
'Pop girlies' of 2024 style
Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and more made waves not just with their music, but also their distinct aesthetics
7 mins
Actress-singer Selena Gomez's engagement ring has people talking
Some brides-to-be openly discuss their dream engagement rings, creating mood boards, getting fittings and going shopping before the proposal.
2 mins
Charm Offensive On Your Handbag
Bag charms have begun to rival holiday ornaments in their variety and as a form of self-expression
3 mins
Getting hands-on to create their dream home
From laying tiles to custom-designing furniture, Ruby Chong and Kenny Ren immersed themselves in every renovation detail
5 mins
South Korean conservatives attempt to report K-pop star IU to the CIA
South Korean netizens with politically conservative inclinations are encouraging one another to file online reports to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) against K-pop star IU (right) and other celebrities who publicly supported protests calling for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.
2 mins
Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order against fellow rapper Tory Lanez
American rapper and pop star Megan Thee Stallion (far right) has asked a court in Los Angeles to issue a restraining order against Canadian rapper Tory Lanez (right), who is in prison serving a 10-year sentence for shooting her in 2020.
1 min
Amy Yip invests in durian-themed hotel, with Jack Neo as creative director
Former screen siren Amy Yip may have retired from the entertainment industry for some 30 years, but the Hong Kong star is making inroads into the hospitality scene.
2 mins
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