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ERP 2.0 early adopters can reposition unit to driver's side for free: Chee Hong Tat
Motorists who have had the nextgeneration Electronic Road Pricing system (ERP 2.0) on-board units (OBU) installed in their vehicles as at May 2 can reposition the processing units from the passenger's footwell to the driver's footwell for free if they wish, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Body of final victim found
The body of the sixth and final victim who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was found on May 7, officials said, bringing to a close a difficult salvage mission after the United States' deadliest bridge collapse in more than a decade.
Porn star testifies about sex with Trump, hush money payout
His lawyers attack her credibility but their request to seek a mistrial gets denied
Taiwan says military ready for Chinese moves at presidential inauguration
TAIPEI Taiwan's military is prepared for any moves China may make around the time Presidentelect Lai Ching-te takes office later in May, the island's deputy defence minister said on May 8.
HK court bans popular protest song Glory To Hong Kong
It can also no longer be disseminated or reproduced in any way on online platforms
US pauses shipment of thousands of bombs to Israel
Move comes amid concern over invasion of Rafah, where battles have already begun
Macron tries to charm X1 in the Pyrenees
LA MONGIE, France - French President Emmanuel Macron on May 7 hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a high-altitude lunch at a childhood haunt in the Pyrenees mountains, pressing a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade.
KL draws flak over presence of Israel’s arms suppliers at defence event
Critics allege hypocrisy in relation to its pro-Palestinian stance; govt cites free trade
TikTok sues US government to block law that could ban app
It argues law violates right to free speech; issue likely to end up in Supreme Court
Iswaran wins bid for joint trial of both sets of criminal charges
Defence argues all charges should be heard together because they share similar features
Authorities flag 2m HDB flat listings as probe is launched
Ad for Sengkang unit is misleading, price for Toa Payoh flat is unrealistic, they say
Drugs behind heinous crimes in S'pore and abroad, says Shanmugam
Citing recent cases, he says country must do all it can to protect innocent lives
Shell to sell refining facilities on Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island
Deal could be worth 14 billion and comes after oil giant’s strategic review of assets
S'pore at war against drugs; death penalty effective deterrent: Shanmugam
He issues ministerial statement to counter criticism of country’s drug control policy
Pilot in F-16 crash at Tengah Air Base had flight control issues during take-off
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet crashed within Tengah Air Base at 12.35pm on May 8 after the pilot experienced issues during take-off.
S. America footballers not going home as crime rages
A wave of crimes against South American footballers has underscored the risks faced by players who loathe to return home from overseas clubs to a region where they, or their loved ones, risk being kidnapped, blackmailed or targeted by gangs with a message to send.
SMART STAR RATES HIGHLY AFTER FLUENT WORKOUT
Roda Robot and Sacred Command set to liven up Class 41,400m contest on May I2
MAS closely monitoring’ DBS as it identifies root cause of outages
May 2 disruptions took place with bank still working on plan to address 2023’s incidents
Tokyo Disney banks on Frozen, Peter Pan in 2.8b expansion
Tokyo Disney Resort is opening a new 320 billion yen (S$2.8 billion) section celebrating some of its most popular fantasy franchises, the biggest expansion yet in Japan as Walt Disney invests heavily in theme parks globally.
VinFast gets EV reality check as shares plunge 65%
Vietnam company’s 2024 slide underlines challenges to realising ambitious plans
Jeweller faces 3 due-diligence charges; 313,000 in sale proceeds linked to scams
A jewellery shop was charged on May 7 with not performing the required checks when it sold gold jewellery and a gold bar for over $313,000 to an unidentified person, when there was reason to suspect money laundering.
‘We don't want to fail parents another time’: Cordlife CEO
Firm has tightened measures to ensure safe cord blood storage; new lab hires added
Cyber-security law amended to boost oversight of critical systems
Act updated to keep up with new tech models, use of outsourced services
Scoot flight on Embraer jet marks S’pore debut for Brazil-made plane
Maiden flight on 112-seater to Krabi almost full, just like for later Hat Yai flight
Putin starts new term as Russia's President with challenge to West
Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was up to the West to choose between confrontation and cooperation as he was sworn in for a new six-year term on May 7 at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the US and many of its allies.
Vietnam marks 7Oth anniversary of historic victory over France
HANOI A crowd of more than 10,000 people, including war veterans and dignitaries, gathered on May 7 in Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle that ultimately brought an end to the French empire in Indochina.
Uprooted tree falls on monorail track in KL, killing at least one man
KUALA LUMPUR-A towering tree fell on a busy road in downtown Kuala Lumpur during strong winds and heavy rain on May 7, damaging a bus stop, trapping people in vehicles and killing at least one man, reported New Straits Times.
Malaysia grapples with doctor shortage as housemen numbers fall
Contract system where govt doctors earn less and are not part of civil service a factor
Malaysian parties woo Indian voters in tight Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election
Community makes up 18% of voting base, and could decide the winner
NORRIS RIDES A WAVE OF SUPPORT
Briton gets congratulations from peers and politicians after breakthrough win in Miami