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Voters flock to final rallies in Indonesia as overseas voting begins

50 per cent threshold. In a survey by pollster Indikator Politik Indonesia, carried out from Jan 28 to Feb 4 and released on Feb 9, Mr Prabowo received 51.8 percent of the vote from respondents, followed by Mr Anies with 24.1 percent and Mr Ganjar with 19.6 percent.

S'pore's nursing strength boosted by 5,600 in 2023, higher than target

MOH to share details of long-term incentive programme for nurses before end of CNY

PORTUGAL PROJECT PUSH

S’porean Aymann Aris, 13, pursuing football dreams with Salgueiros youth side

ELEPHANTS EXPLOIT NEW LEASE OF LIFE

Ivory Coast seek revenge against Nigeria to seal 3rd Afcon title after avoiding early exit

IT ALL CLICKS FOR THEEGALA

He takes clubhouse lead, despite rainy weather that halts Ist round in Phoenix

LAKERS LOSE AFTER TRIBUTE TO BRYANT

Late great’s statue unveiled, but that can’t stop Nuggets’ seventh straight win over LA

COSY UP TO SACRED BUDDY

Koh’s promising 4YO Kiwi-bred has winning chance with only 50kg on his back on Feb Il

China's shaky economy set to spur more trade with Asean: OCBC

Bank to boost efforts in instant cross-border payments as China firms expand into region

Goldman Sachs gives up space in HK tower amid office slump

Goldman Sachs has given up some office space in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest setback to the city's commercial real estate market as global banks trim space to save costs.

StarHub registers second-half earnings of $72.9m for 2023

Company declares higher dividend as full-year net profit jumps 140% to 149.6m

HDB looking into fall in water level of Yishun pond

The Housing Board is looking into the cause of a receding disused fishing spot in Yishun, which led to the death of some fish, as it is the first time this has occurred since the board took over management of the area in July 2023.

New rules for bicycles, novel mobility devices to kick in from March

Study finds they also suffered sustained emotional impact after viewing the content

Trump closes in on party's presidential nomination

Republican front runner scores easy victories in Nevada and US Virgin Islands

UN calls for mental health support for children impacted by Gaza war

A United Nations committee appealed on Feb 8 for \"massive psychosocial support\" for children traumatised by violence in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Israel, and said it would review Israel's treatment of children later in 2024.

More than a dozen Islamic laws in Kelantan declared unconstitutional

Top court’s decision could affect legality of syariah in other parts of Malaysia

Biden assails special counsel for questioning his mental acuity

US President criticises report describing him as elderly man with a poor memory’

CNY fireworks spark debate over tradition in China

Keen to boost post-pandemic morale, the authorities have signalled slackening rules

India's Red Sea actions seen reflecting aim to be neutral security source

While protecting its own interests, it is also ready to help other parties fend off attacks

Imran Khan's supporters gain edge in Pakistan polls

But analysts predict there may be no clear winner, with vote counts hit by unusual delays

Woman can finally discard 9kg of pump devices after heart transplant

But donors are hard to come by and number on waiting list for organ could rise

Street-hailed rides dwindle as S'pore's taxi population continues to shrink

Sticking your arm out to flag down a taxi has become a less popular – or more difficult – method of getting a ride.

Signs are good for stronger economy in 2024: PM Lee

Much also hinges on how uncertainties in external environment will play out, he says

Messi draws HK fans’ ire with Japan cameo

HONG KONG - The fallout from Lionel Messi's non-appearance in a highly anticipated match in Hong Kong continues as Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans swiftly condemned the Argentinian footballer's participation in a match in Japan on Feb 7.

IN-FORM WIGGINS PRAISES WARRIORS

Forward says next man was helping the next man’ in their fourth win in five games

LUCKY JINSHA LEAVES RIVALS STRANDED

Last-start Group 3 New Year Cup runner-up dips below 59sec for Poly LOOOm in Trial 2

Big players in global finance eye S-E Asia investments

US firms KKR and Blackstone keen on key sectors such as healthcare and technology

Stay put or delve into China's equity markets?

Some analysts say S’pore investors should keep away, others advise taking baby steps

SoftBank Group swings to 8.9b profit, its first in five quarters

TOKYO SoftBank Group has swung to its first profit after four straight quarters of losses, backed by a rebound in the value of Vision Fund's public holdings and a windfall from T-Mobile US shares.

Keppel pledges lm to support SPD’s new senior care centre

Donation will also aid its sheltered workshop that trains and employs people with disabilities

Monkey antics worry shopkeepers in Beauty World area

Issue has somewhat abated, they say, but one very naughty’ male still a regular visitor