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$788m mixed-use development to be built near Johor RTS station

A RM2.6 billion (S$788 million) development including a mall topped by four towers is being planned at the Johor Bahru terminus of the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link rail project connecting to Singapore's Woodlands North MRT station.

Tax Incentives Proposed to Draw Firms, Fund Managers to List in Singapore: MAS

Review group submits first set of measures to strengthen local equities market

Autism: Make Informed Choices About Complementary and Alternative Therapies

The article \"Youth with special needs and seniors get support at new community hub in One Holland Village\" (Feb 11) describes the services at a new community hub for youth with special needs and seniors and highlights how it can support these individuals.

11 Years' Jail For Man Who Raped Girlfriend's Daughter

Teen Was 13 When First Abused; She Became Withdrawn And Dropped Out Of School

How Musk and the right are trying to recast reporting as 'doxxing'

Trump's allies seen intimidating those seeking to hold the govt accountable

Chinese news veteran Chua Chim Kang leaves Mediacorp

Chinese news veteran Chua Chim Kang has left Mediacorp, the broadcaster announced on Feb 12.

Public Warning System sirens to go off tomorrow

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will sound an \"Important Message\" signal through the islandwide Public Warning System (PWS) network of sirens on Feb 15 at 6.20pm.

DBS Bank Appoints Derrick Goh to New Group COO Position

DBS Bank has appointed its current group audit head, Mr Derrick Goh, to the newly created role of group chief operating officer (COO), the bank said on Feb 12.

Baby-friendly hospitals are not always mum-friendly

The recent tragic suicide of a new mother was heartbreaking (Mother found dead with baby at HDB block likely had undiagnosed post-partum depression: Coroner, Feb 11).

HPL to focus on its assets, projects after exiting Cuscaden consortium

Hotel Properties (HPL), the real estate company owned by tycoon Ong Beng Seng, will focus on developing its assets and holdings after exiting a Temasek-backed consortium that owns Paragon real estate investment trust (Reit), among other assets.

Over 250 Rescued From Myanmar Scam Centres Following Raids

Group Handed Over to Thailand as Authorities Crack Down on 'Scam Cities'

Sarawak to be first Malaysian state to own an airline

Malaysia's Sarawak state acquired a sister company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, its latest move to boost ownership of strategic assets as it pushes for greater autonomy.

Ex-offenders ● Offer them a real chance, not just a second chance

I was heartened to read that organisations beyond the Singapore Prison Service and Yellow Ribbon Project are initiating programmes to help former offenders reintegrate and prevent re-offending (Peek into a mock prison cell and hear from ex-offenders at non-profit's new hub in Geylang Serai, Feb 1).

Shingles Decision to subsidise vaccinations a win for seniors

The Ministry of Health's move to allow subsidies for the shingles vaccine (Subsidies allowed for shingles vaccine from September, Feb 11) shows the Government's commitment to the well-being of senior citizens.

Apple switches to Gulf of America for US users of maps app

Apple has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the \"Gulf of America\" for US users of its mapping application to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.

Apple switches to Gulf of America for US users of maps app

Apple has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the \"Gulf of America\" for US users of its mapping application to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.

Hong Kong's latest bubble tea IPO mints millennial founder as billionaire

China's insatiable appetite for bubble tea has spawned another billionaire.

America First Is Quickly Becoming America Alone

As the US under Donald Trump turns from a benevolent to a menacing power, it will make more countries form pacts against it.

Don't cross the line with Prabowo, Jokowi tells Gibran

Ex-president gives son this advice and praises successor's work amid rumours about rift

Scam victims' families in KL appeal to Thai govt for help

Family members of scammed victims detained in Thailand gathered outside the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur, urging the Thai government to help rescue their loved ones.

Recent MRT delays: LTA working with operators to improve response

In the wake of three separate delays on the North-South, North East and Circle MRT lines over a span of five days, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said it is working with rail operators SMRT and SBS Transit to improve their incident response and identify the root causes.

28 Injured in Suspected Car Ramming Attack in Munich

Some 28 people were hurt when a car driven by an Afghan asylum seeker ploughed into a crowd in Munich on Feb 13 in what the state premier said was probably an attack, putting security back in focus before next week's federal election.

Alibaba Becomes China's New AI Darling With $118 Billion Rally

The frenzy over Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) is turning Alibaba Group Holding into an investor favourite again, injecting new life into an e-commerce giant that had nearly sunk into obscurity following a years-long regulatory crackdown.

Hamas Says It's Willing to Proceed With Gaza Ceasefire

It does not want deal to collapse but rejects 'threats, intimidation' from Israel, Trump

Australia Slams 'Unsafe' Conduct of Chinese Fighter Jet Over S. China Sea

Australia said on Feb 13 that a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of \"unsafe\" military conduct.

Gateway to global expansion

With Singapore as a key strategic hub, Chinese culture and entertainment giant Yuewen banks on the city-state to adapt and distribute its vast portfolio of intellectual property across international markets

Americans grappling with egg shortage take chickens home to roost

A Houston poultry supply company is selling chickens like there is no tomorrow, as sky-high prices for eggs prompt some Americans to raise their own hens at home.

India expects to sell missiles worth over $270m to Philippines

India expects to sell short-range missiles to the Philippines in 2025 in a deal worth more than US$200 million (S$270 million), Indian sources told Reuters, for New Delhi's second major defence export contract with Manila as tension grows with China.

US Judge Clears Way for Federal Workers to Take Trump Buyout

About 75,000 Employees Have Opted for Buyout But Unions Say Offer Not Trustworthy

PAP expected to replace three branch chairmen in Aljunied GRC

The People's Action Party (PAP) is expected to replace three of its five Aljunied branch chairpersons: Mr Kenny Sim, Mr Shamsul Kamar and Mr Victor Lye, The Straits Times has learnt.