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Singapore Rail Academy to partner five institutions so rail workers can gain diplomas and degrees
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow announced the move on Saturday (Oct 24), saying industry certifications are not always recognised for formal qualifications.
Johor schools to reopen on Oct 26 after haze eases and closures are lifted
Schools and other educational institutions across Johor will open again on Monday after authorities lifted closures…
MOM looking into two firms over unpaid salaries of migrant workers
The ministry said it knew of salary arrears at Process Maintenance Solutions and Jurong Technical & Construction, and that investigations were ongoing.
PM Anwar says Malaysians will not pay more for RON95 even if subsidy cost climbs to $14 billion
PM Anwar says people in Malaysia will not have to pay more for RON95 fuel, even if the cost of the subsidy climbs to $14 billion…
Typhoon Champi passes Taiwan, leaving 1 dead and 527 injured
A man was carried off by waves from Liuqiu island, Taiwan's fire department said, as the weakening storm sat about 150km east of Taiwan.
Malaysia's Fadillah due to give keynote at Singapore International Energy Week on Oct 26
The deputy prime minister will lead a Malaysian delegation and is due to meet his Singapore and India counterparts in separate bilateral talks, Bernama reports.
South Korean media say Kim Jong Un has arrived in China
One South Korean source says he travelled via the Dandong bridge, a big new bridge opened roughly seven days before his arrival, according to Al Jazeera.
Four pilots killed as two Philippine Air Force trainer planes crash
The military said two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province; the Air Force grounded its SF-260 fleet.
Tan Ser Seng siblings who did not plan to take over herbal soup business open first mall outlet
Allan Tan, 35, and Vivian, 49, run the brand their grandfather started and are opening its first outlet beyond the original restaurant, at Great World.
Amazon's Jassy says most AWS capacity is sold out to end of 2027
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says major commitments reach into 2028, and he linked this to rising demand for AI infrastructure.
Iran has detailed plans to target Gulf undersea cables if attacked again, officials say
Two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters Tehran drew up plans to hit the cables if the US and Israel attack again, and would try to stop repairs.
Indonesia reported to start cutting gas exports to Singapore from Oct 24
The Business Times reports the cut is roughly 8% of the pipeline gas Indonesia sent to Singapore during 2024.
Analysts say Indonesian rhetoric at Malaysia and Singapore reflects domestic frustration
Analysts quoted by CNA say sharp words amid the haze are political posturing for a domestic audience, and caution against reading too much into them.
Nearly 240 migrant workers in process sector unpaid for up to two months, NTUC says
NTUC's Desmond Choo said MWC and MOM are helping with daily needs, including daily meals for close to 90 workers, salary claims and job matching.
MRL expects ECRL-LRT Gombak pedestrian bridge to be completed by March 2027
A temporary walkway through Prasarana facilities will link the two Gombak stations when ECRL services begin in December, MRL said.
Singapore PSI climbs into unhealthy range in all five regions by early Saturday
At 6am, 24-hour PSI readings ran from 112 to 139, with the west highest. NEA forecast a PSI of 90 to 140 for Saturday.
Meta sets up non-voting Class C shares as Zuckerberg keeps voting control
Meta announced the new class on Wednesday, saying AI investment is "unprecedented" and equity financing is more attractive than debt, according to CNA.
Singapore to form panel to help look into firms linked to haze fires
MinLaw says the panel will have law, audit and investigative firms. Local and foreign companies will be examined for involvement in causing or condoning the…
Newly discovered Australian ballista spider uses spring-loaded silk trap aimed at green tree ants
Scientists think the spider might draw the aggressive ants into attacking the trap, so the ants set off the catapult themselves, according to Mongabay.
Bukit Timah drainage canal fully upgraded after seven years of work on final stretch
The canal in the flood-prone area is now fully upgraded, and PUB plans to commission a study on other ways to strengthen its ability to cope with flooding.
Foodpanda launches full-time rider jobs with S$1,800 salary and full CPF contributions
Foodpanda is launching full-time rider jobs, The Straits Times reports. A spokesperson said the scheme is not intended to take the place of its platform…
Singapore firms can still expand in China by seeking niches, not fighting Chinese rivals head-on
Doing business in China has become harder than ever, according to The Straits Times, but Singapore companies still have a way to expand there.
Infosys lowers revenue growth outlook as North America weakness deepens
Infosys now expects fiscal 2027 revenue to grow 1 per cent to 2 per cent, down from 1.5 per cent to 3 per cent…
Upper Bukit Timah Canal upgrade completed, with stormwater capacity up 30 per cent
PUB said work on the last 900m stretch of the 2.3km canal is done, and it can better cope with rainfall as intense as that seen over the past 15 years.
Asian Cup to be held in even-numbered years from 2032 after AFC approves statute changes
The AFC approved the amendments unanimously at an Extraordinary Congress in Tokyo, saying they form part of efforts to align with FIFA's evolving…
Singapore's central gas buyer calls Indonesia an important partner amid warning of export review
The remark comes as a warning is raised about a review of Indonesia's gas exports. Analysts cautioned any curb on supply could push up power prices.
Indonesia fires burn within 800m of cave housing some of world's oldest art
Firefighters say fires came within 800m of the Maros-Pangkep cave, and researchers told CNA heat and smoke risk speeding up deterioration of the works.
Infosys lowers annual revenue growth forecast to 1 per cent to 2 per cent
The cut for the year ending March 2027 came even though quarterly revenue marginally beat estimates, helped by demand from energy and utility clients.
Singapore 24-hour PSI stays good to moderate in all five regions on Oct 23
PSI readings ranged from 66 to 92 as of 11am, below the 101 to 150 unhealthy range NEA forecast on Thursday evening for Friday.
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