The Straits Times - February 08, 2025
The Straits Times - February 08, 2025
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In this issue
February 08, 2025
Ex-minister moved to home detention
Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who was given a 12-month jail term, is serving the rest of his prison sentence at his residence.
1 min
Singapore Reiterates Longstanding Support for Palestinians' Right to a Homeland of Their Own
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reiterated Singapore's longstanding support for the right of Palestinian people to a homeland of their own.
1 min
Schemes to Liven Up City Centre, Redevelop Core Areas Extended for Five Years
The two initiatives have been well received, will be fine-tuned further: Desmond Lee
3 mins
Former transport minister Iswaran placed on home detention scheme
Former transport minister S. Iswaran was placed on the Home Detention Scheme on Feb 7.
2 mins
MOH confirms an imported case of vaccine-associated polio
A five-month-old baby girl from Indonesia who arrived in Singapore on Jan 26 has been confirmed to be an imported case of vaccine-associated polio.
2 mins
Engineering Vehicle Derails at Depot, Disrupting MRT Services on NSEWL
Delays to morning and evening peak travel but train services continue through the day
3 mins
US to knock on Asia's door for access to markets
Hearing makes clear worries about fallout of tariff threats on world's largest importer
5 mins
Man who killed cats by throwing them off HDB blocks gets jail
A man who vented his frustrations by abusing cats and killed two felines by throwing them off high floors at Housing Board blocks was sentenced to 14 months' jail on Feb 7.
3 mins
Repeated oil spills could affect already stressed marine wildlife
Species might not have ample time to recover after such events, say experts
4 mins
Indonesian President's signature free-meal scheme well received despite early snags
Indonesia's month-old, free-meal programme for students and pregnant women is working through early snags such as slow disbursement of payments and food-poisoning cases, but has been generally well received across the country, officials say.
3 mins
North Korea's Kim at Crossroads After Major Casualties in Ukraine War
Experts say Pyongyang will lose its strategic value to Moscow if a ceasefire is reached
4 mins
Russia Retaliates Against CIA Recruitment Drive With Own Video
Russia's foreign intelligence service released an English-language video on Feb. 6 urging \"true American patriots\" who care about world peace to get in touch via secure communication in response to efforts by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to recruit Russians.
1 min
Anwar ditches guidelines proposal for Muslims at non-Muslim events
He faced fierce public backlash, accusations of overreach over controversial idea
3 mins
Philippine V-P prepared for impeachment since 2024, welcomes father to join defense team
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte said on Feb 7 she had been preparing since 2024 for impeachment and would welcome onto her defense team her firebrand father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, if he is interested to join.
1 min
Vegetable oils, sugar lead fall in world food commodity prices
Global food commodity prices fell in January, led by sharp declines in sugar and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Feb 7.
2 mins
Indonesia Halts Development of Project Hosting Trump Properties
The Indonesian government has blocked a billion-dollar real estate development outside Jakarta that was to include luxury properties under US President Donald Trump's brand, citing environmental damage, officials said on Feb 7.
1 min
China's humanoid robots wow CNY crowds with music, wealth advice
Spring Festival a timely occasion for Beijing to flex tech advancements
4 mins
Mountain on NZ's North Island now legally considered a person
A mountain in New Zealand, seen as an ancestor by the country's indigenous Maori people, is now legally considered a person.
2 mins
Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal, Panama President tells US
Mulino denies deal to give US govt vessels toll-free passage through Panama Canal
2 mins
Trump creating task force to tackle 'anti-Christian bias'
US President Donald Trump announced on Feb 6 the creation of a task force to \"eradicate anti-Christian bias\" in government, intensifying a rightwing crackdown since returning to power.
1 min
'Dreams shattered' as US deports Indians ahead of Modi's visit
Much-publicised transfer fulfils key Trump pledge but is an embarrassment for India
2 mins
Countries committed to climate plans despite US exiting Paris pact: UN official
He encourages them to submit stronger plans in 2025 to reap 'massive rewards'
2 mins
SPH Media spending $3m in subsidies over a year to support newspaper delivery
SPH Media is spending a total of $3 million in monthly subsidies this financial year to support doorstep delivery of newspapers, SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit said on Feb 7.
2 mins
MOH portal, clinics see surge in flu jab demand after Barbie Hsu's death
Taiwanese actress had succumbed to influenza-related pneumonia while in Japan
3 mins
Sightings of elusive vulture and drongo delight local birdwatchers
The birds are likely to be migratory visitors that flew unusually far south
2 mins
Amazon CEO says it can't keep up with AI demand
He warns of capacity constraints related to hardware and power supply issues
2 mins
IMF warns Japan it needs to act now to improve fiscal health
Japan must act immediately to improve its fiscal health as the risks of natural disasters mount and social security costs continue to increase, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) mission chief for the nation.
3 mins
Japan Foods reports $2.9m loss in tough business environment
It cut the number of its outlets from 84 to 82 in 2024, and will continue to streamline operations, manage costs
2 mins
New initiative enables local businesses to widen sales reach
A fledgling initiative from online shopping platform Shopee and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to boost sales in Malaysia and Thailand has brought the sweet smell of success for candy seller Chelsea Chan.
2 mins
SOUTH AFRICAN TRAINER HK-BOUND
Brett Crawford gets lucky at second attempt in securing Hong Kong Jockey Club licence
2 mins
TRIPLE TRIUMPH BEFORE TRUMP?
Chiefs seek unprecedented 'three-peat' amid heightened security at Super Bowl
3 mins
PGA ASKS TRUMP TO HELP SEAL THE DEAL
Monahan, Scott visit White House to hasten merger with LIV Golf and unite factions
3 mins
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