The Straits Times - February 11, 2025
The Straits Times - February 11, 2025
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February 11, 2025
S'porean Teen Influenced by Far-Right Ideas, Detained, Wanted to Attack Muslims
He role-played Christchurch terrorist attack on mosque in online game: ISD
4 mins
5,032 BTO flats launched, including first project in Woodlands North Coast
Some 1,563 flats located within walking distance of Singapore's northern waterfront and near Woodlands Checkpoint were launched by the Housing Board on Feb 10.
3 mins
S'porean teen influenced by far-right ideas detained, wanted to attack Muslims
He role-played Christchurch terrorist attack on mosque in online game: ISD
4 mins
Subsidies allowed for shingles vaccine from September
From 2026, MediSave can be used to pay for cost of vaccine after subsidies are applied
3 mins
Housewife, cleaner who backed Islamist militant and terrorist groups dealt with
A housewife who managed social media groups supporting Islamist militant and terrorist organisations, and a cleaner keen on joining terror group ISIS have been dealt with.
3 mins
Iranian woman, Malaysian spouse declared national security threat, to be deported
An Iranian woman and her Malaysian husband will be deported and banned from entering Singapore after they were found to be engaging in activities that posed a threat to Singapore's security.
1 min
Singapore releases new emissions targets under Paris pact for 2035
Republic on track to hit net-zero goal by 2050, to explore more mitigation measures
4 mins
MFA Official Loses Appeal Against Jail Term Over Diplomatic Bag Misuse
A director-general at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) who lied over his attempted misuse of the diplomatic bag service started serving his one-week jail term on Feb 10 after the High Court dismissed his appeal against the sentence.
3 mins
Trade war set to worsen as China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US goods kick in
Both sides have signalled intent to crank up the pressure instead of finding reconciliation
3 mins
Trade war set to worsen as China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US goods kick in
Both sides have signalled intent to crank up the pressure instead of finding reconciliation
3 mins
Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminium tariffs in latest escalation
President Donald Trump has said that he will introduce new 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, which would come on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul.
3 mins
Trump's sovereign wealth fund likely to be aimed at China, but how will he finance it?
Questions raised over funding, but Trump hints it could be used to buy stake in TikTok
5 mins
Trump says US may have less debt than thought because of fraud
US President Donald Trump has said his administration was examining US Treasury debt payments for possible fraud and suggested that the country's US$36 trillion (S$49 trillion) debt load might not be that high.
2 mins
Malaysia to set strict water rules for data centres as demand grows
Guidelines call for use of alternative sources instead of drinking water for operations
3 mins
Malaysia to Set Strict Water Rules for Data Centres as Demand Grows
Guidelines Call for Use of Alternative Sources Instead of Drinking Water for Operations
3 mins
AI Summit Draws World Leaders, CEOs Eager for Lighter Regulation
Paris Event Comes as Trump Tears Up AI Guard Rails to Promote US Competitiveness
2 mins
Vietnam aims to cut 1 in 5 govt jobs as part of reforms
Vietnam is aiming to cut one in five public sector jobs and slash billions of dollars from government budgets, mirroring US President Donald Trump's push to take a hatchet to spending.
2 mins
South Korea prosecutors indict 63 over courthouse rampage
South Korean prosecutors on Feb 10 indicted 63 people for their role in storming a court building in January to protest against the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with some facing charges carrying up to a seven-year jail term, an official said.
1 min
Latest spill prompts inspection of all fuel pipes at coast guard bases
All fuel pipes at the Police Coast Guard's (PCG) three other bases are also being checked for leaks, following the Feb 5 oil leak incident at its Brani Regional Base, the police told The Straits Times.
2 mins
New Centre to Boost Preparedness for Infectious Diseases
It will ensure nation is better ready to detect and respond to pandemics, disease outbreaks
3 mins
Jail, caning for accountant who possessed 8,000 videos, images of child sexual abuse materials
An accountant who claimed to have sought relief from his unhappiness at work by watching pornographic materials was found to have amassed some 10,000 hours of materials over two decades.
1 min
No approval sought for mezzanine floor in warehouse that collapsed
No approval was sought from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) or the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to add a mezzanine floor in a Toa Payoh warehouse unit that collapsed in January.
1 min
NEL services back to normal after delays
Train services returned to normal on the North East Line (NEL) on Feb 10 after some delays during the morning rush hour caused by a signalling fault.
2 mins
Court orders seizure of items of anti-vaccine group founder, husband
Move comes after couple failed to pay costs in defamation suit they filed against former NMP
3 mins
Collect ICs, passports from automated kiosks at new ICA centre
From July, you can collect your new identity cards and passports from automated kiosks at the new Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) services centre in Lavender without needing an appointment.
1 min
ST School Pocket Money Fund among beneficiaries of over $2.6m raised by UOB
UOB and its business clients raised more than $2.6 million for charity as part of the bank's annual Chinese New Year festive celebrations.
1 min
19 of 150 parcel lockers planned in new housing estates ready
Lazada expands tie-up with operator to include the lockers as a delivery option from March
2 mins
Take a twilight tour for a taste of gunners' anxiety ahead of British surrender
In the weeks leading to the surrender of Singapore by the British on Feb 15, 1942, British gunners in Fort Siloso would likely have been nervous and anxious, worried about the prospect of a sudden attack by Japanese planes.
3 mins
Singapore shares rise, with DBS driving gains; STI up 0.4%
• Gainers lead losers 293 to 269, with 1.3b shares changing hands • Venture Corp is STI's top gainer, rising 1.9% to $12.80 • Regional bourses mostly rise, but Kospi dips 0.03%
1 min
Plan to Grow Singapore's Marine and Offshore Energy Firms Launched
Creating 1,000 job roles, addressing challenges faced by industry among its aims
3 mins
Illicit crypto volume falls but use in terrorism financing up: Report
Even as the volume of illicit transactions in cryptocurrency fell in 2024, its use in terrorist financing, while still limited, continued to grow, a report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs found.
3 mins
S'pore-listed firms need to improve anti-graft disclosure: NUS study
Whistle-blowers should get assurance of confidentiality, protection from reprisal
3 mins
Bitcoin Hoarder's Shares Soar 4,000% in Japan on Crypto Rally
The ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's pro-crypto agenda are fueling a surge in Bitcoin demand in Japan, where one hotel company's pivot to stockpiling the cryptocurrency is delivering eye-watering returns for shareholders.
2 mins
DBS to reward staff with special one-time bonus of $1,000 each
DBS Group on Feb 10 said it will reward all staff, excluding senior managers, with a special one-time bonus of $1,000 each and plans to introduce a new \"capital return\" dividend, as Singapore's biggest bank reported record earnings for 2024.
3 mins
Inflation Eases in 2024 on Lower Prices of Cars, Apparel, Some Food Items
Price pressures remain but inflation falls for all Singapore household groups
3 mins
Building 11-foot ladders when faced with 10-foot walls
Companies and countries are finding creative ways to overcome growing restrictions on technology transfers and trade.
5 mins
You're not a head-turner but a page-turner'
Silver marriages bring joy but acceptance, assets and adjustment are challenges to overcome.
9 mins
Eagles quarterback reminds us of the power of precision
The authenticity of the quote might be debatable, but not its deliciousness. \"I ain't afraid to love a man,\" said the legendary markswoman Annie Oakley in the late 1800s, \"(but) I ain't afraid to shoot him either.\" Fortunately, when it came to her husband, she simply shot cigarettes out of his mouth using an ancient rifle.
3 mins
Much-criticised VAR is missed in FA Cup
The weekend's FA Cup fourth-round action saw a major shock as English Premier League leaders Liverpool suffered an embarrassing exit at the hands of the Championship's bottom side Plymouth Argyle.
3 mins
Liverpool 'Hurt' By Aggressive Pilgrims
Manager Slot rues his changed side's lack of creativity in Plymouth's great FA Cup upset
2 mins
PSG Looking Fearsome for European Knockout Phase
Paris Saint-Germain have made a habit over the last decade of going into the Champions League knockout stages with doubts over their form and the fitness of key players, but this season appears to be different.
2 mins
Man City Eye Champs League Saving Grace
Guardiola's men hope to take a leaf out of Real's book to salvage a disastrous season
3 mins
POK'S SACRIFICES PAY OFF
Skater is part of record-setting S'pore team at Winter Asiad, eyes SEA Games medal
3 mins
Global-local journeys in Shanghai
From trendy enclaves to jazz bars to a marriage market, here are five ideas for exploring the world city with soul
8 mins
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