The Straits Times - March 05, 2025
The Straits Times - March 05, 2025
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In this issue
March 05, 2025
Caning as punishment under study
Minister of State for Home Affairs Sun Xueling said on March 4 that the Government will consider caning as punishment for certain scam-related offences, given that they cause serious harm and a record $1.1 billion was lost to scammers in 2024.
1 min
China hits back against latest US tariffs, but leaves door open to talks
China has pushed back against the latest US tariffs with a flurry of measures, but its response remains well-calibrated, say analysts, further signalling its intent to leave the door open to talks.
4 mins
Meeting needs of community
Two new mosques will be going up in Singapore.
1 min
Malaysian data centre market shaken by S'pore's chip smuggling probe
Malaysia's burgeoning data centre industry has quickly felt the fallout of Singapore's probe into Nvidia chips that were allegedly sent to third countries by fraudulently marking Malaysia as their final destination.
3 mins
Trade Wars Erupt as Trump's Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China Take Effect
US Leader Says All Three Failed to Do Enough to Stem Flow of Fentanyl into America
3 mins
More protection orders filed; most involved cyber bullying and doxing
The number of protection order applications made to the Protection from Harassment Court (PHC) has increased since it began operations in June 2021.
2 mins
Tengah to get new mosque; construction of Tampines North mosque to resume in 2027
A new mosque will be built in Tengah, while the construction of another mosque in Tampines North, put on hold during the pandemic, will resume in 2027.
4 mins
Caning as punishment for some scam offences being considered
Serious harm caused, record-high losses in 2024 prompting tougher stance
3 mins
EU Sanctions Second Singapore Firm Over Alleged Links to Russia's Military Efforts
A second company based in Singapore has been sanctioned by the European Union over its alleged links to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
2 mins
European Commission proposes borrowing $212b in big rearmament push
The European Commission proposed on March 4 to borrow up to €150 billion (S$212 billion) to lend to EU governments under a rearmament plan driven by Russia's war in Ukraine and fears that Europe can no longer be sure of US protection.
2 mins
Malaysia's Chinese political parties in war of words over signs
Case of Chinese characters on signboards sees MCA, DAP vie to be cultural defenders
3 mins
KL's move to extend QR code clearance to cars welcomed
The expansion of the QR code system for cars to clear immigration at Malaysia's land checkpoints will help ease congestion and improve cross-border efficiency, say frequent travellers between Johor and Singapore.
2 mins
Thais Repatriated From Cambodia Scam Centre To Be Screened
Thai authorities have deployed more than 100 police officers to conduct in-depth interrogations of 119 Thai nationals repatriated from a call centre scam operation in Poipet, Cambodia.
2 mins
Philippine fighter jet goes missing during mission against rebels
A Philippine FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew are missing after flying in support of ground forces fighting communist rebels in the southern Mindanao region, a military official said on March 4.
2 mins
'Impossible' for America to retreat from Indo-Pacific: Taiwan minister
The US cannot abandon the Indo-Pacific because the region is part of its \"core national interests\", Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said amid concerns about US security commitments to Taiwan.
1 min
Acquittal of man renews calls in India to criminalise marital rape
Legal exception for such acts a provision adopted from country's colonial-era law
4 mins
Iran Using Smaller Ships for China Oil Trade Amid US Sanctions
Smaller and more agile tankers are playing an increasingly important role in the transport of Iranian oil to China, as the illicit trade faces mounting pressure from US sanctions.
2 mins
New Zealand's economic missteps hasten exodus to sunnier shores
Mr Corey Ngaru and his partner Elian Lellimo left recession-hit New Zealand for the sunshine of Australia's Gold Coast just a week ago, bidding a teary farewell to family and friends as they seek better job opportunities and pay elsewhere.
3 mins
UOB commits $30m to help educate children across S-E Asia
More than 120,000 children and students from less privileged backgrounds across South-east Asia will gain better access to education as UOB commits $30 million to provide digital learning tools, financial aid and scholarships.
1 min
Bond-free Lim Kim San Memorial Scholarship for study at local unis open for application
Singapore citizens whose monthly household income is $5,000 or below can apply for a bond-free scholarship to pursue full-time language, linguistic and humanities degree courses at local universities.
1 min
NTU Researchers to Widen Search for Geothermal Sources in S'pore
Next phase includes deploying sensors in Punggol Park, Ang Mo Kio and Chinatown
3 mins
Testing hair of supervisees to detect drug abuse will be the norm by 2026
Expanding hair testing for drugs to all supervisees and strengthening partnerships with Malay/Muslim and Indian community partners are among the steps the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is taking to enhance rehabilitation and strengthen reintegration of offenders and former offenders.
3 mins
No offence committed in cabbies' airport gathering over minibus trial
The police's assessment of a gathering of unhappy premium taxi drivers at Changi Airport on Feb 13 found that there was \"no offence disclosed\", said Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam on March 4.
2 mins
Home Team tapping AI, foreigners amid manpower shortage and new demands
Debate on ministries' budgets: Home Affairs
3 mins
Debate on ministries' budgets: Law MinLaw to provide guidelines and support to lawyers in use of AI
Legal professionals will soon be equipped with a set of guidelines to assist them in the use of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) in their work.
2 mins
187 Food Poisoning Cases Due To Ready-To-Eat Total Defence Day Meals
Those affected comprise about 0.16% of all participants in drill; no one hospitalised
3 mins
New hawker centres to open in Bukit Batok West, Punggol Coast
New and improved hawker centres, a national push to keep indoor temperatures at or above 25 deg C, and vouchers to offset the cost of efficient home appliances are among the national initiatives that Singaporeans can look forward to.
4 mins
A ride on the wild side
Work can be a roller-coaster ride for the wildlife rescue team from the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society as it races to save creatures in peril. Straits Times photojournalist Shintaro Tay tails the team to see what it takes to save and release Singapore's wild animals.
5 mins
S'pore Hosts Business Aviation Expo as Asia-Pac Fleet Set to Soar
The number of business jets in the Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a rate of 2.1 per cent a year from 2025 to 2034, faster than the global average of 1.4 per cent.
2 mins
More than 14 years' jail, caning for man who raped his wife
He is believed to be the first to be convicted after immunity for husbands was repealed
3 mins
Jail, caning for man who slashed woman in robbery attempt
A homeless man, who could not work in Singapore as he was on a student pass, attacked a 64-year-old woman with a razor blade during a robbery attempt, causing multiple wounds on her neck and arms.
3 mins
Probation for teen who used knife in bid to rob man of $81k
A teenager was on March 4 ordered to undergo probation for 18 months over a robbery attempt involving more than $81,000.
2 mins
Singapore shares fall 0.5% as markets react to US tariffs
• Top gainer is ST Engineering, while top loser is Yangzijiang • Losers outnumber gainers 359 to 182 in the broader market • Major indexes across the region also close lower
1 min
Revolut Singapore gearing up to expand offerings
Goal is to allow every person and business to 'do all things money' in a few taps: CEO
3 mins
Citigroup Almost Sent $8 Billion to Customer's Account by Accident
Citigroup almost shifted about US$6 billion (S$8 billion) to a customer's account by accident after an employee handling the transfer copied and pasted the account number into a field for the dollar figure.
2 mins
Catherine Wu resigns as adviser to CDL's hotel arm M&C
Dr Catherine Wu, who was thrown into the spotlight in a high-profile boardroom battle between Mr Kwek Leng Beng and his son Sherman, has resigned as an unpaid adviser to Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C).
2 mins
Budget Could Have Focused on Second Child Incentives: Panel
Prodding couples to go for 3rd baby 'a bridge too far': Panellist
3 mins
HPL eyes purchase of InterContinental Auckland to further Apac expansion
Local hospitality company Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) on March 4 announced the expansion of its global luxury hospitality portfolio with the proposed acquisition of InterContinental Auckland.
1 min
3 more HK blue chips on SGX for bite-size investments
Their entry brings total number of Hong Kong SDRs to 8, and comes as interest grows
4 mins
Trump-sized hole in Europe's military masterplan for Ukraine
Whatever happens to the war in Ukraine, European countries are adamant on one element: Once a ceasefire is agreed upon, an international military force should be deployed to support the war-torn country's security and — as European leaders often put it — to ensure that Russia \"won't be able to resume its aggression\".
7 mins
As Trump suspends military aid, what are the brutal chokeholds on Ukraine?
The war-torn country can substitute some—but nothing like all—of the kit it gets from America.
5 mins
What Tesla's Tarnish Tells Us About America Inc
Elon Musk's company, like the US itself, seems like a sell.
4 mins
Supermarkets and convenience stores have been costly to people's health
A study shows that in countries with the most such stores per capita, people buy more unhealthy food and are more likely to be obese.
5 mins
Instagram flooded feeds with gore. 'Sorry' doesn't cut it
Users need to hold Meta to account for showing them videos of extreme violence and death.
3 mins
Replies Road safety • Enforcement needed besides mindset change
We thank Mr Darion Lim for his letter (Lifelong driver education a better approach to road safety; Feb 25).
1 min
Debts • Credit cards not meant as long-term credit facility
We thank Mr Joe Chua Cheok Kwang for his suggestions on credit card interest rates (Cap credit card interest rates to protect the vulnerable from crippling debts, Feb 27).
1 min
Hearing loss. Wonderful world has opened up, thanks to aids
As a senior in my late 60s, and a proud wearer of hearing aids for the past two years, I can attest to the transformative power of these devices (Breaking the silence on hearing loss: She couldn't hear at birth, now she speaks English fluently, March 1).
1 min
Mr Big Brother Raring To Go Again
Stablemates Bull Fight and Thundergod also look sharp on the training track in KL
3 mins
In-Form Eason The One To Beat
2 California Moxie drops into Class 5 for the first time while also stepping up in distance.
4 mins
The Abdicator closing in on another success
March 5 South Africa (Durbanville) form analysis
2 mins
Djokovic stands in the way of Alcaraz's hat-trick bid
Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals in his quest for a rare Indian Wells \"three-peat\", while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test, according to the draw released on March 3.
2 mins
Smith Not Putting Pressure On Himself
Despite winless 2024, his focus is making himself better and the results will follow
2 mins
Cycling body faces antitrust complaint
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has been hit with an EU antitrust complaint by a Scottish father on behalf of his 18-year-old son and bike trial rider, regarding the governing body's allegedly anti-competitive practices and sanctions against riders taking part in rival events.
1 min
Fifa Owed Me This Money, Platini Tells Court
Former head of Uefa Michel Platini on March 3 told a Swiss appeals court, where his acquittal on fraud charges is being examined, that Fifa \"owed\" him the 2 million Swiss francs (S$3 million) at the heart of the case.
2 mins
Peter Lim not selling Valencia, with son appointed club's new president
Local billionaire Peter Lim's only son Kiat Lim will take over from Chan Lay Hoon as the new president of Spanish La Liga team Valencia on March 5.
2 mins
Sailors 'Can Beat Strong Sides'
ACL ace Pires eyes q-final upset against three-time J1 League winners Sanfrecce
3 mins
'Incredible' Pedri spurs Barca revival in Europe
Barcelona travel to Benfica on March 5 in a Champions League last-16, first-leg clash with their status as one of Europe's elite sides restored, and midfielder Pedri playing a key role in their revival.
2 mins
Riled Bayern ready to prove critics wrong
Bayern Munich are irritated by suggestions that they are the outsiders in their high-stakes Champions League last-16, first-leg clash against Bayer Leverkusen.
2 mins
PSG Merit Respect, Not Fear, Says Slot
Reds manager impressed by rivals' form, says their last-16 clash is one for the purists
3 mins
Smarter, Faster Swims
S'pore Aquatics adopts drone technology, artificial intelligence in training to gain edge
3 mins
Lionesses Up For Tough Test At Asean Women's C'ship
Having grabbed the last spot for the 2025 Asean Women's Championship, Singapore captain Siti Rosnani Azman remains unfazed at the prospect of facing tougher opponents.
2 mins
Tapping tech for eldercare
Brain training, podcasts make ageing easier and fun, but human connections are still important
6 mins
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