Singapore

Friday’s fourth execution for Singapore in less than a month was of 35-year-old Masoud Rahimi Mehrzad for narcotics trafficking. Found guilty in 2013, dual national Singaporean-Iranian Rahimi carried more than 31 grams (1.1 ounces) of diamorphine, sometimes known as heroin. Notwithstanding international protests and multiple petitions from Iran to stop the death sentence, the Singaporean government went ahead with imposing …

Particularly in areas related to the forthcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Johor is poised to become the first state in Malaysia to provide “premium” wage packages for competent workers in a novel approach to retain and recruit smart individuals. With starting salaries maybe reaching RM5,000 (US$1,146), the state’s progressive salary strategy seeks to offer competitive compensation, particularly in sectors …

Officially beginning his trip to the Republic of Singapore, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marks the official beginning of diplomatic ties and growing UAE-Singapore collaboration. This visit is especially significant since both countries wish to pursue fresh routes of collaboration in various spheres, from trade and investment to technology and cultural contact. …

Changi Airport in Singapore, well-known globally for its innovation and efficiency, has totally adopted a passport-free clearing system across all four terminals since September 30, 2023. This biometric-based method marks a sea change in Singapore’s attempts to raise the world-class airport operations. Emphasizing the program’s overall performance, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) found that, as of October 15, roughly …

According to a recent Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) study, this year the average amount of money lost per scam victim in Singapore has reduced noticeably. From about S$5,300 in 2023, victims now average S$3,200 (US$2,400), down from last year; the report noted that scam losses in Singapore dropped by 40 percent. Though the financial impact has dropped, the increasing number …

Younger brother of Singapore’s present Prime Minister Lee Hsien Yang made headlines on Tuesday, October 22 with public declaration that he is now a political refugee in the United Kingdom. Mr. Lee said that his asylum application was a “last resort” and that he left Singapore due to what he described to be continuous “attacks” from the authorities. His selection …

Reacting to a bomb threat aimed at an Air India Express flight approaching the city-state, Singapore sent two F-15SG fighter pilots Tuesday night. The aircraft headed for Singapore, Flight AXB654, received a disturbing email claiming a bomb was on board. Relating the incidents, the Singaporean Defence Minister, Dr. Ng Eng Hen said that fighter planes immediately from the Republic of …

After taking a part-time job that would eventually lead to his imprisonment, a 20-year-old guy getting ready for his National Service found he was in significant legal hot water. Now twenty-one, Tan Teck Jin was discovered in Singapore, the largest such haul the country has seen thus far, caught amid a major crackdown on illegal electronic vapes and their components. …

Singapore’s general population grew noticeably 2% in the year before June 2024, hence increasing the city-state’s total population to 6.04 million. According to a recent government assessment, expansion was largely caused by the rise in non-resident population. This increase shows how constantly Singapore depends on foreign workers, dependents, and foreign students to keep its economy and workforce intact. Main drivers …

Currently suffering one of the most significant train disruptions in recent history, Singapore is left with hundreds of thousands of worried commuters. One of the busiest and most crucial lines of transportation in the country, the East-West Line’s service suspension started its second day after a Wednesday train accident almost at 9:25 a.m. This event has not only altered regular …