In search for more space, Singapore plans a move underground

The plan foresees that more utilities, transport, storage and industrial facilities will be moved underground to free up surface land for people-centric uses

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Singapore’s Grand Hyatt Hotel on fire, 500 people evacuated

The blaze involved a kitchen stove and an exhaust duct in a restaurant on the second floor, authorities said.

The blaze involved a kitchen stove and an exhaust duct in a restaurant on the second floor, authorities said.

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Singapore’s Grand Hyatt Hotel on fire, 500 people evacuated
exclusive | AirAsia says it may set up Macau base to gain better access to China

AirAsia, which has been flying to Macau since 2004, says it may set up a base in the casino hub to better serve Chinese travellers.

AirAsia, which has been flying to Macau since 2004, says it may set up a base in the casino hub to better serve Chinese travellers.

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AirAsia says it may set up Macau base to gain better access to China
Thai election: can seven-party coalition block junta proxies’ path to power?

Seven parties led by Pheu Thai, the party projected to have won the most seats, say the pro-junta camp should stand aside.

Seven parties led by Pheu Thai, the party projected to have won the most seats, say the pro-junta camp should stand aside.

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Thai election: can seven-party coalition block junta proxies’ path to power?
Jeers as UK MP likens shame of Brexit failure to wartime loss of Singapore

Conservative politician Crispin Blunt is slammed for being ‘obsessed with the old empire’ after referring to ‘shameful surrender’ by British in 1942. One commentator said Brexit supporters ‘need to understand the age when a very British form of white supremacy ruled the waves ain’t coming back’.

Conservative politician Crispin Blunt is slammed for being ‘obsessed with the old empire’ after referring to ‘shameful surrender’ by British in 1942. One commentator said Brexit supporters ‘need to understand the age when a very British form of white supremacy ruled the waves ain’t coming back’.

27 Mar 2019 - 6:16AM
Jeers as UK MP likens shame of Brexit failure to wartime loss of Singapore
Mahathir plays down threat to EU that he’ll buy Chinese warplanes

The Malaysian prime minister says the European Union’s planned ban on palm oil will provoke a backlash – even if it’s not the one he originally claimed

26 Mar 2019 - 10:42PM
Malaysians outraged over wartime memorial calling Japanese troops ‘heroes’

A newly-restored second world war memorial in Malaysia has sparked anger after a sign described three Japanese soldiers as “heroes”.

A newly-restored second world war memorial in Malaysia has sparked anger after a sign described three Japanese soldiers as “heroes”.

26 Mar 2019 - 10:13PM
Malaysians outraged over wartime memorial calling Japanese troops ‘heroes’
Indonesian park covers up mermaid statues to preserve ‘Eastern values’

Two bare-breasted mermaid statues at a Jakarta park have been covered up with tube tops in new policy aimed at keeping the attraction “family-friendly”.

Two bare-breasted mermaid statues at a Jakarta park have been covered up with tube tops in new policy aimed at keeping the attraction “family-friendly”.

26 Mar 2019 - 8:45PM
Indonesian park covers up mermaid statues to preserve ‘Eastern values’
Singapore Airlines flight escorted by fighter jets after bomb hoax
  • A woman and a child were detained for questioning but police said no suspicious items were found. Singaporean passenger Vijay Singh described the situation as ‘something right out of a movie’.
  • A woman and a child were detained for questioning but police said no suspicious items were found. Singaporean passenger Vijay Singh described the situation as ‘something right out of a movie’.
26 Mar 2019 - 10:20PM
Singapore Airlines flight escorted by fighter jets after bomb hoax
Thai election ‘heavily tilted’ towards military proxy, election monitor says

With only partial results reported, the party backing junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha has said it is gathering coalition partners to form a government.

With only partial results reported, the party backing junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha has said it is gathering coalition partners to form a government.

26 Mar 2019 - 10:42PM
Thai election ‘heavily tilted’ towards military proxy, election monitor says
Can Joko Widodo spend his way to re-election in Indonesia?

Widodo is leaving nothing to chance as he seeks to win a second five-year term, showering local governments with billions of dollars in extra funding.

Widodo is leaving nothing to chance as he seeks to win a second five-year term, showering local governments with billions of dollars in extra funding.

26 Mar 2019 - 10:42PM
Can Joko Widodo spend his way to re-election in Indonesia?
Rights groups condemn Brunei’s impending new anti-gay laws

The country is set to fast-track changes to its penal code that could see people from the LGBTQ community whipped or stoned to death for same-sex activity, rights groups say.

The country is set to fast-track changes to its penal code that could see people from the LGBTQ community whipped or stoned to death for same-sex activity, rights groups say.

26 Mar 2019 - 6:16AM
Rights groups condemn Brunei’s impending new anti-gay laws
Indonesia pushes palm oil companies to sue EU if bloc activates curbs

Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, has strongly condemned the European Union’s move to phase out the commodity by 2030.

Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, has strongly condemned the European Union’s move to phase out the commodity by 2030.

25 Mar 2019 - 9:24PM
Indonesia pushes palm oil companies to sue EU if bloc activates curbs
Duterte pictured with suspected Chinese ‘drug lords’: former police official

The former anti-narcotics official said he sent authorities a report on the two men, but was unaware if any government action had been taken.

The former anti-narcotics official said he sent authorities a report on the two men, but was unaware if any government action had been taken.

25 Mar 2019 - 9:41PM
Duterte pictured with suspected Chinese ‘drug lords’: former police official
Hong Kong’s Filipino community urged to focus on health

Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.

Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.

25 Mar 2019 - 11:34PM
Hong Kong’s Filipino community urged to focus on health
Who won Thailand election? Both sides are claiming victory

The military backed Palang Pracharat party wins the popular vote, Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai wins the most seats. And a third party’s leader – called ‘Daddy’ – says he is ready to be prime minister. Welcome to Thai politics.

The military backed Palang Pracharat party wins the popular vote, Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai wins the most seats. And a third party’s leader – called ‘Daddy’ – says he is ready to be prime minister. Welcome to Thai politics.

26 Mar 2019 - 8:18AM
Who won Thailand election? Both sides are claiming victory
China to cut cost of Malaysia rail link by US$2.4 billion. Is it enough?

Malaysia’s chief negotiator on the controversial Beijing-backed project, Daim Zainuddin, says a revised deal would send ‘a lot more Malaysia’s way’. But experts say the final terms of the deal remain obscure.

Malaysia’s chief negotiator on the controversial Beijing-backed project, Daim Zainuddin, says a revised deal would send ‘a lot more Malaysia’s way’. But experts say the final terms of the deal remain obscure.

27 Mar 2019 - 10:17AM
China to cut cost of Malaysia rail link by US$2.4 billion. Is it enough?
Thailand election: a win for the military and marijuana?

Democrats have been decimated, Future Forward were propelled by youth vote and Bhumjaithai once more emerge as kingmakers.

Democrats have been decimated, Future Forward were propelled by youth vote and Bhumjaithai once more emerge as kingmakers.

25 Mar 2019 - 9:48PM
Thailand election: a win for the military and marijuana?
Thai election: tables turn on Shinawatras as Prayuth poised to retain power

Exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Hong Kong urged supporters to maintain ‘hope’ but did not mention prospect of defeat.

Exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Hong Kong urged supporters to maintain ‘hope’ but did not mention prospect of defeat.

26 Mar 2019 - 8:13AM
Thai election: tables turn on Shinawatras as Prayuth poised to retain power
Thai election: junta in driver’s seat as Thaksin-backed rival cries foul

In a shock twist, the Palang Pracharat Party of Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha is headed towards victory, with one leader claiming the result was ‘made in heaven’.

In a shock twist, the Palang Pracharat Party of Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha is headed towards victory, with one leader claiming the result was ‘made in heaven’.

25 Mar 2019 - 7:48AM
Thai election: junta in driver’s seat as Thaksin-backed rival cries foul