Massita Ahmad

S'pore diary: Shedding light on the Bugis

S'pore diary: Shedding light on the Bugis

They've etched their names in the region as ambitious royals, enterprising merchants and fierce warriors.

S'pore-M'sia ties rosy says S'pore president

S'pore-M'sia ties rosy says S'pore president

Tony Tan Keng Yam says our ties are flourishing with a shared commitment to work together. 

Singapore’s Lee issues writ on Malay president

Singapore’s Lee issues writ on Malay president

Coming presidential election is first to be reserved for candidates from the Malay community.

S'pore to support Philippines' blitz against terrorists in Marawai

S'pore to support Philippines' blitz against terrorists in Marawai

The affirmation was made during a meeting between S'pore Minister for Defence and the Philippines Secretary of National Defence. 

PM Lee shares sibling's wish not to publicly continue feud

PM Lee shares sibling's wish not to publicly continue feud

Tha's exactly what I have been trying to do, says Lee in a statement issued in the city-state today.

Cybercriminals now target IoT devices in smart homes - McAfee

Cybercriminals now target IoT devices in smart homes - McAfee

Internet of Things (IoT) devices in smart homes is their latest target to hack into personal data.

M'sian jailed for 'spoofing' Singapore stock market

M'sian jailed for 'spoofing' Singapore stock market

Dennis Tey Thean Yang, who worked as a remisier, was jailed 16 weeks after being found guilty on 23 stock-defrauding charges. 

M'sian nabbed, 1.38kg heroin seized at Woodlands checkpoint

M'sian nabbed, 1.38kg heroin seized at Woodlands checkpoint

Immigration officers find four black bundles of the drug under the man's motorcycle seat.

S'pore appoints ex-ICJ president as judge ad hoc for island case

S'pore appoints ex-ICJ president as judge ad hoc for island case

This is over Malaysia's application for revision of the ICJ's judgment on sovereignty over Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.

Forbes: Malaysia's tycoons see fortunes rise despite tough times

Forbes: Malaysia's tycoons see fortunes rise despite tough times

Ananda Krishnan slipped to third spot this year as his wealth declined 12.2pct to US$6.5 billion.

S'pore may create history in having first Malay female president

S'pore may create history in having first Malay female president

The next presidential election will be held in September this year.

ICJ: M'sia's 'new fact' refers to three declassified British files

ICJ: M'sia's 'new fact' refers to three declassified British files

The documents were discovered in the UK's National Archives between Aug 4, 2016 and Jan 30, 2017, ICJ says.

S'pore to study Malaysia's move for ICJ judgment revision

S'pore to study Malaysia's move for ICJ judgment revision

This is on the International Court of Justice’s judgment on Pedra Branca and two other islands.

South China Sea dispute not zero-sum game, says minister

South China Sea dispute not zero-sum game, says minister

The dispute is not just about winners and losers, but what is good for the region.

S'pore to match M'sia road charges

S'pore to match M'sia road charges

'This is to ensure that Malaysia takes into consideration our response whenever they raise their toll or introduce a new levy.'

Economist: M'sia still safe haven for property investment

Economist: M'sia still safe haven for property investment

REA Group chief economist says Malaysia has strong economic growth and high levels of transparency.

13,730 workers laid off in Singapore, highest since 2009

13,730 workers laid off in Singapore, highest since 2009

Professionals, managers, executives and technicians more likely to be made redundant, says Ministry of Manpower report.

No plans for third bridge, says Hsien Loong

No plans for third bridge, says Hsien Loong

Talk about a third bridge has been rife for some time with the corporate community.

M’sian currency still widely accepted by foreign moneychangers

M’sian currency still widely accepted by foreign moneychangers

Tabung Haji denies social media reports the ringgit was not accepted in Makkah and Madinah.

DPM says M'sia has balanced relationship with China, US

DPM says M'sia has balanced relationship with China, US

This in response to a question that Malaysia seems to have a 'warmer' relationship with China than the US.

Tackling IS more difficult than tackling communists, says Zahid

Tackling IS more difficult than tackling communists, says Zahid

The DPM says this time, Malaysia doesn't have the experience.

DPM in Singapore for counter-terrorism dialogue

DPM in Singapore for counter-terrorism dialogue

Ahmad Zahid is one of the dialogue's keynote speakers.

S’pore accepts proposal for reserve presidential election

S’pore accepts proposal for reserve presidential election

The country has not had a Malay president since Yusof Ishak held the post from 1965 to 1970.

Who said P Ramlee died a pauper?

Who said P Ramlee died a pauper?

A comment on the iconic figure raises strong reactions on both sides of the Causeway.