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'Should make it double': TMJ unfazed by S$2b tax on S'pore land deal

'Should make it double': TMJ unfazed by S$2b tax on S'pore land deal

'More than happy to contribute to both countries.'
British band says S'pore cops detained, quizzed them for raising Palestinian flag at concert

British band says S'pore cops detained, quizzed them for raising Palestinian flag at concert

Witnesses say band displayed flag as concertgoers cheered 'Free Palestine'.
COMMENT | Putrajaya, Johor must put focus back on aligning policies

COMMENT | Putrajaya, Johor must put focus back on aligning policies

Be equal partners in planning, executing Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
SDP chief: 'There are no horns sticking out of my forehead'

SDP chief: 'There are no horns sticking out of my forehead'

For Chee, persistence is a conviction forged through years of adversity.
From across the Causeway: Politician wrestles with doubt but refuses to yield

From across the Causeway: Politician wrestles with doubt but refuses to yield

SDP chief says change will come to Singapore, but one must persevere before then.
COMMENT | Taco, the Strait of Hormuz, and Singapore

COMMENT | Taco, the Strait of Hormuz, and Singapore

Island republic should be more careful with its words.
Bangi MP censures former S'pore lawmaker over 'callous remarks' on Iran

Bangi MP censures former S'pore lawmaker over 'callous remarks' on Iran

The Singaporean implied that Malaysia had negotiated with 'terrorists'.
Philosophies from exile: Ex-S'porean student leader speaks about dissent and dialogue

Philosophies from exile: Ex-S'porean student leader speaks about dissent and dialogue

Tan also talks about his new book and Fadiah's deportation.
Why authoritarianism won't fix corruption in Southeast Asia

Why authoritarianism won't fix corruption in Southeast Asia

Debate reignites over strongman rule and its anti-graft record in the region.
S'pore to impose higher entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles

S'pore to impose higher entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles

This will take effect on Jan 1 next year.
Singapore's scam offenders may face caning from Dec 30, 2025

Singapore's scam offenders may face caning from Dec 30, 2025

Fighting scam crimes remains top priority, says Home Affairs Ministry.
S'pore authorities nab man who took drugs with ex-lawyer before his death

S'pore authorities nab man who took drugs with ex-lawyer before his death

Individual says Ravi showed concerning symptoms after consuming the substance.
Singaporean activist, former lawyer M Ravi dies

Singaporean activist, former lawyer M Ravi dies

Ravi had represented several Malaysians on death row in the republic.
Singapore to execute another M'sian next week over drug charges

Singapore to execute another M'sian next week over drug charges

Saminathan will be the third in months after Datchinamurthy, Pannir Selvam.
S'pore moves to block MalaysiaNow after portal refuses order to correct

S'pore moves to block MalaysiaNow after portal refuses order to correct

It follows alleged published falsehoods concerning treatment of Pannir, executed under republic's death penalty.
Singapore claims PAS contradicted itself, tried to influence voters

Singapore claims PAS contradicted itself, tried to influence voters

Ministry brands party's attempt to interfere in city-state's election as unacceptable.
S'pore accused of stymying lawyers aiding death row inmates

S'pore accused of stymying lawyers aiding death row inmates

Lawyers, however, note that most Singaporeans support capital punishment.
Singapore executes Pannir, second Malaysian hanged in 2 weeks

Singapore executes Pannir, second Malaysian hanged in 2 weeks

His family confirms the 38-year-old was hanged today.
Pannir's family to seek judicial review against govt's decision on probe

Pannir's family to seek judicial review against govt's decision on probe

Lawyer says deputy minister's statement contradicts recent police action in the probe.

Pannir to hang tomorrow after S'pore court rejects final appeal

Pannir to hang tomorrow after S'pore court rejects final appeal

Lawyer Surendran urges S'pore govt not to go ahead with execution, wants Putrajaya to intervene.
Lawyer urges Malaysia-S'pore pact to spare citizens on death row

Lawyer urges Malaysia-S'pore pact to spare citizens on death row

'They should take immediate steps to save lives, if they’re serious about it.'
Ramkarpal: Halt Pannir's execution, he's key witness in drug probe

Ramkarpal: Halt Pannir's execution, he's key witness in drug probe

Several M'sian cops granted access to Pannir in Changi Prison last week, says the MP.
Singapore to execute 'poet' Pannir Selvam on Oct 8, says lawyer

Singapore to execute 'poet' Pannir Selvam on Oct 8, says lawyer

He's been on death row for over 8 years, arrested for importing 51.84g of drugs.
S'pore court: 1MDB liquidators can't sue banks over pre-2018 deals

S'pore court: 1MDB liquidators can't sue banks over pre-2018 deals

Judge says legislation specifically prohibits legal action against deals preceding the timeframe.