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Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia
As Malaysia rethinks the death penalty for drug offences, Singapore insists tough laws deter substance abuse.
Published On 31 Oct 2026
Video Duration 25 minutes 00 seconds 25:00
Southeast Asia’s toxic haze spurs calls for legal action against polluters
Published On 22 Oct 2026
OPINION,
Southeast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay
Published On 20 Oct 2026
Opinion by Ronny P Sasmita
EXPLAINER
Why is China buying up gold?
Published On 16 Oct 2026
Four killed as Indonesia battles worst forest fires in more than a decade
Published On 16 Oct 2026
Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
Published On 14 Oct 2026
Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia
Published On 13 Oct 2026
Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP F1 sprint after Russell crashes
Published On 10 Oct 2026
Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia
Published On 9 Oct 2026

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Singapore refers eight civil servants to police over property purchases

Minister announces referrals after think tank paper finds link between purchases and unannounced MRT stations.

Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate

City-state launches dating platform for government workers, drawing curiosity, amusement and scorn.

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Indian MMA fighter refuses handshake after Asian Games ‘defeat’

India’s first MMA medal at the Asian Games was overshadowed by controversy over the result.

Thousands stranded as Anak Krakatau eruption shutters Indonesian airports

A total of 1,558 flights have been delayed or cancelled across the eight affected airports.

Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests

Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.

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AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars

Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.

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Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in India

A Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.

Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in Singapore

Music group says ‘proud’ to have made ‘impromptu expression’ of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert.

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Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flag

Singapore barred two members of British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country.

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French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt

A French teenager has been fined about $465 after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge in Singapore.

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