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SINGAPORE (AFP) — A Singaporean man who gave financial support to a Syria-based Islamic State (IS) militant from Malaysia has been detained under the city-state’s tough internal security laws, authorities said Friday. The arrest highlights the continued influence of Southeast Asian militants fighting with IS in Iraq and Syria in radicalizing people back home, even as the jihadists face defeat in the Middle East. Singaporean businessman Mohamed Kazali bin Salleh, 48, is suspected of being […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — A Singaporean woman was found guilty Friday of abusing her Myanmar maid, including forcing her to pour hot water onto herself and to drink water laced with floor cleaner. The abuse of the maid, Phyu Phyu Mar, happened from August to October 2016 at the house of the Singaporean married couple who employed her, according to court documents. The abuses detailed in six charges against the wife — Linda Seah — […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore has chosen the F-35 warplane to replace its ageing fighter jets, opting for the US aircraft over European and Chinese models, the defense ministry said Friday. The affluent city-state, which has one of Asia’s best equipped militaries, had earlier said it was evaluating Lockheed Martin’s F-35 along with Europe’s Eurofighter Typhoon and Chinese-made stealth warplanes. “The F-16s will have to retire soon after 2030 and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter […]
SINGAPORE (AFP) — Singapore’s CapitaLand said Monday it has agreed to buy two real estate holding firms in a Sg$11 billion ($8.1 billion) deal that will create Asia’s biggest property group with assets in dozens of countries. Under the agreement, CapitaLand will acquire two units from a subsidiary of state investment firm Temasek. If approved, the new entity will have assets under management of more than Sg$116 billion, including businesses, industrial parks, hotels, commercial, […]
by Sam Reeves Agence France Presse SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore is creating a vast eco-tourism zone in a bid to bring in more visitors, but environmentalists fear the development will damage natural habitats and are already blaming it for a series of animal deaths. While it may be best known as a financial hub with scores of high-rise buildings, tropical Singapore is still home to patches of rainforest and an array of wildlife, from […]
(Eagle News) — Interesado ang bansa na mag-export ng agricultural products sa Singapore sa unang quarter ng taon. Sinabi ni Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, gusto ng Singapore na mag-angkat ng karne ng baboy, manok, itlog, gulay at bigas na mula sa Pilipinas. Ayon ito kay Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines Kok Li Peng sa kanilang naging pagpupulong. Gagawin ito ng Singapore matapos bawasan ng Malaysia ang kanilang importasyon ng produktong agrikultura sa mga bansa sa […]
Singapore (AFP) — The editor of a Singaporean website was charged with defamation Thursday for publishing a letter alleging corruption among the city-state’s leaders, with rights groups criticizing the “heavy-handed” response from authorities. Singapore has long been criticized for restricting free speech and other political rights, as well as slapping critics with financially ruinous libel suits. The affluent financial hub is regularly ranked among the world’s least corrupt countries and its leaders are sensitive about […]
by Martin Abbugao Agence France Presse SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Hi-tech Singapore is planning to roll out a swarm of drones for tasks that include delivering parcels, inspecting buildings and providing security, but safety and privacy concerns mean the initiative may hit turbulence. Companies have already started testing the devices for commercial use, mainly in an area of over 200 hectares (500 acres) dotted with high-rise buildings and shopping malls, specially designated by the government […]
(Eagle News) — Naging produktibo at makabuluhan ang ikalawang araw ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit sa Singapore. Ito ang inihayag ng Malacañang sa kabila nang hindi pagdalo ng Pangulo sa limang events sa ASEAN Summit. Ayon kay Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, dumalo si Pangulong Duterte bilang dialogue coordinator sa 21st ASEAN-China Summit kung saan kanyang iginiit ang pagsusulong code of conduct (CoC) sa pinag-aawayang teritoryo sa West […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Hi-tech Singapore has deployed an autonomous robot with a swivelling camera for a head and flashing lights to patrol a summit venue — arresting the attention of amused passers-by who stopped to snap selfies. The white, four-wheeled buggy, measuring about five-feet (1.5 meters), trundled around the perimeter of a convention center in the city-state, providing additional security at a meeting of world leaders. The so far unnamed robot, decked out with […]
(Eagle News) — So why did President Rodrigo Duterte miss several events in the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Singapore? According to the Palace, it was because he took “power naps to catch on sleep.” “Last night, the President worked late and had only less than three hours of sleep. It is unfortunate that the first event scheduled today was at 8:30 a.m.,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Apart from the gala […]
BACOLOD, Philippines (AFP) — Sven-Goran Eriksson began his Philippines reign with a win as his Azkals beat Singapore 1-0 in a Suzuki Cup group match at home Tuesday. Winger Patrick Reichelt scored the only goal in the 78th minute. He beat three defenders after captain Phil Younghusband, playing in his 100th cap, instinctively flicked on a header from his center-forward brother James Younghusband, a second-half substitute. Until then the Singaporeans played a compact, counter-attacking game […]
