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Tan Xianglong planned to frame his wife with over 500g of cannabis, but his plan unraveled when she noticed him near her car.SINGAPORE: In a case that involved both cunning and desperation, a man plotted to frame his estranged wife by planting over 500g of cannabis in her car, fully aware of the severe penalties …

The devastating floods also caused severe damage to homes and infrastructure in the region.JAKARTA: A deadly flood in Indonesia’s North Maluku province claimed the lives of 13 people and left two others injured on Sunday (Aug 25). The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall since Saturday, wreaked havoc in the eastern part of the country, particularly …

In his first National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlines ambitious plans while emphasizing core values.When watching Prime Minister Lawrence Wong deliver his first National Day Rally speech on August 18, my immediate thought was: “This could have been Heng Swee Keat, and I wonder what he would have said.”Reflecting on past speeches, …

Amid the disbandment of a leading opposition party and the swift replacement of the prime minister, CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut breaks down what’s unfolding in Thai politics.BANGKOK: Thailand’s political landscape was rocked in August 2023, beginning with the Constitutional Court’s decision on August 7 to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party. This marked the start of …

As political tensions rise, some Singaporeans urge Lee Hsien Yang to come back and address the ongoing family feud and national matters.SINGAPORE: With the next general election on the horizon, public calls for Lee Hsien Yang, the younger son of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, to return to Singapore are growing louder.Currently residing in …

Analysts highlight Russia’s support for Palestine and Putin’s "strongman" image as key drivers of favorable opinions in Southeast Asia.SINGAPORE: A Pew Research Center study has revealed that Malaysia and Singapore stand out among Southeast Asian countries for their increasingly positive views on Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin. Analysts attribute these trends to Russia’s support …

In his first overseas trip since taking office, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also thanked Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah for his longstanding support for the Singapore Armed Forces training in Brunei.KUALA LUMPUR: During his first overseas visit as Singapore’s Prime Minister, Mr. Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Jun 11) expressed his gratitude to Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah for …

The Prime Minister will travel to Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuala Lumpur as part of a series of introductory visits to Southeast Asian capitals.SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to visit Brunei and Malaysia from Tuesday (Jun 11) to Wednesday, marking his first overseas trip since assuming office, according to the Prime Minister's Office.Mr. …

Teacher Suspended and Resigned Following Allegations of MisconductSINGAPORE: The police are investigating an incident in which a preschool teacher allegedly kicked a five-year-old girl in the shin at a childcare centre.According to a spokesperson from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), the incident took place on April 2, when the teacher reportedly kicked the child …

Kirsten Han Raises Concerns Over Prime Minister's Role at Major Regional Security SummitSINGAPORE: Prominent Singapore activist and writer Kirsten Han has called attention to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's minimal involvement at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defence summit, which took place in Singapore from May 31 to June 2.The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded …