by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore just took a big step in its push for smarter transport. The launch of the first self-driving shuttles in Punggol stands out as a key win. This move fits into the nation’s plan to build a transport system that uses tech to ease daily travel. Autonomous...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Strides Premier Service offers a fresh option for cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia. Riders book rides via an online form on their website, skipping the hotline for quicker setup. Pickups work from any spot in Singapore, making it easy to grab a cab...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Malaysia rolled out a new fuel subsidy policy this year, and it targets who gets the cheap gas. This change aims to help regular Malaysians while cutting waste. Let’s break down the main parts. First, take a look at what’s new for Malaysians. The price of...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Malaysia’s new QR code system for immigration at Johor checkpoints This change marks a big shift in how people cross between Singapore and Malaysia. Travel between these two spots sees over 100 million trips each year, mostly by car or foot. Such a trial aims to...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
A 23-year-old man from Queensland, Byron Haddow, died during a holiday in Bali in 2025. He was found in the plunge pool of his rented villa. His body came back to Australia four weeks later. A second check after arrival showed his heart was missing. This fact shocked...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. This move marks a bold step by these three nations in West Africa’s Sahel region. All three operate under military rule. They call the ICC a tool of neocolonial...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Beyond Traditional Diplomacy President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s state visit to Egypt in September 2025 marks a pivotal moment in Singapore’s foreign policy evolution, signaling a strategic pivot toward deeper engagement with the Middle East and North...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
An in-depth analysis of Amazon’s bold experiment to decouple premium grocery brands from physical retail presence The Unprecedented Move On September 23, 2025, Amazon made a calculated bet that could reshape how premium grocery brands expand globally. For the...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the world approaches February 5, 2026, the international community faces a pivotal moment in nuclear arms control. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining bilateral nuclear arms limitation agreement between the world’s two...
by chung chinyi | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
One year after its grand opening in Singapore’s lively Central Business District, Uoharu—known in Japanese as 魚治—stands out as a true gem of real Japanese izakaya life. This spot, straight from Tokyo’s streets, has taken root at IOI Central Boulevard...
