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From Sept 1, Singapore will impose stiffer penalties on va**ng — higher fines for users, mandatory rehab for youth, and ...
29/08/2025

From Sept 1, Singapore will impose stiffer penalties on va**ng — higher fines for users, mandatory rehab for youth, and caning plus long jail terms for Kpod suppliers. Authorities say the move targets both abusers and traffickers as va**ng grows into a drug issue. Read full details in the article.

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From September 1, 2025, Singapore will roll out a tougher legal framework against va**ng, imposing higher fines on users and mandatory caning for suppliers of Kpods — e-vaporisers laced with the drug etomidate.

ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint arrested a Malaysian van driver after finding over 890 v**es and 6,700 components h...
29/08/2025

ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint arrested a Malaysian van driver after finding over 890 v**es and 6,700 components hidden in his vehicle. The case highlights Singapore’s toughened stance on va**ng, with penalties set to increase under new laws. Read full details in the article.

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Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) arrested a Malaysian van driver at Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, after officers discovered more than 890 e-vaporisers and 6,700 related components concealed in his vehicle.

A tragedy in Jakarta: a Brimob tactical vehicle crushed a 20-year-old ojol driver during a protest. Seven police officer...
29/08/2025

A tragedy in Jakarta: a Brimob tactical vehicle crushed a 20-year-old ojol driver during a protest. Seven police officers are now under investigation as outrage grows over police brutality and human rights violations in Indonesia.

On the night of 28 August 2025, a police tactical vehicle crushed an online motorcycle taxi driver during a labor protest outside Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta. The fatal incident, caught on video, sparked national outrage, forced a swift police investigation, and reignited pressing debates ab...

President Donald Trump admitted that U.S. colleges would struggle without Chinese students, even as he faced backlash fo...
28/08/2025

President Donald Trump admitted that U.S. colleges would struggle without Chinese students, even as he faced backlash for suggesting the entry of 600,000 students as part of trade talks. China’s foreign ministry urged Washington to stop unfair treatment of Chinese students, underscoring the economic and diplomatic stakes. Read full details in the article.

President Donald Trump acknowledged that U.S. colleges would face difficulties without Chinese students, even as he faced political backlash for suggesting a possible influx of 600,000 students as part of trade negotiations with China.

Indonesia has proposed a Johor–Batam RoRo ferry to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity across the Johor–Singapore–Ria...
28/08/2025

Indonesia has proposed a Johor–Batam RoRo ferry to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity across the Johor–Singapore–Riau Islands region. The initiative complements existing cross-border programmes and could bring lasting benefits to communities on both sides. Read full details in the article.

Indonesia has proposed a roll-on roll-off (RoRo) ferry service connecting Johor and Batam, a move expected to enhance trade, tourism, and cross-border ties between Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint seized over 3,600 packets of duty-unpaid ci******es hidden in a Malaysia-registered...
28/08/2025

ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint seized over 3,600 packets of duty-unpaid ci******es hidden in a Malaysia-registered truck’s tyres and doors. The case has been handed to Singapore Customs for investigation. Read full details in the article.

A Malaysia-registered truck was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint carrying more than 3,600 packets of duty-unpaid ci******es hidden in its tyres and doors, underscoring ongoing smuggling attempts despite repeated enforcement actions.

The U.S. has doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, citing New Delhi’s Russian oil and arms purchases. The move threate...
28/08/2025

The U.S. has doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, citing New Delhi’s Russian oil and arms purchases. The move threatens billions in trade, jobs in labour-intensive industries, and could shake global supply chains. Read full details in the article.

The United States has sharply increased tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent, escalating trade tensions after accusing New Delhi of fueling Russia’s war in Ukraine through discounted oil and arms purchases. The move has sparked backlash in India and raised concerns of severe economic consequences...

The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, received a state welcome at Istana Negara on Aug. 26, kicking off a four-...
27/08/2025

The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, received a state welcome at Istana Negara on Aug. 26, kicking off a four-day visit that reaffirms Malaysia-Brunei ties. The visit includes the 26th Annual Leaders’ Consultation, set to strengthen cooperation in trade, governance, and regional stability. Read full details in the article.

The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, received a grand state welcome at Istana Negara on Aug 26, marking the start of his four-day state visit to Malaysia, which underscores the enduring ties between the two neighbours.

Trump has warned China of a 200% tariff if rare-earth magnet exports are curbed, linking the issue to U.S. leverage in a...
27/08/2025

Trump has warned China of a 200% tariff if rare-earth magnet exports are curbed, linking the issue to U.S. leverage in aerospace parts. With a trade truce set to expire in November, upcoming negotiations will be crucial for global supply chains. Read full details in the article.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that China could face a 200 percent tariff if it curbs exports of rare-earth magnets, escalating uncertainty in fragile trade talks between the world’s two largest economies.

Indonesia is considering a nationwide v**e ban as BNN studies health risks and drug misuse linked to e-ci******es, follo...
27/08/2025

Indonesia is considering a nationwide v**e ban as BNN studies health risks and drug misuse linked to e-ci******es, following Singapore’s tough crackdown earlier this month. Read full details in the article.

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Indonesia may soon follow in Singapore’s footsteps in banning v**e use, as the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) evaluates whether e-ci******es should be regulated under the country’s narcotics law.

Elon Musk’s xAI has sued Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of colluding to dominate the AI market and shut out competitors...
26/08/2025

Elon Musk’s xAI has sued Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of colluding to dominate the AI market and shut out competitors like Grok. The high-stakes case could redefine competition in artificial intelligence. Read full details in the article.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in U.S. federal court, accusing the tech giants of colluding to monopolize the AI industry and suppress competitors like xAI.

Jakarta erupted in protests as lawmakers approved a Rp50 million housing allowance, nearly 10 times the city’s minimum w...
26/08/2025

Jakarta erupted in protests as lawmakers approved a Rp50 million housing allowance, nearly 10 times the city’s minimum wage. With police firing tear gas and global media spotlighting the backlash, critics say the move undermines Prabowo’s austerity pledges. Read full details in the article.

Thousands of Indonesians staged protests in Jakarta and other cities on August 25 against new allowances for parliamentarians, including a Rp50 million (US$3,075) monthly housing perk. Critics say the move is insensitive, coming just days after President Prabowo Subianto pledged strict austerity mea...

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