Malaysia can do better than “platform capitalism”

SINGAPORE: A 46-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for attempting to smuggle nearly 1kg of drugs, including 1,057g of cannabis and 973g of Ice, with an estimated street value exceeding S$142,000. The contraband, concealed in her motorcycle, could potentially support about 700 abusers for a week, prompting ongoing investigations by the ICA and CNB. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A Malaysian woman was caught trying to sneak drugs, including a lot...

SINGAPORE: An 18-year-old girl was caught selling unregistered contact lenses on Telegram during a crackdown by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), which removed 171 listings of illegal health products. The operation, part of a global effort, revealed that 1,288 illegal listings included prescription medicines, with HSA warning consumers about the health risks associated with unregulated products. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An 18-year-old girl was caught selling unsafe contact lenses online, which hadn't...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh denies aspirations for the prime ministership, stating his goal is to normalize the opposition's role in Singapore politics. He emphasizes the importance of political balance and teamwork within the WP to achieve the aim of one-third parliamentary representation,...

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong's annual salary for FY2024/25 was S$7.01 million, a 13.5% decrease from the previous year, despite the airline posting a record net profit of S$2.78 billion attributed to a merger gain. The operating profit fell by 37% to S$1.71 billion due to increased competition, leading to a reduced profit-sharing bonus of 7.45 months for employees. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singapore Airlines' CEO made S$7.01 million last...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) unveiled its latest marine rescue vessel, the Blue Dolphin, on Wednesday (Jun 25), marking a significant upgrade to Singapore’s maritime emergency response capabilities.The second-generation vessel will serve as SCDF's primary response asset for major incidents at sea, including...

SINGAPORE will conserve the former Pasir Panjang English School and NatSteel Pavilion as part of its land use master plan, enhancing heritage and greenery in urban development. These sites symbolize the country's educational milestones and early industrialization, reflecting Singapore's growth over the past 60 years. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singapore is working to preserve important old buildings, like the former Pasir Panjang English School and the NatSteel Pavilion, to remember its history...