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MB: Johor, Grab in talks to ease Malaysia-Singapore travel under revamped cross-border deal

MB: Johor, Grab in talks to ease Malaysia-Singapore travel under revamped cross-border deal

JOHOR BARU, June 19 — The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement...

Singapore: Advancing Smart Security with High-Tech Tools

Singapore is stepping up its smart public security response with a new fleet of off-road vehicles and advanced drone technology for a specialist police unit. The move is aimed at ensuring faster and more effective deployments during emergencies,...

Travel chaos starts to ease as Gulf states reopen airspace

Travel chaos starts to ease as Gulf states reopen airspace

[DUBAI] Air-travel disruptions started to ease in the Middle East after a ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Iran and several Persian Gulf states reopened their airspace. National carriers in the Gulf resumed flights during the night,...

Travel disruptions still hit Middle East in wake of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Travel disruptions still hit Middle East in wake of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Airlines are forced to reroute or cancel flights, affecting major hubs like Doha and Dubai, despite a ceasefire announced between Iran and Israel. The Israel-Iran conflict, together with the military intervention of the United States and Tehran’s...

Singapore's core inflation falls in May

Singapore's core inflation falls in May

Hanoi (VNA) - Singapore's core inflation fell to 0.6% year-on-year in May, largely due to the easing of food inflation, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on June 23. April's core inflation...

Singapore bolsters police capabilities with cutting-edge tech

Singapore bolsters police capabilities with cutting-edge tech

Singapore (VNA) – A specialist police unit has acquired a fleet of off-road vehicles to help officers navigate rough, unpaved terrain – and flood waters – to respond more quickly to public security incidents. The cars will be used by the...

Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions

Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions

New Delhi: Short-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel companies said....

Singapore’s F&B can be tough, but here’s how these 3 BBQ bizs are silently thriving

Singapore’s F&B can be tough, but here’s how these 3 BBQ bizs are silently thriving

When it comes to dining out in Singapore, BBQ isn’t usually top of mind. Unlike more mainstream favourites like mala, hotpot, or Japanese fare, smoked meats and slow-cooked brisket still occupy a niche space in the local food scene. Yet, behind...

singapore 'No personality': UK woman criticises Singapore for lack of heritage

singapore 'No personality': UK woman criticises Singapore for lack of heritage

A woman in the UK recently shared a negative travel experience on her travel to Singapore and said that she would not want to revisit, sparking discussions among netizens. The woman was part of a street interview and featured in a TikTok posted by...

Singapore's Only Festival, It's The Ship, Unveils Explosive First Artist Announcement

Singapore's Only Festival, It's The Ship, Unveils Explosive First Artist Announcement

MAKING THEIR SHIP DEBUT PERFORMANCE: ALOK, TIMMY TRUMPET, NICKY ROMERO TO ROCK THE HIGH SEAS THIS NOVEMBER Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- IT'S THE SHIP, Singapore's only EDM festival and Asia's largest Festival at Sea, today announced its first...

Henley Passport Index 2025: Where can Saudis travel without a visa?

Henley Passport Index 2025: Where can Saudis travel without a visa?

In the recent Henley Passport Index 2025 release, the latest global passport rankings strength have been revealed based on visa-free access, exposing Singapore to be once again in the top position, while Saudi Arabia is at 59th, allowing its...

There are 45,300 vacancies in Singapore paying a median of S$7,300/month. Where to find them?

There are 45,300 vacancies in Singapore paying a median of S$7,300/month. Where to find them?

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from the latest labour market report released by the Ministry of Manpower, supplemented with figures from earlier releases where necessary....

Harold goes on a mock date with a Singaporean woman in Match Me Abroad sneak peek

Harold goes on a mock date with a Singaporean woman in Match Me Abroad sneak peek

In a sneak peek video shared by TLC on their official Instagram page on June 29, 2025, Match Me Abroad star Harold was seen going on a mock date with a woman named Kayla in Singapore. When he arrived at the café, Kayla introduced herself and said,...

Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa

Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa

Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...

Code of honour: Singapore teens embrace making apps and video games

Code of honour: Singapore teens embrace making apps and video games

SINGAPORE – Secondary 4 student Jatin Rakesh is the rare teenager who has met Mr Tim Cook. The famed Apple chief executive briefly interacted with the 16-year-old and other young people earlier in June, during an event at the iPhone maker’s annual...

Proof That Singapore's Green Spaces Are More Magical Than Any Disney ParkSpot Monitor Lizards, Monkeys And Otters Right Before You!

Proof That Singapore's Green Spaces Are More Magical Than Any Disney ParkSpot Monitor Lizards, Monkeys And Otters Right Before You!

But here's the kicker: this seemingly manicured paradise is surprisingly wild! Keep your eyes peeled and you might spot a majestic monitor lizard sunning itself by a pond, looking like a mini dinosaur on vacation. And if you're really lucky,...

Interview of the Week: Caroline Bougon-Sirieix, Vice-Chair of EuroCham’s HR Committee and Secretary General of Cambodia Airports

Interview of the Week: Caroline Bougon-Sirieix, Vice-Chair of EuroCham’s HR Committee and Secretary General of Cambodia Airports

11 July, 2025 Posted by: EuroCham Cambodia For this week’s interview the Communications team headed Phnom Penh International Airport to speak Mrs. Caroline Bougon-Sirieix, Secretary General of Cambodia Airports and the new Vice-Chair of EuroCham’s...

Travel fair takes to Batu Pahat in July with more booths, attractive deals

Travel fair takes to Batu Pahat in July with more booths, attractive deals

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair is set to offer attractive travel deals as it returns to Batu Pahat, Johor, next month. Organising chairman Kathryn Lee highlighted the fair’s consistent success. “Sales recorded in past...

Singapore core inflation dips in May but analysts say may pick up on escalating Middle East conflict

Singapore core inflation dips in May but analysts say may pick up on escalating Middle East conflict

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s core inflation dipped in May, reversing the increase in April, but economists said consumer prices may rise at a faster pace as tensions in the Middle East escalate after the US entered the conflict. Core inflation edged...

singapore Admiralty Road fatal accident: Victim was single dad who worked 2 jobs in Singapore and JB

singapore Admiralty Road fatal accident: Victim was single dad who worked 2 jobs in Singapore and JB

The motorcyclist who died in an accident along Admiralty Road last Friday (June 20) afternoon was a single father from Malaysia who worked two jobs, according to Shin Min Daily News. Chan Yong Kang, 30, was believed to have been run over by a...

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