The National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) is working with platform operators and taxi companies to prevent rising fuel costs from being passed on to drivers and riders, NTUC assistant secretary-general Yeo Wan Ling said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (March 24). Yeo, who is also MP for Punggol GRC, stressed that the livelihoods of taxi drivers, private-hire drivers and delivery riders «must remain sustainable», and that operators have a role to play. She noted that the platform work associations have worked hard to ensure that platform operators and taxi companies see themselves as stakeholders. «I am glad that operators have responded. Keeping fuel and pump prices in check is exactly the kind of real and lasting relief that makes a real difference to workers on the ground,» she said.Her comments come after a joint statement was issued on Tuesday by NTUC-affiliated associations - the National Delivery Champions Association (NDCA), the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) and the National Taxi Association (NTA). 

The National Environment Agency (NEA) on Wednesday (March 25) evening said smoke haze from hot spots in eastern Johor could continue to affect Singapore.A satellite imagery posted by the agency shows a cluster of hot spots in Pengerang and another cluster in Sedili Kechil. Both are in Johor's Kota Tinggi district. Satellite image showing hot spots in Johor. IMAGE: National Environment Agency On Tuesday, AsiaOne reported that a 150ha forest fire has been burning along the Desaru-Pengerang Highway since last Saturday (March 21), while firefighters also battled another fire at a hilly forested area at Sedili Kechil.

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The engine compartment of a Hyundai sports utility vehicle (SUV) caught fire at a petrol station along Balestier Road on Tuesday (March 24) evening. The incident happened at about 7.30pm at Caltex's Balestier station. A video posted on social media shows the bonnet and front right wheel arc of the SUV on fire as a pump attendant calmly approached the vehicle with a fire extinguisher. Another video posted by Shin Min Daily News shows four dry powder extinguishers placed at the kerb of the station's driveway. In response to media queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the fire involved the front engine compartment of the car, adding that the fire was put out with extinguishers. No injuries were reported. A Chevron Singapore spokesperson said the station's staff activated emergency response procedures and contained the fire with SCDF's assistance. The station has since resumed normal operations after all site equipment was verified to be in good operational order, the spokesperson added. Fire investigations are ongoing. [[nid:732110]]

The report notes that the American «security umbrella» has faced serious challenges amid attacks on American bases, oil fields, and infrastructure in the Middle East

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Armando Mema also pointed out that the EU seems unbothered by the fact «that too many nuclear countries are already at war, this does not pose the slightest worry to them»

The Hungarian top diplomat pointed out that gas storage facilities in European countries were currently filled to only 9% of annual consumption

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Of the 40 electric buses in Strætó’s fleet, 15 are from the Chinese manufacturer Yutong. One Yutong bus is currently in operation in rural public transport, with plans to add five more by the end of the year.

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Video footage taken during the royal couple's trip to The Eden Project on Tuesday captured Camilla, 77, tapping Charles, 78, on the arm with her two fingers as he spoke with a staff member.

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Mighty Wanderers and Malawi National Football Team midfield engine, Blessings Singini, has been ruled out of the 25-man squad for the Mukuru Four Nations Tournament set for Francistown, Botswana, from March 28 to 31, 2026. Malawi coach Kalisto Pasuwa confirmed the development during a media briefing when he unveiled the final squad. Singini, who featured […] The post Singini Ruled Out of Four Nations Tournament Blow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A stormy sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on the controversial K128.7 billion Amaryllis Hotel deal has exposed not just the deep fractures in accountability over the transaction—but also a growing political defence line forming around Attorney General Frank Mbeta, led by legislator and lawyer Slyvestre Ayuba James. In a striking public intervention, James […] The post Ayuba James Rallies Behind Frank Mbeta as AG Clears His Name in Explosive Amaryllis’ Controversial Sale appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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The next time someone tells you that your English is really jialat, you can get one up on them by showing them that jialat is a real English word. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has been updated on Tuesday (March 24) with over 500 new words, including 11 entries with a Singaporean or Malaysian English etymology. Among them are some standout additions in BTO, jialat and kaypoh, with ice kacang no doubt being an honourable mention as a delectable and iconic dessert in both Singapore and Malaysia. The other additions are: assam laksa, agak-agak, boleh, degazette, Mat Salleh, play play and wayang. BTO, or build-to-order, refers to the Housing Development Board's (HDB) scheme wherein HDB flats are built for Singapore citizens. However, it can also be used as a verb, referring to the act of applying for a flat under the scheme, according to OED. The dictionary also states that the word is «often used when discussing a couple's relationship status, as applying for a flat together under the BTO scheme is seen as an important milestone, similar to an engagement.» 

A 30-year-old Singaporean man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a case of murder in Johor Bahru (JB) on March 14.In an updated statement on Wednesday (March 25), police said he was handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) on the same day.They added that the arrest was made after a warrant of arrest was issued by a Malaysian court and the RMP made a request for assistance.He becomes the sixth person to be arrested by Singapore and Malaysia law enforcement agencies, and the fifth to be arrested in Singapore.Three Singaporean men, aged between 23 and 29, and a 27-year-old woman were earlier handed over to the Royal Malaysian Police on March 19. A fifth suspect was arrested while trying to leave Johor a day earlier on March 18.They are assisting Malaysia police in their investigations into the death of a 32-year-old Singaporean man who was killed at Aston Club Southkey in JB.

A 40-year-old man will be charged in court on Thursday (March 26) for allegedly endangering the safety of his two children by letting them sit on the boot of a Porsche Cayman he was driving along a road in Bukit Timah.The incident, which happened at about 10.40am on October 20, 2025 along Dairy Farm Lane, drew strong reactions from netizens, with several calling for the matter to be investigated by the authorities.

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Telecom Networks Malawi (TNM) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in new network equipment as part of efforts to modernise its infrastructure and improve customer experience across the country. TNM Chief Executive Officer, Michel Herbert, made the remarks in Blantyre during a special tour by the company’s board of its Limbe shops. The visit […] The post TNM Reaffirms Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Network Upgrade to Improve Customer Experience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A tighter, more revealing account of the controversial K128.7 billion acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel places the office of Attorney General Frank Mbeta squarely within the chain of events that shaped the outcome, exposing a level of involvement that goes beyond his repeated public denials of authorising or endorsing the transaction. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts […] The post Amaryllis Hotel Deal Exposed: How Attorney General Intervened, Halted the Process, and Shaped a Controversial K128.7 Billion Transaction Despite Denying Approval appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Critics are piling pressure on President Peter Mutharika to move beyond assurances and take decisive action over the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel, warning that failure to act will reinforce public distrust in the fight against corruption. Despite the President’s recent declaration that he will not shield any corrupt officials and is closely following the […] The post Critics Demand Action as Pressure Mounts on Peter Mutharika Over Amaryllis Hotel Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

AIADMK has finalized seat-sharing with seven NDA allies in Tamil Nadu for the April 23 Assembly elections, allocating 65 seats to partners like BJP (27), PMK (18), and AMMK (11). The AIADMK will contest the remaining 169 constituencies. This move solidifies the alliance's structure ahead of the crucial contest against the ruling DMK.

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