Singapore has retained its position as the least corrupt country within the Asia-Pacific region and the third least corrupt country globally, according to the 2025 edition of Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (TI-CPI). The index was released on Tuesday (Feb 10) and ranked a total of 182 countries based on a numerical score from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing lower perceived levels of corruption in the public sector. Singapore maintained a score of 84, which is the same as last year, coming in behind Denmark and Finland which scored 89 points and 88 points respectively. While Singapore scored highly, Transparency International said that Singapore still faces scrutiny for facilitating the movement of «dirty money» across borders. According to the index, the global average came in at 42, and 122 countries scored below 50, with only five countries scoring above 80 in 2025. 

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President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Cabinet ministers have been hitting the ground running, balancing international engagements with critical domestic initiatives, all while keeping the presidency fully informed of their activities. From driving economic growth and social protection to strengthening infrastructure and international partnerships, Malawi’s ministers are demonstrating proactive leadership across sectors. Economic Growth and Trade […] The post APM Ministers in Action: Driving Malawi’s Growth from Capital Hill to the World Stage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila has landed in hot water after comments during a party gathering appeared to admit that some MCP members were involved in financial fraud during the previous administration—remarks she later tried to retract. The incident occurred on Sunday at a Central Region office clean-up in Lilongwe, where Kabwila […] The post Kabwila Admits MCP Members Pocketed Billions, Backtracks Amid Public Outcry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At a time when African leaders are calling for unity, value addition, and greater control over the continent’s mineral wealth, Malawi is quietly positioning itself as one of the region’s emerging mining frontiers, with local financial institutions stepping in to help bridge the capital gap. At the 2026 African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, attended […] The post From Policy to Capital: How Malawi Is Positioning Itself as Africa’s Next Mining Frontier appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited, in partnership with Mzuzu University (MZUNI), has scheduled the preliminary examinations for the Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad on 14 February 2026, with tests to be conducted nationwide. Associate Professor Khumbo Kumwenda, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Innovation at MZUNI, revealed that eight examination centres have been established across […] The post Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad Preliminary Exams Set for 14 February appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi and many other African countries facing food shortages could soon benefit from a new partnership between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition. The five-year partnership will use nuclear and isotopic techniques to make fertilizers more effective, improve crop nutrition, and create food systems that can […] The post IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Improve Food Security Using Nuclear Technology appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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A 24-year-old man was arrested on Monday (Feb 9) for his suspected involvement in scams relating to Pokemon trading cards, the police said on Wednesday. The alleged scammer had allegedly advertised pre-order sales of Pokemon trading cards on Telegram, racking up 21 reports from victims who lost at least $69,000. The suspect purportedly became uncontactable after receiving payments via bank transfer or PayNow, or gave excuses for delays in delivery of the cards. Officers from Woodlands Police Division identified the alleged seller and arrested him on Monday.The suspect will be charged in court on Wednesday with cheating, which carries a punishment of up to 10 years' jail and a fine."The police takes a serious stance against any person who may be involved in scams, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law, said the police in a news release on Wednesday.  Under enhanced penalties, which came into effect from Dec 30 last year, scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates will face mandatory caning of at least six strokes, up to a maximum of 24 strokes. 

SINGAPORE — Yet another noise dispute between neighbours ended badly, this time with a man smearing luncheon meat near a woman's flat after he got upset with her children playing outside his unit.Vikneswaran V. Moganaval, 36, was living in a Woodlands Housing Board flat when he became upset with the woman's two children, aged four and seven, for playing along the common corridor on Deepavali on Oct 20, 2025.Deputy Public Prosecutor Chong Kee En said Vikneswaran knew that the woman and her family are Malay-Muslim, and that consumption of and contact with pork are forbidden in Islam.DPP Chong said Vikneswaran wanted to throw luncheon meat at the woman's flat but refrained from doing so. Instead, he took a tin of luncheon meat, opened it, poured the contents into the common corridor and smeared them across the floor of the corridor.On Feb 11, Vikneswaran was sentenced to 14 weeks' jail after pleading guilty to one count of wounding the religious feelings of the woman and her family — an offence under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act.

Chinese New Year (CNY) is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than having some good food with good company?Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and current and former People's Action Party (PAP) Members of Parliament gathered on Tuesday (Feb 10) for a CNY luncheon where they toasted to the Year of the Horse with an inaugral lohei session. Among the attendees were Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, former Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, and former MPs Dr Ahmad Mattar and Zainul Abidin Rasheed. A surprise birthday cake was also presented to SM Lee, who turned 74 on Tuesday.

As Singapore gallops into the Year of the Horse, punters can look forward to an opportunity for more festive cheer as they usher in the Chinese New Year (CNY).Singapore Pools, the city state's only legalised sports, lottery and horse racing operator, typically holds two special draws around CNY — the Reunion Draw, and the Hong Bao Draw — with the latter held towards the tail-end of the 15-day celebrations. This year's Reunion Draw will be held at 9.30pm on Friday (Feb 13), with a jackpot prize of at least $5 million. Singapore Pools' outlets, including those operated by authorised retailers, will also extend their operating hours till 9pm. Punters are advised to use Singapore Pools' outlet locator to confirm the exact operating hours of the outlet they intend to visit. Changes to operating hours for CNYMeanwhile, Singapore Pools announced changes to its operating hours over CNY. In a news release on its website, the gaming operator said all outlets will open till 4pm on the eve of CNY and remain closed on Feb 17 (first day of CNY). 

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I have always believed that words shape the way we think long before arguments shape the way we decide. Certain words carry within them not just meaning, but memory — a whole tradition of reasoning that quietly disciplines the mind. One such word is prudence. It is an old word, almost unfashionable now, yet it […] The post ANALYSIS | When Courts Are Right But the Country Pays the Price: The Curious Case of Finance Bank Ruling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In theory, Malawi has a robust legal framework to safeguard its elections. The Political Parties Act of 2018 criminalizes vote-buying, promising fines, imprisonment, and accountability for politicians who attempt to sway voters with handouts. On paper, it is a shield meant to protect democracy, transparency, and fairness. In practice, it is a paper shield, thin […] The post When Laws Exist but Democracy Pays the Price: Why Malawi’s Vote-Buying Law Fails appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.