Proposed SFZ in Johor requires political will and support from governments to take off (CNA)
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s plan to designate Johor’s beleaguered Forest City development as a special financial zone could be a boost for Singapore-Malaysia business cooperation.
Zon kewangan khas diwujudkan di Johor; satu rangsangan bagi firma namun cabaran menanti (Berita)
Rancangan Perdana Menteri Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim untuk menetapkan Forest City, Johor sebagai zon kewangan khas boleh menjadi rangsangan kepada kerjasama perniagaan Singapura-Malaysia
Greater Jakarta LRT expected to cut travel time; but traffic congestion issue may remain (CNA)
Commuters can expect a reduction in travel time as they make their way in Jakarta and its satellite cities with the launch of the Greater Jakarta Light Rail Transit (LRT) after several delays.
Visual effects industry hit by global challenges as Lucasfilm ends Singapore operations (CNA)
Earlier this month, Lucasfilm said it will shut down its studio in Singapore. CNA looks at how disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and Hollywood strikes could have led to this.
New Plus flats could ease BTO lottery effect but push up demand for existing flats: Analysts (ST)
The stricter resale restrictions for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in choicer locations would go some way towards blunting windfall gains that come with selling such homes in the long run.
Financial support for retrenched workers should come on top of any severance pay: Labour MP (ST)
The support scheme to help retrenched workers get back on their feet could prove a landmark change to Singapore’s social safety net, say observers.
Improved fittings and facilities for elderly welcome, but others need to be accommodated too (CNA)
Enhancements to the community and homes to enable seniors to "age in place" were welcomed by academics and welfare organisations, but these improvements need to come with the right mindset.