Johor-Singapore SEZ hailed as ‘game-changer’ but observers debate size, scope of proposed zone (CNA)
Passport-free travel between Singapore and Johor is a potential ”game-changer” that could expedite the development of a special economic zone explored by the two countries, industry leaders say.
Johor-S’pore SEZ to draw more MNCs amid trade war fears: Economists (ST)
Malaysia and Singapore inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work on the JSSEZ on Jan 11, about two months after the 10th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in October 2023.
受访律师和学者：“保护公共安全增强版”新判刑可发挥强大阻吓作用 (Zaobao)
受访律师和法律学者认为，“保护公共安全增强版”新判刑附带不知收押多长和可能终身收押的特点，将发挥强大阻吓作用，相信足以加强社会的安全保障。
即时 新加坡 新跃社科大学推新品牌形象 改名新加坡社科大学 (Zaobao)
新加坡社科大学说，新中文校名的意义，在于凸显新社科大在社会科学领域的核心位置，巩固它作为新加坡自主大学的地位。
Takeaways for Singapore event organisers as extreme heat disrupts concerts worldwide (CNA)
Extreme weather is becoming a problem for concert promoters, performers and fans. As a hub of diverse events, Singapore must take proactive measures, say SUSS’ Luke Peh Lu Chang and Low Wai Ping.
Taylor Swift is helping Singapore ditch its dull reputation (BT)
Taylor Swift’s performances are attracting thousands to Singapore, including fans from South-east Asia and beyond.
'Mama is here': Mother-of-two develops calm and confidence with pre-school-based programme (ST)
The Heads-Upp programme takes a holistic approach in supporting the health and development of children from lower-income families
How pre-school teachers, healthcare and social workers are supporting families together (BT)
The Heads-Upp programme combines health and developmental screenings with tailored support for lower-income families.
What’s ahead for Singapore in 2024 (ST)
With 2023 firmly in the rear-view mirror, Insight highlights what to look out for in 2024.