01
4 aid groups join Gaza relief network
- Government to help engage foreign authorities
- Network may later expand to other crises
Sources (1)
- ST ST Front Page — “New humanitarian network to strengthen Gaza relief efforts by aid groups, Govt”
02
PM calls for policy and tech teams to work together
- Government reviewing older computer systems
- GovTech has retrenched 131 staff since July
Sources (1)
- ST ST Front Page — “Policymakers, technologists must design public services together: PM”
03
PAP adds 4 to its top leadership body
- Jeffrey Siow and Chan Hui Yuh join for the first time
- Committee reaches its 18-member limit
Sources (1)
- ST Big Story — “PAP co-opts Jeffrey Siow to top leadership body, along with Ng Chee Meng, Sim Ann and Chan Hui Yuh”
04
Thai minister seeks clearer Myanmar peace strategy
- Five-Point Consensus dates from 2021
- Singapore will appoint next year’s special envoy
Sources (1)
- ST Front Page World News — “ASEAN peace plan for Myanmar lacks ‘clear-cut strategy’: Thai foreign minister”
05
Joshua Wong receives 10-year jail sentence
- Guilty plea reduced sentence from a 13-year starting point
- Activist was already serving a separate term
Sources (1)
- ST Front Page World News — “Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in jail”
06
DBS profit falls 5% on weaker trading
- Net profit of $2.81b missed $2.95b forecast
- Bank considering prime brokerage services
Sources (1)
- BT Front Page — “DBS eyes prime brokerage business as Q3 profit falls 5% on weaker trading income”
07
IHH to cut about 380 support jobs
- Staff affected in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia
- Clinical and patient-facing teams excluded
Sources (1)
- BT Top Stories — “IHH Healthcare to cut close to 400 jobs across S’pore, HK and Malaysia”
08
MUIS approves 37 Haj packages for 2027
- Prices range from $13,864 to $21,199, excluding flights and emergency cover
- Offers to 900 pilgrims start November 16
Sources (1)
- BH Berita — “Haji 2027: Muis luluskan 37 pakej, pilihan 18 hari lebih murah (Haj 2027: MUIS approves 37 packages, with cheaper 18-day option)”
09
Singapore sets 40% green jet fuel threshold
- First tender expected by mid-December
- Blended fuel deliveries begin June 2027
Sources (1)
- ST Singapore — “Republic to buy green jet fuel that cuts at least 40% of lifecycle emissions”
10
Malaysian party opposes cut to Tamil lessons
- Proposal reduces weekly periods from 12 to 10
- New character-development module planned for 2027
Sources (1)
- TM World News — “பள்ளிகளில் தமிழ் கற்பிக்கும் நேரத்தைக் குறைக்கும் முன்மொழிவுக்கு மலேசிய இந்திய காங்கிரஸ் எதிர்ப்பு (Malaysian Indian Congress opposes proposal to cut Tamil teaching time in schools)”
Follow-ups
Singapore nuclear energy decision
Survey finds gap in nuclear power support
- 1,145 residents surveyed online in October
- Waste management and radiation leaks among concerns
Sources (1)
- ZB News Front Page — “早报调查：逾八成国人支持研究核能 仅六成半赞成建核电站 (Zaobao survey: over 80% support nuclear research, 65% support a power plant)”