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Dry run for third pedestrian route expected to increase access to Johor checkpoint building

Dry run for third pedestrian route expected to increase access to Johor checkpoint building

Source: CNA SINGAPORE: A third route for pedestrians to enter the Malaysia checkpoint building in Johor Bahru - also known as the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI CIQ) - will be made available soon for a trial period of two months. This comes after the Malaysian

My Perfect Weekend with Young Steinway Artist Jessie M

My Perfect Weekend with Young Steinway Artist Jessie M

Source: The Straits Times Author: Charmaine Lim Who: Singaporean pianist Jessie Meng, 16, known by her stage name Jessie M., has gone from being the youngest Grand Prize Winner of the Steinway Youth Piano Competition in 2018 to the youngest Young Steinway Artist in 2024. A student at Raffles Institution,

MAS Survey: Singapore's 2024 GDP growth forecast set at 2.4%

MAS Survey: Singapore's 2024 GDP growth forecast set at 2.4%

Source: Gutzy Asia SINGAPORE: Private-sector economists have raised their growth expectations for Singapore's export-driven economy in 2024, citing hopes for a pickup in global demand, recovery in the electronics sector, and more robust growth in China. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released a quarterly survey of professional forecasters on

FairPrice distributes 60k+ sets of drinks and snacks to Muslim shoppers during Ramadan

FairPrice distributes 60k+ sets of drinks and snacks to Muslim shoppers during Ramadan

Source: Gutzy Asia Author: Kim SINGAPORE: The FairPrice Group has announced its commitment to support the Muslim community by distributing over 60,000 sets of drinks and snacks across 61 of its stores during Ramadan. According to the supermarket chain, the distribution will occur from 12 March to 9 April,

Russell Tham succeeds Chan Yeng Kit as IMDA board chairman

Russell Tham succeeds Chan Yeng Kit as IMDA board chairman

Source: Gutzy Asia Author: Yee Loon SINGAPORE: On Friday (15 March), Mr Russell Tham (谭明耀) will assume the role of Chairman of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Board, succeeding Mr Chan Yeng Kit (陈英杰), who has held the position for nine years. Currently serving as the Head of emerging

Bitcoin rises after rapid climb to new record - Global Banking | Finance

Bitcoin rises after rapid climb to new record - Global Banking | Finance

Source: Global Banking & Finance Review LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Bitcoin rallied again on Wednesday in volatile trade, while ether jumped almost 10% as crypto mania continued to sweep through the investment community. Bitcoin rose by as much as 6.8% to a session high of $67,645, after having dropped 6%

Travelling in and out of Singapore by car? QR code immigration clearance begins March 19

Travelling in and out of Singapore by car? QR code immigration clearance begins March 19

Source: TODAY SINGAPORE -- From March 19, car travellers arriving in and departing Singapore at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will be able to clear immigration with QR codes. Once the feature is rolled out, they will not need to present their physical passports to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)