The Parliament of Singapore enacted the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill on August 4, introducing stricter drink-driving limits alongside a new criminal offence for reckless driving.
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Singapore, Malaysia Conclude Annual Bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) concluded their Annual Bilateral Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) MALSING on July 23, emphasising continued defence and operational cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
AirBorneo Debuts Overseas Service as Singapore Route Sees Robust Demand
On July 22, Malaysia-registered AirBorneo Airways made its international debut with encouraging passenger demand, reporting that its new service between Kuching and Singapore is already nearly 80% booked for next year’s Chinese New Year travel period in February 2027.
Singapore, Indonesia Formalise Military Officer Ties With New Defence Alumni Initiative
On July 14, Singapore and Indonesia launched a joint defence alumni body in Jakarta, turning decades of informal contact between their officer corps into a standing institution. Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin launched the Indonesia-Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni Initiative, known as PERSAHAN (Persahabatan Alumni Pertahanan, Indonesian for Defence Alumni Friendship), as co-founders. They signed the body’s initiating directive and unveiled its logo on the sidelines of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day reception in Jakarta. The two armed forces’ chiefs, SAF chief Vice Admiral Aaron Beng and Indonesian military (TNI) commander General Agus Subiyanto, will serve as co-presidents.
French Teenager to Plead Guilty in Singapore Over Viral Straw-licking Video
A French teenager charged over a hygiene stunt that drew widespread anger online in Singapore is expected to plead guilty next month, a district court heard on 26 June.
Unknown projectiles strike Singaporean vessel, crew safe
The Singaporean-flagged vessel Ever Lovelywas struck by “an unknown projectile”while transiting near Dahit, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25.The projectiles struck the bridge area and windows, but all 21 crew members aboard were safe, with no Singaporean seafarers involved. The vessel sustained minor damage but remained fully operational.
Port of Singapore named world’s top seaport on AFLAS Awards 2026
On June 24, the Port of Singapore has once again secured international recognition after being named Best Global Seaport at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The award ceremony took place in Shanghai, China, marking the fifth occasion that Singapore has received the distinction.
Singapore civil servants to receive mid-year bonus on back of strong Q1 growth
Singapore civil servants will receive a 0.45-month mid-year Annual Variable Component (AVC) bonus, as announced by the Public Service Division (PSD) on June 23. Additional one-off payments of up to 400 million US dollars will be rolled out for junior-grade officers, specifically those in Management Executive (MX) grades equivalent to MX13(I) or below, alongside those under the Operations Support Scheme (OSS).
Singapore eases dialect film restrictions following public feedback over surging demand for Chinese hit ‘Dear You’
Singapore authorities have agreed to accommodate additional screenings for the Chinese global box-office hit, Dear You, which will take place from June 25 to 29.
Manus’ Singapore Connection: China’s New Controls on Overseas Investment
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