JOHOR BAHRU, May 27 — Beginning June 1, the quick response (QR) code system will be used for immigration clearance at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB).

SINGAPORE, May 23 — Singapore's economy grew 2.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2024, government data showed today, matching a preliminary estimate of 2.7 per cent released last month.

BANGKOK, May 21 — Sixteen Malaysians were among the 211 passengers aboard Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 from London to Singapore, which was forced to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi International Airport here today.

BENGALURU, May 21 — AstraZeneca plans to build a US$1.5 billion (RM7 billion) manufacturing facility in Singapore to produce a promising category of cancer-killing drugs called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said on Monday.

SINGAPORE, May 20 — The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) expects “very heavy traffic” at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints before and during the entire holiday period from May 21 to June 23, due to Wesak Day on Wednesday and the June school holidays.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is closely tracking the recent Covid-19 wave in Singapore, which has seen a twofold increase in cases.

SINGAPORE, May 18 — Singapore has stepped up security measures, including at the country’s checkpoints, following an attack at Ulu Tiram police station in Johor yesterday, which killed two police officers and injured another.

SINGAPORE, May 17 — Singapore strongly condemns the attack at Ulu Tiram police station in Johor today, which led to the death of two police officers and injured another.

PUTRAJAYA, May 17 — Any official discussion with Singapore on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) will only be held after obtaining approval from the cabinet, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Lawrence Wong on the latter’s appointment as Singapore’s new Prime Minister, and invited him to visit Malaysia.

SINGAPORE, May 16 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke with leaders in the region over the phone on his first day in office today, including with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — World leaders have extended their congratulations to Lawrence Wong upon his swearing-in as Singapore’s fourth prime minister.

SINGAPORE, May 15 — Newly-appointed Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said his government will strengthen partnerships “near and far” while advancing the nation’s interests in the backdrop of rising rivalry and tension in the international sphere.

SINGAPORE, May 15 — Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister at the Istana this evening.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Singapore is set to witness its first transfer of power in 20 years as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong steps down, handing over leadership to his deputy Lawrence Wong today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — New Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is expected to further strengthen the special relations the republic enjoys with Malaysia by reinforcing existing bilateral economic policies and building upon the robust linkages between both nations, economists said.

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — The Malaysian cabinet congratulates Lawrence Wong on his appointment as Singapore Prime Minister, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

SINGAPORE, May 15 — Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong today as its new Prime Minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago, completing a carefully calibrated power transfer designed to guarantee continuity in the wealthy city-state.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Incoming Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is scheduled to take the oath of office tomorrow, will enhance bilateral relations between Malaysia and Singapore, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

SINGAPORE, May 14 — After nearly two decades, Singapore inaugurates a new prime minister tomorrow.