Southeast Asia from Scott Circle: Najibs Political Battles Pose
Then-president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issued a regulation called a perppu, akin to an executive action in the United States, to overturn that law in the face of a massive public outcry, but it required lawmakers approval to. Former president Megawati Sukarnoputri on January 10 announced that she has been reappointed as chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) through 2020.. Brunei bans future public Christmas celebrations.
SMRT: Bukit Panjang LRT service will not resume Monday evening after fire at.
SINGAPORE - Train services on the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (BPLRT) will not resume on Monday evening after a fire at Senja Station, SMRT said in its latest update around 7pm. All stations are closed and there are free public and shuttle bus.
Number of visitors to Singapore falls in 2014, but amount spent remains the same
The amount they spent - $23.5 billion - remained the same as the previous year. The drop can be attributed falls in visitors from top source countries including China (-24 per cent), Malaysia (-2 per cent), Australia (-4 per cent) and Indonesia (-2 per.
khor reports - palm oil: Eye on President Jokowi (update 15.
Eye on President Jokowi (update 15): Kalla says Indonesian business in forestry now looked on more as public enemies, profiteering form national assets, and people now fight discharge of industrial waste and their changing.. The activity and strength of UMNO linked non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the social sphere among FELDA areas has been cited as a reason for PASs inability to increase its voter base (New Straits Times, 2010): If PAS has Anak��.
Buyers must now get HDB loan letter earlier to book flat
This is to avoid situations when buyers book a flat first but are then unable to get a sufficient loan for it, said the HDB in a statement yesterday. From this months Build-to-Order (BTO) exercise, buyers must produce the HDB Loan Eligibility letter.
Jokowi in Singapore for sons graduation: Other leaders whose children studied.
President Joko Widodo (left), Indonesia ambassador to Singapore Andri Hadi, Mr Jokos son Kaesang Pangarep and First Lady Iriana Widodo after they attended the graduation of their younger son at Anglo-Chinese School on Nov 21, 2014. -- ST PHOTO: .
The Straits Times News In A Minute: March 5, 2015
Former Indonesian president Yudhoyono optimistic about Asias future, but says hard work lies ahead · $45m for 15 homes affected by Thomson-East Coast MRT line · Carnival tickets: Students feel sales pressure · Film piracy a blight on movie industry.
President Tony Tan visits PM Lee at SGH, PM also has video chat with Cabinet
President Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife, Mrs Mary Tan, visited Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching at the Singapore General Hospital yesterday. Mr Lee uploaded photos of the visit on Facebook, saying: Deeply appreciate everyones .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Neighbours know.
FOREIGN Minister K. Shanmugam gave his first comments yesterday on allegations that Singapore had spied on its neighbours, saying the Indonesians and Malaysians know that we wont do anything to harm their interests.. Asked by the dialogues moderator, Straits Times Editor Warren Fernandez, if the allegations would harm Singapores ties with Indonesia and Malaysia, he said they should not as what we do, what Malaysia does, what Indonesia does,��.
More complaints of pigeon problems in recent years
The Straits Times Forum has also received letters about pigeons pecking on food scraps at coffee shops and hawker centres. Junior college student Ng. She said: Three to five pigeons dont cause a nuisance but a flock of them do. The feeding of.
Why China President didnt visit Singapore The Independent.
They also noted that Xi did not stop over at Singapore while on his way to Indonesia, but he visited Malaysia after.. So, the conclusion is generally: ���When two top Chinese leaders visit many Southeast Asian nations but ignore Singapore, when top Chinese leaders meet the leaders of many other countries but not Singapores, maybe that is a hint. The same ���well-placed sources��� also said ���China has its way of getting its revenge at the right place and the right time���.
Naskah Pidato Dubes RI di Strategic Contribution for.
T. M. HAMZAH THAYEB AT THE STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION FOR INDONESIA SEMINAR LEEDS, 8 SEPTEMBER 2012 (delivered by the Education Attach��) Distinguished Speakers, Participants and Future Leaders of Indonesia, Ladies and. The theme reminds me of what President Kennedy famously said half a century ago: ���Ask not what your country can do for you ��� ask what you can do for your country.. But I am an optimist, like many amongst our people.
Cycling: All-In-One Package subscribers can sign up for ST Ride at OCBC.
Subscribers of The Straits Times All-In-One Package can sign up for The Straits Times Ride, a 23-km event at the Aug 29-30 OCBC Cycle, from Wednesday till Friday. A total of 400 slots are up for grabs, on a first-come-first-served basis.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Jokowi invited to.
Asked about the different styles of Mr Joko and his predecessor, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Mr Lee said: We are very happy to work with the elected president of Indonesia, and with president Yudhoyono we had a. I have read what President Joko has said earlier, that he is quite determined to tackle this problem, but I think today is not the time to go into such specific issues, he said... The Straits Times, 22 Oct 2014.. 9: To future-proof the country, build.
President Tony Tan on first state visit to Britain by a.
Booming gun salutes and a stately carriage procession flanked by Royal Horse Guards were all part of the days pageantry for Dr Tan, the first Singaporean president to make a state visit to Britain. The morning began with the.. But it no longer makes sense to expend so much energy and time on Europe when the economic weight of the world has rapidly shifted towards Asia with its big emerging markets in China, India, Indonesia and Myanmar. Britain knows that��.
REDD in the news: 4-10 June 2012 | REDD-Monitor
By Hiekki Holmas (Norways Minister of International Development), New Straits Times, 4 June 2012 | We have also noted Malaysias initiatives to develop a more sustainable forest management system and are pleased that we are both partners in the UNs reducing emissions from. But it reminds us that sustainability requires not just a technical fix but also a political commitment to fight poverty and a moral recognition of the interests of future generations. The global��.
O-level results: Edgefields first batch sets high standards
Any parent will be worried because there are no benchmarks to compare against, said 42-year-old manager Charanjeet Kaur, whose daughter Dashreen scored seven distinctions and one pass. But the students have set a high standard, and this is not .
AirAsia flight QZ8501: Singapore concludes search operation with return of MV.
SINGAPORE - After 20 days at sea, the ship that found the fuselage of the downed AirAsia plane is back in Singapore, concluding the Republics efforts at helping Indonesia search for the remains of the plane. The Republic of Singapore Navy ship, MV.
The Shangri-La Dialogue 2012 - E-International Relations
But it was only in 2011 that Chinas defence minister attended for the first time.. The Indonesian president noted the centrality of China-United States relations but added his view that ���the relations of major powers are not entirely up to them. Middle and.. According to The Straits Times, ���The success of the [Shangri-La Dialogue] in future will depend on high-powered delegates participating in the event and debating issues critical to Asian security with candour.
Video: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong joins J. Stapleton Roy of the Woodrow Wilson Center to give his perspective on current events in the Asia-Pacific region.. And it has led to other deals which the U.S. has had with Asia, with ASEAN, with Korea. I wouldnt take credit for all the good things which have happened, but this was a signal early in the process. So thats a first reason. The second... How do you see the current situation of the cross-strait relations?
Strategic Posture Review: Australia - World Politics Review
Power shifts in Asia have already begun to challenge fundamental aspects of Australias strategic posture, at a time when harsher fiscal realities could also put constraints on plans to modernize the Australian Defense Forces. In sum. Yet, barely two months later the relationship is in deep trouble after revelations that the Australian Defense Signals Directorate in 2009 tried to tap the phones of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his inner circle.
Congratulations, President Joko Widodo and Vice President.
Not to be forgotten, we must say a big thank you to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for ensuring that his country remains a democracy and for promoting excellent relations with my own country.. There are many challenges ahead for the new President, of course but one can be optimistic (certainly I am) that the new President, ably assisted by the experienced and business friendly Vice President Kalla will bring promises of a better future for the Indonesian��.
Singapore Budget 2015: Workplace safety measures for construction to be.
The penalty system for the construction sector will be enhanced later this year to increase its effectiveness against errant companies who blatantly flout safety rules, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower Hawazi Daipi said on Monday. -- ST.
A Conversation with Marty Natalegawa, Minister of Foreign.
And to begin the week, Im happy to say -- and this is on the record -- we have the 17th foreign minister of Indonesia, the 17th since independence almost 60 years ago. Dr. Marty. But he performed with such high competence that the PR society of Indonesia awarded him its first public relations society award.. CULLUM: Back for a moment to the incident with Malaysia over the fishermen and the officers, your president, Yudhoyono, SBY, as he is called --.
Former Indonesian president Yudhoyono optimistic about Asias future, but says.
Asia is set to continue to grow and prosper, raising the living standards of hundreds of millions of people in the next generation, but its continued success is not a preordained destination, former Indonesia president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on .
Democracy needs strong institutions, says Yudhoyono | Asia.
Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja. The Straits Times. Publication Date : 16-08-2014. In his final State of the Nation Address after a decade in office, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reminded Indonesians that their democracy cannot be dependent on any one figure, but has to hinge on institutions, regulations, laws and norms.. that saw Jakarta governor Joko Widodo defeat former general Prabowo Subianto by winning 53.15 per cent of the vote. Prabowo is challenging��.
The Straits Times News In A Minute: Feb 12, 2015
In todays News In A Minute, we look at how National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the Government will act against the clearly unacceptable situation in Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council. -- SCREENGRAB FROM RAZORTV .
Nature Alert: Uphill battle to save the orang utan ��� Bruce Gale
Decades of rampant deforestation ��� the result of rising demand for timber, pulp and palm oil plantations ��� had seriously damaged Indonesias international reputation.. The first step towards recovery, they say, is admitting you have a problem. But what you do after that first step matters even more.. Asked about the impact of President Yudhoyonos 2007 announcement, most conservationists The Straits Times spoke to still thought it was a positive development.
Cabinet Ministers thank grassroots leaders for contributions at annual CNY.
DPM Teo, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, said: Many thanks for your hard work to build a stronger community and make Singapore a better home for all of us. To 50 more good years - and beyond! Meanwhile, DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is .
Southeast Asia from the Corner of 18th and K Streets: China.
Jul 19, 2012. For the first time in its 45-year history, ASEANs foreign ministers failed to issue a joint communiqu�� following their annual consultations last week in Phnom Penh... The move comes nearly two months after the United States first said it would suspend sanctions. Exports from. Merkel and Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono discussed ways to strengthen economic ties and agreed to continue cooperation in the areas of defense and disaster prevention.
Dry weather expected to last for 2 more weeks at least
A black swan on the parched edge of the Eco Lake in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. All areas of Singapore experienced below-average rainfall last month, said the National Environment Agency, and the first half of this month is expected to have less.
Costlier petrol unlikely to change driving habits, say experts
Drivers whom The Straits Times spoke to said they were unlikely to change their travel patterns. Bank executive Jay Lim, 37, said: Im not sure for what price I would leave the car at home, given that Ive already sunk so much money to own it. But Id.