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SINGAPORE: This year’s General Election results sent a “strong signal” to the world of Singapore’s unity and collective resolve; and moving forward, S'poreans must be clear-eyed about the challenges that lie ahead, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Singapore’s new Cabinet on Friday (May 23), Mr Tharman said S'poreans were ultimately the winners in the election. Together, we have set the course for our next phase of nation building, he said.

But the world has entered “uncharted waters”, with deepening rivalries between major powers, a fragmenting global economy and the erosion of multilateralism. Narrower, more nationalistic and opportunistic approaches to trade and diplomacy are taking hold, Mr Tharman said to more than 600 guests who gathered at the Istana lawn for the ceremony. Being a small state, S'pore will feel the weight of these geopolitical changes in a greater way, as the stable, rules-based international order unravels.

The country will be forced to adapt & find new ways to remain in control of our destiny, & hold together as a people. There is no telling whether this global disorder will eventually subside, there is no returning to world we knew over our first 60 years of nationhood.
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A continuity change as experienced & fresh faces come together in PM Wong’s new Cabinet. A biggest surprise of PM Lawrence Wong’s announcement of his new Cabinet on May 21 was, without doubt, his decision not to appoint 2nd deputy pm since S'pore has by custom had two DPMs since 1980s. Alongside retention of experienced ministers in core portfolios such as finance, home affairs, foreign affairs and trade & industry, it first blush look like leadership renewal this time has mainly been at more junior levels, due to gaps left by departing 3 heavyweight ministers Mr Teo Chee Hean, Mr Heng Swee Keat and Dr Ng Eng Hen. For instance, Dr Ng’s retirement is the basis for four of the seven changes being made at the minister level, with Mr Chan Chun Sing taking over as Minister for Defence. In turn, the Education portfolio will be taken up by Mr Desmond Lee, which opens National Development to be helmed by Mr Chee Hong Tat, who was in charge of Transport. Political newcomer Jeffrey Siow is slated to take on the Transport portfolio as Acting Minister.

Setting aside question (?) of 2nd DPM for this moment, continuity belies the breadth of changes being made to the PAP’s governing team will see leadership overhauls across every ministry. Nine new office-holders were appointed on May 21 – the highest in recent history – comprising seven new MPs and two promotions from the backbench. In explaining how he arrived at his Cabinet line-up, PM Wong said a team comprises both experienced hands & younger ministers would be the strongest one for as S'pore enters a new phase marked by greater uncertainty. A world with rising trade barriers and sharper competition necessitates due to Sao Trump having a hand on tariff. Is go to had old hands at the ministries leading S'pore’s economic agenda, he said, include Ministry of Finance, remains under PM Wong, & the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), under Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong. 

A more uncertain world would also require experienced ministers at the helm of Singapore’s foreign policy and security agencies, said PM Wong, that why Dr Vivian Balakrishnan continue as Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Mr K. Shanmugam step up as Coordinating Minister for National Security while remain as Home Affairs portfolio.

M Wong to attend two-day ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.
The summit is taking place amid an uncertain global economic and trade environment upended by United States President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. He. Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong also a Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) with he go along to KL bo?.

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M Wong to attend two-day ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.
The summit is taking place amid an uncertain global economic and trade environment upended by United States President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. He. Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong also a Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) with he go along to KL bo?.

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit from Monday (May 26) to Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur.


The upcoming summit will be the first of two hosted by Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN chair.

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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit from Monday (May 26) to Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur.

The upcoming summit will be the first of two hosted by Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN chair.

A statement from S'pore’s PM’s Office on Sunday said the theme of this year’s summit – Inclusivity and Sustainability – underlines a “forward-looking agenda and priorities in building a united and resilient ASEAN amidst geopolitical and economic challenges”.


The leaders will reaffirm their commitment to ASEAN’s integration and community building efforts, as well as discuss ways to continue promoting “a free, open and inclusive regional architecture” within the 10-member bloc and with external partners, it added.

Talks will also touch on how to strengthen ASEAN’s resilience by making trade within the region more seamless and tapping new growth areas like the digital and green economies, the statement said.

In addition, Mr Wong & his counterparts are set to discuss ways to expand ASEAN’s engagement with external partners, especially with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China at the ASEAN-GCC summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China summit on Tuesday.

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A statement from S'pore’s PM’s Office on Sunday said the theme of this year’s summit – Inclusivity and Sustainability – underlines a “forward-looking agenda and priorities in building a united and resilient ASEAN amidst geopolitical and economic challenges”. The leaders will reaffirm their commitment to ASEAN’s integration & community building efforts, as well as discuss ways to continue promoting “a free, open and inclusive regional architecture” within the 10-member bloc and with external partners, it added.

Talks will also touch on how to strengthen ASEAN’s resilience by making trade within the region more seamless and tapping new growth areas like the digital and green economies, the statement said. In addition, Mr Wong & his counterparts are set to discuss ways to expand ASEAN’s engagement with external partners, especially with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China at the ASEAN-GCC summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China summit on Tuesday.

The GCC has a membership of six Arab states, including major oil producers Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. 

The summit on Tuesday will also be the second time leaders from both regions are meeting after the first ASEAN-GCC summit in 2023. 

Especially regional blocs that Chins will also have their first trilateral  meeting with China, with China represented lead by Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Related: Amid Trump tariffs, ASEAN summit to prioritise new trade links with other powers: Analysts

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The GCC has a membership of six Arab states, including major oil producers Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. 

The summit on Tuesday will also be the second time leaders from both regions are meeting after the first ASEAN-GCC summit in 2023. 

Especially regional blocs that Chins will also have their first trilateral  meeting with China, with China represented lead by Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Related: Amid Trump tariffs, ASEAN summit to prioritise new trade links with other powers: Analysts

The two-day ASEAN summit is taking place amid an increasingly uncertain global economic and trade environment upended by United States SAO  Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.


Many of Southeast Asia’s trade -dependent economies were slapped with some of the harshest tariff rates first announced on Apr 2. These so-called  “reciprocal tariffs” have been paused for 90 days since Apr 9, but the threat of economic upheaval still looms over the region, like on ASEAN.
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M'sian PM Anwar Ibrahim has called for a joint ASEAN action plan to address the growing tariff threat. Mr Anwar said at a pre-summit briefing that while bilateral talks between member states and the US would continue, the bloc must present a united front, according to a report by AFP. For this trip, Mr Wong will be accompanied by his wife Ms Loo Tze Lui, as well as Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

In his absence, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will be the Acting Prime Minister on May 25 and May 26.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam will be the Acting Prime Minister on May 27.

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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit from Monday (May 26) to Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. The upcoming summit will be the first of two hosted by Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN chair.

As the rotating chair for ASEAN this year, Malaysia has urged the bloc to diversify its trading partners in the face of sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. VsSpeaking on Sunday, Tengku Zafrul warned the bloc against staying still at a time of economic uncertainty.

“ASEAN would need to break away from a business-as-usual approach,” he said.
“We need to adopt bolder, more agile and more forward-looking strategies. We need to safeguard and advance ASEAN socioeconomic interests.”

ASEAN has reaffirmed commitment to stand by the principles of multilateralism and a rules-based global trading order, even as it continues to maintain a policy of non-retaliation against the US tariffs, Tengku Zafrul said.

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The two-day ASEAN summit is taking place amid an increasingly uncertain global economic and trade environment upended by United States SAO  Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Many of Southeast Asia’s trade -dependent economies were slapped with some of the harshest tariff rates first announced on Apr 2. These so-called  “reciprocal tariffs” have been paused for 90 days since Apr 9, but the threat of economic upheaval still looms over the region, like on ASEAN.
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M'sian PM Anwar Ibrahim has called for a joint ASEAN action plan to address the growing tariff threat. Mr Anwar said at a pre-summit briefing that while bilateral talks between member states and the US would continue, the bloc must present a united front, according to a report by AFP. For this trip, Mr Wong will be accompanied by his wife Ms Loo Tze Lui, as well as Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

In his absence, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will be the Acting Prime Minister on May 25 and May 26.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam will be the Acting Prime Minister on May 27.

S'pore: PM Lawrence Wong is in KL attending the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. South-east Asian leaders meet China’s Li and Gulf states to bolster ties.

KUALA LUMPUR: South-east Asian leaders are looking to insulate their trade-dependent economies from geopolitical uncertainty, in particular US tariffs, as they hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Gulf state dignitaries in KL on today. Tuesday.

Sao Donald Trump blew up global trade norms in April, he announced a slew of punishing levies targeting countries around world, including US allies.
Though he subsequently instigated a 90-day pause for most, the experience has spurred Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to accelerate efforts to diversify its trading networks. 

“ It mean. A transition in the geopolitical order is underway,” M'sian PM Anwar Ibrahim said in written remarks on Monday. After a lavish gala dinner the night b4.  Tuesday marks the inaugural summit between Asean, China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - a regional bloc made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The meeting shows “the successful reshaping of the matrix of partnership that speaks to today’s multipolar reality”, Anwar said.

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The GCC has a membership of six Arab states, including major oil producers Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. 

The summit on Tuesday will also be the second time leaders from both regions are meeting after the first ASEAN-GCC summit in 2023. 

Especially regional blocs that Chins will also have their first trilateral  meeting with China, with China represented lead by Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Related: Amid Trump tariffs, ASEAN summit to prioritise new trade links with other powers: Analysts

ASEAN can aim for 100% tariff-free trade to boost integration efforts, says PM Wong. The regional bloc can also do more to deepen ties with its external partners, said Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Day One of the 46th ASEAN summit.

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ASEAN can aim for 100% tariff-free trade to boost integration efforts, says PM Wong. The regional bloc can also do more to deepen ties with its external partners, said Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Day One of the 46th ASEAN summit.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should go further in its integration efforts, including aiming to be "100 per cent tariff-free" within its free trade area, said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (May 26).


The 10-member regional bloc also can deepen collaboration with external partners, both existing & new, amid an increasingly challenging global environment, Mr Wong said on first day of the 46th ASEAN Summit in KL.

This is like a slap on SAO Trump face 

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should go further in its integration efforts, including aiming to be "100 per cent tariff-free" within its free trade area, said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (May 26). The 10-member regional bloc also can deepen collaboration with external partners, both existing & new, amid an increasingly challenging global environment, Mr Wong said on first day of the 46th ASEAN Summit in KL. This is like a slap on SAO Trump face 

S'pore PM  Wong is speaking at the leaders’ retreat session, Mr Wong said  US Sao Trump tariffs marked "a retreat from multilateralism and a move towards more transactional and bilateral deals, where unfortunately often it becomes might being right". "In such environment, it would be more difficult and challenging for countries everywhere."

Mr Wong noted ASEAN can do 3 things to respond to this new environment. One is to continue to "constructively engage the US, individually as a countries but more importantly, collectively as ASEAN". Another is to strengthen its integration efforts.

1. "For example, we said that the ASEAN free trade area is virtually tariff-free, which is very good. But why can’t we be 100% tariff-free?" First established in 1992 & encompassing three agreements, including the 1) ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), the 2) ASEAN free trade area aims to reduce trade barriers and 3) create a single market within the regional bloc.
   

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MP SPEAKS | Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim’s recent call for M'sia PM Anwar Ibrahim to step down, the Federal Court deliberates on a constitutional reference concerning civil immunity is not only premature, it is constitutionally incoherent & politically irresponsible. His suggestion undermines basic legal principles reflects a troubling disregard for separation powers, he commentary ignores the legal basis function of the constitutional questions referred under Article 128(2) Federal Constitution. The PM has sought clarity on whether, in light of Articles 39, 40, and 43, civil litigation based on...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should go further in its integration efforts, including aiming to be "100 per cent tariff-free" within its free trade area, said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (May 26). 

The 10-member regional bloc also can deepen collaboration with external partners, both existing & new, amid an increasingly challenging global environment, Mr Wong said on first day of the 46th ASEAN Summit in KL.

This is like a slap on SAO Trump face 

PM Wong tells PAP MPs to take ownership of issues, as effective advocacy goes beyond speaking up.

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PM Wong tells PAP MPs to take ownership of issues, as effective advocacy goes beyond speaking up.

SINGAPORE – People’s Action Party MPs should take ownership of causes or issues that they feel strongly about and champion them with conviction, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on May 29. In an eight-page “rules of prudence” letter traditionally issued to PAP MPs after each general election, he said effective advocacy of causes – whether they reflect constituents’ aspirations or broader national concerns – goes beyond speaking up. “You have to research the issues thoroughly, engage diverse stakeholders, understand the trade-offs, and present well-reasoned arguments for improving policies,” he said in the letter on how the ruling party MPs should conduct themselves.

This was PM Wong’s first such letter, as the recent general election was his first as Prime Minister and secretary-general of the PAP. The PAP won 87 out of 97 seats and 65.57 per cent of the vote. The
broad strokes of PM Wong’s letter remained similar to previous letter issued by then PM Lee Hsien Loong in 2020, with both emphasising the importance of integrity, honesty and incorruptibility as core to the PAP. PM Wong said PAP MPs would have their first opportunity to speak in Parliament during debate on the President’s Address at opening of Parliament. He did not specify when Parliament would reopen.

Other opportunities include Budget debate & subsequent debates on each ministry’s budget. “Make every opportunity count. Prepare your speeches carefully & deliver them clearly. This will help your audience & the media to grasp your points effectively,” he said. PM Wong also repeated the call for PAP MPs to be ready for sharper questioning and debate in Parliament. Party’s MPs should be prepared to engage opposition, must exercise good judgment when putting points across & should not get carried away playing to the gallery, he said. He also stressed that PAP MPs should put across their points with clarity and purpose, and should “address the issues and not the person”.

There will be 12 Workers’ Party opposition MPs in the new 15th term of Parliament, including two Non-Constituency MPs. PM Wong also addressed the use of social media by MPs, a section that Senior Minister Lee had added in his 2020 letter. He noted that social media has become a key channel for communication, and a primary source of news for many.
“You should embrace social media, and make full use of the different platforms, to let the public know about your work, share your views, and engage residents directly,” PM Wong said, adding that MPs should not use the platforms to attack or disparage others. In the rest of the letter, PM Wong reiterated points been made in previous years, including need for PAP MPs to uphold the party’s reputation for clean govt. He also added that MPs need to engage public servants respectfully at all times. “Never pressure them or seek to bypass proper processes.”

He reminded MPs of the “social lubricants” that individuals may use to ingratiate themselves with MPs, adding concert tickets to the list that included gift hampers on festive occasions, dinners and entertainment as well as personal favours. “You must be shrewd in assessing the motives of people who seek to get close to you. Both in conduct and perception, you must stand above any hint of favour or influence,” other reminders he included in his letter covered separating business & politics, conduct in Parliament, gifts and fund raising, as well as financial prudence and directorships. PAP MPs must always conduct themselves with modesty, decorum and dignity, he emphasised.
“In this internet age, you will always be in the public eye,”“yes must win respect, not popularity, to stay the course.”

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Voting for PAP's CEC takes place every 2-years.

The leadership elected this lead party into the coming General Election, which must be held by November this year. Now to be held on after labour day and is on 3rd of May 2025...a Sat, a pubic holiday.   be4 Genaral Election on 3/5/2025. See follow: below:

The PAP CEC is as follows:

Chairman: Heng Swee Keat
Vice chairman: Masagos Zulkifli 

Secretary-general: Lawrence Wong and Assistant secretaries-general: Chan Chun Sing, ✓# Desmond Lee Treasurer: K Shanmugam
Assistant treasurer: ✓# Ong Ye Kung. Organising secretaries: Grace Fu and Edwin Tong

Members: 
✓@ Chee Hong Tat, (promoted)
Desmond Choo,
Indranee Rajah,
Lam Pin Min,
Lee Hsien Loong,
Ng Chee Meng,
Sim Ann,
Tan See Leng, and
Vivian Balakrishnan
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Latest news:
Education Minister Desmond Lee appointed PAP chairman to take over from Mr Heng Swee Keat. And

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung becomes party treasurer, who then take over from K Shanmugam. Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat is the new party assistant treasurer, taking over Mr Ong's previous post.

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Latest news:
Education Minister Desmond Lee appointed PAP chairman to take over from Mr Heng Swee Keat. And

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung becomes party treasurer, who then take over from K Shanmugam. Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat is the new party assistant treasurer, taking over Mr Ong's previous post.

Top Stories: Latest News:
Education Minister Desmond Lee appointed PAP chairman; Health Minister Ong Ye Kung becomes party treasurer. Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat is the new party assistant treasurer, taking over Mr Ong's previous post.
CNA. 29 May 2025 07:43PM (Updated: 29 May 2025 09:37PM)

SINGAPORE: Minister for Education Desmond Lee has been appointed chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP), the ruling party said on Thursday (May 29).

Mr Lee, who was formerly PAP assistant secretary-general, replaces former Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who has retired from politics.

“The Central Executive Committee (CEC) expressed its appreciation to outgoing chairman Mr Heng Swee Keat for his years of leadership and service to the Party and Singapore, and wished him a fulfilling retirement from politics,” said the PAP in a news release.

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung has been appointed party treasurer, taking over from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. Mr Ong was previously the assistant treasurer.
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Top Stories: Latest News:
Education Minister Desmond Lee appointed PAP chairman; Health Minister Ong Ye Kung becomes party treasurer. Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat is the new party assistant treasurer, taking over Mr Ong's previous post.
CNA. 29 May 2025 07:43PM (Updated: 29 May 2025 09:37PM)

SINGAPORE: Minister for Education Desmond Lee has been appointed chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP), the ruling party said on Thursday (May 29).

Mr Lee, who was formerly PAP assistant secretary-general, replaces former Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who has retired from politics.

“The Central Executive Committee (CEC) expressed its appreciation to outgoing chairman Mr Heng Swee Keat for his years of leadership and service to the Party and Singapore, and wished him a fulfilling retirement from politics,” said the PAP in a news release.

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung has been appointed party treasurer, taking over from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. Mr Ong was previously the assistant treasurer.
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Top Stories: Latest News:
Education Minister Desmond Lee appointed PAP chairman; Health Minister Ong Ye Kung becomes party treasurer. Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat is the new party assistant treasurer, taking over Mr Ong's previous post.
CNA. 29 May 2025 07:43PM (Updated: 29 May 2025 09:37PM)

SINGAPORE: Minister for Education Desmond Lee has been appointed chairman of the People’s Action Party (PAP), the ruling party said on Thursday (May 29).

Mr Lee, who was formerly PAP assistant secretary-general, replaces former Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who has retired from politics.

“The Central Executive Committee (CEC) expressed its appreciation to outgoing chairman Mr Heng Swee Keat for his years of leadership and service to the Party and Singapore, and wished him a fulfilling retirement from politics,” said the PAP in a news release.

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung has been appointed party treasurer, taking over from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. Mr Ong was previously the assistant treasurer.
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should go further in its integration efforts, including aiming to be "100 per cent tariff-free" within its free trade area, said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (May 26).

The 10-member regional bloc also can deepen collaboration with external partners, both existing & new, amid an increasingly challenging global environment, Mr Wong said on first day of the 46th ASEAN Summit in KL.

This is like a slap on SAO Trump face 

To Anwar, South East Asia must unites to challenge global giants with bold plan to become 4th-largest economy.

KUALA LUMPUR: In an audacious assertion of focus and commitment, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) revealed an all-encompassing tactical framework intended to alter the 10-nation alliance into world’s fourth-largest economy by 2045. A recent Reuters report, strategy was presented during a high-level conference in M'sia. The 41-page strategy aims for nuanced 
(细致入微的) & insightful economic integration, regulatory coordination, & investment-friendly modifications over the region. Specifically, proposal calls for upgraded movement of goods, people & industries with clear-cut governance, viable resource to manage & augmented supply chains. 

Recognising the pressing need to adjust to worldwide shifts, the document recommends “business as usual will not suffice” for a region overflowing with possibilities but confronted by internal gaps and inequalities. “For ASEAN to become the fourth-largest global economy by 2045, countries in the region will need to deepen their economic integration and enhance their agility to address multifaceted challenges,” the plan indicated. 

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M'sia MP SPEAKS | Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim’s recent call for M'sia PM Anwar Ibrahim to step down, the Federal Court deliberates on a constitutional reference concerning civil immunity is not only premature, it is constitutionally incoherent & politically irresponsible. His suggestion undermines basic legal principles reflects a troubling disregard for separation powers, he commentary ignores the legal basis function of the constitutional questions referred under Article 128(2) Federal Constitution. The PM has sought clarity on whether, in light of Articles 39, 40, and 43, civil litigation based on...

COMMENT | I find it amusing that some politicians & commentators take Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s announced party-switching from Umno to PKR so “personal”, with so much emotion invested. I hope those Malaysians who have felt confused and disillusioned by national politics with the dramas in the past weeks can feel less emotionally disturbed when they can see politicians  commentators have left unsaid.

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Singapore has recognising the pressing need to adjust to worldwide shifts especially with Sao Trump tariffs announcement, but for ONLY 3 months. The document recommends “business as something not usual will not suffice” for a region overflowing with possibilities but confronted by internal gaps and inequalities. “For ASEAN to become a fourth-largest global economy by 2045 seem a tall order by M'sia PM Anwar, countries in the region will need to deepen their economic integration and enhance their agility to address multi-faceted challenges,” plan indicated so. So to Singapore 4th general group led by PM Wong, planner must work smart and to work hard.

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We try to feature a selection of a biggest, most important, and fascinating news that’s making waves online.

Scientists had successfully teleported light for first time.

Scientists have studied phenomenon for decades, analyzing behavior of photons, electrons,& other particles that make up the universe. Meanwhile, engineers have been working outside the study room & recently made a major discovery about photons. Researchers from University of Tennessee, EPB of Chattanooga, and the Dept of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Lab managed to maintain a quantum entanglement between pairs of photons for over 30 uninterrupted hours. How in order to make this achievement even a more impressive real-world applications, scientists used an optic fiber network.   

What makes discovery so impactful?
A quantum entanglement is a connection between two or more particles means whatever happens to one, it instantly matches the other, no matter how far apart they are – Einstein referred to this as “spooky action at a distance” because nothing behaves like this in nature. How connection between two photons can be fragile, and it can be broken. To maintain stability signal scientists used a system automatically adjusts way photons are spinning as they travel, technique, called in direction that might happen along the way, reinforcing the connection of the photons in the quantum entanglement by minimizing the disruptions caused by the environment that might interfere with the signal. The uninterrupted signal shared between the 3 institutes – all located in Chattanooga, Tennessee – traveled only about half a mile.

What makes discovery so impactful?
How long 2 photons can still maintain quantum connection is next for the scientists to work out come soon or later, in their brain & mind.


A quantum entanglement is a connection between two or more particles means whatever happens to one, it instantly matches the other, no matter how far apart they are – Einstein referred to this as “spooky action at a distance” because nothing behaves like this in nature. How connection between two photons can be fragile, and it can be broken. To maintain stability signal scientists used a system automatically adjusts way photons are spinning as they travel, technique, called in direction that might happen along the way, reinforcing the connection of the photons in the quantum entanglement by minimizing the disruptions caused by the environment that might interfere with the signal. The uninterrupted signal shared between the 3 institutes – all located in Chattanooga, Tennessee – traveled only about half a mile.

A future implications of sending signals across galaxy too? & here in earth. 

A stable quantum connection between photons — and the researchers’ ability to bring it into the real world — could lay the foundation for a future where info travels faster & farther than anything we’ve seen before. While we’d still rely on speed of light to send a message or beam across space, quantum entanglement could allow receiving side to get the signal instantly, without waiting millions of years for it to arrive.

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As Asia's two premier financial hubs, Singapore and Hong Kong are locked in an intensifying race to attract overseas tourists with Hong Kong leveraging its mainland China ties while Singapore focuses on global mega-events and luxury experiences.


Singapore aims to boost tourism revenue from S$29.8 billion last year to S$47-50 billion by 2040, with MICE contributing 10 pecent, up from the current four percent.

Initiatives include a new integrated MICE hub, sustainability mandates for venues, and expanded business event support.

The sector rebounded strongly in 2024, with 16.5 million international visitors – a 21 percent increase - including over 950,000 MICE travelers generating S$2.8 billion in 2023.

Hong Kong, meanwhile, prioritizes a "mega-event economy”, hosting over 200 major events in 2024, which are expcted to draw two million visitors, spending HK$7.5 billion.

Another 93 events in early 2025 are expected to attract 840,000 attendees and contribute HK$3.3 billion in spending. The city also gained an edge in horse racing tourism after Singapore’s Kranji racecourse closure.

Both destinations are boosting cruise and yacht tourism.

Hong Kong has 4,300 yacht berths, with 500 more planned at the upcoming Airport Bay Marina. Singapore, with around 880 berths, focuses on elite events like the Singapore Yachting Festival.Its Marina Bay Cruise Centre will expand capacity to 12,000 passengers, while Disney Cruise Line has decided to make Singapore its first Asian home port this year.

Hong Kong saw 517,000 cruise passengers in 2024 (70 percent international), with plans to integrate mainland transit travelers and green port initiatives.

Aviation expansion is also key. Hong Kong’s three-runway system will handle 120 million passengers annually by 2035, supported by the Airport City development, including the 11 SKies complex,  a super yacht bay, art storage facilities and others.

Singapore’s Changi Airport, ranked the world’s best, will open Terminal 5 in mid-2030s, increasing capacity to 140 million passengers. Its experiential offerings—like Jewel Changi’s rainforest atrium and indoor waterfall—aim to turn layovers into short stays, while the JetQuay CIP Terminal caters to private jet travelers.