Malaysian PM Anwar encouraged his Japanese counterpart to try the spiky fruit during their meeting as he sought to project the country’s ‘soft power’.
UK to move ahead with Automated Vehicles Bill
The UK government will bring forward an Automated Vehicle Bill over the course of the next parliament, paving the way for use of self-driving vehicles on UK public roads.
Israel-Gaza war: Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong says ‘no alternative’ to 2-state solution amid ‘enormous tragedy’
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong says there is “no alternative” to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians amid the “enormous human tragedy”.
Singapore says wearing clothes linked to Israel-Gaza war could lead to 6 months’ jail
Singapore has warned against wearing clothes with national symbols related to the Israel-Gaza war, an offence which carries a maximum jail term of six months, a fine of up to US$370 or both.
Recent decisions highlight traditional owner consultation requirements for Australian offshore projects
Recent court decisions regarding the extent of consultation required with traditional owners of land in Australia on environmental plans for offshore gas projects have implications for all offshore projects, including gas projects and offshore wind farms.
Indonesia’s top judge ordered to resign over ruling allowing Joko Widodo’s son to run as VP
Indonesia’s Chief Justice has been ordered to step down over ethical violations in a court ruling that paved the way for President Joko Widodo’s eldest son to run as vice-president.
Missing continent found in Asia 155 million years after splitting from Australia
Scientists have spent years working on the conundrum and think they have found the landmass, which split from Australia, hidden under Southeast Asia’s eastern islands.
Malaysia reviews airline licence terms after start-up’s services grind to a halt in 10 months
MYAirline suspended operations just 10 months after it started flying, while Rayani Air lasted less than four months in 2016.
IP rights holders urged to ensure UK address ahead of year-end deadline
Businesses that hold the UK rights for trade marks or registered designs split out from equivalent EU rights at the end of the Brexit transition period have been urged to ensure they have a UK address at which they can be contacted.
Singapore won’t let Israel-Gaza war divide multiracial society, compromise security: Lawrence Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says Singapore must consistently take a principled position in line with international laws, amid a rise in divisive rhetoric.