Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:12:21 +0800 Mediacorp 20 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/image/8395694/1x1/114/114/eb06a179c414e4534ff4417b64f3710c/kC/apple-touch-icon.png Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ 114 114 mediacorp feed news Allowing any party to weaponise an international waterway sets a ‘dangerous precedent’: PM Wong https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iran-lawrence-wong-strait-hormuz-6064006 Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was speaking at a virtual conference on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:12:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iran-lawrence-wong-strait-hormuz-6064006 Singapore Singapore joins call to restore unimpeded transit in Strait of Hormuz after UN veto https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iran-hormuz-transit-united-nations-veto-unclos-international-law-6063441 Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the UN Burhan Gafoor delivered a joint statement on behalf of Fiji, Jamaica, Malta and Singapore on the importance of upholding the right of transit passage in accordance with international law. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/iran-hormuz-transit-united-nations-veto-unclos-international-law-6063441 Singapore ,World Jail for man, 64, who used mobile games as pretext to molest 2 granddaughters https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grandfather-jailed-molest-two-young-granddaughters-mobile-phone-games-6063616 The victims were aged between eight and 10 years old at the time of the offences last year.  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:56:35 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grandfather-jailed-molest-two-young-granddaughters-mobile-phone-games-6063616 Singapore Engagement with vets to continue to ensure stricter rules don’t raise costs, say industry players https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/new-rules-veterinarians-legislation-raise-standards-profession-clinics-costs-6063501 A new complaint framework could come down too hard on the profession, and prompt some clinics to take extra steps to protect themselves against complaints or disciplinary action, industry players told CNA.  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:17:44 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/new-rules-veterinarians-legislation-raise-standards-profession-clinics-costs-6063501 Singapore Taoist priest fined S$2,000 for organising 10-hour procession without permit https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/procession-taoist-association-priest-fined-public-order-act-6063506 The procession, organised by Tan Eng Hua, was held to mark the relocation of the Singapore San Ching Taoism Association, where he served as secretary. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/procession-taoist-association-priest-fined-public-order-act-6063506 Singapore SNOC chief Mark Chay's 'dead-end sports' remarks ignite debate over school competition programme https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/snoc-mark-chay-dead-end-sports-tchoukball-6063046 Chay's comments have drawn criticism, but a former sports administrator says they reflect the reality of finite resources in the sporting ecosystem. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/snoc-mark-chay-dead-end-sports-tchoukball-6063046 Singapore ,Sport Singapore to roll out mass emergency alerts to mobile phones from May, starting with Singtel users https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/emergency-alerts-phones-singtel-telco-sg-alert-scdf-6060531 Known as SG Alert, the emergency broadcast system will include StarHub users by end-2026, and M1 and Simba by mid-2027. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/emergency-alerts-phones-singtel-telco-sg-alert-scdf-6060531 Singapore Not about gender, but values and principles, says one of Syariah Court’s first female divorce arbitrators https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/syariah-court-female-divorce-arbitrator-faishal-ibrahim-6063461 Two women have been appointed to the court’s panel of Hakams, which has traditionally comprised only men. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/syariah-court-female-divorce-arbitrator-faishal-ibrahim-6063461 Singapore 'A warm welcome home': Inside SIA’s emotional mission to bring Singaporeans home from Middle East conflict https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-crew-emotional-mission-repatriation-sia-middle-east-conflict-6063281 Dozens of Singapore Airlines staff and crew were involved in operating SQ8001, the first of two repatriation flights launched by the national carrier to evacuate Singaporeans from the conflict zone. This is their experience.  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-crew-emotional-mission-repatriation-sia-middle-east-conflict-6063281 Singapore From soju to craft brews, South Korean alcohol's growing popularity in Singapore https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/south-korean-alcohol-drinking-culture-singapore-soju-makgeolli-6063331 South Korean alcohol exports to Singapore reached US$6.1 million in 2024, making it the eighth-largest global market for South Korean spirits by value. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:50:09 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/south-korean-alcohol-drinking-culture-singapore-soju-makgeolli-6063331 Singapore ,Asia S$1.5b nickel fraud: Father-in-law of alleged mastermind jailed after using money he did not own to post bail https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ng-yu-zhi-father-in-law-jailed-court-provide-bail-6063196 Chua Eng Kiam was given two months' jail after using sham loan arrangements to stand the S$1.5 million bail for his son-in-law, alleged fraudster Ng Yu Zhi. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ng-yu-zhi-father-in-law-jailed-court-provide-bail-6063196 Singapore Actress Evelyn Tan recalls telling daughter Kristen Lin to ‘get out of the house’ during rebellious phase https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/evelyn-tan-daughter-kristen-lin-rebellious-phase-6062786 Evelyn Tan and Darren Lim’s daughter Kristen Lin admits she wasn’t “the most pleasant child” as mother and daughter open up about growing pains on 8days' chat show, DNA. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:23:59 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/evelyn-tan-daughter-kristen-lin-rebellious-phase-6062786 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore ,8days Taufik Batisah’s wife reveals she underwent six IVF cycles, hopes to help other couples feel less alone https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/taufik-batisah-wife-sheena-akbal-ivf-journey-6062756 In a new podcast Couch Conversations, Taufik Batisah’s wife Sheena Akbal opens up for the first time about her infertility journey, including six IVF cycles and a miscarriage, in hopes of bringing more awareness to the realities of navigating infertility. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/taufik-batisah-wife-sheena-akbal-ivf-journey-6062756 Women ,Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Changi Airport passenger traffic hits record 12-month high despite sharp drop in Middle East travel https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/changi-airport-record-passenger-traffic-volume-march-2026-q1-6062716 “Travel demand in the quarter remained strong, bolstered by growth in North Asia and Europe,” said Changi Airport Group. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/changi-airport-record-passenger-traffic-volume-march-2026-q1-6062716 Singapore Bloomberg defamation trial: Oral submissions to be heard on May 22 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bloomberg-defamation-trial-oral-closing-submissions-be-heard-may-22-6062721 The trial opened on Apr 7 and was adjourned after seven days of proceedings. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bloomberg-defamation-trial-oral-closing-submissions-be-heard-may-22-6062721 Singapore Japan’s viral Cheese Wonder cheesecake available at Ion Orchard pop-up in May https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/japan-viral-cheese-wonder-ion-orchard-singapore-may-8-6062641 The limited-time pop-up will be around for just eight weeks from May 8. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:03:18 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/japan-viral-cheese-wonder-ion-orchard-singapore-may-8-6062641 Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore ,8days Two migrant worker recreation centres to be redeveloped; new hub to serve over 100,000 workers https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/two-migrant-worker-recreation-centres-redevelopment-soon-lee-kaki-bukit-6062551 Soon Lee Recreation Centre, located in Jurong West, will become Singapore's first recreation hub for migrant workers, with expanded facilities, services and community space. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/two-migrant-worker-recreation-centres-redevelopment-soon-lee-kaki-bukit-6062551 Singapore MOE advises schools to 'reasonably consider' bus fare hikes for off-site activities amid fuel cost pressures https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/school-bus-fares-increase-price-hike-middle-east-fuel-costs-moe-6062426 "As the sudden spikes in fuel prices were unforeseen, transport operators may not have reasonably accounted for such increases when bidding for these contracts, which were called on or before the Middle East conflict," said the Ministry of Education. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/school-bus-fares-increase-price-hike-middle-east-fuel-costs-moe-6062426 Singapore Singapore's March non-oil exports rise 15.3% on strong AI-driven electronics demand https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/exports-growth-march-ai-electronics-trade-nodx-6062271 The jump was also a result of a low base from a year ago.  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/exports-growth-march-ai-electronics-trade-nodx-6062271 Singapore She treats life-threatening infections – and fights the stigma that keeps patients from seeking treatment https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/infectious-diseases-specialist-singapore-deadly-infections-hiv-stigma-6040856 From bloodstream infections to tuberculosis and HIV, Associate Professor Sophia Archuleta has spent nearly two decades diagnosing complex infections – while working to counter misconceptions that can delay testing and treatment. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/infectious-diseases-specialist-singapore-deadly-infections-hiv-stigma-6040856 Women ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore