Singapore hotel rates race higher for F1 weekend despite softer early demand

The Business Times - Oct 8, 2026

Room occupancy pace is slower than last year’s level but picking up, say observers

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No 'sakau' in Yayasan Bank Rakyat’s RM10m investment, says ex-chair

Oct 8, 2026

No 'sakau' in Yayasan Bank Rakyat’s RM10m investment, says ex-chair

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No new gambling licences, only regulating existing ones - MOF tells Kedah MP

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Any bid to amend gambling policies must consider Constitution, ministry warns amid Kedah's push to reinstate state ban.

Guan Eng makes 11th-hour appeal for Anwar to ensure ‘last budget’ counts

Oct 8, 2026

Guan Eng makes 11th-hour appeal for Anwar to ensure ‘last budget’ counts

Ex-finance minister proposes higher tax exemptions, relief for education and elderly care.

Sepang Umno chief charged over Catholic joke

Oct 8, 2026

Sepang Umno chief charged over Catholic joke

UPDATED 1.46PM | Noorazli pleads not guilty before the court.

No more 'here can, there cannot': Ministry to standardise varsity discipline rules

Oct 8, 2026

No more 'here can, there cannot': Ministry to standardise varsity discipline rules

PARLIAMENT | Govt also looking at consolidating laws governing higher education - Zambry.

MOH guarantees 30pct quota for doctors serving in East M'sia to pursue further studies

Oct 8, 2026

MOH guarantees 30pct quota for doctors serving in East M'sia to pursue further studies

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Govt: Median wage for professionals RM6k, could get S$7k in S'pore

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Govt: Median wage for professionals RM6k, could get S$7k in S'pore

Ramanan says govt implementing various programmes to tackle this and retain talent.

Yayasan Akalbudi: Apex court grants Zahid, AG leave to appeal Bar's judicial review bid

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Covid-19, contractors and more: Minister explains Sabah's Pan Borneo project woes

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