News Highlights for July 18, 2024: Forest City Duty-Free Status Approved, IKEA Power Bank Recall, HSR Project Decision, AXS Drive App for Parking, MH17 Anniversary, SportSG Security Measures, AGO Report Findings, Singaporean Man Seeks Death Penalty, Robert Irwin’s Durian Challenge, Adele Takes a Break, Tokyo Students Hospitalized from Spicy Chips, WSJ Fires HKJA Chairperson.
In a recent news update, Yahoo Singapore reported on various significant events happening around the world. Here are some of the highlights:
1. The Auditor-General’s Office in Singapore highlighted lapses in procurement and contract management by several government agencies, including the Ministry of Education and National Parks Board.
2. A Singaporean man in Malaysia is seeking to stay on death row, choosing the ultimate punishment for a crime he committed in 2013.
3. The Wall Street Journal fired one of their journalists, Celina Cheng, after she was elected as the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association. She refused demands from senior editors to cut ties with the union and not advocate for media freedoms.
4. IKEA issued a recall for certain VARMFRONT power banks in Singapore due to a fire hazard.
5. Malaysia is set to decide on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project this year, evaluating proposals from three shortlisted consortiums.
6. At least 14 students from a Tokyo high school were hospitalized after eating extra spicy crisps during their morning break.
7. Adele announced a break from her music career after her upcoming residencies, focusing on other creative endeavors.
8. Singaporean drivers can now enjoy a more convenient parking experience at 12 commercial carparks using the newly launched AXS Drive app.
9. Malaysia approved duty-free status for Pulau Satu in the Forest City development, aiming to revitalize the troubled megacity project.
10. On the 10th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof reaffirmed his commitment to seeking justice for the victims.
These stories cover a range of topics from government oversight to international relations, entertainment news, and consumer safety. Stay tuned for more updates from Yahoo Singapore.