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New Food and Safety Bill expands MOH authority for public health promotion

This will enable MOH to independently enforce regulations targeting public health issues.

Audience Analytics unveils 3-year dividend policy with minimum 50% payout ratio

The policy aims to balance the company’s financial health.

Singapore passes bill to combat workplace discrimination

The bill protects against unfair treatment based on age, disabilities, nationality, and more.

S’poreans can save up to $500 monthly through digital optimisation: study

This includes maximising credit cards offer between 5% to 8% cashback.

Aelios revises offer price for Suntec REIT up to $1.19 per unit

This is up from $1.16 per unit as announced in December.

Retail investors post S-REITS net buy of $557.3m in September to November

The sector has emerged as one of the top four sectors for net institutional inflows.

Alpina Holdings bags seven contracts worth $40.8m in H2 2024

The majority of the contracts are private sector projects.

MAS equities market review group targets report completion by August

Updates and phased recommendations may be released before the final report is completed.

Malaysia announces tax incentives for Johor-Singapore SEZ

It includes a 5% corporate tax rate for up to 15 years for companies in advanced sectors.

Landed residential sales rise by 18.6% in 2024

It contributed to an annual total of $6.1b, an 18.6% increase from 2023.

Prime non-landed residential sales fall 27.1% in H2 2024

It contributed to an annual total of $1.4b, the lowest since tracking began in 2009.

ABSD reduction for foreign buyers of CCR homes pushed

It suggests halving the ABSD rate to 30% from 60%  for properties priced above $5m.

2025 budget must fund R&D in sustainability and AI governance: KPMG

They also advocate for increased funding in R&D for sustainable technologies and artificial intelligence governance.

JS-SEZ expands flagship zones with focus on key industries

The JS-SEZ also plans to facilitate 50 projects in the first five years.