Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Top Stories
Amnesty Challenges Singapore On Executions
Rights group Amnesty challenged Singapore Tuesday to disclose the total number of executions this year, saying the wealthy island has put more people to death since 1991 than any other country on a per capita basis.
Ramblings
Straits Times Site Now Requires Registration
Which means that for any given story, I'll more likely to link to Channel News Asia, Today, or other free web sites out there, all things being equal.
I haven't taken a close look at the new Straits Times (print) today, but my first glance gave me the impression is more of old wine in new bottle.
News
Singapore Defends Anti-Money Laundering Efforts Following US Report
Singapore defended its efforts to curb money laundering and the flow of terrorists' funds following a US State Department report that listed the country as a hub for financial crime.
Singapore Economy To Enter Period Of Moderate Growth: MAS
Singapore's economic growth will moderate next year after an "unprecedented" and unsustainable four quarters of double-digit expansion, the central bank said on Tuesday in its bi-annual report.
Malaysia Welcomes Singapore's Willingness To Improve Bilateral Ties
Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar stated that Malaysia's intention was to see that all outstanding issues could be resolved in a way that would bring mutual benefit for both countries.
Elderly Cholera Victim Dies
The cholera outbreak in Singapore has claimed its first victim.
