Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 27, 2025

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Two new CDL directors won’t exercise any powers until further notice from court, says Kwek Leng Beng

The CDL executive chairman says “serious lapses of corporate governance have been halted”.

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CDL through the years: From humble roots to family rift at S’pore’s property giant

The dispute has culminated in a High Court hearing on Feb 26 to hear Kwek Leng Beng’s lawsuit against his son and several board directors.

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S’pore, other nodes in high-tech sectors face collateral damage as US tightens rules on chips

The Republic is vulnerable as part of the chips value chain, and as a transshipment and business hub.

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From symbols to memes: How far-right ideology can spread to Singapore from afar

Imagery circulated on the internet can be used by far-right extremists to amplify hate and recruit.

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6 key issues from first day of Budget debate

The topics they covered ranged from the timing of the GST hike to cost of living concerns.

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Properties, vehicles from $3 billion money laundering case liquidated

So far, about $2.79 billion in assets linked to the case has been surrendered to the Government.

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Banning lorries from transporting workers not practical, could force smaller firms to shut: Amy Khor

This would have knock-on effects, such as delays for projects like MRT lines, she said.

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The limits of Malaysia’s support for Gaza are showing

Mr Anwar is right to want to rebuild Gaza. But to belt-tightening Malaysians, charity begins at home, Shannon Teoh writes.

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2,000 cases of students possessing or using vapes in 2024, up from 900 in 2023

Of the cases in 2024, 13 per cent were students who had reoffended in the same year.

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Man caught at ferry terminal to be charged with money laundering, failure to declare cash

He allegedly made advertisements for illegal gambling pages.

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