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Sale of VTL tickets for entry into Singapore suspended
Travellers can no longer buy vaccinated travel lane (VTL) tickets for quarantine-free entry into Singapore between today and Jan 20, as the country tightens its borders amid a rising number of imported Covid-19 cases. The rule applies to air travellers as well as those entering via the land VTL, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and his Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) are facing a crisis of relevance merely three years after unseating Barisan Nasional as the federal government. This comes after PKR returned empty-handed from both the Melaka and Sarawak state elections in the past two months.
Car buyers can expect to pay more for certificates of entitlement (COE) in the coming years, said motor dealers, as premiums across most categories shot up in the latest bidding exercise that closed yesterday. Demand will continue to outstrip supply, they said, given that the Land Transport Authority has said there will be zero vehicle population growth for at least another four years.
The Covid-19 pandemic has battered economies the world over, but the rich in Asia are continuing to grow their assets and look for wealth management avenues in the region. Wealth management has emerged as one of the bright spots in Singapore, with banks keen to grow this segment of their business and keep the good times rolling.
National singles coach Kelvin Ho's dreams of being a pro shuttler were dashed when Singapore badminton's National Team 2 were disbanded 10 years ago. But on Sunday, he, too, reached a high when his charge Loh Kean Yew shocked the sport by becoming world champion, and then credited "older brother" for his success.
From holiday-themed film Silent Night to romantic comedy Love Hard, there is something for everyone this season. In Silent Night Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode try to host the perfect Christmas party, while Love Hard puts Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang and Darren Barnet in a love triangle.
