The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Jan 9, 2017

Today’s top news headlines: Parliament: Detention of Terrexes against international law, S'pore looks forward to their return, says Ng Eng Hen; RM13.9m in fees paid to Malaysia in Nov and Dec; No plans to run for president, says Yaacob Ibrahim
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    Jan 9, 2017, 6:56 pm SGT

In today’s The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

* The detention of the nine Singapore Armed Forces Terrex infantry carriers in Hong Kong does not comply with international or Hong Kong law, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen told Parliament.

* Singapore will match the RM20 road charge that Malaysia imposed on Nov 1 last year, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan in Parliament.

* Cabinet minister Yaacob Ibrahim has ruled himself out of the upcoming presidential election, which will be reserved for Malay candidates

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