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01

Johor-Singapore zone approves $28b in projects

  • 45% of investments implemented
  • 12,796 jobs linked to implemented projects
  • Masterplan blueprint due in December
Sources (1) ST
  • ST ST Front Page — “Johor-Singapore SEZ records $28b of approved projects”
02

MAS proposes easing infrastructure capital rules

  • $30 million for insurers to build investment capabilities
  • Qualifying debt and equity among assets covered
  • Consultation closes December 18
Sources (1) BT
  • BT Front Page — “MAS moves to spur infrastructure investments by easing capital requirements for insurers”
03

Digital referrals confirm appointments in 1.81 days

  • More than 13,000 referrals processed
  • Nationwide rollout began July 20
  • Measure tracks confirmation, not consultation
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB News Front Page — “通过数码系统转诊专科　预约等候时间大幅减至平均1.81天 (Digital specialist referrals cut average appointment confirmation wait to 1.81 days)”
04

45 airport contractors face work-pass investigation

  • About 270 workers potentially affected
  • Suspected false job or salary declarations
  • SATS says it is strengthening checks
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB Local News — “45机场承包商涉虚报薪金职位被调查 (45 airport contractors investigated over suspected false pay and job declarations)”
05

Changi kiosks hit by global system disruption

  • Problem began around 8.30am on November 2
  • Some airlines switched to manual check-in
  • Operator reported recovery around 11am
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Big Story — “Some airlines hit by disruption to check-in kiosks at Changi Airport”
06

Court voids Indonesian vice-president’s certificate

  • Document supported his 2024 election candidacy
  • Ruling does not itself remove him from office
  • Court reasoning not yet published by November 2
Sources (1) ST
  • ST World — “Indonesia court voids V-P Gibran’s education cert”
07

Bangladesh garment factories reopen after unrest

  • Workers seek 30,000 taka monthly minimum
  • Wage board formed on November 1
  • Industry group says 529 factories were disrupted
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Front Page World News — “Bangladesh garment factories reopen amid worker demands”
08

Cyclone Murasu brings heavy rain to south India

  • Chennai and Tiruvallur schools closed November 2
  • 11 Chennai airport flights cancelled
  • Landfall forecast near Ongole by early November 3
Sources (1) TM
  • TM India News — “‘முரசு’ புயல்: கடலோர மாவட்டங்களில் கனமழை (Cyclone Murasu brings heavy rain to coastal districts)”
09

One in five prime-area resales records a loss

  • 19.5% of matched prime-region deals in Q3
  • Islandwide share: 4.6%, or 93 of 2,021 deals
  • Figures exclude transaction costs and taxes
Sources (1) BT
  • BT Top Stories — “1 in 5 prime-region private home resale deals made at a loss in Q3”
10

Singapore fields first candidate for UN court

  • Rena Lee among 10 candidates for 5 seats
  • Separate majorities needed in two UN bodies
  • Successful candidates serve nine-year terms
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Big Story/Big Story — “UN top court to hold election for 5 seats; Singapore fields candidate for first time”

Follow-ups

Transboundary haze 2026

More firms agree to haze assessments

  • TSH and Bumitama announce cooperation
  • Assessors appointed for Golden Agri International and Wilmar
  • Inquiries examine operations and supply chains
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Front Page Business — “Haze probe: Three more Singapore-registered companies agree to engage assessors”

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