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The Sun
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Anwar, Singapore leaders discuss key bilateral issues
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed key bilateral issues with Singaporean leaders, including border and maritime affairs, renewable energy, and regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, as he wrapped up his one-day working visit, here. Anwar paid a courtesy call on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Istana and also held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, before flying home. 'We also reviewed ongoing projects, such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set for completion by late 2026, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to boost regional growth,' he posted on Facebook. Anwar is optimistic that the visit will strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore for mutual benefit. Meanwhile, Wong, in a Facebook post, said he looked forward to continuing the two countries' close partnerships for the benefit of the people. During the visit, Anwar delivered a special address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. He also received courtesy calls from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Boeing Global President Dr Brendan Nelson.
The Star
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Anwar, Singapore leaders discuss key bilateral issues
SINGAPORE, May 31 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his special address in conjunction with the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 held at a hotel today. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPY RIGHT RESERVED SINGAPORE: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed key bilateral issues with Singaporean leaders, including border and maritime affairs, renewable energy, and regional initiatives such as the Asean power grid, as he wrapped up his one-day working visit, here. The Prime Minister paid a courtesy call on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Istana and also held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, before flying home. "We also reviewed ongoing projects, such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set for completion by late 2026, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to boost regional growth,' he posted on Facebook. Anwar is optimistic that the visit will strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore for mutual benefit. Meanwhile, Wong, in a Facebook post, said he looked forward to continuing the two countries' close partnerships for the benefit of the people. During the visit, Anwar delivered a special address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. He also received courtesy calls from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Boeing Global President Dr Brendan Nelson.- Bernama
Barnama
5 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Anwar, Singapore Leaders Discuss Key Bilateral Issues
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, May 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed key bilateral issues with Singaporean leaders, including border and maritime affairs, renewable energy, and regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, as he wrapped up his one-day working visit, here. Anwar paid a courtesy call on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at The Istana and also held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, before flying home. 'We also reviewed ongoing projects, such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set for completion by late 2026, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to boost regional growth,' he posted on Facebook. Anwar is optimistic that the visit will strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore for mutual benefit. Meanwhile, Wong, in a Facebook post, said he looked forward to continuing the two countries' close partnerships for the benefit of the people. During the visit, Anwar delivered a special address at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. He also received courtesy calls from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Boeing Global President Dr Brendan Nelson. -- BERNAMA
Al Etihad
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Al Etihad
Forecasted rain raises fresh concerns in Swiss valley disaster zone
31 May 2025 16:11 GENEVA (dpa)Although the situation in Switzerland's disaster-stricken Lötschental valley has eased since the enormous glacier collapse earlier this week, residents were anxiously watching the weather forecast on is expected to start on Sunday and the ice is melting - all of which could destabilise the mass of debris that has buried the village of Blatten and is partially blocking the flow of the mountain river said earlier that the Lonza, dammed up behind ice, rock and debris since the disaster on Wednesday, had sought new paths into the valley in the Swiss canton of Valais, rather than causing a feared flood fresh rain could increase the risk of a mudslide, precipitating a huge slide of detritus down the valley and jeopardising communities further downstream. Nature is in ChargeThere is little authorities can do to prevent such disasters. "Nature sets the rhythm," said Stéphane Ganzer, a state councillor in Valais, during an interview with RTS radio. Current high temperatures are accelerating snow melt while forecasts warn of heavy rainfall next week - both factors directly affecting the unstable mass of catastrophe ensued after rockfalls at a height of 3,000 metres smashed into the Birsch Glacier below, causing it to sheer off on Wednesday collapse deposited millions of cubic metres of ice and rock debris into the Lötschental valley, burying most of Blatten. Some of the village's 300 inhabitants had previously been brought to one is believed to have died in the incident, although one man was still unaccounted for on municipalities of Gampel and Steg informed residents during the night that construction machinery was operating to ensure the controlled run-off of accumulated water and solids that had blocked the Lonza."The aim is to ensure the smooth flow of debris and alluvial debris through the bed of the Lonza stream within the villages," municipal authorities resultant debris cut off the river's flow at around 1,500 metres elevation, with water pooling behind the almost 2-kilometre-long debris situation along the Lonza River remained stable at the start of the weekend, according to the local command report that the volume of water entering the dammed area is roughly equal to the amount flowing out, helping to stabilise the situation for the time nearly all the houses in Blatten that were initially spared have now been submerged in the rising manage the risk of further downstream flooding, a retention basin is expected to trap debris and sediment washed down from the damaged a precaution, the power station operator has been instructed to continue releasing water from the reservoir to maintain the volume of water exceeds the reservoir's limits, several mountain communities with more than 2,000 residents located about 20 kilometres downstream from Blatten could be at instruments have been deployed throughout the area to monitor the water levels around the clock. While no evacuations are currently planned, authorities remain on high alert.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Electricity meter warning as fears 300,000 will stop working after tech axe
Fears are growing that around 300,000 households will be cut off from their electricity - or face sky-high bills due to their hot water and heating being stuck on constantly Hundreds of thousands of Brits risk being "cut off" from electricity ahead of a looming tech shakeup. The urgent warning comes as a phased shutdown of Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which was first introduced in the 1980s, will commence on June, 30 this year. RTS meters use radio signals to switch between different types of electricity rates or turn certain appliances on/off at specific times of the day - and are still being used in almost 400,000 households. As previously reported, RTS was originally supposed to be switched off last year, but this was scrapped to allow energy suppliers more time to replace the out-of-date system. However, energy firms have admitted it will be 'very, very difficult' to meet the new deadline despite the extension. Now, campaigners fear 300,000 homes are at risk of their hot water and heating remaining continually on - or being cut off from electricity altogether. Energy UK says more than 1,000 RTS meters are being replaced each day - but based on end-of-March figures, firms would need to remove 5,000 meters daily to remove every single one. Simon Francis of End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns Brits with RTS meters could end up receiving sky-high bills if their energy is stuck on constantly. "We need to ensure contingency measures are in place for those who do not make the deadline and require energy suppliers to ensure fair metering and billing practices," he told the Guardian. RTS meters were mainly installed for Economy 7 or Economy 10 tariffs for cheaper night-time electricity, as well as RTS-only tariffs like Comfort Plus and Total Heat Total Control, and controlling storage heaters or water heaters. According to experts over at Energy Savings Trust, you might have an RTS meter if you: Use electric heating to heat your home. Have a tariff where the price of electricity changes at different times of day. Have a separate box near your electricity meter with the words 'radio teleswitch' or 'radio telemeter'. You have two codes on your electricity bill that start with the letter S. These are 'supply numbers' or 'S numbers'. Live in a house with no gas connection (more common for those living in rural regions). Get the best deals and tips from Mirror Money WHATSAPP GROUP: Get money news and top deals straight to your phone by joining our Money WhatsApp group here. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Brits with RTS meters are being urged to get in contact with their energy supplier as soon as possible to get it replaced. Your supplier has a responsibility to replace your meter and make sure that there is 'no disruption' to your electricity supply. "Your supplier should upgrade you to a smart meter for free," Energy Savings Trust said. "If you can't have a smart meter, it still has to replace your RTS meter with a suitable alternative." If your supplier says it can't replace your meter before June 30, you have a right to make a complaint. You can view Citizens Advice's example letter here.
