How Dire Straits' 'Sultans of Swing' Became a Timeless Classic Without Hitting No. 1

In 1978, a song about a little-known pub band quietly transformed Dire Straits into international stars. "Sultans of Swing" ...

A programme full of magical moments at The Milton Rooms

Rock, folk and roots, blues, jazz and country are among the diverse music on offer at the Milton Rooms in Malton in the next few weeks. The Steelers bring the music of Steely Dan, Honey & The Bear are ...
Business Times

Straits Trading aims to address an underserved market for seniors: life before assisted care

[SINGAPORE] Straits Trading – a 138-year old company listed on the Singapore Exchange – already has a formidable portfolio of some S$2 billion in property assets as at Dec 31, 2025, in Singapore, ...
The Straits Times

Lessons on toll-free shipping from straits of Malacca and Singapore

One fallout of the Iran war could have serious ramifications for global trade. In response to attacks by Israel and the United States, Iran announced that it would impose tolls on ships transiting the ...
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The Strait Of Malacca, Explained: Who Owns It, Who Controls It, And Can Indonesia Really Put A Toll On It?

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news. A single offhand remark by Indonesia's finance minister this week has reopened questions that most people never ...
The Straits Times

Indonesia will not impose tariffs on Malacca Strait shipping, says Foreign Minister

JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesia will not impose a levy on vessels transiting the Strait of Malacca, as doing so would contravene international law, said Foreign Minister Sugiono on April 23.
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Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe passage in crucial straits

Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are working closely together to keep vessels moving safely through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday, stressing ...
The Independent Singapore

Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia pledge to protect Strait of Malacca; US warship seen transiting

SINGAPORE: After the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a body of water nearer to Singapore has been making headlines. The Strait of Malacca, which is between Indonesia, Malaysia, and ...
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Asia’s busiest trade route, the Straits of Malacca, draws scrutiny as security risks rise

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The US Has Its Eyes On The Strait Of Melaka. Here’s What It Means For Malaysia

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news. When the US and Indonesia signed a Major Defence Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) in early April, it looked like a ...
Free Malaysia Today

Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Straits of Malacca

The Straits of Malacca links the Indian and Pacific Oceans through a channel just 2.7km at its tightest point, more than 10 times narrower than Hormuz. (Gambar AFP) The Iranian and US blockades of the ...