October 2005 in Malaysia and Singapore - 10 October 2005 (Monday)

10 October 2005 (Monday)

  • Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew arrives in Moscow for a visit. He will attend the JP Morgan International Council Meeting. (CNA)
  • Malaysia sends a search-and-rescue team and US$1 million (RM3.8 million) in aid of victims of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. (The Star)
  • A 500-metre buffer zone along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border has been proposed to enhance security and stop illegal logging activities. (The Star)
  • The culpable homicide charge against former stewardess Constance Chee was rephrased by the prosecution, while open disputes took place outside the courts. (CNA)
  • More Singaporeans are owning their own homes according to a survey conducted by the Department of Statistics. The 2003 study shows 92% owning their homes now, compared to 29% in the 1970s. (CNA)
  • Singapore Airlines publicises its intentions to invest A$12 million to market Australia as a tourism destination in its attempt to be allowed to fly the lucrative route between Australia and the United States. (CNA)

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