https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/rena-lee-first-singaporean-be-nominated-international-court-justice-6517471https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ZTys_pQy--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103renalee.jpg?itok=BmOnHus4Rena Lee is first Singaporean to be nominated for International Court of JusticeFor the first time, a Singaporean could take a seat on the International Court of Justice. Ambassador Rena Lee is among nine candidates vying for five positions on the UN's highest court, each carrying a nine-year term. Her career spans the Attorney-General's Chambers, Ministry of Defence and Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. In 2024, she was named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people. If elected, Ms Lee would also become the first Southeast Asian woman on the bench. Voting begins on Tuesday morning at the UN headquarters in New York. Nikhil Khattar reports.

]]>2812026-11-03T23:38:10+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/0d5919b6-c33d-4647-b67b-6df24f848789/518485c8-8ce2-4502-9841-4ea5165175b7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-proposes-jail-or-reformative-training-default-sentences-young-scam-offenders-6517356https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--QL8AmfZO--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103scam.png?itok=iDViMyBiSingapore proposes jail or reformative training as default sentences for young scam offendersYoung scam offenders in Singapore could soon face jail or reformative training as the default punishment, under proposed new laws that seek to reinforce the government's strong deterrent stance against scams. The Sentencing (Scams) Bill responds to a High Court ruling in September that allowed probation and community-based sentences for four young scam mules. In 2025, the Singapore police investigated more than 1,000 youths in connection with scam reports. They were largely involved as mules, allowing their bank accounts, Singpass credentials or SIM cards to be used for fraudulent transactions. If passed, the sentencing Bill will apply to all offences committed before, on or after the Bill is passed. The law will not apply to juvenile offenders dealt with in the Youth Court.

]]>1812026-11-03T23:29:56+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/34076d23-3334-48bc-af50-cd7c238f132e/7816773b-ccec-4d98-9447-7a723e9c3dc0/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/coe-review-most-back-feebate-scheme-five-band-system-distinguish-mass-market-and-luxury-cars-6517316https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Ablp4FOZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103coe.jpg?itok=wDrZNG4FMost people support a proposed Certificate of Entitlement (COE) fee-and-rebate, or "feebate", system that could see buyers of more expensive cars pay more, while mass-market car buyers get rebates. That's according to public feedback gathered by the Land Transport Authority. Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the government is also studying rebates for COE renewals as well as a transport grant for larger families. LTA is also looking at giving buyers greater transparency and making COE bidding more accessible. This includes requiring dealers to display car prices without COE, and lowering bidding fees for those who want to secure their own COEs, instead of going through dealers. Alexandra Anand reports.

]]>1932026-11-03T23:21:40+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/18de64f3-207e-4925-be7e-467c0436697e/16107ff0-133a-46b1-b931-817d33e1706f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-will-work-asean-members-tackle-transboundary-haze-grace-fu-6517281https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--rRiAO-76--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103gracefu.jpg?itok=YefAmKefSingapore will work with ASEAN members to tackle transboundary haze: Grace FuSingapore will work with ASEAN member states to set up a regional coordinating centre in Indonesia to tackle transboundary haze, when it takes the chair of the regional bloc next year. Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu gave the update as she addressed queries in parliament on how the haze situation can be prevented upstream. She added that Singapore will not introduce additional PM2.5 forecasts, as more air quality indicators could confuse the public. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash called for employers to exercise greater flexibility in protecting workers from the haze, including making adjustments to work arrangements. Ivy Chok reports.

]]>4762026-11-03T23:12:06+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/08e14b6b-d7fc-4b24-9e1b-af21c2de8c91/6d0e5d09-fc6d-45fc-ac29-5f6f8ef16039/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/trump-faces-midterm-verdict-voters-go-polls-6517271https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--gwiThlIX--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793715734-image.jpg?itok=pW18809nTrump faces midterm verdict as voters go to pollsVoters in the US will deliver a verdict on the first two years of President Donald Trump's second term in Tuesday's (Nov 3) midterm elections.

All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives are up for election, along with 35 of the Senate's 100 seats. Democrats must flip at least three House seats and four Senate seats to win a majority in each chamber.

History is against Trump's Republicans, as the party has lost ground in Congress in all but two midterm elections since World War II.

]]>492026-11-03T22:19:03+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/9273e912-4eec-480c-b92a-ffcc0ab9f37b/4dd6d87a-1934-4dfa-a299-aea24e791f45/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/decade-changed-singapore-politics/inside-cabinet-6512666https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--usn_HWVj--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/decade_sg1.jpg?itok=GNMC6d1rThe Decade That Changed Singapore Politics - Inside CabinetHow did three landmark laws reshape Singapore politics? Former Senior Minister S. Jayakumar reveals the Cabinet disagreements and decisions behind the GRC system, Elected Presidency and NCMP scheme.

]]>28232026-11-03T22:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/2f2e9dd8-1ddc-4f3f-93fb-8e6d0a04ffbb/2b27b3ae-d8ad-4096-86a8-42757abaaf7c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-unlikely-see-relief-oil-prices-while-former-white-house-energy-adviser-6516966https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--E8V8ZQ7a--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103oil.jpg?itok=vJOfXipWAsia unlikely to see relief from oil prices for a while: Former White House energy adviserGlobal oil markets are still struggling to diversify from Middle Eastern energy supplies, according to former White House energy adviser Amos Hochstein. He said supply is not the problem in the market right now. Instead, the key issue is the cost of transportation, which used to cost US$100,000 a day but now costs US$1.4 million. CNA's Roland Lim was speaking with him from the ADIPEC energy summit in Abu Dhabi.

]]>1502026-11-03T21:44:51+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/445a8301-0b7b-48e7-b1d0-165d8e240835/599ada07-aeb0-4ace-880d-3e11bcfbc58c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/wp-raises-adjournment-motion-singapores-response-haze-6517161https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--li3qOrru--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793713333-image.jpg?itok=kG4mzNyTWP raises adjournment motion on Singapore’s response to haze“She's talked about increasing traceability and sustainability of the supply chains and the visibility and accountability of the fires and the businesses that are responsible. We agree,” said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary in response to suggestions by Workers’ Party MP He Ting Ru to combat transboundary haze.  
Speaking during an adjournment motion in Parliament on Monday (Nov 2), Ms He, who is MP for Sengkang GRC, proposed stronger traceability requirements and financing conditions for businesses.  
“We should use our financial institutions through disclosure rules, covenants and information undertakings to ensure that financing through syndicated loans or money market instruments are only made available to responsible businesses and set the standards here in Singapore,” she said.

]]>1442026-11-03T21:44:18+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/186098be-7017-4c06-96d3-054656b44a3f/a5524c40-e056-4fd5-9666-745cfa84d3b2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/malaysia-among-countries-considered-potential-targets-cyberattacks-pm-anwar-6517001https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--P0BArnhI--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103anwar.jpg?itok=XnklAiCpMalaysia among countries considered potential targets of cyberattacks: PM AnwarMalaysia's government is reviewing how prepared it is to confront cyber and geopolitical threats, amid a global rise in attacks on critical infrastructure. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told parliament that the country could be targeted, given its strong digital capabilities, and the stance it has taken on international issues. On Monday, the National Security Council held a meeting to review existing response mechanisms and strengthen coordination between ministries, government agencies and security forces. A closed-door briefing for all lawmakers is also set to take place within the next two days. Afifah Ariffin reports from Kuala Lumpur.

]]>1772026-11-03T21:35:46+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/9a52ae90-8e5d-46f7-acd0-151b7c0015bc/bcc1092a-5305-4cd0-a5b2-f0a946f09ca7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/spain-mourns-footballer-jesus-de-miguel-who-died-after-collision-andorra-goalkeeper-6517131https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--JWnder-x--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793712734-image.jpg?itok=6wQh31gVSpain mourns footballer Jesus de Miguel who died after collision with Andorra goalkeeperTenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday (Nov 3) after a collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match caused him to have cardiac arrest.

The 30-year-old de Miguel was fouled in the middle of the pitch by goalie Jesus Owono, who had raced out of his goal to try and clear the ball.

"No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our thoughts are with the family, his close friends and Tenerife fans, who today are grieving over this terrible news," his club wrote.

Andorra also sent their "most sincere condolences" to de Miguel's family, team-mates and Tenerife.

]]>532026-11-03T21:32:52+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/a525833c-885f-47a3-b612-65bf48deebce/ba4b8fc1-6135-4d0a-a383-ebb322bdedf2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/australias-central-bank-raises-interest-rates-18-year-high-485-6516946https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--djnJ3bwx--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103australia.jpg?itok=x-XzNKstAustralia's central bank has signalled a temporary halt to further rate increases, after hiking them to their highest level in 18 years. In the fifth such move this year, the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its benchmark cash rate by a quarter-point to 4.85%. The aggressive hikes are already weighing on the housing market, while unemployment continues to rise. Further tightening could put even more pressure on households and slow economic growth. Natashya Gutierrez reports from Sydney.

]]>2422026-11-03T21:27:11+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/cf99ccaa-9e99-4d06-a128-4bf8a22d9cf0/bf448139-2988-4351-81ad-bfa1f6c280da/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/americans-head-polls-in-midterm-elections-seen-litmus-test-trump-6516916https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--UgtrV5s1--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1103midterms.jpg?itok=fFEfcMEpAmericans head to polls in midterm elections seen as litmus test for TrumpA fight for control of the US Congress as millions of Americans head to the voting booth. Donald Trump is not on the ballot, but the midterm election will set the stage for how his remaining two years as president will pan out. More than 57 million Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting. The Democrats are hoping to wrest power from the Republicans, who hold the majority in both chambers. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 out of 100 seats in the Senate are up for grabs. Results are expected to start coming in shortly after 6pm Eastern time (7am tomorrow Singapore/Hong Kong time). Rani Samtani shares more from the studio and Kate Fisher reports from Washington DC.

]]>6602026-11-03T21:16:50+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/1d8b4655-aa16-4002-9107-234bb7c37e53/ab31afb3-e99f-4cd3-b447-fbd2bcac8fee/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/parliament-highlights-nov-3-6517196https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--rAdQOTtL--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/w031126_parl_highlights_thumb.png?itok=it86hq20Parliament highlights: Nov 3A wrap of the debates in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).

]]>12662026-11-03T21:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/dc8d2bb8-ae6d-4ad4-8e0e-34084cd41b4c/862dd291-87a4-4b04-8f65-811c318b2a34/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/circus-arts-gave-him-escape-troubled-teen-now-its-his-career-6516431https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--P1mJ5h06--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793699533-image.jpg?itok=IA_IuG_Q1362026-11-03T20:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/e4a3bb84-7f70-441d-bb4f-43e7e63d7942/88f0c04b-0964-494a-af12-454a97a62e10/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/siew-2026/power-beyond-borders-6514576https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--JGfU348q--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/dr-tan-ss.png?itok=xtV_Z7FaSIEW 2026 - Power Beyond Borders Singapore’s Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), Dr Tan See Leng, outlines Singapore’s energy strategy amid growing global uncertainties at the Singapore International Energy Week 2026. Global leaders also discuss energy security, clean energy technologies and cross-border cooperation to power a more sustainable and resilient future.

]]>27052026-11-03T20:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/2399fb1c-6c5e-4b55-bd5e-8c7eaddb083e/407a32e7-ad64-4931-a97c-e55f37975e3d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/adjournment-motion-strengthening-singapores-role-in-regional-clean-air-amid-transboundary-haze-6516951https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--mTG4upXy--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793709733-image.jpg?itok=Ju0fTWTSAdjournment motion on strengthening Singapore’s role in regional clean air amid transboundary hazeMoving an adjournment motion in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP He Ting Ru suggested ways the government can take action against firms in supply chains that are linked to the haze. She noted efforts overseas to tackle supply chain transparency and sustainability in industries such as cocoa, natural rubber, pulp and palm oil. She said Singapore, as a commodities hub, should develop this type of “plot-level transparency” across the supply chains that run through its companies, banks and markets. Traceability is a first step, she said - making fires visible and attributable will improve the ability to attach consequences and incentives. Ms He called on the government to expand the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme to palm oil products, and work with supermarkets and other retailers to ensure that offering certified products is progressively mandatory. Singapore’s sovereign wealth funds and government-linked companies can exert further pressure, she added, by stopping investment in firms whose actions directly or indirectly create fires and haze. Ms He also spoke about assessing and tackling the impact of the haze on people’s health - especially children and outdoor workers - and local businesses. Responding, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary agreed with her framing of the issues and thanked her for making some very important suggestions. He said there would be a broad debate on Nov 4 when the government sets out its proposals.

]]>14102026-11-03T19:53:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/22c5d4b6-e40d-458e-bc5d-541790b74baa/a3bdfe75-8806-4200-af62-16b8b4829090/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/w261103parlamlaazharothman-6516876https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--UyhMSFFC--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793708236-image.jpg?itok=svJWF6eSAzhar Othman on Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) BillTo become an institution of choice, the Singapore College of Islamic Studies must offer compelling advantages beyond simply being close to home, said NMP Azhar Othman in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3). He listed distinctive academic programmes, affordable tuition fees and meaningful international exposure as key factors. A strong college also requires a broad pool of prospective students, he said. He called for a gradual expansion of enrolment in full-time madrasahs, to give opportunities to more children who have the interest and aptitude. Mr Azhar added that more government financial support is needed for madrasahs, to attract and retain good educators with competitive salaries and to invest in larger and better-equipped premises where necessary.

]]>6752026-11-03T19:42:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/82feaf84-fbf9-455f-a594-e8af39c3c233/54d8dd61-08c8-4dd8-8fe4-85041d523cb9/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/sharael-taha-administration-muslim-law-amendment-bill-6516816https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Q-Gq3oqS--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793707334-image.jpg?itok=CRsecU_uSharael Taha on Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) BillIn parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP Sharael Taha raised questions about the scope of education that will be offered by the Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS). First, on breadth – under a tie-up with the Singapore University of Social Sciences, SCIS students will have access to social sciences modules. Mr Sharael asked if this might be expanded to other fields such as special education, data analytics, business finance or AI governance. Far from diluting the Islamic education core, he said a strong foundation in theology becomes more valuable when graduates can apply it to current challenges. Second, on depth – what is the road map for post-graduate programmes, specialist diplomas and continuing education for practising asatizah, he asked. Mr Sharael also sought details about funding for the college. With the government set to support non-religious components of SCIS programmes, he wanted to know how expenditure will be allocated for facilities that can be used for secular and religious purposes, such as the library and computer systems.

]]>8722026-11-03T19:27:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/603b758b-b2f7-4330-84fc-88e556351995/9728d73b-0436-4158-a8a8-712479f9c921/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/couple-in-china-left-bloodied-after-scuffle-elderly-tourists-over-photo-spot-6516681https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--9t2LGhtG--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793704932-image.jpg?itok=L8Nh2bK1Couple in China left bloodied after scuffle with elderly tourists over photo spotA couple was left with bloodied faces after an argument with two elderly tourists over alleged queue-cutting escalated into a violent scuffle at a popular scenic spot in China's Sichuan province on Monday (Nov 2).

The dispute reportedly began when the older pair tried to jump the queue to take photographs. The younger couple confronted them, sparking a heated exchange that turned physical.

Police said both parties later apologised and reached an agreement through mediation.

]]>242026-11-03T19:18:23+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/c0793e83-a9e4-4f75-82d0-8907d8fbbdf1/c1aa03c9-ede5-457e-8496-d7095be0348d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/abdul-muhaimin-abdul-malik-administration-muslim-law-amendment-bill-6516741https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--b8YeTwGD--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793706433-image.jpg?itok=ZQmT5RbIAbdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik on Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) BillIn parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik supported the legal framework for the Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) but sought critical assurances regarding its extensive funding, governance, and curriculum control powers. He asked the minister to confirm that Zakat will strictly comply with Muslim law, that restricted charitable funds will not be misallocated, and that the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) will publish annual, itemised financial breakdowns with clear funding caps. To ensure long-term viability, he also asked if the SCIS can generate its own independent income through commercial investments and continuing education. He further requested firm safeguards for academic freedom, fixed director terms, a guaranteed Muslim board majority led by the Mufti and an assurance that curriculum will not be politically directed.

]]>8002026-11-03T19:14:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/45502484-1dc0-40d5-aacf-b05fe822fa4c/65ea8cf6-9044-458d-adfb-41075be59b7e/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/mariam-jaafar-administration-muslim-law-amendment-bill-6516721https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--wCNseRH9--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793705533-image.jpg?itok=seFSfY20Mariam Jaafar on Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) BillSpeaking in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP Mariam Jaafar supported the Bill but urged targeted safeguards so that divorce procedures do not exploit vulnerable spouses or children. While she supported the codification of child welfare as the paramount consideration, she warned that formal "shared care and control" orders can disrupt infant routines or be weaponized in HDB housing applications against full-time caregiving mothers. She asked for closer ministry coordination with housing agencies. She further highlighted that prolonged proceedings exhaust financially dependent or abused spouses into waiving their financial rights, calling for plain-language rights explanations and independent legal advice in high-risk imbalances. She stressed the need for the right capabilities, processes and support to resolve increasingly complex cases without compromising the quality of justice.

]]>10142026-11-03T18:57:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/a13f1428-2108-4876-bba0-a604088643b3/ca4c0127-a7a3-4073-9e8b-8354f4b0198b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/fadli-fawzi-administration-muslim-law-amendment-bill-6516696https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--EWMy6J2j--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793705233-image.jpg?itok=0Xr8NGiqFadli Fawzi on Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) BillMP Fadli Fawzi welcomed the Bill's codification of child welfare as the paramount consideration in custody cases but sought clarity on the Syariah Court's unique therapeutic and structural models. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3) as a practising Syariah Court lawyer, he asked if the court's in-house therapeutic specialists will eventually be trained to write child custody evaluation reports directly, mirroring the Family Justice Courts (FJC) model rather than relying on external psychologists. He requested clarification on why, unlike the FJC, the Syariah Court appoints social science professionals as child representatives instead of experienced family lawyers, and asked for their minimum qualifications and empanelling criteria. He highlighted the shared concurrent jurisdiction between the civil and Syariah systems. He further urged the government to relocate the Syariah Court closer to the mainstream judiciary, questioning why it remains administratively managed under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth instead of being integrated directly into the independent judicial branch.

]]>8942026-11-03T18:42:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/415ea7ed-b73a-4555-8e12-a8521ccac30b/97b5a051-9a9c-43b1-85bd-173d44a954cc/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/boy-throws-laptops-in-electronics-store-in-china-in-unexplained-outburst-6516516https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--7Gu9S7Or--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793701335-image.jpg?itok=_XlKtiPHBoy throws laptops in electronics store in China in unexplained outburstA schoolboy in China launched into an unexplained outburst at an electronics store in Shenzhen, China, throwing display laptops onto the floor on Oct 31.

CCTV footage shows the boy picking up and smashing three laptops in an outlet of Coodoo, an Apple Premium Reseller store.

A store employee stepped in and stopped him before he could throw a fourth device.

Several other workers then intervened to calm the boy. It's unclear what triggered the boy's outburst.

A Coodoo employee told CNA the incident happened at Wanda Plaza in Longgang district in Shenzhen, but the outlet declined to comment.

]]>582026-11-03T18:36:23+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/5f75a666-846b-4bf7-9324-56267d27eda7/076a3e14-d17b-45f5-a611-b9646e0395c4/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/saktiandi-supaat-administration-muslim-law-amendment-bill-6516631https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--YObJwGpJ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793703733-image.jpg?itok=FgInkdIPSaktiandi Supaat on Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) BillThe plan for the upcoming Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) is for the government to support funding for non-religious components of its programme, such as social sciences modules, while the Muslim community would primarily fund the religious education components, noted MP Saktiandi Supaat. He asked if community funds can sustain SCIS in the long term, and what measures will be taken to ensure transparent accounting and equitable fund allocation across MUIS’ various obligations so that other vital community needs are not inadvertently squeezed. He also asked how career placement for SCIS graduates will be facilitated across the public sector, social services and education sectors, beyond traditional roles in mosques and madrasahs; and if there are plans to diversify SCIS offerings into other Islamic areas or specialisations, such as Islamic finance and Syariah-compliant medical treatments. He spoke in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).

]]>8662026-11-03T18:28:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/fc09af79-bd50-41fa-b1ca-1ef419d5ea1b/8c196ed3-4b40-4711-a744-633b8cb1982b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/thai-teen-golfer-killed-lightning-during-tournament-6516521https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--qBfEASh---/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793701338-image.jpg?itok=TaAPw1QuThai teen golfer killed by lightning during tournament 462026-11-03T18:17:46+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/89a1a649-b03d-411b-8b39-48ab10bdfca7/3e2d6f83-f808-409d-ac3d-08c0deff6d03/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/too-many-haze-indicators-may-cause-confusion-grace-fu-6516041https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--gN9hcrwH--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793688732-image.jpg?itok=8GhPJJCHToo many haze indicators may cause confusion: Grace Fu782026-11-03T18:15:43+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/b08a4820-aa89-4276-a0df-d0d02ddad721/0a08c968-b030-4946-afb7-f287a4802435/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/zaqy-mohamad-administration-muslim-law-amendment-bill-6516661https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--RD9ZvCSO--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793704034-image.jpg?itok=K8LOKaAJZaqy Mohamad on Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) BillThe Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) is a milestone generations in the making and will welcome its first cohort in 2028. A new Bill creates the framework for the college to be governed by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), ensuring oversight while preserving the academic autonomy needed for a credible institution of higher learning. The Bill provides legal recognition for SCIS to award qualifications, in particular a full undergraduate degree in Islamic studies. MUIS will be able to provide funding to SCIS from the community funds it administers, though the college will need to develop other sustainable sources to support its long-term development. Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad gave the details in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3). Another focus of the Bill is to simplify court processes for Muslim divorces. Mr Zaqy stressed that these changes are not intended to encourage divorce or lower the legal requirements for obtaining one. They are to reduce procedural burdens and time taken, while strengthening safeguards for families, especially children.

]]>16182026-11-03T18:01:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/5ce1472b-ffb1-44fe-9b42-4bfefb4fa5be/bc1e8167-5f48-453b-a8e0-442a8f102daa/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/murali-pillai-responds-clarifications-sought-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516576https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s---h0TDnjW--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793702533-image.jpg?itok=W2zKaX1XMurali Pillai responds to clarifications sought on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill In parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai responded to clarifications sought by Members of the House on the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was then passed.

]]>21852026-11-03T17:24:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/4139f4d2-0f02-40e2-9dec-4136bb674b5d/7a3568f5-564c-4c28-9428-a78d1fc5f068/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/2-tourists-missing-landslide-sweeps-away-glamping-resort-in-bali-6516336https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ZsCQaKrN--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793697438-image.jpg?itok=17XnbbMk2 tourists missing as landslide sweeps away glamping resort in Bali572026-11-03T17:18:28+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/8db5cf5c-718e-49be-a287-66f544881a38/98b620d5-acd9-4924-b541-c8eb3e4626d8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/could-your-everyday-purchases-be-contributing-singapores-haze-6516141https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--iLl6CAVr--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793690534-image.jpg?itok=xX4w_Wxp1492026-11-03T17:12:37+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/d99a2e90-dd05-44d4-89d7-ea55d12fdae5/5e87c86f-82a5-40d9-96b5-7b6d9433d455/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/mariam-jaafar-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516426https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--DUzQx3mP--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793699235-image.jpg?itok=y9o-FUu4Mariam Jaafar on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillIn parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP Mariam Jaafar supported modernising the maritime regulatory framework but urged the government to publish an implementation roadmap that balances strict regulation with market competition. While validating the consolidated licensing for five essential maritime services, she warned that capping provider counts must be based strictly on operational necessity rather than entrenching incumbents. She advised the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to exercise its expanded inspection and enforcement powers predictably, giving businesses the confidence to invest. She also noted that assigning cybersecurity duties based on "effective control" is overly complex when software spans multiple international cloud hosts and vendors, asking how MPA will protect smaller technology providers from unfair liabilities. She also called for clear liability boundaries and mandatory, auditable operational logs to track system alerts and human interventions when remote operations fail.

]]>7752026-11-03T17:11:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/348a6db8-e625-4314-8b6b-b2e7d530f6bf/112e00ab-c38b-43ae-9d4a-50374791eda4/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/gho-sze-kee-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516386https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--PNFtRX_0--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793698333-image.jpg?itok=Rqi_vQX6Gho Sze Kee on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillMP Gho Sze Kee supported the Bill’s forward-looking technology framework but urged the government to minimise regulatory burdens and clarify overlapping wreck removal laws. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), the maritime lawyer warned that new compliance, audit and insurance requirements must not erode Singapore's commercial agility. She noted that expanding the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s obstruction removal powers into territorial waters creates procedural, timeline and cost-recovery conflicts with the existing Merchant Shipping Act (MSA). She asked the government to clarify when the MSA powers will still apply and if they remain relevant at all. She also praised the proactive use of flexible subsidiary legislation to safely regulate evolving remote and autonomous systems as they shift from experimental trials to commercial deployment.

]]>7812026-11-03T16:58:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/940101c1-df34-4cca-a668-7fefd16c1ec8/8682baa3-cf5c-4b0c-bae9-5eec0f1c899c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/lee-hong-chuang-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516361https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Bz80cfgQ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793697733-image.jpg?itok=EcG2tLCFLee Hong Chuang on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillA new licensing regime for Singapore’s maritime sector means services included may face licensing requirements and regulatory approvals, with financial penalties if they do not comply. This may unduly affect the many small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industry, said MP Lee Hong Chuang. He asked if harbour craft operations, bunkering and ship supply are being considered for future inclusion, adding that SMEs may face substantial costs and that he hopes any penalties will be applied proportionately. Mr Lee spoke in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).

]]>8142026-11-03T16:45:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/1eb2fa96-7509-4487-8f7d-fec7c12bab09/70b87b7c-b8d1-4284-9f33-c1197f8067c8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/ng-shi-xuan-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516331https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s---bISw_Ky--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793696533-image.jpg?itok=MaYFEtzxNg Shi Xuan on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillFuture essential port infrastructure will be installed along Singapore’s shoreline, where it will likely have to coexist with electricity system infrastructure and coastal protection measures, said MP Ng Shi Xuan. He asked if the relevant agencies will coordinate planning and construction to minimise disruption for waterfront premises. He also spoke about the significant additional demand that maritime electrification could place on Singapore’s electricity grid. He asked if this has been assessed and factored into infrastructure planning, and whether the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has studied international approaches to learn lessons on how Singapore can strengthen its position as a port of choice for greener vessels. Mr Ng spoke in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).

]]>5072026-11-03T16:36:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/f0b3e44e-0962-4ae1-91fd-f1541da94569/e9b44784-3d24-4844-9fd6-bfd2f871b93b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/lee-hui-ying-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516316https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--yLfVoR2i--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793696233-image.jpg?itok=_i5YjnbgLee Hui Ying on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillWith the growing use of autonomous vessels as new technologies become more common in maritime operations, Singapore must ensure it puts in place the right amount of human intervention and secures accountability for the safe use of such vessels. Making this point in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP Lee Hui Ying asked how the Ministry of Transport intends to align Singapore’s regulatory framework with the International Maritime Organization’s developing standards for autonomous ships, and how it will establish legal responsibility when an autonomous vessel causes an accident or environmental damage. Ms Lee added that overall, the right balance must be struck between regulatory powers and fairness and transparency for businesses.

]]>8482026-11-03T16:22:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/0f24ec64-ea79-45c8-92dd-454379781a42/77e77b64-d5e6-419e-8760-7ee8911be0f5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/w261103parlmpanadiaabdsamdin-6516296https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--wZQfO4T6--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793695333-image.jpg?itok=OmnYX00TNadia Ahmad Samdin on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillSingapore's waters are among its most intensely used spaces, where shipping, anchorage, aquaculture, conservation and recreation coexist within a limited space, said MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin. She welcomed giving the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore greater powers to deal with sunk, stranded or apparently abandoned vessels and other objects that may pose navigational or environmental hazards. However, removal operations may also cause harm, she said. She asked how MPA will determine actions to be taken, removal deadlines and pursuit of compensation for any environmental damage. Ms Nadia also highlighted the potential risks posed by autonomous vessels and remote pilotage. She asked how often the government undertakes surveys to accurately map Singapore’s seabed; and whether operators have access to these maps and are made responsible for using them and ensuring that sensitive habitats are reflected in route-planning. She spoke in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).

]]>5632026-11-03T16:13:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/3b1d0bef-f2f5-46f5-8a68-e0dbb8c049f9/eddfbe54-c7ae-4cb9-b29a-f25125c5d688/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/hazlina-abdul-halim-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516271https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--HHMlhcYd--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793694433-image.jpg?itok=TIKFsTizHazlina Abdul Halim on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillMP Hazlina Abdul Halim supported the Bill but emphasised a human-centric approach to protect workers, support smaller businesses and clarify emergency accountability. In parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), she acknowledged that automation creates new digital roles, but advocated for senior port workers who have decades of invaluable experience but may lack digital literacy, asking how the government will incentivise employers to redesign jobs and retrain current staff. She noted that smaller maritime businesses lack the internal IT resources of larger firms and asked if the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will provide financial aid, technical advice or shared cybersecurity services to help them meet the new compliance burdens. Finally, she stressed a preventive approach to technology failures and liability. She requested for clear MPA protocols regarding backup communication systems, intervention authority and safe recovery procedures when remote operations fail.

]]>4142026-11-03T16:06:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/bd130e18-bfd0-4bf4-a191-0d1ffff33c75/6ef099bb-a12b-4053-b088-ab1287a4e699/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/sharael-taha-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516321https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ctceZv2s--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793696238-image.jpg?itok=Si-TS6_2Sharael Taha on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillIn parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP Sharael Taha supported the new maritime Bill but raised critical questions regarding cross-border cybersecurity and autonomous fleet operations. He asked how the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) plans to manage cybersecurity risks from foreign vessels and systems, and whether Singapore will adopt international standards to avoid duplicative compliance. He further highlighted that traditional maritime liability breaks down when decisions are made by autonomous algorithms. He also warned of a systemic fleet-level risk where a single software vulnerability could simultaneously freeze multiple independent vessels and disrupt shipping lanes. He asked whether MPA will establish clear rules for liability insurance, remote intervention and mandatory failsafe states. Beyond technical and legal challenges, Mr Sharael emphasised the need to balance robust safety regulations with Singapore's economic competitiveness against regional rivals. He highlighted that the proposed framework introduces significant compliance costs for operators, including recurring cyber audits, specialised manpower and upfront technology investments. He asked if MPA has conducted a cumulative regulatory impact assessment of these compliance costs and benchmarked them against competing international hubs. Finally, he inquired whether clear productivity metrics such as vessel turnaround times and operating costs per container can be established to verify that these investments genuinely strengthen Singapore's long-term competitive position.

]]>9832026-11-03T15:49:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/f5816028-6743-4b1f-8f7f-08e155da7826/206f3d75-9f17-4cd3-90fd-095400029a3e/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/yip-hon-weng-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516241https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--FO5sRDqm--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793693235-image.jpg?itok=vLipNuwKYip Hon Weng on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillSupporting the Bill to update Singapore's 1996 port regulations for remote and automated operations, MP Yip Hon Weng emphasised that expanding Tuas Port must not dilute human accountability. In parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), he urged the Ministry of Transport and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to implement a credible tripartite workforce transition plan, ensuring that no automation pilot scales without providing affected workers with durable job pathways and bridging training. Additionally, he called for mandatory, risk-calibrated digital port fire drills to ensure critical automated systems can fail safely and allow trained personnel to take over during cyber disruptions. Finally, he stressed the need for an auditable log to clarify operational command in congested waters, asking the minister to establish a clear hierarchy of legal liability when autonomous systems, third-party software or overseas vendors fail.

]]>5822026-11-03T15:40:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/71098a8c-a2cb-49a4-9ab3-fc3ade519c32/20d546ae-b3b5-4e40-b58c-2972f030ae89/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/singapores-food-supply-unaffected-haze-hawker-centres-saw-drop-in-footfall-grace-fu-6516116https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--gW_6blqx--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793690238-image.jpg?itok=DrSeGQAD1012026-11-03T15:28:05+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ab75f138-0f9c-46dc-b98c-46e60e621b2b/a98c3929-a28a-408f-bd84-e9fe564b6fc2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/tan-kiat-how-apologises-public-healthcare-it-outage-calls-it-preventable-lapse-6515996https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--sjl0kHHQ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793688133-image.jpg?itok=hDjUXM501582026-11-03T15:11:27+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/c2cea8ed-57bc-497d-aa9e-b99c6a3dd047/cf71d197-6a35-402d-8309-00c7a8a2e1a3/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/dennis-tan-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516206https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--08KVSny3--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793692033-image.jpg?itok=RBReDgEkDennis Tan on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillSingapore must embrace innovation if it is to remain a leading global maritime hub, but this should not create accountability gaps, said MP Dennis Tan. He called for clear lines of liability even as the use of autonomous vessels grows. He also noted that technological proficiency cannot become a substitute for maritime competence. Pointing to studies on remote pilotage showing that situational awareness is a key challenge, Mr Tan said any compromise in standards may raise the risk of navigational incidents in Singapore's exceptionally busy port waters. In parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), he also asked if smaller operators will get support to build cybersecurity capabilities and meet new regulatory requirements.

]]>11052026-11-03T15:03:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/974cb73f-cfaf-42a6-8b59-f9cafafe7f75/cf408ed0-b771-4052-af83-07a09695fd73/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/edward-chia-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516136https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--2JW0DQp4--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793690233-image.jpg?itok=2DRjJxJqEdward Chia on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillStrong regulation should strengthen Singapore's competitiveness as a maritime hub, rather than simply adding another layer of compliance, said MP Edward Chia. So, a new regulatory framework should be clear, proportionate and predictable, while supporting competition, innovation and workforce transition. In parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), Mr Chia said regulatory sandboxes must not become “a never-ending loop” of pilots for companies investing in new maritime technologies. He called for a transparent pathway from controlled trials to limited commercial operations and ultimately, wider deployment. Mr Chia added that the use of novel technologies will result in workforce transformation. He asked that workers get help to convert their experience into new skills suited for a more automated maritime environment.

]]>7532026-11-03T14:50:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/1cb9eeaa-825b-49cc-8b4e-8afb239ba755/5080f003-ff88-4d8c-91ac-b39dc7b0da3b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/murali-pillai-maritime-and-port-authority-singapore-amendment-bill-6516111https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--2jo0c7WA--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793689934-image.jpg?itok=zhpETd7rMurali Pillai on Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) BillSingapore's maritime landscape has changed profoundly since the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act was introduced in 1996. Laws must not just keep pace with, but allow Singapore to “apply vigilance and imagination” to maritime scenarios in a new and fast-changing reality, so it can continue to operate one of the world’s busiest and most trusted ports. Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai made these points in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3). He opened the debate on a Bill to give MPA more powers to regulate new maritime technologies and guard against cyberthreats. New maritime technologies include autonomous vessels, underwater robots and remote operation centres. The changes empower MPA to regulate vessels operating in Singapore’s territorial waters, whether or not they are conventionally crewed. MPA will also be able to pace the adoption of new technologies and services that may carry greater risks, including by running pilot schemes. The Bill also sets out a new cybersecurity framework to regulate operators of maritime systems that do not meet the threshold for designation as critical information infrastructure, but are critical to the continuity of sea transport and port operations.

]]>12312026-11-03T14:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/139bd15b-0384-4e32-9445-2747d41506ca/7361e613-1ddd-49b9-a45f-26bc0f5ad554/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/gan-siow-huang-responds-clarifications-sought-statutes-miscellaneous-amendments-no-2-bill-6516056https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--3Z74neY0--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793689033-image.jpg?itok=_a8ZiFkpGan Siow Huang responds to clarifications sought on Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) BillIn parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang responded to clarifications sought by Members of the House and explained that the Bill which renames the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) into the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) underscores the critical role of energy in Singapore’s economic and climate goals without shifting existing constitutional responsibilities between MTI and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE). METI will remain focused on industry and power sector decarbonisation and carbon tax allowances while MSE covers national mitigation issues including carbon tax administration and policy across all sectors. METI also shapes Singapore's overall policy direction for nuclear energy as part of Singapore's broader energy goals. To further support small- and medium-sized enterprises, the government is expanding energy-efficiency grants and measures to help businesses understand their rights in electricity retail contract transparency, renewal and termination. Reflecting this growing national priority, both METI and the Energy Market Authority have significantly increased headcount to support infrastructure planning, policy and regulatory development, international partnerships and power sector decarbonisation and carbon market development. The Bill was then passed.

]]>4792026-11-03T14:22:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/9e71fba0-6fea-4d9f-9745-be3882754e81/b4b1fd35-91b6-4f54-ad58-49d352540648/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/lee-hong-chuang-statutes-miscellaneous-amendments-no-2-bill-6515986https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--25-Sn8iH--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/lee_hongchuang.png?itok=kxG95ng6Lee Hong Chuang on Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) BillSpeaking in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3), MP Lee Hong Chuang said that an update to the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s name to include “Energy” is a statement of priority and reflects an understanding that energy costs and related issues are crucial for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He suggested that energy issues currently under different regulatory agencies be consolidated under one agency to make it seamless for SMEs. He pointed out that it is important for SMEs to understand contractual agreements on fixed-price safeguards on electricity prices, and suggested a concise contract guide for SMEs be produced and translated into Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. He further asked for the government’s long-term plans to help SMEs build energy resilience and reduce their reliance on assistance.

]]>2972026-11-03T14:17:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/8c06baac-4b4b-422b-9d8c-51d77ef2abb4/fbee6ccc-de2b-4e86-b354-4d69b4e402c4/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/1-killed-after-2-helicopters-collide-in-nepals-mount-everest-base-camp-6515886https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ZW7jS31s--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793686636-image.jpg?itok=h0v8eIZbTwo helicopters collided while trying to land near Nepal's Mount Everest base camp on Tuesday (3 Nov), killing an Indian national. The helicopters were carrying passengers who had been rescued from the Everest region. The pilots of the two aircrafts, operated by private firms Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air, and a tourist from New Zealand also sustained minor injuries. They were taken to Kathmandu for further medical treatment.

]]>402026-11-03T14:13:40+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/d9b30d41-f2ca-4d2b-b190-c4924e8941aa/6c64cd11-b1ca-4a1b-8e15-dc0c8fa831bc/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/ng-shi-xuan-statutes-miscellaneous-amendments-no-2-bill-6515966https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--qwPieHHo--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793687534-image.jpg?itok=uafJjaGBNg Shi Xuan on Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) BillDo amendments under a new Bill envisage changes to the division of responsibility between the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment? How will the government maintain clear accountability and coordination where carbon pricing, industrial decarbonisation and economic competitiveness intersect? With Singapore’s newly announced five-year energy infrastructure plan, will JTC and the Energy Market Authority make energy productivity and grid capacity explicit considerations in industrial estate planning and redevelopment, alongside land productivity? MP Ng Shi Xuan asked these questions in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 3).

]]>3242026-11-03T14:12:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/81aa20c5-4649-4200-bdbe-8d9fbe41a3f8/fbb69dc1-2752-44d4-806a-3e85e203febe/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/jeffrey-siow-why-cat-and-b-coe-premiums-are-converging-again-6515866https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--TiWakymg--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793685733-image.jpg?itok=YaVaxv3sJeffrey Siow on why Cat A and B COE premiums are converging again552026-11-03T14:07:40+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/4859622f-b316-4c85-8ccf-b7e4d44f87a8/8f85fe3a-7ba2-48ed-9a0b-9bb5893c1ef6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/singapore-push-stronger-action-against-haze-2027-asean-chair-6515836https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Y8CVG5se--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/11/03/1793685433-image.jpg?itok=2WBb7-_QSingapore to push for stronger action against haze as 2027 ASEAN chair922026-11-03T14:07:20+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/9cafe732-b413-4c38-80fe-0288ef50e713/d364e0f6-bd7c-44b8-a266-ce0171d81cef/main.mp4