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PSD reviewing paper that alleges civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations

The department will refer any issue to CPIB if there is material basis to do so.

The PSD said it is looking at the data and methodology within the academic working paper.

Prabowo replaces Finance Minister Purbaya in long-awaited Indonesian Cabinet shake-up

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PSI in central Singapore rises to 145; air quality in south, east and west also hits unhealthy level

How China is preparing for the risk of AI escaping human control

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Singapore start-ups show that AI isn’t just a Big Tech playground

Two AI start-ups offer a glimpse into how smaller firms are trying to turn advances in AI into commercial businesses.

The testbed in Punggol Digital District is set to launch later in 2026, which allows robots and AI systems to be continuously tested and refined.

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Prabowo replaces Finance Minister Purbaya in long-awaited Indonesian Cabinet shake-up

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