Big jump in travellers using impersonated, different identities at Singapore checkpoints

Using “multi-modal biometric clearance systems” at the checkpoints resulted in the better detection of travellers who tried to slip in using an impersonated identity or an identity different from their previous trips to Singapore, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Singapore to add 61 automated lanes at border checkpoints as traveller volumes surge

ICA cleared nearly 105 million travellers last year, a spike of more than 1,600% from 5.9 million travellers in 2021.

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin questioned by anti-graft agency on government contract awarded to relative

The contract was said to be worth over a billion ringgit, reported local media.

Thailand announces ‘no-burning’ rule until end-April to prevent wildfires, haze

Authorities have closed eight national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in 17 northern provinces in Thailand to control an increasing number of forest fires there, reported local media.

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