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Daily Briefing: Singapore government travel costly?; Most memorable Singapore selfies of 2013
And what you must know about Sabah security zone.
- Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim today sought to fend off allegations of excess in Putrajaya’s use of private jets, claiming it would cost more to follow Singapore’s choice to charter flights for government leaders. Read more here.
- In case you haven't heard, Oxford Dictionary announced on Tuesday that “selfie” is the word of the year, edging out stiff competition from the word “twerk”. Read more here.
- Security in eastern Sabah is not under any threat, following the shooting of a Taiwanese man and the abduction of his wife at PomPom Island Resort and Spa off Semporna, says Defence Minister. Read more here.