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Violent Clashes in India and Legal Reforms in Malaysia Mark Global News

Singapore businesses adjust for Chinese New Year costs as Malaysia's court strikes down Islamic laws.

  • Singapore's coffee shops and retail stores are imposing extra fees during the Chinese New Year to cover higher labor costs.
  • The demolition of an Islamic school and mosque in northern India has led to violent clashes, resulting in three deaths and hundreds of injuries.
  • Malaysia's top court has declared several Islamic laws in Kelantan state unconstitutional, including those criminalizing sodomy, incest, and the desecration of places of worship.
  • Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister is expected to announce more support measures for aspiring parents in Budget 2024.
  • A podcast featuring chilling ghost stories won the top prize in Mediacorp's first podcast competition.
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