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Johor government, people must speak up on water deal with Singapore: Mahathir. (2019, February 28).  Channel News Asia . Retrieved from  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/johor-must-speak-up-singapore-water-agreement-mahathir-11299554 In the article, “Johor government, people must speak up on water deal with Singapore: Mahathir”, Channel News Asia (CNA) reports on how Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir raises his opinions on the 1962 Water Agreement during the Johor state leaders’ retreat. In the current Water Agreement, Singapore is authorized to draw up to 250 million gallons a day (mgd) while resupplying Johor with treated water up to 5mgd. Of which, Singapore pays 3 sen per thousand gallons of raw water and sells treated water back to Johor at 50 sen per thousand gallons, a fraction of the cost of treating the water. Mahathir (2019) then continued to stress that Singapore’s rapid growth is pillared by Johor’s supply of raw water. Quoting that Jo...

In the article, “Singapore revs up engines for autonomous vehicle race”, Noble (2019) discusses the growing trend of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs). Noble (2019) then asserts that the emergence of AVs could impact Singapore positively. To incorporate AVs into Singapore’s transport system, four organizations have adjudicated a temporary national standard termed Technical Reference 68 (TR68). According to Fitch Ratings, the implementation of TR68 would promote the growth and acceptance of AVs in Singapore. It would also entice autonomous technology firms into Singapore. With the combined factors of the ageing population and the pressure to monitor the drivers’ mental capabilities, the government seeks into AV as a mitigation solution. Elaine Chao (2019) stresses that “AV could pave the way for road safety, citing that 94% of vehicular accidents have taken place due to human error” (para. 6). AVs would not only benefit the safety of the aged but also opens up mobility opportunities for pe...

In the article, “Singapore revs up engines for autonomous vehicle race”, Noble (2019) mentions the growing trend of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) in Singapore. To incorporate AVs into Singapore’s transport system, four organizations have adjudicated a temporary national standard termed Technical Reference 68 (TR68). According to Fitch Ratings, the implementation of TR68 would promote the growth and acceptance of AVs in Singapore. It would also entice autonomous technology firms into Singapore. With the combined factors of the ageing population and the pressure to monitor the drivers’ mental capabilities, the government seeks into AV as a mitigation solution. Elaine Chao (2019) stresses that “AV could pave the way for road safety, citing that 94% of vehicular accidents have taken place due to human error”. AVs would not only benefit the safety of the aged but also opens up mobility opportunities for people with disabilities. In summary, Noble (2019) asserts that the emergence of AVs could ...