Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Dec 16)

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Independent probe under way at Law Society following allegations of workplace bullying

[SINGAPORE] An online post in September 2025, which made allegations of workplace bullying at the Law Society of Singapore, has sparked an ongoing probe at the organisation.

Malaysian PM Anwar reshuffles Cabinet, taps technocrat to steer trade amid tariffs, Johor- Singapore SEZ push

[KUALA LUMPUR] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a refreshed Cabinet on Tuesday (Dec 16), reshuffling key portfolios and reinstating familiar faces in the wake of the Sabah state election and to fill vacancies.

CapitaLand, UOL consortium puts in top bid of S$1.5 billion or S$1,179 psf ppr for Hougang Central mega mixed-use project

[SINGAPORE] A large mixed-use site in Hougang Central drew three bids when a tender closed on Tuesday (Dec 16), with a joint venture between CapitaLand and UOL group companies putting in the top bid of S$1.5 billion or S$1,179 per square foot per plot ratio. 

SNEF calls for more foreign-manpower flexibility, cost relief in Budget 2026 wish list

[SINGAPORE] The Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) on Tuesday (Dec 16) set out seven recommendations for Budget 2026, spanning measures to improve access to foreign manpower and to extend government co-funding support for lower-wage workers beyond next year.

DBS, OCBC hit new records but UOB lags

[SINGAPORE] Shares of two local banks, DBS and OCBC, hit all-time highs on Tuesday (Dec 16), while UOB trailed its peers.

ExxonMobil’s latest Singapore facility signals that innovation can continue amid global challenges: DPM Gan

[SINGAPORE] A new facility set up by oil giant ExxonMobil on Jurong Island shows that innovation can carry on even with ongoing challenges, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong on Tuesday (Dec 16).