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Singapore Government Bans British Nationals From Adopting Children In Tit For Tat Move

Question: Why is the Singapore Government adamant in refusing to sign an international treaty that protects adopted children? Bernama.com, 8 Jun 2014 Singapore has barred British nationals from adopting children here, reported local newspaper The Sunday Times. The report said this is believed to be the first time citizens from any particular country are not allowed to adopt in Singapore. The

Massive land reclamation project backed by Johor royalty irks Singapore government

MSN Malaysia News, 30 May 2014 A massive land reclamation and development project backed by the Johor royal household ?is causing a wrinkle in the close Malaysia-Singapore ties, the Edge Review reported today. Quoting sources in its Informer column, the paper reported that China�s Country Gardens Holding Co Ltd has secured rights from the Johor government to reclaim as much as 2,000 hectares of