Welcome to our ‘News In Brief’ column in which we digest all the news releases for you in no more than five paragraphs.
Below are snippets of all the media releases we received from Dec 23 till the end of the week.
This article updates throughout the week.
Sky-High Destination Opens

Singapore, Dec 23: Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U.) has officially opened at CapitaGreen, redefining luxury dining and entertainment with five unique concepts spanning two sky-high levels.
Guests can enjoy a cocktail bar, Japanese steakhouse, live jazz lounge, ultralounge, and sky pool, all offering panoramic Marina Bay views.
Led by renowned hospitality figures, including Joshua Schwartz, Sarissa Rodriguez-Schwartz, and Cher Ng, C.O.T.U. sets a new standard for immersive experiences.
Highlights include Little Birdie’s theatrical cocktails, Enso steakhouse’s Japanese-inspired dining, and the futuristic Dashi Go-Go Ultra Lounge.
The destination is poised to be a key spot for New Year’s celebrations with front-row seats to Marina Bay’s iconic fireworks.
For details, visit cotu.co.
Malaysian Siblings Triumph

Cyberjaya, Dec 26: Malaysian siblings Muhammad Adam Mikhael Bin Azziddin, 11, and Putri Qayreen Sofea Binti Azziddin, 9, secured 15th and 18th positions respectively in the Inspire Smart Logistics Category at the MakeX Robotics Competition – Global Final held in Shenzhen, China, from December 6 to 8. Competing individually among 264 participants, they earned the Skill Master Award.
The students, from Sekolah Kebangsaan Kajang, have been learning robotics at JAZRO Robotics Academy since May 2023.
Their achievements mark a significant improvement for Malaysia in the competition, where the highest position previously was 28th in 2023.
Participants hailed from various countries, highlighting Malaysia’s progress in STEM education.
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