Siblings of children with existing appointments can get COVID-19 jabs together without prior booking
2022-11-03
The new arrangement for COVID-19 vaccination, which starts on Nov 7, is available from Mondays to Thursdays.Continue Reading
Man admits attacking his sister, leaving her with torn eardrum over family photo dispute
2022-11-03
SINGAPORE: A man pleaded guilty in court on Thursday (Nov 3) to punching his sister and causing a tear in her eardrum over a dispute with their mother over some family photos. Suresh Minhas, 39, admitted to one count of voluntarily causing hurt to his sister, with another three chargesContinue Reading
Forest area the size of 43 football fields to be cleared for future Bayshore housing projects
2022-11-03
SINGAPORE: Singapore plans to start clearing approximately 31ha of forested areas – the equivalent of about 43 football fields – near East Coast Park next year, to make way for housing developments and a connecting road in the upcoming Bayshore precinct. The Bayshore area is situated on reclaimed land andContinue Reading
Man gets jail for setting up company and bank accounts in money laundering scheme
2022-11-03
Criminal proceeds of more than US$200,000 were channelled through the bank accounts.Continue Reading
Singapore gas pipelines so far unaffected by oil tanker grounded nearby: EMA
2022-11-03
Supply and pressure from pipelines conveying gas from Indonesia and Singapore remain normal, says the Energy Market Authority.Continue Reading
Delhi air: Leaders trade barbs as India capital becomes ‘gas chamber’
2022-11-03
Politicians are blaming each other as a toxic haze once again smothers India’s capital.Continue Reading
More pre-schools in Singapore sowing seeds of sustainability in their pupils
2022-11-03
Children at such a young age are more receptive to fresh ideas, making it easier to shape their mindsets about sustainability, said educators.Continue Reading
Singapore court clears way for man to be extradited to US for sex charges against 5-year-old girl
2022-11-03
SINGAPORE: A court has cleared the way for a man in Singapore to be extradited to the United States to face charges of sexual offences against a five-year-old girl that he allegedly committed in a San Diego church in 2017. In a decision on Oct 3, District Judge Loh Hui-MinContinue Reading
Singapore and Hong Kong compete, but also mutually benefit from each other: Ong Ye Kung
2022-11-03
SINGAPORE: While Singapore and Hong Kong’s companies and sectors compete, they also mutually benefit from each other to an even greater extent – both strategically and in the long term, said Singapore Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung on Thursday (Nov 3). Speaking at the inaugural South China Morning PostContinue Reading
Need to equip Singaporeans with in-demand skills as uncertainties shake job market: Tan See Leng
2022-11-03
Workers themselves have to put in the effort to reskill and keep up to date with the latest industry trends, said the Manpower Minister. Continue Reading