CNA Explains: How transmissible are the BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 COVID-19 variants and do vaccines still work on them?
2022-10-27
What are these new Omicron subvariants and could they cause another COVID-19 wave in Singapore? Continue Reading
Man arrested for allegedly attacking elderly man with a chopper
2022-10-27
SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Oct 26) for allegedly attacking an elderly man with a chopper along New Upper Changi Road. Police officers responded to a report of the case at about 3.35pm on Wednesday. The suspect fled the scene before the police arrived. The victim sufferedContinue Reading
Five teenagers arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences in two separate cases
2022-10-27
“PREVENTIVE EDUCATION IS KEY” In its news release, CNB highlighted the dangers of cannabis use for young abusers. “There is well-founded and strong research that has shown short-term and long-term adverse effects associated with cannabis use, including cognitive impairments to youth abusers’ developing brains,” it said. “These findings corroborate withContinue Reading
‘Humanise’ energy to help people understand roles and choices: World Energy Council chief
2022-10-27
While several countries try to find ways to use greener energy, one territory in Australia has been relying only on renewable energy from 2020.Continue Reading
Police appeal for information on 13-year-old girl missing for 2 days
2022-10-27
Caliandra Amber Edmund was last seen near 29 Fernvale Road in Sengkang on Oct 25.Continue Reading
No Cabinet discussion on reintroducing GST, says Tengku Zafrul
2022-10-27
KUALA SELANGOR: There has been no discussion on reintroducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Cabinet meetings, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Read full storyContinue Reading
What you need to know about the new assisted living HDB flats in Queenstown for seniors
2022-10-27
How big are the new Community Care Apartments in Queenstown? What are the services provided and lease options available?Continue Reading
China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet
2022-10-27
Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China.Continue Reading
Immigration Dept cripples human smuggling syndicate, eight suspects arrested in Kelantan
2022-10-27
PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department has crippled a human smuggling syndicate with the arrest of eight men and 49 illegal immigrants in Ops Gelombang at main bus terminals in Kota Baru and Pasir Mas in Kelantan. Read full storyContinue Reading
Shipyard operator fined S$200,000 over negligence that led to worker death
2022-10-27
SINGAPORE: A shipyard operator was fined S$200,000 on Thursday (Oct 27) in relation to the death of a worker who died after he was hit by a forklift in 2019. On May 26, 2019, 30 year-old Bangladeshi painter and blaster Rahman Zillur was assigned to work on Asia Pacific Shipyard’s (APS) site. “RahmanContinue Reading