Singapore footballer Song Ui-young puts aside South Korean family ties for upcoming World Cup qualifier
His involvement in the game has a special significance because of how significant it was to his mother’s passing a few years earlier.
” All that day she gave up for me when I was younger to accompany me in sports and education. It was her purpose to see me perform for the national squad, but it’s unfortunate that she’s not ok with us”, he said.
When Tsutomu Ogura announced the regional club lineup earlier this month, the Balestier Khalsa centre-back received his second Lions call-up.
I want to let instructor Ogura know that I’m a trustworthy person and that I can perform well consistently. He stated that his long-term goals are to strengthen my position on the federal squad and receive frequent calls.
Emaviwe hopes to win his first foreign seal on Thursday in front of a sold-out home crowd. Despite facing a much more powerful opponent, the keeper stated that he wants to contribute to the team.
” This is a dream come true, I love playing football. The ( South Koreans ) play in very, very good leagues and I’m excited to test myself against them and see where I stand”, he said.
” The electricity from the crowd may be exhilarating. We all want to deliver a performance that will make our fans pleased.
FOOTBALL GIANT SOUTH KOREA
South Korea has a long history of being one of the best team in Asia. It is already ranked 23rd in the world, over 100 sites above Singapore’s 155th.
The Taegeuk Warriors are coached by world leaders Lee Kang-in and Lee Heung-min of Paris Saint Germain.  ,
Thousands of local followers flocked to Tottenham’s Singapore pre-season helpful in July of last year to see South Korean international Son.
More than 40 000 people are expected to watch the David versus Goliath matchup between Singapore and South Korea this time around because tickets are sold out for the World Cup qualifier.
” Somebody says it’s very difficult to win against South Korea”, said Song. ” Maybe maximum one point, but we do n’t know in football what’s going to happen, right”?
” We’re preparing very hard and we’re going to put the most energy into the game. We want Singapore followers to think happy of Singapore football”, he added.
GIVING 100 % AND FIGHTING Nature
In the future game, Singapore’s Japanese head coach Ogura will have to compete against some of the best players on the planet and the universe.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Singapore to deliver keynote speech at Asia’s top defence summit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) announced in a press release that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will give the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday ( May 31 ).
This may make him the first , Spanish head of state to do so at Asia’s best military conference.
Major defense officials from all over the world are gathered for the 21st edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss pressing security issues.
Former presentation speakers include American Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and then-Indian Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Mr Marcos Jr, who is in the country from Wednesday to Saturday, may be accompanied by his wife, Second Lady Louise Araneta- Marcos, and a higher- level Asian delegation.
During his visit, Mr Marcos Jr may call on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, said MFA.
He may also meet Mr. Lee, a senior minister, and recently elected finance minister Lawrence Wong.  ,
Mr. Marcos Jr. invited previous President Halimah Yacob to a previous trip to Singapore in September 2022. Since taking office in June, he has made his second state visit to the nation.
Singapore and the Philippines furthermore signed a number of bilateral agreements during their visit to strengthen cooperation in fields like terrorism, the electronic industry, and personal data security.
Mr Marcos Jr visited Singapore suddenly last September to talk at the , 10th Eastern Summit organised by the US- based , Milken Institute. Additionally, he continued to watch the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix.
The 55th anniversary of the establishment of political relations between the two nations is this year.  ,
Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo unveiled a symbol to honor the milestone during a working trip to the Philippines in April.  ,
Dr. Balakrishnan stated therefore that Singapore and the Philippines are interested in boosting collaboration in areas like innovation, bright and lasting infrastructure, and the natural economy.
Indonesia’s Jokowi orders officials to stop developing new mobile apps, integrate 27,000 existing ones instead
SINGAPORE: In a charge to cut down on administrative procedures, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has ordered federal officers to stop developing innovative portable applications.
He does this as he kick-starts a project that aims to connect the roughly 27, 000 existing applications used by various ministries and local administrations.
Mr. Widodo, more commonly known as Jokowi, stated at the condition government may be looking to optimize and promote public services at the release event of INA Digital at the state house in Jakarta on Monday ( May 27 ).  ,
” But how can it be simple when departments, government bodies, and local governments have more or less 27, 000 software,” Mr. Widodo was quoted as saying in a speech addressed to an audience of officials and other government authorities.  ,
” Every day there’s a fresh minister, a new producer- standard, there’s a new program. It’s the same point with local services. If there’s a change of government or company mind, there’s a shift of software”.
He also made reference to a$ 6.2 trillion ringgit ( US$ 388.11 million ) budget formerly allocated for fresh online software development, which was scrapped earlier this year, and that the inclusion of public service to the INA Digital program could help the government save money.  ,
Of the 27, 000 total, the health ministry alone reportedly contributed some 400 applications while an unnamed ministry appeared to have another 4, 000 operating under its jurisdiction, according to the Jakarta Post.  ,
INA Digital was” not a ( new ) platform or application, but rather the implementation of an integrated digital public service system,” according to Minister of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform Abdullah Azwar Anas, who also spoke at the event.  ,
It aims to provide a single system that makes it possible for Indonesians to sign into applications run by various ministries and government bodies without having to enter their national identification numbers multiple times.
However, to access various public services, users will still need to use different apps.  ,
Mr Azwar Anas, quoted in the Jakarta Post, said that by September, INA Digital will have integrated the services of at least 15 ministries and government bodies, including the home ministry, the health ministry, the education, culture, research and technology ministry as well as the social affairs ministry.
According to Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir, who was quoted in the Jakarta Globe, 400 local digital talent are developing the INA Digital super application, a mobile or web application that combines multiple services into one platform.  ,
According to the public sector innovation media platform GovInsider, GovTech Indonesia is led by the state-owned company Perum Peruri, along with the National Electronic-Based Government System ( SPBE ) Coordination Team, and various ministries and agencies.  ,
According to local media outlet Kompas, it will launch in May and be made public within four months.  ,
Jokowi earlier this year, when he tasked him with INA Digital with launching the platform’s nine priority services, the wheels of which were to be incorporated.  ,
The nine priority services earmarked for INA Digital’s initial stage were: Education, health, social assistance services, police services, digital payment services, a data exchange platform, state apparatus services, population administration services, and a one- stop public services portal.
According to the Jakarta Post, Mr. Azwar Anas stated on Monday that” the next strategic steps will be to gradually improve ( INA Digital ) and strengthen governance in order to coordinate this digital transformation effort.”  ,
In 2023, Indonesia was the second-highest country in terms of local cybersecurity threats, according to the international cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, behind Vietnam.  ,
The country’s public service has suffered a number of high- profile attacks, including a reported breach of the General Elections Commission’s (KPU) database in November 2023, less than three months before the February general election, which put voters ‘ personal data up for sale on black market forums.
Second worker dies after toxic gas incident at PUB’s Choa Chu Kang Waterworks
A second employee at PUB’s Choa Chu Kang Waterworks last week in Singapore died after inhaling harmful oil.
The 24- yr- ancient Malaysian, who was an individual of PUB’s company Stargroup Est, was admitted to intensive treatment after the incident on May 23. He died of his injury on Tuesday, said PUB on Wednesday.
He and two other employees had collapsed as a result of silt spitting up from one of the tree’s pulsator tanks as part of pond cleaning job.
Sludge, a by-product of the waters treatment method, turns into hydrogen sulfide, a gas. It is a colourless gasoline with a strong, uncomfortable odour, and is very dangerous and flammable.
All three employees were taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital where one of them, a 40- year- ancient Hindu nationwide, died the same day.
The various two staff, both Malay, were warded in intensive care.
The 24- year- old Malay worker , “received all needed health treatment but however, succumbed to his injuries at around 10pm on May 28”, said PUB.  ,
The remaining employer, a 39- yr- older, was moved out of the ICU on Tuesday. His problem is already stable.
PUB expressed its sincere apologies to the worker’s relatives and loved ones.  ,
” Along with our company, we are doing everything possible to support his home during this difficult time”, it said.
It further stated that it is conducting a security analysis of its own and that it is fully cooperating with the Ministry of Manpower in its analysis.
The organization stated,” We would like to ask the public to understand that we are unable to provide additional information on the event at this time.”  ,  ,
Cafe stated that as part of its safety review, particularly those relating to work in tight spaces where there is a risk of being exposed to harmful gases and chemicals, has been conducting a safety review.
Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of following policies to protect the safety of its people and contractors.  ,
” We have been gradually lowering the security delay at workplace and flowers where we are satisfied that the necessary and appropriate measures are in place,” said PUB.
Philippines president calls new China coast guard rules ‘worrisome’
According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, the guidelines aim to standardize law enforcement and better defend sea order. In a typical press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said,” There is no need for any person or object to worry as much as there is noContinue Reading
Normal services on Yellow Line delayed to ‘late June’
Controller is still awaiting parts to restore the conductor rail that has been damaged.
PUBLISHED: 29 May 2024 at 16: 50
The Department of Rail Transport announced on Wednesday that ordinary services along the Golden Line rail system will begin on June 10 instead of June 10 as formerly announced, as its operator is still waiting for some parts to fix broken tracks.
According to section head Pichet Kunadhamraks, Eastern Bangkok Monorail Co, the line’s controller, is currently working on reinstalling the wire rail along the shattered monitor between Kalantan and Suan Luang Rama IX channels.
Nevertheless, he claimed that some crucial components have not yet been delivered and that the manufacturer had predicted that they would appear “in first June.”
The department, along with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand ( MRTA ), will conduct an inspection to make sure the repairs were completed in a satisfactory manner and both tracks are ready to support normal operations once the parts arrive and the conductor rail is reattached, he said.
Therefore, Mr. Pichet predicted that regular operations along the Golden Line should resume maybe “in soon June.”
On March 28th, a portion of the monorail’s wire bridge exited between the terminals Suan Luang Rama and Kalantan and Suan Luang Rama IX. Electrical devices between the Kalantan and Si Udom facilities were temporarily affected by the incident, which forced officials to close the line for a brief period.
One of the wires between Hua Mak and Si Iam facilities was discovered to have been damaged by the event, which brought it back a day later. Since then, only a single monitor can be used to traveling between the two channels, seriously limiting support regularity.
Elements that broke off the wire bridge on March 28 have also been sent to Singapore for a closer assessment, according to Mr. Pichet.
According to Mr. Pichet, the ministry reported on April 1 through May 27 that it had discovered 17 faults on Bangkok’s electric road systems, eight of which were related to electrical problems and the other were to the trains.
Eastern Bangkok Monorail Co and the Pink Line controller Northern Bangkok Monorail Co are both subsidiaries of BSR JV Consortium, a cooperative venture between three large SET- listed companies: BTS Group Holdings, with a 75 % shareholding, Sino- Thai Engineering and Construction, and Ratch Group, a main power producer.
HIV test providers work on being more accessible via frequent mobile services, express services
A van that can test positive for the human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) is expected to become more well-known in Singapore.
This comes as Action for AIDS ( AfA ), which provides the service, looks to increase frequency to meet rising demand. According to AfA executive producer Chronos Kwok, the van’s intention is to make more rounds each month in new locations.  ,
He told CNA,” With the vehicle, we are able to build at different places around Singapore and at more convenient and accessible times for those who are working.”
The truck even travels in offices on weekends and is stationed close to bars and clubs.
He continued,” The vehicle has made it easier for us to find new customers and made our existence in Singapore bigger.”
Currently, the non- governmental organisation ( NGO ) conducts 6, 000 HIV tests each year, in the vehicle and at its physical clinic. The goal is to increase frequency of testing for earlier diagnosis among at-risk parties.
Just a disease can be identified by conducting an HIV testing. The majority of Singapore’s clinics offer routine HIV screening, and some others offer anonymous services where users do n’t have to provide any identifying information.
Results can be provided in as little as 20 hours. Regardless of where an individual goes, results will be kept strictly confidential, the Ministry of Health ( MOH) said on its website.  ,
A HIV personal- screening pilot is even underway.  ,
“Toy pods” seen as Trojan horses to addict kids
PUBLISHED: 29 May 2024 at 16: 45
The Department of Medical Services ( DMS ) issued a warning on Wednesday to the public about spreading” Toy Pods,” the newest generation of e-cigarettes that are currently popular with teenagers.
According to Dr Sakarn Bunnag, DMS assistant director- common, this is the second generation of e- smoke. It is more collectable and attractive than common e-cigarettes, according to its creators.
” The second generation of toys pods look like normal hazardous materials, which makes it difficult for families to recognise]the risk]. They may look like cheese boxes, soda cans, favorite cartoon characters or even art playthings. People are misled by the lovely cases because they believe these toy pods are safe, he said.
In addition, toys seeds come in a variety of fragrance and taste which make them even more attractive to the younger generation, Dr Sakarn noted.
Toy seeds have a high amount of nicotine and other contaminants found in smoking that can hurt a person’s health, despite their attractive appearance.
Dr Piamlap Saengsayan, DMS ‘ Advisory Medical Doctor on Internal Medicine, said electronic- tobacco use an atomiser to change an e- smoke water into air.
Toxins, including smoking, are found in the water even though they do not produce any fumes from fire like a regular cigarette. The water also contains other harmful ingredients such as arsenic, formaldehyde, copper, chromium and glucose, said Dr Piamlap.
Nicotine has been labelled as a venom, and those who consume it may encounter exhaustion, palpitations, hypertension, and heart vehicle compression.
According to Dr. Piamlap, smoking may increase a person’s risk of developing lung cancer and Type II diabetes.
Also, users who are intoxicated by the other substances in the water, apart from smoking, may experience respiratory and pulmonary diseases, ranging from exhaustion to strokes.
E- smoking can even affect people psychologically, as the substances make smokers feeling depressed and anxious, said Dr Piamlap.
The DMS is concerned about the growing use of the seeds among the general public, especially adolescents, due to the negative effects they can have on women’s wellness despite their beautiful appearance, said Dr Piamlap.
Paroled ex-MP says new charges abrogate Thaksin”s parole
Justice minister thinks, says honest unless found innocent
PUBLISHED: 29 May 2024 at 16: 09
A former MP who served time for election fraud before receiving parole now thinks Thaksin Shinawatra may be released from prison after the attorney-general has decided to prosecute him on new expenses.
The fairness minister disagreed and said the former prime minister,  , then out on probation,  , was presumed , innocent of the new charges until found guilty.
The determination to prosecute him for alleged lee qualifications and computer murder, according to the previous Democrat MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat Thepthai Senpong, made Thaksin an alleged  criminal. He should therefore be returned to prison soon. The dropping of the expenses affected the problems of Thaksin’s pardon, he said.
” Thaksin is a paroled prisoner. The new offense is described in Section 112 of the Criminal Code ( also known as the der guess rules ). As he now becomes an alleged criminal, the Probation Department has send him back to the Department of Corrections”, Mr Thepthai said.
He was referring to the lawyer president’s decision to prosecute Thaksin for alleged der qualifications and computer violence in relation to his 2015 interview in Seoul about the role of secret councillors and the coup that imposed the government of his younger sister, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, in May 2014.
Thepthai was jailed for election scam and , after paroled. He claimed that many other paroled prisoners were sent back to prison because of offenses like consume- moving and substance abuse, which violated the terms of their release, leading to automatic revoke of parole.
He even made a comment about the proper prosecution being postponed after Thaksin cited a Covid- 19 infections as the cause of the delay. He claimed that the prosecution was made public because there might have been a problem with a key political deal.
Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said the indictment choice had no effect on Thaksin’s pardon, because he was still considered stupid, pending the judge’s judgement.
According to the secretary, the Probation Department had no informed him of any misconduct that might have an impact on Thaksin’s probation.
Thepthai Senpong
Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong
Charter court rejects petition against poll body
The plaintiff claimed that EC was negligent for no preventing Move Forward’s last-minute lee-majeste campaign.
PUBLISHED: 29 May 2024 at 15: 29
The Election Commission made the change to the lese-majeste rules part of its strategy software in the May 2023 election, according to a plea that the Constitutional Court has rejected.
The court on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to reject Thoranit Mansri’s complaint.
The applicant had asked the court to act on whether Area 49 of the Constitution had been violated by the EC for not preventing Move Forward’s campaign to amend Section 112 of the criminal code, the least-majeste rules.
The agency’s silence was equivalent to dereliction of duty as it could be seen as supporting the group’s shift to overthrow the democratic king, Mr Thoranit alleged.
The jury partially rejected the plea on technical grounds, claiming that the petitioner’s supporting evidence did not support the petitioner’s request for a court order under Part 49. Thus, it was not considered a legitimate complaint under Area 49, ruled the courtroom.
Since the Election Commission finally submitted its own issue to the Constitutional Court on March 12th of this year, the topic may be moot in any case. It cited the judge’s earlier ruling against the group’s plan on the der- majeste law.
The primary opposition group, according to the EC, was violating Section 92 of the political party natural laws. The Constitutional Court is empowered to break any political party that threatens the democratic monarchy as outlined in the area.
On January 31, the jury unanimously decided that Move Forward must stop all Part 112 amendment efforts, and that campaigning on the subject is seen as an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
The group has received a last date of June 2 to file a defense in the case.