Meal delivery group Deliveroo to cut nearly 10% of global staff
SINGAPORE: Deliveroo will lay off a portion of its global staff, with roles at all levels of the company affected. In an internal memo to employees seen by CNA, Deliveroo founder and Chief Executive Will Shu said that around 9 per cent of company’s workforce, with approximately 350 roles cut, although the actualContinue Reading
Putin is implicated in the downing of flight MH17
The investigating into the downing about Malaysian Airlines journey MH17 has found “strong indications” that Ruskies President Vladimir Putin authorized the supply on the missiles used by separatists to shoot over the plane. However , typically the joint investigative squad leading the research said it has arrived at the limits of its analysis, largely due to Russia’s refusal […]#@@#@!!Continue Reading
At least S$182,000 lost to official impersonation scams since January
SINGAPORE: The police issued a warning to the public about scams involving the impersonation of officers from government agencies on Thursday (Feb 9), with at least 148 victims losing at least S$182,000 to such scammers since January. In its statement, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that the victims would receive unsolicitedContinue Reading
Former Malaysian health minister Khairy Jamaluddin to become radio DJ
SINGAPORE: Former Malaysian health minister Khairy Jamaluddin will become a DJ for the country’s Hot FM radio station, Malaysian media reported on Thursday (Feb 9). Mr Khairy will begin work at the station next Wednesday and will handle the Bekpes Hot segment, according to the New Straits Times. Mr KhairyContinue Reading
Anwar begins productive visit
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s arrival in the kingdom on an official visit produced quick results with the sealing of four energy-related and economic agreements on Thursday.Continue Reading
Singaporeans flood donation centre with supplies in outpouring of support for Türkiye-Syria quake victims
Members of the public can continue to drop off donated items on Friday from 10am to 6pm at 10 Genting Lane.Continue Reading
Philippines’ Marcos strikes defence, infrastructure deals in Tokyo
TOKYO: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new deals signed with Japan in Tokyo on Thursday (Feb 9) as the nations seek to deepen ties, including on security, in response to growing Chinese military pressure. The countries agreed on measures to speed up military deployments for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.Continue Reading
Nepali man arrested at airport with 5.6kg of hashish
A Nepali man has been arrested with 5.6 kilogrammes of hashish smuggled from his country seized at Suvarnabhumi airport.Continue Reading
Singapore stands down COVID-19 measures: What you need to know
From the removal of the mask requirement in public transport and some healthcare settings to scaling down financial support, here are the changes to Singapore’s COVID-19 policy.Continue Reading
Asean urged to tackle call centre gangs
The Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn, has proposed the setup of an Asean committee focused on fraud prevention from call centre gangs.Continue Reading