Delays at some hospitals, polyclinics on Thursday due to disruption to electronic medical system
The disruption affected hospitals and polyclinics under the National Healthcare Group and the National University Health System.Continue Reading
UN raises Kabul classroom bombing death toll to 35 as women protest ‘genocide’
KABUL: The death toll of a suicide bombing on a Kabul classroom has risen to 35, the UN said on Saturday (Oct 1), as Shiite Hazara women who bore the brunt of the attack staged a defiant protest against the “genocide” of their minority community. On Friday a suicide attackerContinue Reading
Police investigating case of man seen in viral video running into car’s path in Serangoon North
A 29-year-old man is being investigated for his suspected involvement in a case of rash act.Continue Reading
About 7 in 1,000 students caught for smoking and vaping offences over past 3 years: MOE
The average number of students caught for smoking and vaping offences has “remained low” over the past three years, says the Ministry of Education. Continue Reading
Shangri-La hotels customer database hacked
The Shangri-La hotel group has said a database containing the personal information of customers at eight of its Asian properties between May and July has been hacked. Read full storyContinue Reading
Singapore says Russia’s annexation of 4 Ukrainian regions violates international law
The proclamation of Russian rule over 15 per cent of Ukraine – the biggest annexation in Europe since World War II – came after referendums that were denounced by Kyiv and Western governments as illegal and coercive. In response, the United States on Friday imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia, targeting hundredsContinue Reading
5 people taken to hospital after Yishun flat fire; second blaze breaks out nearby
About 100 residents from the block at Yishun Ring Road were evacuated by the police after the fire broke out.Continue Reading
Eight Shangri-La hotels in Asia hit by data breach, potentially exposing guest information
Hackers managed to bypass Shangri-La’s IT security monitoring systems undetected between May and July 2022.Continue Reading
Government to set up new corporate entity to manage its migrant worker dormitories
NEST Singapore Limited will manage both purpose-built dormitories at Tukang Innovation Lane in Jurong and Sengkang West, in partnership with the private sector.Continue Reading
China racing for 6th-gen fighter edge over US
China claims to be making steady progress on its 6th generation fighter jet, potentially tipping the Pacific air balance of power in its favor vis-a-vis the US if it fails to keep pace with its rival program. While there is no universally-agreed definition of what constitutes a 6th generation fighter, the type will likely feature […]
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