The recent spike in COVID-19 infections driven by XBB subvariants may be part of living with endemic COVID-19. But there is still the concern of long COVID, which may increase with reinfection, says infectious diseases doctor Loh Jiashen.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China will hold a joint military exercise this week, their first combined drills since 2021. The exercise will be held from Apr 28 to May 1, said Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on Monday (Apr 24). “The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) conducts regular bilateral and multilateral exercisesContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: A man was sentenced to 12 months’ jail on Monday (Apr 24) for smuggling 27 pet animals, some in laundry bags, from Malaysia to Singapore. Of the 27 animals, one puppy was found dead and 18 subsequently died from a canine disease. Gobysuwaran Paraman Sivan was sentenced for illegally importing petContinue Reading
BEIJING: China will explore using 3D printing technology to construct buildings on the moon, the official China Daily reported on Monday (Apr 24), as Beijing solidifies plans for long-term lunar habitation. In 2020 Chinese lunar mission, the Chang’e 5, named after the mythical Chinese goddess of the moon, an uncrewedContinue Reading
“Stiffer enforcement action will be taken if they fail to comply with these requirements again,” said SFA. Those found guilty can face a fine of up to S$10,000 (US$75,000), jail of up to one year, or both. They are also liable to have their licence suspended or cancelled. Mask-wearing requirementsContinue Reading
The festival, running over four weekends in May, will see a line-up of over 80 programmes marking major anniversaries in public transport and sports here.Continue Reading
To mark Earth Day, CNA looks at efforts to set up Malaysia’s first cultivated meat production facility in Penang and what it means in the fight against climate change.Continue Reading
The grouses aside, these pasar malam and bazaars in general continue to draw crowds. For example, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, said that the bazaar at Geylang Serai had attracted over 3 million visitors as of Apr 14, a week beforeContinue Reading
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Johor chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi stressed that improving connectivity with Singapore is among the main objectives for the state government in the short term.
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His mother is a nurse, and as a child, he used to spend his weekends in hospital with her while she worked. Today, after being a nurse for more than a decade himself, Ahmad Fashilin Mohammed Salihin believes men can play an equally important role in caregiving as women, in this instalment of men who champion women’s issues.Continue Reading