Not a ‘social problem’: Dialogue on ageing raises preventive health, employment issues
2022-11-02
A Japanese economist says older people should work for longer because it’ll benefit them.
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Pay bump and higher starting salaries for early childhood educators could attract more talent but concerns about workload remain
2022-11-02
The workload for pre-school teachers has increased over the years, especially with more children starting at the centres at a younger age, they said. Continue Reading
Malaysia election: Low voter turnout likely in Johor due to monsoon, economic woes
2022-11-02
Johoreans may be less motivated to vote at the upcoming federal election, having already turned up for state polls mere months ago in March.Continue Reading
At least 12,000 new EV charging points to be installed in HDB car parks by end-2025: LTA
2022-11-02
SINGAPORE: At least 12,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be installed across all Housing and Development Board (HDB) car parks by the end of 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Wednesday (Nov 2). The authority has awarded a tender to five lead companies for the deployment ofContinue Reading
Outram Community Hospital pilots face scan gantries to save visitors’ time
2022-11-02
SingHealth plans to roll out these gantries to all its other institutions, including Singapore General Hospital and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.Continue Reading
Malaysia election: Is ‘Bossku’ effect slowly losing appeal after ex-PM Najib’s jail sentence?
2022-11-02
While UMNO has vowed to stand by Najib, his absence has left a leadership void in a fragmented party, said observers. Continue Reading
US expected to stand ground on Taiwan, no matter who wins mid-term elections, say analysts
2022-11-02
If the Democrats manage to retain both chambers of the US Congress, there would be continuity in the Biden administration’s policy on Taiwan, which leans towards status quo, said experts.Continue Reading
Inside Dota 2’s The International 11 finals in Singapore: Cosplay, tears and war on the battlefield
2022-11-01
What was it like to attend one of the largest esports tournaments in the world right here in Singapore? CNA Lifestyle asked a Dota 2 noob to check out last weekend’s event.Continue Reading
Barisan Nasional unveils candidates for Malaysia election, drops several ministers
2022-11-01
Incumbent Peramu Jaya assemblyman Mohamed Puzi Sheikh Ali has been fielded in Pekan, Pahang in place of jailed former prime minister Najib Razak who may be seeking a regal pardon.Continue Reading
Seoul crowd crush: How tragedy unfolded in Itaewon
2022-11-01
Massive crowds had gathered in Seoul’s Itaewon district for the first Halloween festivities in 3 years. But the revelry ended in tragedy in one of its narrow, steep alleys. Here’s how it unfolded, as seen by those who were there.Continue Reading