SINGAPORE: A man who was sentenced to death via Zoom for trafficking diamorphine or pure heroin has been acquitted of the charge, after the Court of Appeal considered new evidence that showed the prosecution did not prove its case. In a judgment released on Monday (Oct 31), the court acquittedContinue Reading
The largest portion of deficit was incurred under the Home Ownership segment, which covers the development and sale of flats, and disbursements of housing grants. Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Singapore-bound Scoot flight TR493 was diverted in order to Batam, Indonesia on Sunday (Oct 30) night due to poor weather. The flight took off from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia about an hour late on 8. 43pm, according to FlightAware. It was scheduled to land in Singapore atContinue Reading
“He has touched many people and always remained humble and noble, something we shall always aspire to be,” said his family. Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Changi Airport handled 10 million passengers in the third quarter of the year, reaching 58.1 per cent of its pre-COVID traffic, Changi Airport Group (CAG) said on Saturday (Oct 29). In a news release, the group added that passenger movements for its largest source market, Southeast Asia, exceeded 60 perContinue Reading
Scientists in Singapore have developed a 10-minute blood test that can tell a person’s immunity level against COVID-19. Two CNA journalists give the test a try.Continue Reading
It is the first time that people will be able to visit cemeteries during the season of Undas, or All Saints’ Day, since the COVID-19 pandemic began. But safety measures will be put in place.
Continue Reading
Fresh graduates with an ECDA-approved diploma can expect a starting monthly salary of at least S$2,800 at anchor operator pre-schools from next year.Continue Reading
Fancy meeting one of Pandora’s banshees? Wondering what you’ll look like as a Na’vi? Visit Avatar: The Experience exhibition at Gardens by the Bay ahead of the upcoming sequel to James Cameron’s blockbuster sci-fi movie.Continue Reading
As wild chicken sightings continue to be regularly reported across Singapore, CNA looks at the dynamic between humans and these birds.Continue Reading