Singapore’s household debt situation ‘healthy’, with low non-performing home loans: Alvin Tan
2022-10-20
The proportion of non-performing mortgages among financial institution loans has remained low at 0.3 per cent.Continue Reading
Deadly bombing in Yangon’s biggest jail: Urban resistance group claims responsibility
2022-10-20
While it claimed to be behind the attack, the group denied responsibility for the deaths and injuries of civilians, pointing the finger instead at the Myanmar army.Continue Reading
Deepavali in Little India: Police to step up patrols, enforce curbs on sparklers and alcohol
2022-10-20
Anyone found consuming liquor in any public place within a Liquor Control Zone during these periods can be fined up to S$1,500. Repeat offenders could face a heavier fine of S$3,000, a four-and-a-half month jail term, or both. Retailers who supply liquor beyond the permitted trading hours may also haveContinue Reading
Jail for man who drove to Decathlon while under driving ban to steal kayak
2022-10-20
SINGAPORE: After he lost his job and his mother had to stop working as a Grab driver due to an accident, a man decided to steal sport items from Decathlon. Though he was under a driving ban, 27-year-old Lee Kia Seng drove his mother’s car to a Decathlon outlet, whereContinue Reading
Commentary: In hard times, everyone in Singapore still has something to give
2022-10-19
At a time when services by non-profits and charities are more crucial than ever, inflation is a double whammy as prices rise and donations shrink, says Melissa Kwee of the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre.Continue Reading
Waiting times for beds as high as 50 hours at some public hospitals
2022-10-19
Ng Teng Fong and Sengkang hospitals were among those with wait times of more than two days, according to patients and healthcare workers. Continue Reading
Housing, rising interest rates and Woodlands Checkpoint power outage to be discussed in Parliament
2022-10-19
Four government Bills are set to be introduced, including amendments to the Penal Code and the Constitution.Continue Reading
COE premiums for motorcycles rise again, hitting new record of S$12,801
2022-10-19
SINGAPORE: Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for motorcycles rose to another new high on Wednesday (Oct 19), while prices in other categories also closed higher in the latest bidding exercise. This is the last tender under the current COE quota. For the November to January quarter, the supply of COEs willContinue Reading
Let COVID-19 XBB wave ‘run its course’; no need to bring back mask mandate yet, say experts
2022-10-19
Are Singapore’s recovery protocols sufficient to ride out the current COVID-19 XBB variant outbreak? CNA speaks to experts.Continue Reading
Sustainability and green initiatives at the heart of Gillman Barracks facelift
2022-10-19
Plans proposed by tenants include installing electric vehicle charging points and using locally sourced ingredients for food.Continue Reading