Former Singapore defence chief BG Kirpa Ram Vij dies, aged 87
2022-10-30
“He has touched many people and always remained humble and noble, something we shall always aspire to be,” said his family. Continue Reading
Changi Airport’s passenger traffic reaches 58.1% of pre-COVID levels in 3rd quarter 2022
2022-10-30
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
How immune are you to COVID-19? This serology test will tell you in just 10 minutes
2022-10-29
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
Millions of Filipinos expected to visit ancestors’ graves to mark All Saints’ Day
2022-10-29
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.
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Teachers in Government-supported pre-schools to get pay bump of up to 30% over next 2 years
2022-10-29
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
Welcome to Pandora: Check out the new Avatar immersive exhibit at Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest
2022-10-28
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
IN FOCUS: The wild chicken population in Singapore – living with feathered ‘neighbours’
2022-10-28
As wild chicken sightings continue to be regularly reported across Singapore, CNA looks at the dynamic between humans and these birds.Continue Reading
Divisions persist among coalitions led by Anwar, Muhyiddin and Mahathir as Malaysia election looms
2022-10-28
Analysts are expecting multi-cornered contests in most seats and this could give Barisan Nasional the upper hand due to its stronger core voter base.
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Malaysia election: Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat unveils 72 candidates
2022-10-28
One of the high profile candidates consist of former deputy leading minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail that will switch base in order to contest in Bandar Tun Razak, plus Selangor chief ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Amirudin Shari that will stand in Gombak.Continue Reading
In pictures: Shen the T. rex skeleton on display in Singapore
2022-10-28
SINGAPORE: The fossilised skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex went on display in Singapore on Friday (Oct 28), a month before it becomes the first such specimen to be offered at auction in Asia. Nicknamed “Shen”, or “god-like” in Chinese, the skeleton will be displayed at Victoria Theatre and Concert HallContinue Reading