Singapore completes first underground service reservoir, located underneath public park in Bidadari

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

SINGAPORE: &nbsp, Full beneath a garden in Bidadari lie two large chambers with dark concrete walls, each attainable by a flight of steps.

The mini vaults, which have a maximum degree of 6. 5 meters, are connected to a nearby room filled with pipes and bolts that supply the whole property with potable water.

It was the first Singaporean underwater company reservoir, which was constructed earlier this year. When CNA arrived on Jun 14, one of the tanks was empty, but the service will be ready to offer 8,800 Bidadari residents by the fourth quarter of this year.

The facility, which is located directly beneath a public garden in the new house, on the site of the former Mount Vernon Columbarium, has two water tank that can store the combined equivalent of three Olympic-sized snorkeling pools of drinkable water.

At the start of this year’s Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu made the announcement on Wednesday ( Jun 19 ).

More than 20 000 people are expected to attend the situations, which are scheduled to take place worldwide.

In her opening statement, Ms Fu said Singapore has invested strongly in the development of ditches, drains, and reservoirs to maintain stormwater runoff properly.

” Where possible, we incorporate them into our industrial environment so that they can double as locations for both practical and recreational reasons,” she said.

She noted that Bidadari Park and the country’s earliest low-lying underwater company tank will be integrated to optimize property use.

The secretary said,” It will help protect the water source to meet the liquid need of present and future Bidadari residents.”

Continue Reading

What is sepsis and how can bacterial infection cause you to lose your hands and feet?

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

” For example, bacteria can enter through a cut in the body and cause an infection, such as a cook. He said that eating food that is contaminated with bacteria may cause intestinal infections and diarrhea.

Bacteria is likewise anywhere, even in us. ” Mankind have bacteria in their stomach and intestines that aid in digestion and produce a number of chemicals. There are also germs on our body, inside our faces and tongues, where they exist as symbiotic microorganisms”, said Dr Nares. Two, infections can occur when there is” compromised instrument function or dignity” that allows bacteria to enter.

And often, no apparent source is identified, said Dr Vasoo, “possibly because the first site of infection was relatively small or undetected”.

ARE YOU AT Danger?

Although it is unknown how prevalent fever is in Singapore, Annals pointed out that more than 5, 000 deaths in 2021 were caused by infections like pneumonia and UTIs, which account for about 20 % of all incidents.

According to Dr. Nares, quite young and old people as well as those who are immuno-compromised or have serious conditions like diabetes and cancer may be at a higher risk than others of contracting sepsis.

Due to poor flow and nerve damage brought on by the disease, diabetics diabetic patients are more prone to microbiological foot infections. Patients receiving treatment may include battery harm in the bowels, leading to microbiological invasion from the bowels into the bloodstream”, he said.

According to Dr. Vasoo, bacterial pneumonia may develop after an viral infections like the virus or COVID-19. ” So, it is important to see your physician and retain all your vaccines, particularly influenza, COVID- 19 and pneumoniae, up to date”.

Continue Reading

CNA Correspondent Podcast: Why do so many Rohingya refugees end up in Aceh, Indonesia?

By:
On:
In: Asia

Here’s an extract from the audio: &nbsp,

Teresa Tang:

These coasts were again inviting, but they have become hostile then. Some also voiced opposition to Aceh’s addition of more Rohingyas. What has changed? Why is there this backlash right then? &nbsp,

Chandni Vatvani:

Also Teresa, again, you know it’s fascinating, because if we look at Aceh, Aceh is Indonesia’s northernmost state. It is Indonesia’s only province that is authorized to practice Syariah law, which is a morally conservative territory.

Today we talk to people in Aceh, we talk to the visitors, and not just in the villages, but also in the investment Banda Aceh and we ask them this very issue, and some stuff stood up in their actions.

Number one: Some people expressed sympathy and understanding for the Rohingya refugees ‘ situation. They did, however, exceedingly feel that Indonesia was being taken advantage of. When smaller numbers ( of Rohingyas ) used to arrive in boats, they said it was okay for them, and it was okay by them, but this influx caused a wave of panic.

And again, if we look at Aceh, as of 2022, Aceh was in the bottom five poorest regions in Indonesia. Aceh has been doing better in terms of the poverty level and that statistic has been decreasing, though.

However, several people, especially the opening areas and within the having communities, people feel the problem, they say, of hosting the Rohingya in their vicinities and their communities worry that more is being done by authorities for foreigners more than locals…

Then there’s also the fact that people worry that Indonesia and in Aceh particular, may be a landing page for Rohingya migrants. You know some folks we spoke to, they say,” Oh, the Rohingya migrants, they cause trouble. They do minor atrocities”. We did learn about escaping from the camps from them as well. &nbsp,

Continue Reading

CNA Explains: What we know about the Singapore oil spill that’s affected Sentosa and other beaches

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

What’s the effect? &nbsp,

Local fish are still safe to eat, according to the Singapore Food Agency, and there is a “low chance” of the oil spill spreading to fields. &nbsp,

National water firm PUB even said&nbsp, that Singapore’s waters offer has not been affected. &nbsp,

But&nbsp, yacht firms and water sports businesses&nbsp, have told CNA that they had to put their travels and accommodations on hang over the longer weekend, racking up dozens in lost profits.

On Sunday, MPA announced that it was coordinating with British Marine, the company that backed the stationery Marine Honour cargo, to set up a third-party claims call for the affected parties.

CNA has contacted MPA for more information.

However, Toh Tai Chong, a marine biologist, claimed that the oil elegant could smother organisms like sea birds, mangrove forests, and corals that live on or close to the water’s edge and end up ingesting substances. &nbsp,

Dr. Toh, a lecturer at the National University of Singapore ( NUS) and co-founder of the non-profit organization Our Singapore Reefs, warned that the effects of the pollution could last for months.

For example, with their motions restricted, birds cannot hunt for victim or evade predators also.

Diverse waste in the fuel have an impact on coral reproduction.

If fuel seeps into the ground at seashores, it will not be easy to eliminate, as was the situation in the 2010 flow off Changi. Organisms like clams and worms you consume this oil, which poisons their prey.

” Nature will inevitably retrieve… Oil will separate over time”, said Dr Toh. ” But it depends on how fast the response is, and the scale of the impact” .&nbsp,

He advised against medium-term fish and hunting for marine animals.

” Try not to harvest ( wildlife ) and consume them in the coming three months, especially for filter feeders like clams”, he said. They “have a tendency to build up more of the waste.”

Continue Reading

Man jailed for hosting drug-fuelled birthday party with 34 guests during COVID-19 pandemic

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

A man who hosted a drug-fueled birthday party for 34 guests during the COVID-19 pandemic was given a two-year, one-week sentence on Tuesday ( Jun 18 ) in Singapore.

After the authorities raided the apartment early in the morning, the party came to a halt, with drugs discovered in 22 of the party’s blood.

In May, a 33-year-old Singaporean, Edmund Zachary Ong Wei Ming, had admitted guilt to three counts of allowing his system to be used for drug use, consuming a substance, and allowing others to enter the device for a holiday celebration during the pandemic.

Sentencing was based on the addition of two additional drug-related expenses.

Ong’s reported co- number, 35- year- old Malay Jonathan Goh Wai Sern, is at huge, with a warrant of arrest against him.

When COVID- 19 restrictions were still in effect, the couple had hosted a birthday bash for another man starting at around 7 p.m. on March 26, 2022.

The customers mingled, drank beer, sang music, ate, danced and took drugs.

Ong acknowledged that there were a few mugs of purple wine mixed with crushed joy devices being passed around with the knowledge that drugs like MDMA, GHB, and morphine were being consumed at the party.

The officers arrived at the location the day before about 6am and apprehended Ong and 35 other persons. How the government became aware of the situation was never disclosed.

After his imprisonment, Ong gave two blood tests, which were found to contain norketamine, also known as K.

He even admitted to consuming G-water or GHB, as well as MDMA and joy. He claimed he took the medication because he had been” stressed since before the COVID- 19 pandemic.”

As seen in their semen test results, 22 other friends had even taken joy at the party.

A Central Narcotics Bureau spokeswoman said all the people detained for suspected substance abuse “have been dealt with” in response to CNA’s inquiries.

Ong, who was defended by Mr Kalidass Murugaiyan, appeared in court with a plaster over his right gaze on Tuesday.

The prosecutor was informed that Ong had a medical problem, but that the prison support had sent an email informing them that they had experience managing a wide range of health conditions and had an adequate medical system that included referrals to public healthcare facilities.

Ong confirmed that he was confident the jail would handle his unnamed problem.

In punishment, the prosecutor said she had considered the case and found punishment the primary punishment account.

She said imposing the sentence sought by the prosecution would not be suitable in this instance.

Continue Reading

‘Almost a complete loss’: Oil spill ruins sea sports businesses’ plans to cash in on long weekend

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

The beach at Aloha Sea Sports Centre, which is close to the well-known East Coast Lagoon Food Village, is still off limits, and its costs have been important.

” It’s awful … we suffered about 80 to 90 per cent loss of income revenue, especially for our hire water sport equipment and programs”, said common manager Loh Fock Jin.

” No one is going out to sea. Our F&amp, B&nbsp, – no one is patronising it as well, so it’s about a complete loss for us today”, he added.

YACHT BUSINESSES CAN GET AWAY FROM IT.

Boat berthed yachting operations in Sentosa Cove reported to CNA that they were also losing money. The ferry’s gate had been blocked off since Saturday night.

According to Ms. Jelissa Mei, advertising director of Zenith Yacht Charters, the restaurant has since reopened from 9am to 7pm after boom, which are temporary drifting obstacles used to contain spills, were installed there and the oil flow dissipated.

Boats are also prohibited from moving around in the evenings, she told CNA938 on Tuesday. Primarily because it is difficult to see where the oil spills are in the black.

As of Monday, Marina at Keppel Bay remains shut.

The oil flow caused delays for about 80 to 90 % of Zenith’s contract tickets, according to Ms Mei, though there are typically more than 40 boats out at the Lazarus Island and St. John Island places over a longer trip.

She further noted that oil you have acidic properties, which may compromise the integrity of a ship’s framework.

” We will check whether the hull of the yacht is still sea- worthy, ( whether ) it’s good enough to go”, she added.

Continue Reading

Journ’s founder on what it takes to start a fashion and lifestyle cycling brand in Singapore

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

Lee’s finest design is the Journ Everyday Musette. She transformed this cycling classic ( a small shoulder bag that is used to carry things on the go ) into something usable and usable for everyone.

The ideas stemmed from her own knowledge.

Because the buckles were n’t flexible and were mostly made of cotton, which may get slippery when it rained, I was having issues with another musettes. Plus, the carrier had often jump in front while I rode my cycle, which made for an uncomfortable using experience”.

To solve this, Lee created a dual-sided, dual-colored musette that is water resistant, has an adjustable major body rope to accommodate people of all heights, and has a detachable second rope as a stabiliser to keep the carrier in place and reduce movement when cycling.

The bag is fashionable and light enough to carry it around for both domestic and international travel, making it ideal for people who are n’t cyclists in any way.

SHARING WITH THE Society

In light of her own riding excursion, Lee is aware of how important it is to have supportive and enabling people in the community.

After a while, cycling single is no fun. Humans are social creatures, as COVID-19 has taught us. A main group or society not only keeps one grounded, but it also fosters connections with people from various walks of life, which fosters acceptance and tolerance of life, Lee said.

Continue Reading

Local fish remain safe to eat, ‘low risk’ of oil spill spreading to farms: SFA

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

IMPACT ON MARINE LIFE

The Sentosa Development Corporation ( SDC ) announced on Saturday that it is also focusing on reducing the impact on its waters and ensuing wildlife in addition to cleaning up the beaches.

Although it is still too early to determine the extent of the damage, the local restoration organization Marine Stewards reported to CNA that the Southern Islands were primarily where the afflicted marine wildlife appeared.

One bird that has been rescued from the Marina at Keppel Bay, according to Marine Stewards leader Sue Ye, the organization is aware of this. At Lazarus Island, another bird was seen covered in petrol.

” We have also seen images of lifeless fish, and otter covered in oil”, she said.

Along with Friends of Marine Park, the non-governmental organization is assisting in the recovery and treatment of any threatened marine wildlife. &nbsp, ACRES is even ready to assist, said Ms Ye.

” The whole extent of the damage may still be undetermined because different animals may be impacted in various way,” she continued.

Because the fuel flow covers a large region stretching from Pasir Panjang to East Coast Park,” we do not know if all of the fuel is being cleaned up properly or how long that will take. The introduction of actually more toxins into the water that could have an impact on coastal life may be necessary to clean up the fuel.

According to an earlier statement from Singapore, the ship’s owners had contained the oil flow and there had not been any additional leaks since Friday night.

Close to 1, 500m of confinement boom have been deployed since Friday at different areas, including the three shores at Sentosa, the gate of Keppel Marina, off Labrador Nature Reserve, East Coast Park and West Coast Park.

Over the next few days, another 1,600m of boom may be laid to stop the oil from spreading more onto the beach.

The Maritime and Port Authority ( MPA ) is coordinating third-party claims made by “affected parties who have been impacted” with British Marine, the stationary tanker’s insurer.

Continue Reading

Affected parts of Sentosa cordoned off several hours after oil spill on Jun 14

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

Sentosa Development Council ( SDC ) officials reportedly began cordoning off affected areas of Palawan Beach shortly after the&nbsp, Maritime and Port Authority ( MPA ) for the first time on Friday ( Jun 14 ) at around 3.30pm.

Around 2.20 p.m. that day when a Dredger Vox Maxima struck the stable bunker warship Marine Honour&nbsp at Pasir Panjang Terminal, some oil from a broken cargo tank poured into the water.

After being alerted by MPA on Friday evening, SDC announced on Monday that it began monitoring the waters for possible scatter of the oil spill near Sentosa’s shores in response to CNA’s questions.

SDC reported that the cleanup of Palawan Beach began the day after 9 o’clock at 9 o’clock, while the company said it had started the ring off the damaged areas.

” On Jun 15, 2024, at about 7am, we observed the unfold in waters due to the coastal existing throughout our shores, at Palawan, Siloso and Tanjong, as well as Sentosa Cove”, it added.

” We immediately deployed employees to begin cleaning up our shores, working with MPA and other relevant government.”

When questioned about what was going on when MPA initially notified SDC, the government pointed to the agency’s first press release from the incident on Friday. &nbsp,

” The damaged goods container has been isolated and the flow contained”, the release read.

Oil spill response craft have been deployed to the location thanks to MPA, Port Authority of Singapore ( PSA ), and the bunker vessel company. The fuel spill cleanup project is currently being worked on.

Sentosa’s shores remain open to the public, but water activities and snorkeling are still not allowed at Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso shores.

Beaches on three Singapore islands- St John’s, Lazarus and Kusu- are also&nbsp, closed until more see, the authorities said on Sunday night, after Friday’s oil flow spread to various coastlines.

The shores at the islands have been closed since Saturday, along with those in East Coast Park’s B to H and Labrador Nature Reserve’s wharf and rough shore, which have also been closed.

Continue Reading

CNA is Singapore’s most trusted news brand for 6th year in a row: Reuters Institute report

By:
On:
In: South-East Asia

MOST USED ONLINE NEWS SOURCE

Mothership and CNA’s websites were in second place in terms of weekly usage, while The Straits Times ‘ website came in third place at 41 %.

Mothership’s weekly online reach, which is 46 % lower than it was last year, and its brand trust rating, which is 55 %, is 19 % lower than CNA.

The report noted that Mothership’s hit approval was suspended for six weeks in October of last year as a result of its second embargo in two years.

While both Television and printing have declined significantly over the past few years, online and social media are still the most popular means of accessing reports in Singapore.

On social media apps for news, the report noted that while WhatsApp ( 34 per cent ), Facebook (32 per cent ), and YouTube ( 28 per cent ) are the most
used networks, Instagram ( 20 per cent ), TikTok and Telegram ( both 15 per cent ) are the fastest growing channels&nbsp, for news. &nbsp,

GLOBAL NEWS TRENDS

According to the report, videos are increasingly popular online media sources, particularly among younger users, and are typically consumed on online platforms as opposed to traditional publisher websites.

Additionally, it pointed out that the distribution of information across online platforms is dispersed. YouTube is used for news by almost 31 per cent of respondents each week, WhatsApp by around 21 per cent, while TikTok ( 13 per cent ) overtook X ( 10 per cent ) for the first time. &nbsp,

Report data revealed that TikTok increased by seven percentage points over the previous month, while Facebook reports use decreased by a corresponding amount.

Overall, fake news concerns for the audience increased by three percentage points, or 59 %. Politicians, followed by health data, and the Ukraine and Gaza war engendered the most problem about false information. &nbsp,

In a second, the report asked users of particular online platforms how simple or challenging it was to tell apart trustworthy from untrustworthy content. The highest score among the networks examined was reported by about 27 % of TikTok people, who struggled to find trustworthy information.

In Singapore, a TikTok user was issued three correction directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act ( POFMA ) in August last year for claims related to public housing, &nbsp, voting secrecy and&nbsp, Central Provident Fund ( CPF ) policies.

In February, &nbsp, Singapore Democratic Party ( SDP ) leader Chee Soon Juan was also issued a correction direction&nbsp, over a video he shared on social media, including TikTok, regarding public housing polices, with the report noting both incidents. &nbsp,

A research facility at the University of Oxford known as the Reuters Institute for the Study of News monitors internet developments. The Thomson Reuters Foundation, the humanitarian shoulder of Thomson Reuters, resources the Reuters Institute.

Continue Reading