Preschools, indoor playgrounds step up cleaning and disinfecting efforts as HFMD cases rise

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WARM, RAINY WEATHER&nbsp,

However, school chain EtonHouse is carefully monitoring the situation.
 
It has taught its staff what to do when a HFMD situation arises, in addition to regular sanitizing and regular health inspections on its 9, 000 children. &nbsp,
 
The first thing we do when hands, feet, and lips disease is reported to the school is that we tell all school parents about the case in the class within 24 hours, according to Mr. Ng Yi- Xian, group CEO of EtonHouse International Education Group. &nbsp,
 
” The course is next segregated from the rest of the class, and then a cleaning process begins, which involves having almost everyday all of the school’s toys cleaned and washed.
 
The affected group eats their meals individually, and the institution is also fumigated. &nbsp,
 
Affected kids only have a doctor’s letter confirming that they have the disease, and the group will then “reintegrate” with the rest of the course, according to Mr. Ng.
 
Dr. Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Rahman, a family physician at Healthway Medical Group, reported to CNA that over the past month, he has already seen a 10 % increase in cases. He described the trend as” no very great but it’s visible”. &nbsp,
 
He noted that the increase in instances could have been caused by the cooler temperatures and the rainy weather. &nbsp,
 
The hands, feet, and tongue disease is basically known to increase when there are changes in both the temperature and the humidity.
 
Dr Muhaimin stressed that practising fine health, including the regular washing of hands, is essential. &nbsp,
 
Symptoms, which may fluctuate among people, may include fever, sore throat, rash, pain, loss of appetite, and ulcers in the mouth, teeth, and lips. Some people may not exhibit any symptoms at all.
 
They should go away in about a week because they are typically mild.
 
However, parents should still keep an eye on their children in case complications develop, said Dr Muhaimin. &nbsp,
 
” If they are not treated fast enough, then it can progress to a more serious condition, “he added.

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Kids stopped from bringing poster in support of Lions against South Korea as it was larger than allowed

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SINGAPORE: Two babies were stopped by surveillance officers from bringing a flyer in support of Singapore’s national football team into the National Stadium&nbsp, on Thursday ( Jun 6), where the Lions were thumped 7- 0 by South Korea in a sold- out World Cup qualifier. &nbsp,

The Football Association of Singapore ( FAS ) and Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), which manages the Singapore Sports Hub, both responded to CNA’s questions on Sunday, saying the poster’s size was larger than A3 and therefore did not comply with the entry requirements.

” Save for earlier approved exceptions, our current laws do not allow signs or advertisements that are larger than A3 in size as large banners, when held up, may obstruct the view of supporters behind”, they added. &nbsp,

KASM and FAS said it was “verified that the signal was larger than A3” and safety personnel, who are &nbsp, trained to maintain this at the entry level, “had to, however, prevent” it as it&nbsp, did not meet the circumstances of entry.

Fans were informed of this and other terms of access through an online event link, occasion listings, and email to all ticket holders prior to the event day.

The entry requirements added by KASM and FAS to” all soccer games played at the National Stadium,” in order to “achieve a positive social fan experience” as well as for public health.

A list of prohibited items can be found inside the facility for all sports games, according to the list. These rules are based on international standards set by the FIFA ( world football governing body ) and are applicable to stadiums around the world,” they said.

” The Singapore Sports Hub and FAS are united in their mission to offer and provide a safe, wonderful, and satisfying experience for all sports enthusiasts at the National Stadium.”

Local sports outlet The Monitor first reported on Friday that the children’s father, who was not named, was unhappy” stadium security made us throw it away at the entrance”.

The incident, he added, left a bad taste in the kids ‘ eyes because they were “watching the national team for the first time ever” and “in tears” &nbsp,

The Monitor also questioned why a female fan could upload a poster of the same size to the same Instagram page in support of Son Heung-min, the captain of the South Korea national football team and Tottenham Hotspur star.

KASM and FAS acknowledged to CNA that” we may not always be 100 % accurate, especially when signs are folded and brought into the stadium in bags.”

” The Korean fan was likely to be the one who knew this. We will work with our security team and strive to do better”, they added.

KIDS CAN MEET THE LIONS IN PERSON

On the two Singaporean children, KASM and FAS said they were” touched by their passion”.

They “in fact personify the spirit of our young Singaporeans who support our athletes through ups and downs” by creating a poster to cheer our players, they said.

We appreciate their support, and we’d like to talk to them so we can arrange a special Lions encounter in person.

The Taeguk Warriors ‘ mauling resulted in the Lions being rooted to the bottom of their World Cup qualifying group and out of contention.

Singapore, who have one point from five matches, &nbsp, will next face Thailand in an away clash&nbsp, in Bangkok on Tuesday. &nbsp,

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Pocky, Pretz and Osaka’s ‘Running Man’: We went behind the scenes at Glico’s factory in Japan

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OVER POCKY AND PRETZ TO MOND MILK

With its abundant record spanning over a decade, nostalgia has quite an important factor in Glico’s success.

” If we provide a great event for our customer, that would become a good recollection”, said Nagahisa. A positive recollection may also stimulate purchasing Pocky.

But as they’ve shown through the years, the company is n’t one to rest on its laurels. Pocky, for instance, first started with only dessert. Then you’ve got a wide range of taste, from fruit, green tea, fruit, and yet sakura, to name a few.

When he was younger, Mr. Nagahisa mentioned that he even had pleas from his friends:” Some of my friends would ask for unique flavors like fruit or fruit.”

Additionally, they’ve been known to react to the various businesses they serve outside of Japan. He cited the Ya Kun kung toast as being a recent example of Singapore-exclusive food that people have been requesting they bring up.

It has n’t only been a matter of taste. ” The younger generation … worry about conservation. They furthermore want healthier items and actual real materials”, he added.

One of the reasons they changed the Pocky solution three years ago was because of this. ” Today, inside the keep, there is whole corn, and even fabric. Not only is it healthier, it is also more crispy”, said Nagahisa, who revealed their plans to launch more flavours in Singapore such as” Almond Crush” and” Crushed Fruit” Pocky, which will be coated with real nuts and fruit. But before that, they’ve even released a restricted- version baked cheesecake flavour.

The fact that Pocky and Pretz is a company that many people do n’t know well is perhaps the most surprising aspect of the Singaporean brand.

If you believed orange milk to be something fresh, reconsider. Since 2014, Glico has been trading Almond Koka, but it’s only just starting to expand in the Thai market in 2022. It really came out in May in the Philippines, and it will be accessible by the end of the year in Singapore and Malaysia.

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‘Doesn’t get easy’: Organ transplant surgeons on the highs and lows of giving others a second chance at life

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A WAITING LIST FOR Glands

In Singapore, a family’s decision to volunteer the organs of her mind dying 14- year- older child made headlines in late May.

The child, identified as secondary school student Isaac Loo, had collapsed during a 2.4km work, according to local reports.

His mother first hesitant, but she finally accepted the offer after being informed that there were hundreds of people on a waiting record. &nbsp,

As of last December, there are more than 500 patients on the national waiting list, said the National Organ Transplant Unit ( NOTU) and Ministry of Health ( MOH) in response to CNA’s queries.

A” small swimming of future dying organ donors,” as opposed to” not all dying patients are clinically suited to deal with organ donation,” are some contributing factors.

According to NOTU and MOH, the probable donor must be evaluated for both medical suitability and victim compatibility.

Jun 6 is World Transplant Day, an annual warning of the&nbsp, hundreds of people who are still alive as a result of transplantation. This year also marked World Transplant Day.

In Singapore, the Human Organ Transplant Act or HOTA allows the brain, heart, kidneys and eye from dying Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 21 and above to be donated for transplant, unless they have opted out. &nbsp,

Over the last ten centuries, the decide- out charge for HOTA has remained at around three per share of the people, NOTU and MOH added.

The dying organ transplantation prices in Singapore for kidneys, liver and heart were 6.59, 3.89 and 0.85 per million people between last year.

Those aged 18 and above can also pledge their organs, tissues and entire body for transplantation, treatment, education or research after death under an opt- in scheme known as the Medical ( Therapy, Education and Research ) Act ( MTERA ).

The adult next-of-kin may grant consent for payment on their behalf if the donor has never pledged their tissues under MTERA before passing away or if they were under the age of 18.

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‘Can’t move their body as usual’: Some SQ321 passengers left Thailand in air ambulances, doctor says

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SQ321 was on its approach from London to Singapore, and was &nbsp, over the Irrawaddy Basin in Myanmar when&nbsp, “rapid” G- power shifts wreaked havoc in the house. The plane’s roof was thrown up before falling back to earth, causing the passengers and crew to fall. &nbsp,

One American traveler, Mr Geoff Kitchen, 73, died on board, possible because of a heart attack, while another suffered brain and spinal cord injury. &nbsp,

The day after the tragedy, 58 people were warded in three facilities, including 20 individuals in the ICU.

At that time, five Singapore from the aircraft, including two in ICU, were receiving therapy in Thailand.

CNA understands that Mr Bobby Chin, a former part of the&nbsp, Council of Presidential Advisers, &nbsp, was hospitalised in Bangkok, but is comfortably back in Singapore.

One person, good Singaporean, was also warded in Bangkok Hospital as of 12pm on Jun 5, according to a blog on Samitivej Hospital’s Twitter site. Two Singapore were originally warded in that doctor, according to an earlier update.

According to Dr. Saran, none of the patients who are still warded in Thailand are ICU patients. &nbsp,

” I assume that maybe a week or not more than two weeks from now, the ( patients ), all of them, can… go back home”, he said.

LONG- Word EFFECTS

In the first 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok, nine of the patients who received treatment at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital needed disaster surgery.

One person had to have multiple therapies because the victim’s symptoms changed after the initial procedure, making this case the most challenging one at the hospital.

It is “hard to say” whether patients may experience long-term results like numbness or chronic pain, according to Dr. Saran.

” We have some technology, some models that can support and help the person to go back to have normal life activities as ( they had ) previously”, he said.

He claimed that none of the patients had a perfect spinal cord injury.

In such a scenario, there would be” no way to go back”.

A perfect injuries, as defined by the website of Johns Hopkins Medicine, means that the body is not moving or feeling below the injury’s level. &nbsp,

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Things I would tell my younger self: Irene Ang, actress and Fly Entertainment founder

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Irene has always been honest about her history. She has also been open about her past life as a party animal, not least because she came from a “broken home with a gang father and a medication abuser mother.” &nbsp,

She claimed that despite making numerous friends during her” Zouk time,” those friends did not endure.

You will start losing friends as you get older because you discover that your values and goals do n’t align. You’ll start to take up more and more of your day, and you’ll only want to concentrate on the things that subject, she said.

Then, Irene’s social group includes friends from her childhood, as well as those she made while working, including clients, editors and those working in public relationships. &nbsp,

And it seems like balancing her personal and professional lives has advantages. After all, she frequently experiences people attention. &nbsp,

She explained, adding that they are aware of how to ease her whenever she encounters any reaction.” Whatever you see, hear, or learn about yourself on social media becomes not as disconcerting because you have a support team who understands the advertising,” she said.

” On the reverse, if you do something wrong, they will be the ones also to text you,’ Eh you cannot say like that now, you will get cancelled’… then you ( can ) quickly go and edit your posts”, she quipped.

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IN FOCUS: Singapore’s airline industry appears to be in full flight, but dark clouds lie ahead

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SINGAPORE: &nbsp, The greatest obstacle in its life. In a team letter released in early 2020, Singapore Airlines ‘ CEO Goh Choon Phong described the COVID- 19 pandemic in that language.

That season, the regional carrier, along with other airlines global, was forced into grounding flights, enforcing massive pay cuts and as a last resort, furloughing employees as the sector was ravaged by a when- in- a- generation event. &nbsp, &nbsp,

However, it would seem that this significant issue has been handled with ease more than four years later.

With SIA, Low-Cost Airlines, Scoot, and Jetstar Asia making up Singapore’s airport industry, the demand for air travel is booming again with a vengeance.

From experiencing its first full- year loss in history during the pandemic, SIA in May reported a record profit of S$ 2.68 billion ( US$ 1.99 billion ) for the fiscal year ended March 2024. The praise? A benefit of about eight months ‘ salary&nbsp, for personnel.

For Scoot, evidence of progress were noticeable when it received the first two of nine Embraer aircraft in April, with CEO&nbsp, Leslie Thng noting that this&nbsp, “reflects our trust in the demand for air travel”. &nbsp,

Jetstar Asia, nevertheless, expects traveler capacity to reach pre- COVID amounts by the end of 2024. A spokesperson for the flight stated to CNA that the flight will continue to concentrate on expanding its network of routes, increasing its fleet, and hiring more staff. &nbsp,

” We’re excited about what lies ahead”, the spokesperson said. &nbsp,

But it’s not all apparent stars.

In May’s financial statement from SIA Group, some hints were provided that suggested increased competition from other airlines might have resulted in lower profits.

The team, which includes SIA and Scoot, further warned that” the airline industry continues to face problems including rising geopolitical tensions, an uncertain economic climate, provide network constraints, and higher inflation in some parts of the world.” &nbsp,

Some of these came to bear next month when Scoot cancelled some flights&nbsp, citing a “variety of administrative reasons”, which included” supply chain issues”. &nbsp,

Authorities added that the pandemic’s lack of skilled workers may have contributed as well.

SIA even experienced problems of its own when airlines to three Chinese towns were suspended in April, which analysts attributed to regulatory problems stemming from Beijing’s prioritizing the restoration of its regional airlines.

And thus while signs of progress paint an positive image of the industry, &nbsp, they are also a consequence of constrained supply- of flights and seats- leading to airlines charging higher prices amid increased demand, said&nbsp, Mr Alan Lim, director of Alton Aviation Consultancy.

As other authorities warned of a potential decline in profit, he continued,” We anticipate that there will be a return to the long-term mean in terms of monetary achievement.”

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Analysis: An Indonesian minister has slammed ‘rush’ over a proposed housing fund. Is discontent brewing against Jokowi?

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The Nusantara Authority’s head of Indonesia’s new capital city, Bambang Susantono, and his assistant Dhony Rahajoe both resigned from their jobs earlier this year. &nbsp,

” The resignation of these two officials ( heads of Nusantara ) is quite interesting. This is because it is uncommon for Jokowi-era leaders to resign from business. Also, they are considered effective in carrying out their duties”, said Mr Ray, the democratic spectator.

Dr. Ambang believes that the two Nusantara authorities ‘ resignations are the result of their disagreements with Mr. Widodo. &nbsp,

” The truth is that there is no proof, for example, of promises of an influx of foreign investors into Nusantara. The cost of funding this task is in fact quite high. Meanwhile, Mr Widodo still feels the need to realise ( the construction of Nusantara ) as his political legacy”, he said.

According to Mr. Baskoro, a political analyst at the Trias Politika Strategic Research Institute, there has n’t been a sense of synchronization between the president’s policies and those of his ministers recently, and vice versa. &nbsp,

” This happens because policies are decided in a hurry, without any in- level research, do not regard the regional situation, and do not pay attention to the common interest”, Mr Agung told CNA.

LEGACY AFFECTED BY SLEW OF CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES&nbsp,

The analysts also believe that Mr. Widodo’s recent tradition has been marred by a number of controversy, including the poll of his child, Mr. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as the incoming vice-president following changes to the nation’s democratic laws. &nbsp,

In addition, Mr. Widodo’s relationship with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle ( PDI-P) was severed as a result of his backing Mr. Prabowo in the recent election rather than Mr. Ganjar Pranowo, the party’s presidential candidate. &nbsp,

Mr. Widodo, who is now not having a political group backing him, has no devoted backers, according to Mr. Ray from Lingkar Madani.

” As Mr Widodo’s term comes to an end, social troops are forming new rates. And in this new portfolio, his appearance is no longer at the center. Given that Mr. Widodo does not have the social influence that allows him to negotiate, it has been greatly reduced,” said Mr. Ray.

However, Trias Politika’s Mr. Agung argued that the incoming president may not abandon policies that might eventually prove challenging for the Prabowo administration.

Mr. Widodo may be concerned about whether Prabowo’s plans can be carried out or not, and make sure that his populist policies are appropriate for the needs of the people, according to Mr. Agung.

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More in Singapore seeking treatment for fear of flying after SQ321 turbulence incident

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Would NOT MINIMISE Concerns

Aviation professionals have argued that turmoil that causes serious harm and deaths is extremely uncommon since the two turmoil incidents.

However, according to the latest information from the International Air Transport Association, 2023 ranked among the safest times in aviation. Out of approximately 37 million planes, only one fatality occurred.

Also, this is not enough for some to restore their confidence in flying.

Professionals like Ms. Siti Mariam claimed that the situation can be treated. They employ a variety of methods, including talking about the fear and also using artwork to assist clients in managing their phobia.

Ms. Siti, the deputy psychiatrist at Private Space Medical, claimed that those who have aerophobia may experience symptoms even after just hearing about traveling.

” If you do know people who may have aerophobia, the last thing you want to do is to minimise their anxieties”, she added.

” I believe it’s best to just get present,” he said,” to just listen and see how it’s affecting them and how they’re attempting to control and cope.”

Dr Kang suggested rest techniques, as well as inhaling activities and distraction methods.

” But if these fears are a lot more common, and one is experiencing dysfunctional thoughts- they buy into the crisis, they buy into the exaggeration of danger- they’re good to need more than fast fixes”, she said.

Ms. Siti remarked that even with expert help, social support might be of assistance.

” Be knowledge and give them space if you’re able to, let them that area to be able to speak, or even if they do not want to chat, just be with them”, she added.

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Meet the 28-year-old Singaporean chief officer of a Celebrity Cruises ship who’s sailed around the Caribbean

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Sahira, who graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a degree in coastal research before joining Celebrity Beyond in 2021, was frequently the only female fisherman among the countless people working on goods and merchant boats.

She has spent months at sea on these ships since finishing in 2017, working there for the first time, and traveling extensively. &nbsp,

” It’s never a existence for everyone”, the 28- yr- ancient told CNA Women. Although, for this eldest of two relatives, it’s exactly what she has always wanted to accomplish.

” Since young, I knew I was n’t for the conventional life. &nbsp,

” I just could n’t imagine doing a deskbound job, staying put at home in Singapore. I was aware of my desire to travel and experience various activities.

” I can recall looking at the cruise ships that were towed to Marina South Pier and thinking how amazing it would be to be able to work on for ships.”

Still, being away from her family for most of the year is n’t easy. She has missed out on major events, like her younger son’s marriage, the birth of her brother, and some Hari Raya groups.

She copes by calling her relatives, especially her family, every other day, and keeping them updated about her sea adventures. Her parents were rightly concerned about their daughter’s choice to function at sea, but they have since changed. &nbsp,

She admitted that while I enjoy what I do, saying goodbye to my kids when I leave for work is not easier. ” I’m always thankful for their support and prayers” .&nbsp,

GETTING A JOB ON CELEBRITY BEYOND

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