Daily round-up, Sep 2: Landslide at Clementi BTO construction site; former Sri Lankan president to return home; Singapore’s giant pandas to extend stay

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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. A man sustained minor injuries after a landslide occurred at a construction site for Build-to-Order (BTO) flats in Clementi. No other injuries were reported. Affected sections of the park connector have been cordoned off by the Housing and Development BoardContinue Reading

Daily round-up, Aug 29: New work pass to draw top talent to Singapore; first day of eased indoor mask restrictions; Shenzhen shuts key electronics market to fight COVID-19

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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. A work pass is being introduced that will allow high-earners and high-achievers to live in Singapore without having to secure a job here first. The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is meant for talent from any sector who earns aContinue Reading

SIA, Scoot cancel flights over ‘evolving airspace restrictions’ amid Chinese military exercises near Taiwan

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SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines and its budget arm Scoot possess cancelled flights  to and from Taiwan due to the “evolving airspace restrictions” amid  Chinese military live-fire exercises around Taiwan ,   the national provider said on Fri (Aug 5). In response to CNA’s queries, SIA declared that flights  SQ878 and  SQ879Continue Reading

Malaysian lawyer issued conditional warning in Singapore for contempt of court over comments on drug traffickers

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SINGAPORE: Malaysian lawyer  Zaid Abd Malek was on Jul 6 served the 24-month condition caution by the Singapore law enforcement for the offence of contempt of courtroom over his statements about the dismissal of lawsuits filed simply by two Malaysian medication traffickers, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF).   TheContinue Reading