Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, March 4. Budget debate: No drop in pay for over 60% hired under jobs incentive scheme “Majority had been out of work for more than six months,” said Minister Josephine Teo. READ MORE HERE S’porean retiree who initially tested negative for Covid-19 among 2... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, March 3. Asean countries urge Myanmar military to end violence and work towards reconciliation Foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore hasn’t recognised the military regime as Myanmar’s government. READ MORE HERE Over 82,000 people have taken ‘cruises to nowhere’ from S’pore There have been... » read more
DERRICK GOH (NEE SOON GRC) More support to spur tourism sector With border controls and travel restrictions expected to take an extended period of time to normalise given the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism industry will have to bear with low demand for their services for a longer period. Mr Goh called for more plans for... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, March 2. Singapore urges Myanmar to stop using lethal force, free Suu Kyi immediately Foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan urged all parties in Myanmar to find a way to return to the path of democratic transition. READ MORE HERE Cabinet, public service do not make policy... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, March 1. Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; at least 18 dead Police opened fire in different parts of the main city of Yangon after stun grenades and tear gas failed to disperse crowds. READ MORE HERE Global Covid-19 herd immunity... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Feb 28. She was severely burnt in 2000 Taipei crash: Ex-SIA girl traces her recovery She watched in horror as the video clip of a fiery car crash in Tanjong Pagar unfolded. READ MORE HERE Interactive: The Great Singapore Cycle Cycle through Singapore from... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Feb 27. S’pore must press on with plans for next growth phase: DPM Heng Doing so would enable the economy to provide jobs in new areas even as it restructures, he said. READ MORE HERE Feeding wildlife a major reason for spike in wild... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Feb 26. Mayor Denise Phua rebuts Pritam Singh on relevance of CDCs and mayors Denise Phua roundly rejected the suggestion that a voucher scheme was aimed at making CDCs relevant. READ MORE HERE 1 killed in MRT tunnel near Lavender, train services on East-West Line disrupted... » read more
MPs yesterday called for more support for caregivers, the majority of whom are women who have made sacrifices to look after children, the elderly and people with disabilities. On the second day of the Budget debate, various suggestions were put forward to help this group, including providing career counselling for caregivers to start and return... » read more
SINGAPORE – A 40-year-old man who was to face charges over allegations that he had laundered more than $10 million in a Covid-19 scam had his case postponed after coming down with a fever. Defence lawyer Thong Chee Kun on Wednesday (Feb 24) told the court that his client, Thye Wee Boon, has to take... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Feb 24. Workers, employers welcome progressive wages in Singapore’s retail sector But some retailers may find it harder to implement a progressive wage model than others, say experts. READ MORE HERE Cop’s wife admits starving, torturing maid to death; Myanmar victim was just 24kg... » read more
Following Naomi Osaka’s fourth Grand Slam win at the Australian Open last Saturday, the time has come for more Asian players to try to reach her level, said Yoshihito Nishioka, the second-ranked male player in Japan. The 25-year-old told The Straits Times via a video conference call last Sunday: “She’s very supportive of Japanese tennis... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Feb 23. Biden calls for national moment of silence for 500,000 US Covid-19 deaths More people have died in the US due to Covid-19 than any other country in the world. READ MORE HERE Singapore begins islandwide Covid-19 vaccination drive for seniors aged 70... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Feb 22. Singapore hopes to balance its Budget as economy picks up: DPM Heng With vaccination exercises taking place globally, there is hope for the economy to gain strength in 2021. READ MORE HERE Over 20 roads to be assessed for space to provide... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Feb 21. Over 8,600 fines issued for breach of Covid-19 safety measures From April to December last year, more than 6,900 fines were meted out to those who broke safe distancing and safe management rules. READ MORE HERE Two killed in Mandalay city in... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Feb 20. Seniors should wait for vaccination letters before registering: Gan Kim Yong Letters are being sent out in batches, starting with areas where vaccination centres are already in operation. READ MORE HERE S’pore on the lookout for more Covid-19 vaccine options: Lawrence Wong... » read more
SINGAPORE – The former vice-president of United Overseas Bank (UOB) has been hauled to a district court after he allegedly misappropriated cash totalling more than $5.3 million while he was holding the position. Ling Shek Lun, now 65, is accused of misappropriating a total of nearly £2.9million (S$5.4 million) and US$14,010 (S$18,600) on multiple occasions between... » read more
SINGAPORE – Most residents who live in public rental housing find their Housing Board blocks only have rental units. This gives families little opportunity to get to know others in their transient neighbourhood, and they may feel isolated as a result. Ways to overcome this – such as integrating rental HDB flats into blocks of... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Feb 19. NTUC to push for progressive wage model in higher-paying sectors, specific vocations Discussions are ongoing with employers in strata management, solar technology and pest management. READ MORE HERE Woman killed by falling tree in Marsiling Park was wearing noise-cancelling earbuds Loke Xiao... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Feb 17. Tanjong Pagar crash: Video shows girlfriend of driver running to burning car Footage obtained by ST shows the moment the woman ran into a burning car to save those trapped inside. READ MORE HERE Highlights of Budget 2021: From household vouchers to GST on imported... » read more