Spritzer Joins Hands with NGOs and Pledges Aid for Vulnerable Groups Affected by COVID-19
Spritzer Joins Hands with NGOs and Pledges Aid for Vulnerable Groups Affected by COVID-19

The Company, which turns 32, affirms commitment to help communities in distress KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Spritzer Malaysia (“Spritzer” or the “Company”), which produces Malaysia’s best-selling natural mineral water, is committed to the wellbeing of the community and has endeavoured to send aid to the vulnerable and less privileged in society during these challenging... » read more

452 suicides reported in Singapore in 2020 amid Covid-19, highest since 2012

SINGAPORE – A total of 452 suicides were reported in Singapore last year, the highest figure since 2012. In a statement on Thursday (July 8), non-profit suicide prevention centre Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) said this was a 13 per cent increase from 2019’s 400 cases. It added that the increase in suicide deaths was observed... » read more

‘Global effort’ needed to fight fake goods amid Covid-19 pandemic

SINGAPORE – Criminal networks have continued to cash in on illicit trade during the Covid-19 pandemic, such as in counterfeit and contraband goods. On June 8, Interpol announced that its Operation Pangea XIV had resulted in 113,020 Web links being removed owing to ties to counterfeit and illicit medicines. Please subscribe or log in to... » read more

Pandemic calls for 3 major resets in society: Minister

The Covid-19 pandemic has set the stage for Singapore to undertake three major “resets” which could help it emerge from the crisis a fairer, greener and more united country. This entails combating inequality and ensuring social mobility, said Education Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday. It also means building a greener economy that is more environmentally sustainable,... » read more

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 27
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 27

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Dec 27. S’pore’s sea cargo one bright spot amid pandemic but reviving air travel remains a challenge Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said ridership on public transport has bounced back. READ MORE HERE What happened to the McDonald’s boys and other S’pore missing persons... » read more

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 14
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 14

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Nov 14. Will Covid-19 create a ‘lost generation’ in Asia? What is the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the young people of Singapore and Asia?   READ MORE HERE Trump appears to acknowledge for first time that Biden could succeed him He appears to... » read more