SINGAPORE – The Government’s recent announcement that it will work on a charging model for disposable carrier bags at supermarkets has cast the spotlight on Singapore’s current environmental efforts, which often seem to be associated with the younger generation. But experts said that while the actions of younger people may be more visible through social... » read more
SINGAPORE – Mr Aw Hong Wei, 19, had a lot of help on his way to polytechnic, especially from teachers. Said the Spectra Secondary School alumnus, who will begin his diploma in accountancy at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) on Monday (April 19): “Regardless of what people think, it’s quite an ordinary secondary school where people... » read more
SINGAPORE – Station Inspector (SI) Chua Kwee Hee, 51, spends much of his time patrolling the Bishan neighbourhood and knocking on doors to warn residents about scams. The officer, who is part of the Community Policing Unit (CPU) at the Bishan Neighbourhood Police Centre, noted that although residents say they are aware of scams, many... » read more
SINGAPORE – The morning commuting crowd streamed out of Raffles Place MRT, most of them office workers walking closely behind one another. From 8.30am to 9.30am on Monday (April 5), the tap of bank and ez-link cards at the gantry was relentless. If not for the wearing of face masks, one could almost forget that... » read more
SINGAPORE – While industry players in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) sector welcome the move to increase capacity limits at events, some are also concerned about the additional cost that comes with managing more people. On March 24, the Health Ministry announced that capacity limits for Mice events will be increased to 750 people,... » read more
SINGAPORE – Having struggled with mental health issues themselves, six young people have teamed up to create a community resource that they hope will support youth in need. Mentored by Minister of State for Education and Social and Family Development Sun Xueling, they are gathering stories and quotes from various segments of the youth population,... » read more
SINGAPORE – More than 82,000 people have set sail on cruises, with no Covid-19 cases on board since the pilot programme started last year. Singapore kicked off its “cruises to nowhere” pilot in November, with two operators – Genting Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International – given the go-ahead to offer round trips with no... » read more
Four work pass holders who breached safe distancing measures while spending a day on Lazarus Island last year have been permanently banned from working in Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said yesterday. MOM has revoked their work passes. They were part of a group of 12 people who were on Lazarus Island on Aug... » 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
MELBOURNE • The intimidation factor of Serena Williams lasted two games for Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open yesterday before she turned the tables on the American great, storming into her second Melbourne final with a dominant 6-3, 6-4 win at Rod Laver Arena. After dropping serve and falling 2-0 behind, the Japanese told herself... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Jan 31. Singapore’s nightclubs and karaoke outlets in the dark after pilot fails to take off Many had invested a significant amount in preparing for the pilot, which was to have started this month. READ MORE HERE Singapore’s teen ISA case: Is the Internet to... » read more
SINGAPORE – The Cherryloft Resorts & Hotels in Pasir Ris has been fined $1,000 and ordered to suspend bookings for a month, after it breached multiple safe management measures and allowed 19 people to gather on its premises. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Sunday (Jan 17) said the resort will not be allowed to... » read more
About 91 per cent of those diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) here are receiving sustained antiretroviral therapy for it, and 91 per cent of this group have suppressed the virus. This exceeds two of the United Nations’ three “90-90-90” goals, the Health Ministry’s director of communicable diseases Vernon Lee said on Saturday. But... » read more
MANILA, Nov 18, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – A safe, decent, and healthy home has been the first line of defense for families around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the work of Habitat for Humanity, more than 5.9 million people accessed better housing in the last year, according to the global nonprofit’s... » read more
President Halimah Yacob held her first Facebook Live session with the public yesterday as part of the Istana’s Deepavali virtual open house. Madam Halimah answered questions about her favourite place in the Istana (the gardens) and whether she lives in the sprawling estate (she does not). A question on what has changed about the residence... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, Nov 12. 21 members of unregistered Singapore chapter of South Korean ‘cult’ arrested Members were issued warnings in February to cease further involvement in the church’s activities. READ MORE HERE China firms race to find Covid-19 vaccine amid concerns by people given experimental doses... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Oct 19. Only 3 community care facilities remain in S’pore – with 36 Covid-19 patients The only facilities operating are at D’Resort NTUC, Singapore Expo and Big Box. READ MORE HERE NUS sacks Tembusu College don accused of sexual misconduct Configure The university conducted... » read more