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Can't disagree with the players. The organizer did a poor job of marketing. We didn't even realize that the Championship was being played.
Singapore’s 3-2 defeat by Germany on Dec 5 drew the biggest crowd, with 671 fans turning up. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Wow! Seems like no end to the rise in costs.
Every increase of $5 in carbon tax could cause household power tariffs to rise by 1 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hmm ....
SINGAPORE — Media professional Audria Low, 24, has many older female colleagues and bosses, and so she can see that in her chosen field at least, women can excel just as easily as men.
SINGAPORE: The police on Thursday (Dec 7) issued a warning about a new phishing scam that involves Facebook advertisements offering cheap luggage. The Facebook advertisements or posts offer travel suitcases for as low as S$2 from "Singapore Airlines Travel". These accounts use Singapore Airlines' (S...
Across the causeway.
China's largest property developer Country Garden unveiled Forest City - a $100bn (£78.9bn) mega-project - in 2016. In Malaysia, Country Garden's plan was to...
Proof that the high COE prices is being driven by demand. Even with more COEs released, the prices remain high. Adding more will only benefit the rich.
Category A prices rose 3.6 per cent to $88,020; COEs for larger cars fell 3.9 per cent to $130,100. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore's largest taxi operator will also extend the evening peak-hour surcharge period by an hour. Read more at straitstimes.com.
This is good news.
WITH the Special and MediSave Account (SMA) pegged rate exceeding the floor rate of 4 per cent, Central Provident Fund (CPF) members’ savings in the SMA will earn 4.08 per cent from Jan 1, 2024, to Mar 31, 2024. Read more at The Business Times.
Yes, going green is not without cost. Now you have no excuse.
The e-vouchers, worth $225, are applicable to households living in one- to three-room flats. Read more at straitstimes.com.
They kept up their performance in maths in Pisa 2022, improved a lot in science but declined slightly in reading. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The latest on the MDAC.
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is required of most foreigners and must be submitted prior to arrival from Jan 1.
Beware ....
Built during the Chinese property boom, Forest City is a stark reminder of the crisis in the sector today.
Working to bring HDB prices down.
SINGAPORE: More than 6,000 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats were launched on Tuesday (Dec 5), with two projects under the Prime Location Housing (PLH) model. The eight projects in the December BTO exercise are in Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Jurong West, Queenstown and Woodlands. Two proj
Joining, and hopefully, leading the AI game.
Singapore's second National Artificial Intelligence Strategy lays out how the country plans to harness AI for the public good over the next three to five years.
Preparing for an ageing population.
To help residents with dementia, distinctive and colourful features have been rolled out in parts of town. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Good use of technology. Doing jobs no one wants to do.
It aims to halve the time spent by workers on the task, so they can focus on other areas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More help extended to the lower to middle income.
Applicants with a gross monthly household income below $4,800 can now qualify to apply for CDAC's bursaries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Living with COVID, does not mean no COVID. Please mask up if unwell and maintain personal hygiene.
The number of estimated Covid-19 infections doubled to 22,094 in the week of Nov 19 to 25, compared with 10,726 in the previous week.
SINGAPORE — There has been a significant rise in Covid-19 infections in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Dec 2), urging people to keep up to date with their vaccinations.
If you are an Apple user.
SINGAPORE — Apple users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions immediately after hackers were found actively exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities, the Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) said on Friday (Dec 1).
Wait for it.
She will blame stress.
SMRT is also assisting the police with their investigations.
Go for it!
Ranked 13th in the world, the team hopes to ride on the momentum from the SEA Games in Cambodia, where they clinched their third straight gold medal.
Nice!
SINGAPORE — A proposed move by the Government to allow Housing and Development Board (HDB) households to own up to two cats per flat, thereby reversing a 34-year ban on cat ownership in public flats, is in the works.
Not by chance
The Republic rose to third place after ranking fifth during the pandemic in 2021. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Owner-occupiers of one-room and two-room HDB flats will continue not having to pay property tax in 2024.
Please take note
The MDAC should be completed within three days before arrival in Malaysia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
You can't please everyone.
SINGAPORE — A town council’s decision to partially cordon off the void deck of a public housing block in Woodlands to prevent ball-playing has been met with criticism online. It did this to address residents' complaints about noise.
The court heard that the teenager was driven by depression and suicidal thoughts and went to school with an axe, intending to pick a victim "entirely at random" and carry out a plan which would result in his own death when police intervened in the life-threatening situation.
SINGAPORE — An 18-year-old who killed a fellow student at River Valley High School with an axe on campus was sentenced to 16 years' jail on Friday (Dec 1), more than two years after the incident which shook the country.
Notice: Snake Encounter Safety Tips
We have noticed several media reports about encounters with snakes. While most snakes are harmless and play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, it's essential that we know what to do when we encounter a snake to ensure everyone's safety. Here are some guidelines on what to do if you encounter a snake:
1. Remain Calm: If you spot a snake, try to stay calm. Most snakes are not aggressive and will not attack unless they feel threatened.
2. Keep Your Distance: Maintain a safe distance from the snake. Do not attempt to approach, touch, or handle it.
3. Identify the Snake: From a safe distance, take a picture of the snake. Knowing whether it is venomous or non-venomous can help authorities provide appropriate assistance.
4. Avoid Movement: If the snake is in your vicinity, avoid sudden movements or loud noises. Snakes may perceive these as threats and react defensively.
5. Give the Snake an Escape Route: If the snake is indoors, open doors and windows to give it an opportunity to leave on its own. If outdoors, step back to allow it to move away.
6. Call 1800-476-1600: If the snake is in a place where it poses a risk, contact the authorities.
Remember, the vast majority of encounters with snakes end without incident. Following these tips, you will contribute to the safety and well-being of your community.
Stay safe and informed!
We are speechless ....
SINGAPORE — The National Environment Agency (NEA) will be taking enforcement action against Tang Plaza's building management for rat infestation in the ceiling. This came after a joint inspection together with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after a viral social media video surfaced on Monday (27 ...
Sad to see them go, but there are so many alternatives.
Spinelli incurred losses from 2018 to 2022, according to filings seen by BT. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The public are advised to stay calm and step away slowly if they encounter a snake. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Things are looking up.
Overall passenger figures in Oct recovered to 90.7 per cent of 2019 levels, the highest since Covid-19 struck. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Salute!
A kind-hearted driver stopped to help an elderly man who had fallen while crossing the road on Nov 22 afternoon. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com
It is sad that the world has come to this.
KUALA LUMPUR - A 34-year-old man has been detained for threatening Malaysia’s Prime Minister via social media. Read more at straitstimes.com.
RIP
The mudslinging never ends.
SINGAPORE — Social media giant TikTok is facing a civil lawsuit from Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam after it failed to assist Mr Shanmugam in identifying three users who had each allegedly uploaded a video spreading false allegations about him.
OMG!!!
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Monday (Nov 27) it was investigating a video that appears to show a rat on a tray on a table in an Orchard Road food court. In the video, which is making its rounds online, the rat is seen on its side on a food tray at Tangs Market, a food court
In case you missed it .... Singapore is growing.
Technical studies for the project will be carried out over five years from early 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The world has gone crazy
SINGAPORE — A 70-year-old woman is assisting with police investigations after a video showing her allegedly harassing and hurling racist remarks at two men at Our Tampines Hub circulated on social media.
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