Recent data breaches have tarnished Singapore’s image as tech innovator
The country’s ‘smart nation’ portal says ‘Data is the new currency, and with open data, the possibilities are endless!’ Singapore has long been pushing this island as a technology hub and the...
View ArticleMINDEF clarifies safety record and SOPs for Self-Propelled Howitzer, convenes...
Following the death of Singaporean actor and reservist Corporal First Class (National Service) Aloysius Pang on Wednesday (23 Jan) after sustaining serious injuries while carrying out repair works...
View ArticleSCDF paramedics to be equipped with Body-Worn Cameras starting from 1 February
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedics will be progressively equipped with Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs), which is is a compact device worn over the ear, starting from Saturday (1 February 2019)....
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Police car clamped for parking illegally at a private property
It’s normal to see cars being clamped by authorities. But what is abnormal is when you see a police car being clamped for parking at a wrong spot. Facebook user Ng Fark Yew shared on Wednesday (30...
View ArticleSMC says doctors need only disclose relevant information to patients – but...
There was an outcry among medical professionals when orthopaedic surgeon Lim Lian Arn was fined the maximum S$100,000 for failing to tell a patient of the possible side effects of an H&L (steroid)...
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PAP Seniors Groups wants CPF rate for employees above 55 to be increased
The PAP Seniors Group (PAP.SG), a group within the People’s Action Party that handles elderly causes, is proposing the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rate for employees aged 55 and above be...
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Mindef avoids mentioning shell explosion in 155mm howitzer 22 years ago...
MINDEF issued a media release on Wed (30 Jan) defending its safety record for its 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SSPH) as well as its standard operating procedures required to operate the howitzer. It...
View ArticleThe Army to expand number of safety inspection teams and full-time safety...
The Army will be expanding the number of safety inspection teams and full-time safety officers to conduct checks and audits on units' safety systems, following the death of Singaporean actor and...
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HSA: Five cosmetic creams found to contain potent undeclared ingredients and...
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is alerting members of the public not to purchase or use Deeja Cosmetic Sun cream, Deeja Cosmetic Wrinkle cream, Deeja Cosmetic Dream cream, RDL Babyface Whitening...
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Netizens mock woman who accuses Singapore Go-Jek driver tries to kidnap her...
A Singapore Go-Jek driver uploaded a video on Thursday (31 January) on Go-Jek Singapore Community Facebook page that shows a woman rider accusing him of kidnapping her because he took a route that uses...
View ArticleNew Inspector General’s Office to oversee safety protocols in SAF – but what...
Following the death of operationally ready reservist Corporal First Class (NS) Aloysius Pang, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) announced that they had lowered the training tempo – referring to the...
View ArticleNew studies suggest that white rice alone doesn’t increase the risk of diabetes
Back in 2017, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to start replacing white rice with brown or mixed-grain rice for a healthier diet. White rice, he said, would cause your blood sugar to...
View ArticleMalaysian government has remitted ‘abortive costs’ for HSR postponement
The Singapore government has announced on Thursday (31 January) that it has received confirmation from the Government of Malaysia through diplomatic correspondence that it has remitted to the...
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Lim Tean to organise second rally at Hong Lim Park on 16 March
Following the success of his first rally on Saturday (26 January), Lim Tean, founder of political party People’s Voice, is gearing up to organised his second rally called "Where Is The Accountability...
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Registration Officer prepares the Registers of Electors, same timing as 2015
The Election Department has announced that the Registration Officer is preparing the Registers of Electors in accordance with section 10(1)1 of the Parliamentary Elections Act based on the prescribed...
View ArticleDr Tan Cheng Bock, Lee Hsien Yang and Dr Ting Choon Meng meet at Teck Ghee...
Dr Tan Cheng Bock is seen visiting Teck Ghee Market on Saturday morning and having his breakfast there. While that is hardly anything usual in anyway but he is having his breakfast with Mr Lee Hsien...
View ArticleOver 1,000 General Practitioners clinics open during Lunar New Year holidays
1,014 general practitioner (GP) clinics will be open during the Lunar New Year public holidays from 4 to 6 February 2019, at various times, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced in a press release on...
View ArticleNetizens glad that Dr Tan, Dr Ting and Lee Hsien Yang did not put “hum” in...
Yesterday (2 Feb), Dr Tan Cheng Bock, Dr Ting Choon Meng and Mr Lee Hsien Yang, PM's brother, were seen visiting Teck Ghee Market and having their breakfast there. The Teck Ghee ward is helmed by PM...
View ArticleTemasek Poly on Brochez submitting fake degrees for job: “He met the job...
It was reported on Fri (1 Feb) that Mikhy Brochez, the foreigner at the centre of the Singapore's HIV Registry leak, had in fact used forged university degrees to get jobs at Temasek Polytechnic (TP)...
View ArticleLess than 6 months running his own consultancy, Ex-SMRT Chief decides to join...
Less than 6 months he started his consultancy company, it is reported today that former SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek would be joining the Swiss investment bank UBS as its divisional vice-chairman for global...
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