Fifth death linked to Hepatitis C outbreak at SGH
A medical review committee chaired by an external senior hepatologist has found that a hepatitis C infection could not be ruled out as a contributing factor to the death of a…
View ArticleSGH brings in police to investigate Hep C infections
The Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has filed a police report over the 22 cases of hepatitis C infection, the hospital said in a statement on Tuesday. “In response to media…
View ArticleOslo – first major city to ban motor vehicles in city center
In 2015, Norway was voted the fourth happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. And for environmentalists or those who prefer a motor-vehicle-free city, Norway may…
View ArticleJudge convicts all six City Harvest Church leaders
The following is the full oral judgement by judge See Kee Oon in the trial of the six leaders from City Harvest Church. Overview 1 This was a 140 day…
View Article2 more SGH patients test positive for hepatitis C
The Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has confirmed that two more of its patients who have passed through its renal ward between January and June have tested positive for the hepatitis…
View ArticleNo amount of service recovery can ever be satisfactory: Khaw, on train...
When there is a major train disruption, like the one on 7 July this year, “we must not pretend that we can have a comprehensive recovery plan and a happy…
View ArticleWP calls for COI into hep C outbreak but MOH demands evidence first
The Workers’ Party (WP) said that it welcomes “the broadening of the remit of the independent review committee to include review of MOH’s procedures and actions” with regard to the…
View ArticleStudents taking exams affected by morning disruption on NEL
26/10 05:23 – No NEL svc due to a power fault. Free bus rides available at designated bus stops along the NEL line. — SBS Transit (@SBSTransit_Ltd) October 25, 2015…
View ArticleSet 4-month jail benchmark for those who evade NS, prosecutor urges court
Should there be a sentencing benchmark for young men who avoid doing national service (NS)? That is the question the High Court is asked to decide in the case of…
View ArticleBreakdowns “tarnish our reputation”: Khaw
The Minister of Transport, Khaw Boon Wan, said that transport breakdowns such as the one on Monday morning “tarnish our reputation.” He said the authorities “are re-doubling our efforts to…
View ArticleWP repeats call for COI into hep C outbreak
The Workers’ Party (WP) has again called for a Committee of Inquiry (COI) to be convened to look into the hepatitis C outbreak at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH). The…
View ArticleTharman outlines 3 key thrusts in Public Service
The Public Service will need strategic vision, deep capabilities as well as close and continuous connections to the ground as it continues to serve the public in a more complex…
View ArticleProblem too big, Indonesia may declare national emergency: reports
As the forest fires in Indonesia continue unabated, the country’s government says it is considering declaring a state of “national emergency” because of it. “The problem is too big,” Indonesian…
View ArticleRats drop from ceiling in Bedok Mall
Mr William Lim was shopping with his wife in Bedok Mall when suddenly two big rats fell from the aircon duct in the ceiling. Mr Lim related what happened and…
View ArticleHaze to lessen in November, says Indonesian weather agency
The haze which has affected the region is expected to lessen in November, said Andi Eka Sakya, the head of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Indonesia. The…
View ArticlePresident rejects clemency plea of Malaysian in unique case
President Tony Tan has rejected the clemency appeal of Malaysian Kho Jabing to be spared the death sentence. The 31-year old from Sarawak, along with an accomplice, Galing Kujat, were…
View ArticleHow far can pigs fly?
By Property Soul On October 17, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong told the press that it is still not time yet to unwind the cooling measures. Price adjustments so far…
View ArticleConsecutive breakdowns on Wednesday mar efforts to regain trust in public...
On Wednesday, two train faults occurred along East-West Line and North-East Line, respectively in the afternoon and evening peak period. The afternoon breakdown of East-West Line was between Tampines and…
View ArticleNo protests for Malaysian PM to resign since 1998, says Home Minister
Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said that there have been no mass protests specifically demanding the resignation of Malaysia’s Prime Minister since 1998. “According to police…
View ArticleASEAN ministers agree to share info on haze: S’pore minister
“The root cause of fires that produce transboundary haze is commercially driven,” said Singapore’s Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), Masagos Zulkifli, reiterating the Singapore...
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