SINGAPORE – The Police Coast Guard (PCG) has upgraded three types of its patrol boats to strengthen its ability to manage threats in Singapore’s waters. …
Indonesia approved as Singapore’s new source of frozen, chilled chicken
SINGAPORE – Singapore will soon be able to receive chicken from Indonesia. In a Facebook post on Thursday (June 30), the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) …
Singapore-Desaru ferry tickets go on sale on Thursday
SINGAPORE – The sale of tickets for Batam Fast’s ferry service between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore and Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal in Johor …
Yishun Health to survey 2,500 people living in northern S’pore on healthcare needs, experiences
SINGAPORE – National Healthcare Group’s Yishun Health is conducting a survey between July and December of 2,500 people living in northern Singapore. Its Population Health …
S’pore couples get help to pay for tests to cut risk of passing on genetic diseases in IVF
SINGAPORE – From July 1, Singaporean couples who wish to conceive but are worried about passing on serious inheritable diseases to their child will receive …
Sentencing adjourned for man linked to OCBC scam case after he was given MC
SINGAPORE – Sentencing for the first man who had admitted to his role in OCBC phishing scams involving about $12.8 million has been adjourned to …
8 weeks’ jail for CEO who assaulted cabby, dislocating victim’s shoulder
SINGAPORE – The chief executive of a private investment holding company who assaulted a taxi driver and dislocated the man’s shoulder was on Thursday (June …
High cadmium levels found in crayfish, scallops packed with no brand name; products being recalled
SINGAPORE – High levels of the toxic metal cadmium have been detected in crayfish and scallops from seafood supplier Song Fish Dealer, which supplies these to …
NTU students to send machine learning software to International Space Station
SINGAPORE – Five Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students have achieved the next best thing to being on the International Space Station (ISS) – their machine …
S’pore electricity tariffs to rise by about 8% for Q3 amid global oil, gas crunch
SINGAPORE – About half the households in Singapore will pay higher electricity bills for the next three months, with the electricity tariff for the next …
At least 277 people lost over $30m to China officials impersonation scams since January
SINGAPORE – At least 277 people here have lost $30.3 million to China officials impersonation scams so far this year, said the police on Wednesday …
Car emissions scheme extended until end-2023, thresholds to be tightened from 2024
SINGAPORE – Car buyers and sellers here will be nudged further to adopt environmentally cleaner models such as electric vehicles (EVs) when a tightened emissions …
Week’s jail for ex-Certis officer who breached Official Secrets Act by sharing PMD enforcement plan
SINGAPORE – She used to nab errant personal mobility device (PMD) users as an enforcement officer, but when Syarifah Nur Nabilah Syed Omar became a …
4 arrested, 1,100 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by S’pore Customs
SINGAPORE – Three men and a woman, aged between 25 and 42, were arrested and 1,100 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized by the Singapore …
Car emissions scheme to be tightened from 2024
SINGAPORE – Car buyers and sellers here will be nudged further to adopt environmentally cleaner models such as electric vehicles (EVs) when a tightened emissions …
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 30
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, June 30.
Tackling S’pore’s new Covid-19 wave: 10 ways to keep you and your loved ones safe
More Covid-19 infections are being reported and the number is expected to continue to increase as Singapore rides yet another coronavirus wave. The Straits Times …
Action to be taken against police officer who posed next to blue tent covering body
SINGAPORE – Action will be taken against a police officer after he posed next to a blue tent covering a dead woman. Photos of the …
Gov.sg WhatsApp channel urges seniors to get booster jabs as Covid-19 infections increase
SINGAPORE – The official Gov.sg WhatsApp channel has put out its first Covid-19 advisory in three months, urging seniors here to get their booster jabs. …
Three town councils marked down for arrears management in service and conservancy charges: MND
SINGAPORE – Three town councils were marked down for their performance in arrears management in service and conservancy charges (S&CC) in the latest operational report …