Paterson Road closure: Three lanes reopened for motorists
Traffic Police is looking into the cause of the spillage that occurred early in the morning along Paterson Road, police said in a statement. A stretch of Paterson Road outside ION Orchard, towards River Valley Road, was closed to all motorists except.
Woman admits to cheating 70-year-old man but says amount was $30000, not.
Madam Tan Hwee Ngo, 65, returning to her flat at Indus Road, where she lives with her husband and son. She was arrested for allegedly cheating a 70-year-old man of his life savings and has admitted to swindling him to settle her gambling debts.
Man jailed four weeks for molesting teen in a taxi
Seeking a short custodial sentence, Deputy Public Prosecutor Gabriel Choong said the offence was pre-meditated, long drawn-out and deliberate. It occurred in the confines of the taxi and the victim felt trapped, he said. Mr S. Balamurugan said his.
After the O levels: Going from normal stream to law school
It was difficult to transfer to the Normal (Academic) stream, he said. After I got my results, I thought of not studying, just going into the army and working after that. But my mothers retrenchment hit me very hard. I wanted to stop wasting my time.
Is rote learning outdated in todays Internet age? Straits Times Forum letter.
Forum writer Terence Lee sparked a debate this week with his call to weed out traditional methods of learning, specifically rote learning, in junior colleges. He says that it is outdated in an era when students can easily use Google to find the answers.
M1 introduces new fund to benefit pupils from low-income families
We hope that this fund will help our beneficiaries have a more enjoyable school life and better opportunities to develop their full potential, said M1 corporate communications director Ivan Lim, adding that the fund is an extension of M1s efforts in.
Mr Lee is a true son of the soil, says Tan Cheng Bock
Former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew was a true son of the soil who was driven by his love for Singapore, former MP and presidential candidate Tan Cheng Bock wrote in a Facebook post yesterday, after paying his last respects to Mr Lee at Tanjong Pagar .
Parliament: Josephine Teo and Png Eng Huat debate AGO audits of government.
Mr Png said: The conclusion that AHPETC got from AGO is there, is unique, yes, we accepted it. But those example that I cited are things that the AGO picked up too. Isnt that real? Are those not real instances where lapses happened too? Im not.
NTUC proposes major tweaks to CPF, aimed at helping workers save more for.
It is calling for flexibility on lump sum withdrawals at retirement, and to raise total contribution rates for workers over age 55, said National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) assistant secretary-general Cham Hui Fong. The labour movement wants workers.
Younger and more qualified allied healthcare professionals join healthcare scene
The Group - which includes Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the Institute of Mental Health and NHG polyclinics - also said more of its workers are better qualified, holding degrees and diplomas.The number of allied health workers with degrees increased 31.
Motorcyclist flung onto MRT tracks after accident on Lentor flyover
Police had received a call at about 12.58am, and its spokesman said the motorcyclist pronounced dead at scene. Investigations ongoing. SMRT staff also replaced some damaged third rail covers that were dislodged from the incident. Mr Nathan said the MRT .
Mobile devices and driving: What you need to know about changes to Road.
In an earlier version of this story, we said that it is illegal to use and hold a mobile device while driving, including when the car is stationary at a red light. This is wrong and we are sorry for the error. This law applies only to holding a mobile.
Book commemorating Sembawangs rich heritage launched
Law Shun Yong, organising chairman of the project, presenting the book Chronicles of Remembrance to Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan as Ong Ye Kung (left), and Sembawang GRC MP Hawazi Daipi (second from left) looks on.
Ban on playing music at Thaipusam aimed at ensuring peaceful procession.
A devotee with his kavadi at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple during Thaipusam. The ban on musical instruments during the Thaipusam procession was introduced because of past incidents of fights between competing groups which disrupted the procession, .
CPF proposals: Key proposals by review panel
Currently, members who do not meet their minimum sum can withdraw only $5,000 after turning 55. The proposed withdrawal of 20 per cent of savings will include this $5,000 sum. -- ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG .
Shenton Ways Golden Bridge is coming down
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