Transport subsidies to be extended to more elderly
SINGAPORE ��� More seniors will receive transport subsidies to visit government-funded eldercare and dialysis centres, announced Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor in Parliament today (March 12) during the ministrys Committee of Supply debate.
Hardcore gamblers fewer, but still a worry
SINGAPORE ��� Far fewer people are exhibiting signs of being hard-core gamblers and their wagers have also shrunk, the latest gambling participation survey has shown, although the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) still warns that their .
Well-wishes for Mr Lee Kuan Yew pour in at a Lunar New Year celebration
. attended by an estimated 1,500 residents. Mr Lee is currently in the intensive care unit of Singapore General Hospital, after coming down with pneumonia. He remains sedated and on mechanical ventilation and his doctors have restarted him on.
Search teams fan out from once-quiet town
BELITUNG (Indonesia) ��� Scores of ambulances and fleets of police cars have descended on Manggar on Belitungs eastern coast, as the sleepy fishing town 32 nautical miles from where AirAsia flight QZ8501 lost contact with air traffic control on Sunday .
Singapore working on having more open data architecture
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of the Environment and Water Resources, looking at a screen that captures a canal outside the Tesserina condominium via a CCTV installed on the 10th floor of one of the condomniums buildings to monitor the water level of.
Dr Lim Chong Hee - Professional Misconduct | Singapore.
todayonline.com on June 19, 2012 reported that a medical doctor has been fined S$5,000 and censured by the Singapore Medical Councils Disciplinary Committee (DC) for professional misconduct. Dr Lim Chong Hee, 46, was a Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the National Heart Centre in 2007 when a complaint was lodged against him. He had failed to adequately record his discussion with a patient in June 2007 about a possible lobectomy and the��.
New Creation pastors net worth substantially lower than S$6.4m
Screengrab of an online clarification made on the New Creation Church regarding Senior Pastor Joseph Princes net worth. mail · print. View all 0 comments. Published: 10:02 PM, October 22, 2014. Updated: 4:03 AM, October 23, 2014. SINGAPORE .
SAF mobilises helicopters to put out forest fires in Chiang Mai
SINGAPORE ��� The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has mobilised helicopters to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand to help put out forest fires raging in the area, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in a Facebook post today (March 18). The SAFs C-130 aircraft .
More efforts made to tackle rise in littering
Cleanliness is the top municipal issue among residents, with agencies receiving an average of 1,000 cases of feedback on the issue each week, said Ms Grace Fu. TODAY File Photo. mail · print. View all 0 comments .
Man arrested for obscene act in Yishun
. an interview, the officers arrested the man for obscene act. He is believed to be involved in at least two other cases. The man will be charged in court tomorrow for the offence of obscene act. First-time offenders may be jailed up to three months.
Unique pet breeds to be showcased at Pet Expo 2015
SINGAPORE ��� Unique pet breeds will be showcased for the first time at this years Pet Expo, including the Chinese Crested dog, Bedlington Terrier, Alaskan Klee Kai, and the Bengal Cat. Also at the fair will be the Leonberger, Bernese Mountain Dog, .
Spore chosen to join network of resilient cities
SINGAPORE ��� In tackling climate change, ageing and other challenges, Singapore can now tap the experiences of cities as diverse as Amman in Jordan and Santiago in Chile. The three cities were among the second wave of 35 cities to join The Rockefeller .
Lawyer M Ravi suspended until certified fit to practise by approved.
. Mr Ravi called his suspension ���indiscriminate, unfair, discriminatory and politically motivated���, alleging that the societys actions began when he announced his intention to contest in Ang Mo Kio group representation constituency in the next.
Govt unveils plans to better protect Pulau Ubin
SINGAPORE ��� Plans are afoot to better protect and restore Pulau Ubins nature and heritage spaces, with the Government announcing its first phase of initiatives yesterday. These plans, culled from over 2,000 ideas and suggestions gathered through the .
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General surgeon fined S$5000 for professional misconduct
SINGAPORE ��� A general surgeon has been fined S$5,000 and censured by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) after he failed to inform his patient of the possible risks and complications involved in a procedure to treat varicose veins, and failed to.
Angry Birds fly into Singapore to teach preschoolers
Dreamkids Kindergarten principal Dawn Choy shows how the Smart Board is used for educational games in class as teachers plan their lessons in an Angry Birds-inspired classroom environment in Singapore on Feb 11, 2015. Photo: Reuters. mail · print.
More flexibility needed in assessing Silver Support Scheme eligibility
SINGAPORE ��� Several Members of Parliament (MPs) urged greater flexibility in assessing whether a senior citizen qualifies for the new Silver Support Scheme during the Budget debate in Parliament yesterday.