Typhoon Rammasun causes SIA plane to hit aerobridge
. claimed at least one life and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. Wind gusts of up to 250kmh were recorded, and intense rain caused chaos across the city as well as remote fishing villages after the typhoon blew in last night. CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
NSmen the cornerstone of Singapore defence: DPM Tharman
He also highlighted the role that family and friends play in supporting servicemen ��� something that many graduands Channel NewsAsia spoke to attested to. Said graduating infantry officer Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Rahim: ���Every single day they call me and .
More trainee places may not ease shortage of law training contracts
. as it would compromise the quality of mentorship they can give to each of the training lawyers, while others noted that smaller firms might not be able to afford offering more training contracts ��� each trainee can get paid from S$1,500 to S$3,000.
Youth GO! outreach programme to be expanded
. Assoc Prof Faishal. ���Also the recent spate of anonymous online confessions among youths have raised concerns among parents, educators and youth workers as some confessions and comments posted can be unkind and cruel.��� CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
Woman charged with murder of son
. has been remanded for psychiatric assessment and her case will next be heard on Oct 7. If convicted of murder, she could face the death penalty or life imprisonment and caning. A gag order has been imposed on the victims identity. CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
Public servants called up to train as election officials
Teachers TODAY spoke to confirmed that they have received letters ��� some last month and others in the past week ��� informing them that they have been identified as election officials, and requiring them to complete an online training module before .
Singapores exports up marginally in September
Non-electronic NORX increased by 10 per cent, compared with the 3.3 per cent decline in the previous month. The rise was due to structures of ships and boats (2,608.9 per cent), nickel (404.6 per cent) and motorcycles (90.9 per cent). CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
Better structure and communication needed for Govt policies: Baey Yam Keng
. in the British government that applies academic research in behavioural economics and psychology to public policy and services. The insights and input of such a team will contribute to better policies and communication, he said. CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
Disgraced former South Africa police chief Selebi dies
JOHANNESBURG - Former South African police commissioner Jackie Selebi, who was released on medical parole while serving a jail term after he was convicted for corruption has died, a local television station reported on Friday. Selebi, 64, one of the.
3-hour PSI drops to 9 at 4pm today
The low count is due to cloud cover and a partial satellite pass. An NEA report yesterday said that hazy conditions can still be expected for the next few days in the late afternoons and evenings should the wind direction change to blow from the.
Dementia, depression, anxiety the top 3 mental conditions affecting Singaporeans
Studies also showed that at least 50 per cent of those who recover from a first episode of depression will have one or more additional episodes in their lifetime. As for anxiety disorders, the relapse rate for generalised anxiety disorder was about 27.
Jokowi says Singapore can help him achieve goals: PM Lee
. his Facebook page. ���Singapore and Indonesia have developed a strong partnership across a wide range of sectors. I look forward to working with President Jokowi and Indonesia to bring our bilateral ties to the next level,��� he wrote. CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
HDB suggestion to debark noisy dogs angers animal rights groups
SINGAPORE ��� A Housing and Development Board (HDB) notice on excessive dog barking that listed the option of surgically debarking dogs as a solution has drawn the ire of animal welfare groups, prompting the agency to take down the notice and .
Paya Lebar Airbase relocation to only take place from 2030
This is because, current airbases ��� Changi Airbase East and Tengah Airbase ��� will have to be first expanded to replace the Paya Lebar Airbase, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in a written parliamentary reply to MP Christopher de Souza yesterday.
Long-term outlook for oil and gas sector positive despite volatile oil prices.
. to engage in high-value research and engineering activities, Mr Iswaran said. More than 20,000 Singaporeans are currently employed in the industry, largely in skilled jobs covering engineering and project management. CHANNEL NEWSASIA. mail · print.
Sukamto ordered to pay S$132m to former partner Low
Mr Sukamto Sia, 55, must also pay Indonesian magnate Low Tuck Kwong an additional S$132 million for an initial share sale that was foiled by his defamatory remarks. The legal feud between the former friends began in July 2008 when Mr Low was one .