Low herd immunity allows dengue to persist in Singapore
An NEA officer searching for mosquito breeding. Professor Duane Gubler said Singapore needs to increase its herd immunity through vaccines. TODAY FILE PHOTO. Urban growth in tropical countries, lack of effective mosquito control also major drivers of .
Malaysia ringgit to see largest two-day loss since 1997-98 crisis as oil slides
SINGAPORE ��� Malaysias ringgit was set to suffer its biggest two-day slide since the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis today (Dec 1) as tumbling oil prices threatened to undermine the oil exporters economy. The ringgit fell 2.4 per cent to 3.4300 per.
Temasek, JTC to merge 4 units into mega-entity
In a joint statement last night, Temasek and JTC said the merger would provide more scale and increased capacity to take on Asia and other markets. Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, head of enterprise development group at Temasek, said: ���Temasek sees .
Tributes pour in as S R Nathan celebrates 90th birthday
Former President S R Nathan, with his wife and grandchildren, was presented with a birthday cake during the dinner. Photo: Don Wong. mail · print. View all 0 comments. By. Kok Xing Hui. -. xinghui@mediacorp.com.sg -. Published: 4:06 AM, July 4, 2014.
One-stop resource centre for budding social enterprises to be launched
SINGAPORE ��� A new one-stop centre to help social enterprises take off and grow by providing a ready pool of resources and continuous support through mentoring will be launched in the second quarter. The centre, a joint initiative led by four key.
Roy Ngerng among six to face charges over Speakers Corner event
Blogger Han Hui Hui emerging from Outram Park MRT Station. She was seen entering the Police Cantonment Complex alone at 10.19 am this morning. Photo: Joy Fang. Five others who had participated actively at the protest were served a conditional .
Sungei Buloh reserve extension to showcase trails, guided walks
SINGAPORE ��� Visitors to the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve will be able to step on mudflats, cross a suspension bridge and take a stroll along a coastal boardwalk, once a new 31ha extension opens on Dec 6. The grand opening, which coincides with the .
M Ravi ignored doctors advice to stop practice last week
SINGAPORE ��� The Law Society (LawSoc) today (Feb 12) broke from its usual practice of not issuing media statements on action taken against individual lawyers, shedding light on the circumstances in which it stopped lawyer Ravi Madasamy from practising .
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve to be closed for 6 months: NParks
SINGAPORE ��� Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is set to undergo restoration works come Sept 15, with full closure of the park to the public till next March, the National Parks Board (NParks) announced today (June 2). The Main Road trail leading to the summit .
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Plane intercepted by Indonesian jets fined S$6300: ST Aerospace
Confirming the fine, an ST Aerospace spokesperson told Channel NewsAsia: ���Our top priority was to bring our aircraft and crew back to Singapore earliest possible while we continue to seek clarification with the authorities on the matter, and make.
Recycling of foodwaste yet to catch on in Singapore
SINGAPORE ��� The practice of recycling food waste has not caught on, despite efforts to curb the growing amount of such waste generated. Food recycling rates in Singapore rose for the second consecutive year in 2013, as 13 per cent of the 796,000.
More companies offering flexible work arrangements: MOM survey
InsideSingapore. CASE seeks guidelines on cancellation of hotel wedding packages · Singapore Woman Award winner wants more people to help needy · Red Cross fund-raiser hopes to bring in S$250,000 .
SG50: Look to the future, too, not only the past
These events will take place at all levels ��� from grassroots to national ��� and at all places ��� such as schools, community clubs and the Padang for the National Day Parade. Every Singaporean ��� regardless of political affiliation or past nationality.
Understanding meritocracy
Singapore is a developed nation and competition is fierce. A large middle class is the result and upward social mobility is harder. Photo: Bloomberg. mail · print. View all 0 comments. By. Pravin Prakash. -. -. Published: 4:03 AM, June 25, 2014. (Page.
More NUS students can graduate with honours degree
Professor Tan explained that this change was due to the better quality of incoming students, and hopes to help students cope in the changing future work environment. As a ���better way of recognising students accomplishments���, the NUS will also be.
Red Cross fund-raiser hopes to bring in S$250000
SINGAPORE ��� The Singapore Red Cross held its signature biennial fund-raiser at the Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza yesterday. The event aims to raise about S$250,000, which will go towards the organisations local programmes. The fund-raiser featured a .