Worker, 29, dies after being struck by concrete pump hose at Tengah BTO worksite
[Straits Times] - 01/7/2025
It is the first reported workplace death in 2025.
In Singaporean newspapers
S’pore, M’sia sign agreement on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone; 20,000 jobs to be created
The integrated zone for business and investment will cover the Iskandar Development Region and Pengerang.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Cyclist dies in accident with private bus in Pioneer Road North; driver arrested
The cyclist, a 61-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Bill passed to prevent some first-time traffic offenders from being overly punished
Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim said the maximum penalties remain stiff and unchanged.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Some progress made on S’pore-Malaysia bilateral issues, but more time needed to resolve them: PM Wong
PM Wong said the JS-SEZ will create good jobs and more opportunities for people of both countries.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Raffles Place/Marina Bay office rents slow to a crawl in Q4 as global uncertainty dampens demand
SINGAPORE: In the final quarter of 2024, the rental growth in the Prime Grade office... The post Raffles (…)
[The Independent] - 6/01/2025
Guidelines for healthy caregiving boundaries not meant to be rules for families: Masagos
It serves as general principles to guide professionals working with families in diverse situations.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Woman charged with ill-treating stepchildren; husband earlier jailed over daughter’s death
The woman is accused of committing the offences in 2016 and 2017.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
SingPost issue is corporate governance matter; IMDA keeping close watch on postal services: Govt
The postal sector has not been affected by the whistle-blowing report and the dismissal of the SingPost executives.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Baggage tractor driver fined for role in accident at Changi Airport that injured Norwegian woman
The woman suffered a fractured finger and was given 22 days of medical leave.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
$14,000 robot ‘wok master’ cooks Hokkien mee at hawker centre
SINGAPORE: If you’re interested in what a noodle dish cooked by a $14,000 robot “wok... The post $14,000 robot ‘wok (…)
[The Independent] - 7/01/2025
PM Wong and Malaysian PM Anwar hold joint press conference at Leaders’ Retreat in Putrajaya
This year marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between both countries.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
