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
Prison programme helps inmates prepare for a tech-savvy world
The programme helps inmates learn to use selected government e-services.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Mandatory speed limiters fitted on only about 50 lorries since Jan 2024: Shanmugam
Speed limiters improve safety by ensuring that these vehicles do not exceed a speed limit of 60kmh.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Use fan with air-con set at higher temperature to stay cool, save energy: Expert at heat forum
The hybrid method used 30% less energy compared with just air-con cooling, but offered similar comfort levels.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Grab partners with London college to launch degree and diploma programmes for drivers and delivery riders
SINGAPORE: Singapore superapp Grab has announced an exciting new partnership with the London School of... The post (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
New law to bolster S’pore’s food safety, security passed, with powers to increase food stockpiles
Provisions under the Food Safety and Security Bill will be implemented in phases by 2028.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Last batch of 24 schools adopt full subject-based banding in 2024, completing roll-out of scheme
Pasir Ris Secondary School is one of the latest schools to implement full subject-based banding.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Price freeze on some seafood, pork, vegetables at FairPrice from Jan 9 through CNY period
Spare ribs and mince pork have been added to the price freeze list in 2025.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
What’s new in Singapore polytechnics: Curriculum changes and programmes in 2025
The Straits Times rounds up the new offerings by the five polytechnics here.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Company director, mechanic and security guard detained by ISD after becoming self-radicalised
The three Singaporean men were training themselves to engage in armed violence against Israel.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Singapore students bring hearing care to Cambodian villagers
SINGAPORE: In a collaborative effort to combat hearing loss and improve healthcare access in one... The post (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
RP launches talent scheme backed by biopharma firms to better prepare students for jobs
This will put students in good stead to take up skilled roles in biopharma manufacturing.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
