‘Heat stress is a silent killer’: How heat can affect mental health in workers
[Straits Times] - 01/8/2025
When temperatures rise, people may feel more negative feelings and it can lead to depression.
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Highlights: Ministerial statements on NRIC issue
Ministers Josephine Teo and Indranee Rajah spoke about the responsible use of NRIC and the Acra lapse.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
PAP and PSP allege harassment during Chua Chu Kang walkabout, offer different accounts
A PSP volunteer has since filed a police report over the incident.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Over 500,000 searches made in 5-day period when Acra’s new Bizfile portal had full NRICs available
This is much higher than the usual daily traffic of 2,000 to 3,000 queries, said Second Minister for Finance (…)
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Review of Acra NRIC unmasking incident likely to be completed in Feb, findings to be made public
The panel will report to Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Strong ties, cooperation in many areas as Singapore and Malaysia mark 60 years of diplomatic links
Singapore intends to open consulates in Sabah and Sarawak to strengthen bilateral ties.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Is Indonesia’s BRICS membership a challenge to US interests?
Indonesia’s joining BRICS marks a significant shift in its foreign policy and could complicate relations... The post (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
12-year-old boy who allegedly hit classmate’s head with bottle is helping with police probe
The victim’s parents are looking into the option of transferring him to another secondary school.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Two priests lose defamation suit against Taoist Federation
The plaintiffs failed to prove that the allegedly defamatory words were said.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
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
Checks find no issues with Boeing 737-800 jets in S’pore after fatal Jeju Air crash
There are no concrete structures near runways at Singapore’s airports, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
URA makes rare offer to grant developers bonus floor area to keep Golden Mile Tower’s cinema block
The block houses two cinemas, including The Projector, and a spiral staircase popular with Instagrammers.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
