New law to bolster S’pore’s food safety, security passed, with powers to increase food stockpiles
[Straits Times] - 01/8/2025
Provisions under the Food Safety and Security Bill will be implemented in phases by 2028.
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100 people evacuated after fire breaks out in Sembawang shophouse
Eight emergency vehicles and about 40 firefighters were deployed.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Risk of flash floods from Jan 10 to 13 due to monsoon surge, warns PUB
Intense downpours might overwhelm the Singapore’s canals and drains during this period, warns PUB.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
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
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
Landmark Bill tackling workplace discrimination passed in Parliament
The 8-hour debate over two days ended with all MPs unanimously supporting the new law.
[Straits Times] - 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
Company director, mechanic and security guard detained by ISD after becoming self-radicalised
The three S'porean men were training themselves to engage in armed violence against Israel.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
We walked away from cai fan food stall without paying even after ordering since the hawker charged us $11.60 instead of $7.40
SINGAPORE: After an uncle manning a food stall charged a man $11.60 for cai fan,... The post We walked away from cai (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
‘Heat stress is a silent killer’: How heat can affect mental health in workers
When temperatures rise, people may feel more negative feelings and it can lead to depression.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
The gist: NRIC issue aired in Parliament; Bills on workplace fairness and food safety passed
MPs filed 51 questions to seek accountability for the NRIC incident and understand its implications.
[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
