Enhanced security checks at all checkpoints into Singapore from Jan 9 to 22

[Straits Times] - 01/9/2025

Travellers are advised to factor in additional time for immigration clearance due to delays at the checkpoints.



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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
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
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
Occupancy caps of 91 private homes breached during 9-month period in 2024
The registrations of two properties for the higher occupancy 8-person cap were revoked.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
RP launches talent scheme backed by biopharma firms to better prepare students for jobs
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[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
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, said PUB.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
100 people evacuated after fire breaks out in Sembawang shophouse
Eight emergency vehicles and about 40 firefighters were deployed.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Enhanced security checks at all checkpoints into Singapore from Jan 9 to 22
Travellers are advised to factor in additional time for immigration clearance due to delays at the checkpoints.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Teen convicted for sexually assaulting younger sister on 2 occasions
The offender, now 19, committed the offences in 2020 and 2022.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Faster track for Ngee Ann Poly students to earn bachelor’s degree after taking university modules
About 50 students will benefit from this programme on a yearly basis.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
3 dead, residents evacuated from 7 floors of Hougang HDB block after fire breaks out
A cat, a bird and eight rabbits were rescued from the unit.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025