What’s new in Singapore polytechnics: Curriculum changes and programmes in 2025
[Straits Times] - 01/9/2025
The Straits Times rounds up the new offerings by the five polytechnics here.
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Singapore tops ranking of world’s most powerful passports again
Japan is ranked a close second, while Afghanistan has the least powerful passport.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Concierge allegedly made off with over $47k of residents’ money, stole items worth more than $2m
Items included a Patek Philippe watch worth $1.8 million.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Over 3,800 illegal gambling sites, $37m worth of such transactions blocked by MHA: Shanmugam
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said there are no plans to allow families to request the blocking of bank (…)
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Pedestrian-friendly streets with covered linkways in Taman Jurong, Choa Chu Kang completed
Other changes include the addition of cycling paths and benches.
[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
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
Finding adventures in these hot holiday destinations for 2025
Saudi Arabia, China’s Lijiang and Yunnan, and Central Asia could see more tourists this year.
[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
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
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
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