Singapore tops ranking of world’s most powerful passports again
[Straits Times] - 01/9/2025
Japan is ranked a close second, while Afghanistan has the least powerful passport.
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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
100 people evacuated after fire breaks out in Sembawang shophouse
Eight emergency vehicles and about 40 firefighters were deployed.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Fine for drunk woman who scratched ICA officer at Changi Airport
She pleaded guilty to obstructing an immigration officer in the execution of his duty.
[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
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
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
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
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
Cleaning company owner charged with various employment offences
Qin Xiaoxi, 30, was handed a total of 23 charges, including 20 over illegal labour importation.
[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
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