RP launches talent scheme backed by biopharma firms to better prepare students for jobs
[Straits Times] - 01/9/2025
This will put students in good stead to take up skilled roles in biopharma manufacturing.
In Singaporean newspapers
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
Company director, mechanic and security guard detained by ISD after becoming self-radicalised
The three Singaporean men were training themselves to engage in armed violence against Israel.
[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
100 people evacuated after fire breaks out in Sembawang shophouse
Eight emergency vehicles and about 40 firefighters were deployed.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
