RSAF deploys two helicopters to help Australia in flood relief efforts in Queensland
[Straits Times] - 02/6/2025
Queensland has been battered by heavy rainfall in the past week.
In Singaporean newspapers
Singapore and US reaffirm defence ties, pledge to strengthen cooperation
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen spoke with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in a “good and warm introductory call”.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
Consumers lost almost $2m in prepayments in 2024, highest losses from home renovations: Case
The losses were largely due to business closures and companies becoming unresponsive.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
Students in S’pore schools embrace switch to e-payments, welcome speed and ease of transactions
As at January, more than 230,000 students nationwide use e-payments at school canteens and bookshops.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
Man arrested for allegedly stealing money from passenger during flight to Singapore
The missing cash was later found in another overhead compartment.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
More financial help and extended childcare leave on MPs’ wish list for families
More than 20 MPs spoke during a six-hour-long debate.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
Stop-work order, $13,000 in fines among penalties for flouting commercial diving safety rules: MOM
Twelve commercial diving companies and seven individuals were given the penalties.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
COE prices fall in all categories except motorcycles; Cat A premium down 9.2% to $85,000
This is the first tender exercise in a new three-month quota period, when there are 8.2% more COEs.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
Design Your Sneaker Competition: Pick the champ and you could win $500 in vouchers
The contest will be open for voting by ST subscribers from Feb 8 to 16.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
Two men to be charged over allegedly assaulting 43-year-old man with brick in Geylang
The victim suffered multiple fractures on his face and abrasions on his body.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
About 3,000 people granted One passes in 2024 to anchor talent in S’pore: MOM
One Passes are typically given to the top 5 per cent of the entire workforce.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
BBC tells some staff in Singapore bureau to reapply for jobs amid restructuring exercise
Affected staff have been given the chance to compete with external candidates for new roles.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
