A lace bug, last observed in 1917, rediscovered at S’pore Botanic Gardens
[Straits Times] - 03/6/2025
Two nature enthusiasts spotted the bug under the leaves of a native Tampines tree in September 2024.
In Singaporean newspapers
Students applying to JC from 2028 to use L1R4 score, requiring five O-level subjects instead of six
The revised criterion means that students will be able to take fewer subjects.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Sign-ups for 3 types of free cancer screening available for lower-income S’poreans in March, April
Free screenings for three other cancers and fatty liver diseases will also be held this year.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
NRIC saga offers valuable lessons for public service: SM Teo Chee Hean
PM to take incident into account in his evaluation of ministers Josephine Teo and Indranee Rajah.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Man charged with importing 154 replica guns including toy rifles and pistols without permit
Ng Jie Sheng allegedly imported 84 sets of toy rifles, 70 sets of toy pistols and other accessories.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
3 arrested for evading nearly $390k in cigarette duties and taxes
Two vans and $19,000 in suspected proceeds from the sales of these cigarettes were also seized.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Work permit holders can stay employed in S’pore for longer as MOM tweaks foreign worker rules
This is among several moves to help firms retain skilled workers while they transform to provide more and better (…)
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
4 S’poreans arrested for suspected drug trafficking; over $619,000 of drugs seized
The drugs seized could feed about 2,630 abusers for a week, said CNB.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
US encouraged to continue economic engagement with S-E Asia: Vivian in first call with Rubio
They discussed global and regional challenges, as well as potential areas for future collaboration.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
S’pore could buy its first tranche of carbon credits in 2025, MTI to call for proposals
A new $62.5 million test-bedding facility will also help firms scale up their emissions-cutting technologies.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
SUSS’ new campus to be located at former Rochor Centre
The new campus, near Bugis, will take in some 40,000 students and learners across various courses and programmes.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Tanah Merah site to be assessed for development of funeral services and columbarium complex
The Tanah Merah site is one of two locations being considered for the development of a new FSCC.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
