Early results of EP revamp suggest firms depending less on foreigners: Tan See Leng
[Straits Times] - 03/6/2025
The issue of underemployment was also raised by Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun Wai.
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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
Kranji fire: SCDF, NEA probing if facility stored unlicensed toxic waste, flouted safety regulations
The facility had seven fire safety violations and caught fire three times between 2018 and 2024.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
A lace bug, last observed in 1917, rediscovered at S’pore Botanic Gardens
Two nature enthusiasts spotted the bug under the leaves of a native Tampines tree in September 2024.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Jail, fine for ex-cop with gambling habit who pocketed nearly $1.8k entrusted to him
Muhammad Amzath Khan Abuayubul Ansari also took part in unlawful gambling activities.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Auxiliary airport police officer arrested for keeping lost earphones, to face CBT charges on March 7
The police officer replaced the passenger's AirPods with a pair of his own, unbranded earbuds.
[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
Ministers Shanmugam, Tan See Leng say parts of Bloomberg article calculated to disparage them
The ministers have filed separate defamation suits against the media organisation and its journalist.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Car catches fire in Tampines, third reported case in 5 days
There were no reported injuries, said SCDF.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Bus catches fire on BKE, no injuries in 4th vehicle fire reported in 5 days
The bus driver and 11 passengers evacuated before the SCDF arrived.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Job coaching for ITE students with special needs, more CCAs among key updates from MOE budget debate
In the past three years, over 1,000 students with special education needs have enrolled at ITE yearly.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Support for heartland businesses, local firms going abroad among new MTI initiatives to grow economy
Companies will also receive more funding options and enjoy less regulatory red tape moving forward.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
