Health Ministry to review strategy to contain resurgence in COVID-19 infections
The strategies under consideration include implementing different targeted approaches between red and green states and to tighten interstate border controls.
Thu Jan 07 2021
National 'circuit breaker' can stop corruption becoming norm - Rafidah
A national corruption circuit breaker is needed to stop corruption from becoming a norm, said political veteran Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.
Thu Sep 03 2020
COVID-19: Singapore deploys beyond standard testing methods
As for the standard testing methods, Wong said that the republic is on track to reach 40,000 tests a day in the coming months.
Wed Jun 10 2020
COVID-19: Singapore to embark on controlled approach from June 2 as circuit breaker ends
The Singapore Multi-Ministry Taskforce on COVID-19 has decided to exit the circuit breaker when it ends on June 1, 2020.
Tue May 19 2020
Singapore may ease circuit breaker and restart economy - PM Lee
PM Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong said after bringing down the number of new COVID-19 cases, Singapore can ease the circuit breaker measures.
Thu Apr 30 2020
Malaysians leaving Singapore via land to Malaysia require entry permit from April 27
Malaysians who wish to return home from Singapore by land are required to obtain an entry permit from the High Commission of Malaysia here from April 27.
Fri Apr 24 2020
Circuit breaker: Singapore sees positive results but can't let up
The one-month circuit breaker to stem the spread of COVID-19 on the island-city, which kicked in on April 7, entered its third week this week.
Tue Apr 21 2020
Singapore extends partial lockdown until June 1 as infections surge
The city-state has seen a sharp jump in cases in recent weeks fuelled by infections in cramped migrant worker dormitories.
Tue Apr 21 2020
COVID-19: McDonald's Singapore to suspend restaurant operations till May 4
With effect from 11 am, all McDonald's restaurants here will be closed for business with Drive-Thru closed at 8 am, and the last order for McDelivery at 10.30 am.
Sun Apr 19 2020
Singapore's circuit breaker: S$300 fine, no more written warnings
According to the republic's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Masagos Zulkifli, there are still too many people not taking the circuit breaker measures seriously.
Sun Apr 12 2020
COVID-19: 7,000 written advisories issued on first day of circuit breaker in Singapore
More than 7,000 written advisories were issued to members of the public who breached the elevated safe distancing measures, mostly in hawker centres and markets.
Wed Apr 08 2020
Monument elevator fails twice over weekend
It shut down Saturday night, and then it balked again Sunday morning.
Mon Aug 15 2016
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024