COVID-19: Singapore confirms 657 new cases, tally exceeds 18,000-level
The largest cluster, S11 Dormitory @ Punggol, has so far recorded 2,477 confirmed cases.
Sun May 03 2020
COVID-19: Cases at dorms push Singapore's tally to above 5,000
Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed an additional 623 cases of COVID-19 infection in the city-state, the majority of whom are foreign workers who live in dormitories.
Fri Apr 17 2020
COVID-19: Singapore gazettes two foreign-worker dorms as isolation areas
Singapore today gazetted two foreign worker dormitories - S11@Punggol and Westlite Toh Guan - as isolation areas as the COVID-19 situation at the place is fast evolving.
Sun Apr 05 2020
Singapore PM congratulates Punggol East winner
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has congratulated Lee Li Lian and the Workers Party for winning the Punggol East by-election.
Sun Jan 27 2013
Singapore's Punggol East by-election on Jan 26
A by-election for Punggol East Constituency will be held following a vacancy after its MP Michael Palmer quit over an extra-marital affair.
Wed Jan 09 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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