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Creams made up more than 40% of listings removed from local e-commerce sites in 2022: HSA
HSA also said 10 people, including three young children, reported "serious adverse effects or unusually quick effects" after consuming or using adulterated products. → Read More
Non-emergency 995 calls jump 27.5% in 2022: SCDF
The number of non-emergency calls went up from 9,050 in 2021 to 11,538 in 2022. → Read More
ICA to issue only digital long-term passes from Feb 27, phases out physical cards
Physical long-term pass (LTP) cards issued before Feb 27 will remain valid until they expire or are cancelled. → Read More
Sakura forecast for 2023: When and where to spot cherry blossoms around Japan?
The Japan Meteorological Corporation has forecasted that the earliest flowering date for cherry blossoms will take place in Tokyo on Mar 21, with its full bloom on Mar 29. → Read More
Construction of Elias station on Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension to start in Q2 2023
Elias station, located underground along Pasir Ris Drive 3, will have five entrances. → Read More
IKEA recalls LETTAN mirrors over breaking wall fittings
SINGAPORE: Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday (Jan 12) ordered a recall of its LETTAN mirrors due to a risk of breaking wall fittings. The recall affects LETTAN mirrors with a date stamp of before and including 2105 YYWW (year/week), IKEA said in a media release. The product comes in four sizes, all → Read More
Contractor issued summons for erecting tent that delayed SCDF's arrival to Henderson Road blaze
According to Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao, the contractor, Tai Tiong (Red/White) Metal Tents Centre, said that the tent was built to regulations. → Read More
Lim Tuang Liang appointed as first Government Chief Sustainability Officer from Jan 1
He will step down from his current position as Chief Science and Technology Officer (CSTO) at the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) when his replacement is appointed. → Read More
Argentina or France: Who will win the World Cup?
Are Argentina favourites to beat France in the World Cup final? CNA speaks to Singapore football coaches and players for their analysis. → Read More
N-Level results to be released on Dec 19
Candidates will receive their results from their secondary schools from 2pm. → Read More
Gaming firm Razer awarded US$6.5 million in damages over IT vendor data leak
The data leak in 2020 involved personal information, as well as order and shipping details, of about 100,000 Razer customers. → Read More
Asian badminton stars dominate year-end awards
Loh Kean Yew can still end his year on a high as he gears up for his first appearance at the prestigious season-ending Dec 7 to 11 BWF World Tour Finals in Bangkok. → Read More
171 new cases of HIV infections reported among Singapore residents from January to October
The number of new HIV cases in Singapore is 14 per cent lower compared to the same period last year, says the Ministry of Health. → Read More
Police warn of fake website claiming to help FTX investors withdraw crypto funds
SINGAPORE: The police on Saturday (Nov 19) warned against false online information on cryptocurrency, including a fake website targeting investors of the now-bankrupt FTX. The fake website purportedly helps FTX's customers recover their investment losses, which comes after the collapse of one of the world' → Read More
HDB resale transactions rise 10.7% in Q3
The median resale price for a five-room flat in Queenstown was S$894,000. → Read More
Mandatory rest day for maids can be taken any day of the week, policy effective Jan 1: MOM
The rest day can also be taken as one full day or over two half-days, and can be deferred by up to one calendar month, says the Manpower Ministry. → Read More
Marathoner Soh Rui Yong apologises to SNOC again, hopes to race for Singapore in future
SINGAPORE: National marathoner Soh Rui Yong on Thursday (Oct 6) issued his second apology to the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) in less than a year over his past statements and disagreements with the council. In the letter posted on Soh's Facebook page, he wrote that he wishes to "put the past b → Read More
70 schools to get new principals, including 7 merged primary and secondary schools
Of the 70 principals, 26 are newly appointed. → Read More
Record high of more than S$3.5 billion CPF top-ups made in first three quarters of 2022
The tax relief limit for CPF members who make top-ups has increased to S$16,000 as previously announced. → Read More
Starbucks Singapore hit by data breach involving customers’ names, emails and mobile numbers
Customers of the Starbucks Rewards membership programme have been advised to change their passwords immediately. → Read More