Clement Yong
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Local fiction book prize goes to novel about women swimming in a condo, judges include Michelle Yeoh
It is the debut work of dentist Vrushali Junnarkar, an Indian national currently living in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Former Victoria School principal Low Eng Teong to take over as NAC chief
Mr Low takes over from Mrs Daniel after she has been NAC’s chief executive officer for six years. T Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Lone wolves still main terror threat to S’pore, terrorist activity could increase post-Covid
The primary terrorist threat to Singapore still comes from self-radicalised individuals, according to a report released by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) on Tuesday. But the report also noted that the authorities should stay vigilant, as the easing... → Read More
Lone wolves still main terror threat to S’pore, terrorist activity could pick up post-Covid-19: RSIS report
The easing of Covid-19-related movement restrictions could lead to a resurgence of terrorist activity in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Cultural Medallion: Aravinth Kumarasamy quit the corporate world for love of the arts
The artistic director of Apsaras Arts says corporations here can do more to support arts and culture. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
WP’s He Ting Ru to abstain from vote on Constitution, calls judicial activism a ‘phantom menace’
SINGAPORE - Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang GRC) supports the repeal of Section 377A but will abstain from the vote to amend the Constitution, saying that the move to give Parliament the exclusive right to define marriage could set a precedent for it to prevent the courts from determining whether laws passed by the House are constitutional. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
WP lifts whip on S377A, explains why it did not openly support repeal
Mr Pritam Singh said politicians should not be seen as siding with particular groups on issues of great social division and contending values. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
WP MPs take differing positions on repeal of S377A
Mr Pritam Singh said politicians should not be seen as siding with particular groups on issues of great social division and contending values. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Riders and drivers wary ahead of proposed CPF, workplace insurance roll-out
The CPF policy change was the most divisive of the proposals, as many workers in the industry prioritise take-home pay. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Standardised insurance for ride-hailing drivers and delivery riders
All ride-hailing drivers and delivery riders who use apps will have a basic insurance cover for workplace injuries, regardless of the number of hours they have worked or how many platforms they are working for. In a major step-up in the protection of about 73,200... → Read More
Standardised insurance for ride-hailing drivers and delivery riders regardless of hours worked
SINGAPORE – All ride-hailing drivers and delivery riders who use apps will have basic insurance coverage for workplace injuries, regardless of the number of hours they have worked or how many platforms they are working for. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
National agencies defend simulated attack on water and power plants in cyber drill
SINGAPORE - Malicious cyber attacks could poison Singapore’s water supply or cause a massive blackout, and over the last two days more than 100 people engaged in an exercise to learn how to defend the Republic against these threats. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Theatre review: Extinction Feast an inventive, experimental eco-play on climate anxiety
Extinction Feast The Theatre Practice Practice Space Thursday (Nov 10), 8pm Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
MHA proposes law changes that ‘strengthen safeguards’ against undesirable societies
It is now seeking public feedback on the proposed changes until Dec 9. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Easing inflation: More time needed for tighter monetary policy to affect prices, says Alvin Tan
In the past 14 months, Singapore conducted five rounds of monetary policy tightening. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Public transport fares have to keep pace with cost increases or system will be unsustainable: Iswaran
Annual fare increases in the last 10 years have not kept pace with operating costs. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Institutions like Berita Harian have helped Malay/Muslim community improve: DPM Wong
Many Malay/Muslim organisations have been working to uplift the community, putting in practice the idea of mutual support. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Forget Superman. Asia has superheroes too, says Berita Harian achiever award recipient
SINGAPORE - Associate Professor Hadijah Rahmat of the National Institute of Education (NIE) wants to do away with the excessive veneration of Superman. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Singapore’s second defence chief, BG Kirpa Ram Vij, dies at 87
SINGAPORE -- The Republic’s second defence chief, Brigadier-General Kirpa Ram Vij, who played a key role in setting up Singapore’s military in its early years of independence, died on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Pioneer armed forces head Kirpa Ram Vij dies at 87
SINGAPORE - Brigadier-General Kirpa Ram Vij, who played a key role in setting up Singapore’s military in its early years of independence, died on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More