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New protections for police officers do not mean they can 'act with disregard': Desmond Tan
SINGAPORE: New protections for police officers do not mean that they can "act with disregard" and those who do so will be subject to disciplinary proceedings or even taken to court, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan. → Read More
BlueSG electric vehicle charging network to be acquired by TotalEnergies
SINGAPORE: The islandwide network of more than 1,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging points previously under BlueSG will be acquired by TotalEnergies, the French energy giant announced on Wednesday (Jul 28). → Read More
Number of electric vehicle registrations rise in first half of 2021
SINGAPORE: Electric vehicles (EVs) made up 1.3 per cent of all new electric car, taxi and bus registrations between January and June this year, up from just 0.3 per cent of vehicle registrations for the whole of 2020. → Read More
Additional S$30 million in support for taxi, private-hire drivers: LTA
SINGAPORE: Taxi and private-hire car drivers will receive an additional S$30 million in support from the Government amid an expected decline in ridership during the month-long Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period, which began on Thursday (Jul 22). → Read More
NTU researchers develop 'safer, cheaper' bicycle helmets
SINGAPORE: Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a cycling helmet that they say will reduce the chances of critical injury to the wearer. → Read More
Abuse, harassment of nurses 'abhorrent and unacceptable': Halimah Yacob
SINGAPORE: The harassment and abuse of nurses and other healthcare workers is “abhorrent and unacceptable”, said President Halimah Yacob on Wednesday (Jul 14). → Read More
Singapore-Australia travel bubble more likely in end-2021, says Australian minister
SINGAPORE: A planned travel bubble between Singapore and Australia is more likely to happen towards the end of 2021, said Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan. → Read More
IN FOCUS: What is pushing HDB resale prices higher?
SINGAPORE: Like many newlyweds, Elizabeth hopes to have a home of her own, where she can start a family with her husband. → Read More
Second stage of Thomson-East Coast Line to begin operations on Aug 28
SINGAPORE: After being delayed twice, Stage 2 of the Thomson-East Coast Line will begin operations on Aug 28, Minister for Transport S Iswaran announced on Wednesday (Jun 30). → Read More
SMRT-backed start-up and transport app cease operations less than 2 years after launch
SINGAPORE: Less than two years after it made its debut, an app that aimed to bring multiple transport options under one platform has folded, along with the SMRT-backed start-up that developed it. → Read More
Singapore's e-bike numbers double over the past year amid demand from food delivery riders
SINGAPORE: The number of electric bicycles in Singapore has soared over the past year, buoyed by increased demand from food delivery services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Man jailed for breaching COVID-19 stay-home notice to meet wife for his birthday
SINGAPORE: A man was sentenced to seven days in jail on Thursday (Jun 24) for leaving the hotel room where he was serving his COVID-19 stay-home notice last year and going to meet his wife to celebrate his birthday. → Read More
30 years’ jail for woman who abused and killed Myanmar maid Piang Ngaih Don
SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old woman who killed her foreign domestic worker after repeatedly abusing her over the course of 14 months has been sentenced to 30 years in jail. → Read More
Spike in bicycle accidents on Singapore roads amid cycling boom last year
SINGAPORE: There was an increase in the number of road traffic accidents involving bicycles last year, amid a COVID-19 inspired boom in the popularity of cycling. → Read More
Where do liabilities lie in maritime incidents and do flag states matter?
A Singapore-registered container ship sank off Sri Lanka last week, causing the worst marine ecological disaster for the South Asian country. → Read More
COVID-19: What happens when a pandemic becomes endemic?
SINGAPORE: In a televised address on Monday (May 31), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he believed COVID-19 would not disappear, but instead “remain with humankind and become endemic”. → Read More
SP Group partners with SMRT subsidiary to provide electric vehicle charging solutions
SINGAPORE: SMRT subsidiary Strides Transportation has signed an agreement with utilities provider SP Group to offer its electric vehicle (EV) drivers and fleet customers access to SP’s high-speed chargers across the island. → Read More
President Halimah Yacob condemns online poll sexualising female religious teachers
SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob on Thursday (May 27) called on the police and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to “fully investigate” an online poll about the sexual attractiveness of female Muslim religious teachers. → Read More
Haj deferred for Singapore pilgrims for second year over COVID-19 concerns
SINGAPORE: The Haj plans for Muslim pilgrims from Singapore has been deferred for the second year in a row due to concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced on Thursday (May 27). → Read More
Grab to increase fares by S$1 to improve earnings for drivers in Singapore
SINGAPORE: From June, passengers using ride-hailing platform Grab will have to pay an additional S$1 as the Singapore-based firm says it wants to improve earnings for its drivers. → Read More