Singapore will no longer cover the medical costs of the “unvaccinated by choice,” who make up the bulk of new covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city-state. ( read original story ...)
Singapore eases border measures for more South-east Asian countries; new VTLs launched with Finland and Sweden
SINGAPORE - Passengers arriving from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines are among those who will see more relaxed border measures from Nov 11, the authorities in Singapore announced on ... ( read original story ...)
U.N. experts urge Singapore to halt Malaysian’s execution
A group of U.N. human rights experts have appealed to Singapore to halt an execution scheduled this week of a Malaysian who smuggled drugs into the city-state, on the grounds that he has intellectual ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore halts free COVID treatment for people who are “unvaccinated by choice”
The Singaporean government will no longer cover medical bills for people who are "unvaccinated by choice" after Dec. 8, the country's Ministry of Health announced Monday.Why it matters: "We have to ... ( read original story ...)
People ‘unvaccinated by choice’ in Singapore stop receiving free covid-19 treatment
Singapore will no longer cover the medical costs of the “unvaccinated by choice,” who make up the bulk of new covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in the city-state. ( read original story ...)
I just flew from Sydney to Singapore – here’s what happened
I was on the first Vaccinated Traveller Lane flight into the city-state on November 8. From low fares to pricey virus tests, this is what to expect. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eases Some Virus Curbs as Music Returns to Restaurants
Singapore is easing some tough Covid restrictions put in place more than a month ago to tackle a surge in infections, with five people from the same residence allowed to dine at restaurants starting ... ( read original story ...)
Over 500 cumulative COVID deaths in Singapore as 14 more die; 2,470 new cases
The MOH on 8 November confirmed 2,470 new COVID cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 220,803. ( read original story ...)
Singapore halts execution of man with low IQ
A court in Singapore has put on hold the imminent execution of a Malaysian drug smuggler who campaigners say has limited mental capacity. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was due to be hanged on Wednesday for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore suspends disabled Malaysian’s execution amid pleas
Singapore's High Court on Monday suspended the scheduled execution of a Malaysian man believed to be mentally disabled until an appeal is heard, amid pleas from the international community and rights ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Decide on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5 to 11 This Month
Singapore is expecting its expert committee on COVID-19 vaccines to make a recommendation on the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 shot for children aged 5 to 11 years old later this month, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore introduces more ‘vaccinated travel lanes’ to include Malaysia, Sweden and Finland
Vaccinated travelers from Malaysia, Sweden and Finland will be able to enter Singapore without serving quarantines from Nov. 29. ( read original story ...)
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Campaigners urge Singapore not to execute man with intellectual disabilities
Campaigners are making a last ditch effort to save a man with intellectual disabilities from execution in Singapore, in a case that has been described a "sickening" and a "systemic failure," and put ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore halts execution of disabled Malaysian amid pleas
Singapore’s High Court has halted the imminent execution of a Malaysian man believed to have a mental disability, amid pleas from the international community and rights groups ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore court orders temporary reprieve for mentally disabled man on death row
The decision is a small but significant victory for anti-death penalty advocates in the city-state known for its exceptionally harsh laws against drug trafficking. ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches national AI schemes, adds $133M investment to research
Two programmes will look to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence in the government and financial services sectors, with another SG$180 million to be invested in the national research plan to ... ( read original story ...)