Minister Edwin Tong reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting and enhancing sports in Singapore at all levels.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore approves foreign interference law amid rights concerns
Singapore's parliament has approved a law that gives broad powers to the government to deal with foreign interference that has sparked concern from the opposition and experts about its wide scope and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore pastor ‘sad’ woman poisoned by ivermectin at urging of other worshipers
A church where two worshipers allegedly caused a woman to be hospitalized by talking her into taking discredited parasite pills for COVID-19 said it was “saddened” by the situation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks’ loan exposure to China Evergrande ‘insignificant’: Tharman
SINGAPORE: Singapore banks have “insignificant” loan exposures to debt-laden Chinese property giant Evergrande, said senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday (Oct 4). He also said the exposure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes law to counter foreign interference after 10-hour Parliament debate
SINGAPORE - A law against foreign interference was on Monday (Oct 4) passed by Singapores Parliament after a 10-hour airing in the House, three years after it was first raised and three weeks after ... ( read original story ...)
Two Singapore Airlines A380s towed along public road to be scrapped at Changi Exhibition Centre
SINGAPORE: It was already past 10.30pm on Monday evening (Oct 5) along the remote Aviation Park Road, but at one of the gates that lead to the numerous taxiways of Changi Airport, a couple of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Passes Contentious Law to Counter Foreign Interference
Singapore’s parliament passed a bill preventing foreign entities or individuals from influencing politics in the country, amid criticism from the opposition and rights groups who said the new law ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes foreign interference law allowing authorities to block internet content
Experts have raised alarm the bill is a tool to crush dissent, with media watchdog saying it carries ‘the seeds of the worst totalitarian leanings’ ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes online ‘foreign interference’ bill
But in a lengthy address to parliament, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said Singapore was vulnerable to “hostile information campaigns” carried out from overseas and through local proxies. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘soul searching’ over economy as COVID surges
As pedestrians once again dwindled in Singapore's central business district on Sept. 27, the manager of a health food restaurant let out a sigh of frustration. "No one is coming back," he said. In ... ( read original story ...)
Johor MB: Spike in Covid-19 cases in Singapore won’t hamper talks to reopen borders
The hike in Covid-19 cases in Singapore will not hinder talks between the republic and Malaysia on cross-border movements between the two countries. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said this ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Eight seniors aged between 60 and 94 die from Covid-19 complications; 2,475 new cases
Eight Singaporeans aged between 60 and 94 have died from complications linked to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monday (Oct 4). ( read original story ...)
Singapore ruling party defends ‘foreign interference’ bill
Singapore's ruling party Monday defended a proposed law aimed at preventing foreign interference in domestic politics, which the opposition and activists have criticised as a tool to crush dissent. ( read original story ...)
2,475 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, 8 more deaths reported
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 2,475 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Oct 4), an increase in infections after two days of falling figures. There were also eight more fatalities from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing PMI falls to 50.8 in September
Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) announced Monday evening that the Singapore purchasing managers' index (PMI), an early indicator of manufacturing activity, declined ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: 29 years’ jail, caning for man who raped 13-year-old daughter, forced son to rape drunk mother
A 41-year-old sound technician who sexually abused his daughter for six years and forced his teenage son to rape the boy's own mother was sentenced to 29 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane on ... ( read original story ...)