Violent extremist ideologies also remained a concern, with the recent case of a student detained by the ISD.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Passes Law to Use Covid Tracing in Criminal Probes
Singapore passed legislation that will allow the government to use Covid-19 tracing data in certain criminal investigations, formalizing legal powers that had sparked unusual controversy. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Firms Face Setback as Workers Stay at Home
Singapore’s battered property firms are hitting a snag in their recovery after rising coronavirus infections led to an extension of remote work in the city-state. ( read original story ...)
Singapore assessing WhatsApp privacy policy change, not ‘adversely affected’ in SolarWinds breach
Government reveals there has been no indication its systems or the country's critical information infrastructures have been severely impacted by the SolarWinds breach and it is talks with WhatsApp to ... ( read original story ...)
Secret society situation in Singapore under control: Shanmugam
The police are now looking to enhance their anti-gang outreach efforts online.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s crime rate up in 2020 amid rise in scam cases
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday (Feb 2) said Singapore's overall crime rate rose last year due to a rise in scam cases, ... ( read original story ...)
250 Singapore residents entered Malaysia with MFA’s help, but most appeals unsuccessful
SINGAPORE: Since March last year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has helped more than 250 Singapore residents enter Malaysia due to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sticks to End-2021 Goal for Libor Shift Despite Delays
Singapore signaled that local banks and borrowers should move away from using the discredited London interbank offered rate to price financial products this year, even after global Libor authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Disney Plus Teases Content Bonanza Ahead of Singapore Streaming Launch
The Disney Plus streaming service will launch later this month in Singapore with the promise of large volumes of new content. Details of the Feb. 23 launch and upcoming programming were announced ... ( read original story ...)
255 restaurants, 37 Michelin stars: Meet the American who spent a year eating his way through Singapore
Locked down in Singapore during the pandemic, an American software engineer has visited a total of 255 F&B establishments -- including hawker stalls -- covering 30 Michelin-rated restaurants with 37 ... ( read original story ...)
6 MPs file Singapore’s first parliamentary motion on climate change
They will put forth at least 10 recommendations, including regular reviews to increase the carbon tax.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Is Building a 42,000-Home ‘Smart’ City With One Big Central Air Conditioning Unit
While the rest of the world is still getting used to the idea of the “smart” home, Singapore is already moving on to the next step: the “smart” city. The Southeast Asian city-state is hard at work on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore expresses grave concern
Singapore yesterday expressed "grave concern" over the political crisis in Myanmar.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
I’m a doctor in Singapore. Our COVID-19 cases have been low since last fall – here’s what we’re doing right.
When I first heard about COVID-19 in January 2020, I thought it would blow over like the swine flu or bird flu have in the past. As we all know now, that wasn't to be the case. One year later, I'm ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Parliament declares climate change a global emergency
SINGAPORE - The Workers' Party (WP) has called on Parliament to declare a climate emergency, and for Singapore to take bolder action to combat climate change.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
New Green Plan will see Singapore setting sustainability targets for 2030
DPM Heng Swee Keat will speak about the nation's sustainability agenda during the debate on the Budget.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)