The Covid-19 pandemic can be blamed for much of the gains: a shortage of migrant workers has contributed to construction delays, forcing people to lease while waiting for apartments to be built. ( read original story ...)
‘I dread my flights’: Some Singapore Airlines, Scoot air crew feel toll of movement restrictions they face while overseas
For one Singapore Airlines (SIA) crew member who has always loved the regular flying involved in her job, the thought of being cooped up within four walls for over a week away from home was too much ... ( read original story ...)
Conte’s Spurs show Singapore how the Lions can improve
Both Singapore coach Tatsuma Yoshida and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte have made their teams punch above their weight. ( read original story ...)
About 52,000 employees in Singapore remain unvaccinated against Covid-19, says Ministry of Manpower
About 52,000 employees in Singapore’s workforce have not received any vaccine dose, with around 6,700 aged 60 and older, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said yesterday (December 27). “Only a small ... ( read original story ...)
Nothing could stop Singapore man from killing his estranged wife
SINGAPORE - Written findings from a coroner's inquiry showed a man ignored bail conditions meant to stop him from contacting his estranged wife for months and, instead, continued harassing her and ... ( read original story ...)
Three ways to improve deliberation in Singapore’s Parliament
To strengthen Singapore’s political institutions, have more select committees, lift the whip more often, and encourage private member’s Bills. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore lifts ban on Nigeria, 9 other African countries
Singapore has lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the COVID-19 Omicron variant even as the country’s authorities said it expects a new wave of local cases "soon" given the higher ... ( read original story ...)
Highest Singapore Rents in Six Years Add to Expat Housing Woes
Singapore residents bemoaning expensive home prices now have something else to worry about: rising rents. Rents have jumped to a six-year high, and analysts anticipate further increases as demand ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 280 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 280 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total tally in the country to 278,044. Of the new cases, 141 were in the community, five were in migrant worker dormitories and 134 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 280 new Covid-19 cases of which 101 Omicron cases were confirmed on Monday (Dec 27)
Singapore reported 280 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday day, bringing the total tally in the country to 278,044. ( read original story ...)
280 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore; 101 new Omicron infections confirmed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 280 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Monday (Dec 27), of which 134 were imported. There were also three fatalities, taking the country's death toll from coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must expect a new wave of COVID, cautions Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Lawrence Wong encouraged the public to get vaccinated to avoid restrictions on their movements, including not being able to go to the office. ( read original story ...)
Singapore lifts travel ban imposed on 10 African countries over Omicron threat
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said it expects a new wave of local cases "soon" given the higher transmissibility of the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Singapore has done whatever it can to prepare for next COVID-19 wave amid global Omicron spread: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore has done whatever it can to prepare for the next COVID-19 wave, said co-chair of the multi-ministry task force Lawrence Wong on Monday (Dec 27). In a Facebook post, Mr Wong said ... ( read original story ...)
About 52,000 employees in Singapore remain unvaccinated against COVID-19: MOM
SINGAPORE: Around 52,000 employees in Singapore remain unvaccinated, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday (Dec 27) after authorities announced that unvaccinated workers will not ... ( read original story ...)
Covid vaccination mandatory in Singapore from February
Singapore has made Covid vaccination a mandatory condition for the approval of new applications for work passes, long-term passes and permanent residence in Singapore from February 1 next year. Contin ... ( read original story ...)