Keeping seniors on their feet
In a corner of suburban Singapore, Betty Boon vaults a guardrail, crawls underneath a slide, executes forward shoulder rolls and scales a steep slope, finishing the course to applause.
Malaysia shows downward trend in Covid-19, as Singapore cases rise
KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 situation in Malaysia remains stable and has shown a significant downward trend compared to last year, with no deaths recorded so far this year.
Tycoon on the run for 20 years faces 38 more charges
A tycoon allegedly linked to an embezzlement case involving over US$51mil over 20 years ago was handed 38 more charges for offences including corruption and theft.
Epic fires rage across Africa, Asia
Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the northern hemisphere's summer approaches and El Nino weather patterns kick in, scientists warned.
Hantavirus fears ease with two negative tests
Two Singapore residents who had been on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship have tested negative to the rare respiratory disease, Singapore's Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said.
Two isolated and monitored for hantavirus
Two residents of Singapore who were on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, which reported an outbreak of Andes hantavirus, are being tested.
NUS caught in global data breach
A number of local institutions, including the National University of Singapore, have been named on a list of organisations allegedly hit by a global data breach.
Bullies to be caned, but only as last resort
School bullies face caning under new guidelines, but the education minister said it would be meted out only as a last resort with strict safeguards.
Safeguarding fuel and food supplies
New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new agreement to safeguard the flow of essential goods, including fuel and food, amid growing global supply chain risks.
‘Brace for tough times’
THE country's prime minister warned that economic growth will slow this year and some countries may slip into recession as the Middle East keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.
