Daily roundup: Jurong desalination plant producing up to 30m gallons of water daily can be operated by just 2 people — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Jurong desalination plant producing up to 30m gallons of water daily can be operat
Schools close, hospitals turn patients away as flu outbreak gets worse in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The growing number of cases of influenza A has seen several schools in Penang and the Klang Valley closing, with stocks of flu shots running low. At least 53 people have been infected in
Police refute allegations of man who claims he was assaulted by officers during detention, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have refuted allegations by a man that he was assaulted by police officers during his detention for drink driving on Feb 14 last year. Responding to queries from The Strai
Which HDB BTO launch in August 2021 should you apply for?, Money News,A typical Singaporean journey consists of a few big financial milestones . And one of the most expensive milestones would be getting our own apartment. Most of us would probably be eyeing an HDB BTO flat for a start. Given how cra
South Korea's Parasite wins Best Picture, Best Director, Original Screenplay at the Oscars, Entertainment News,South Korean film Parasite has won Best Picture, Best Director, and Original Screenplay at the Oscars. According to reports, this is the first time that a non-English language movie ha
Khaw Boon Wan undergoes 3-hour surgery on fractured left arm, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery on his fractured left arm on Friday morning (March 1). In a Facebook post on Friday, Mr Khaw, 66, said that he went into the op
Stamp Fairtex Stands On The Verge Of Greatness At ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES, Asia News,Thai star Stamp Fairtex is ready for the biggest bout of her young career on home soil. The 20-year-old will take on reigning ONE Kickboxing Atomweight World Champion “Killer Bee” Kai Ting Chuang in the co-main event
Vehicle entry permits for Malaysia-registered vehicles to be further extended till end-September, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The validity period of vehicle entry permits (VEPs) for Malaysia-registered vehicles will be further extended until the end of September, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) sa
Homeschooling during a pandemic: I am out of my depth – and I know that I am not alone!, Lifestyle News,This pandemic has simultaneously brought out the worst and the best in us. We’re in a constant state of worry and unease. It’s a state of limbo where the monkey wrench thrown into our best-laid pl
