Malaysia's scandal-hit Supermax pays $8m in compensation to migrant workers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Supermax Corp Bhd, a Malaysian medical glove maker accused of using forced labour at its factories, said on Tuesday (Feb 8) it had so far paid some $6 million (S$8 million) to migrant worke
Switzerland votes to make same-sex marriage legal by near two-thirds majority, World News,ZURICH – Switzerland agreed to legalise civil marriage and the right to adopt children for same-sex couples by a nearly two-thirds majority in a referendum on Sunday, making it one of the last countries in West
Christian Lee Predicts Quick-Fire Finish In Short-Notice Singapore Test, Asia News,When ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee was forced out of ONE: HEART OF THE LION due to injury, ONE Championship‘s matchmakers didn’t have to look far or wait for long to get a suitable replacement bout.
Red Cross urges halt to cyberattacks on healthcare sector amid Covid-19, Digital News,The Red Cross called for an end to cyberattacks on healthcare and medical research facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, in a letter published Tuesday and signed by a group of political and business figures.
Tokyo Games postponement to cost $3.8b: Organisers, Asia News,TOKYO – The postponement of the Tokyo Games until next year because of the novel coronavirus pandemic will cost 294 billion yen (S$3.8 billion), organisers said on Friday (Dec 4). The extra costs will be shared by the Tokyo 2020 organisin
Aloysius Pang's family: Set up preventive measures for future sons, Singapore News,The family of Aloysius Pang has urged that \”preventive measures\” be put in place to prevent another tragedy. In an Instagram post on the late actor's management agency NoonTalk Media on Tuesday, Mr Jefferson
11 killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with handmade guns, firebombs: Media, Asia News,At least 11 demonstrators were killed in clashes with security forces in a town in northwest Myanmar after truckloads of troops arrived to quell a protest against the ruling military junta, domestic media re
North Korea attempted to hack into South Korean coronavirus vaccine makers: Media, Digital News,SEOUL – South Korea’s intelligence agency foiled North Korean attempts to hack into South Korean companies developing coronavirus vaccines, the News1 agency reported on Friday (Nov 27), citing a member of
Revised law on mandatory sex education sparks debate on sexuality in China, China News,Minutes before Professor Liu Wenli was set to speak in a webinar on the development of sex education in China, she learned that the country’s top legislative body had passed an amendment making sex education manda
Thailand recommends daily minimum wage hikes up to 7 per cent , Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Central Wage Committee has recommended that the daily minimum wage be increased by 7 per cent to 330 baht ($10.33) in its two most industrialised provinces, Chonburi and Rayong. The committee recommen
Toshiba plans to split into three after wave of scandals, Money News,TOKYO – Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday (Nov 12) to split into three companies in an attempt to appease activist shareholders calling for a radical overhaul of the Japanese conglomerate after years of scandals. A rare move in
Don't bring your babies into parliamentary debates, UK lawmakers told, World News,LONDON — British lawmakers should not bring babies to parliamentary proceedings and debates, a committee reviewing the rules said on Thursday (June 30). The decision stirs a debate about whether the working cultur
9 new Nominated MPs chosen to join Parliament, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine new Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) have been selected to represent the views of various segments of Singapore society in Parliament. They are: Labour unionist Arasu Duraisamy Sakae Holdings chairman Douglas Foo Pe
NDP 2019 all-star theme song: They forgot to call these Singaporeans, Singapore News,This year's National Day Parade (NDP) theme song is the most ambitious crossover event yet. Reminiscent of Michael Jackson's We Are The World, a total of 300 Singaporeans – including 27 musicians – across
Abused Russian sisters who killed father face murder charge, World News,MOSCOW – Investigators said on Tuesday (Dec 3) that two sisters who killed their father after years of abuse should face murder charges in a case highlighting Russia's dire record on domestic violence. Three Russian sisters
Singapore GE: NSP to contest in Sembawang and Tampines GRCs, Pioneer and MacPherson SMCs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National Solidarity Party (NSP) intends to contest Tampines GRC, Sembawang GRC and the Pioneer and MacPherson single seats at the next general election. NSP secretary-general Spen
Johnson battling to win support for fresh PM bid, World News,LONDON – Mr Boris Johnson was fighting to get enough support to become Britain’s next prime minister on Sunday after prominent figures on the right-wing of the Conservative Party coalesced around the man once accused of betraying him, Mr R
Some Qatar hotels won't accept same-sex couples despite FIFA promises: Report, Asia News,Three hotels in Qatar will refuse to accommodate same-sex couples when people travel to the Gulf country for the World Cup this year despite FIFA's assurances they will be allowed to book rooms, a Scan
You can take MC for mental health, doctors don't need to state your condition, Lifestyle News,According to a study done by the Institute of Mental Health last year, one in seven people in Singapore has experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime. Yet, a 2016 study showed that more than thre
John Lee confirmed as Hong Kong's next leader with 99% of votes, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's chief executive hopeful John Lee on Sunday (May 8) won a small-circle election, securing more than 99 per cent of the votes cast. The sole candidate garnered support from 1,416 members of th
