Coronavirus: 1 new cluster, fewer community cases as number of infections crosses 28,000 in Singapore, Singapore News,[UPDATED, 11.19pm] The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 682 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (May 17). Of these, five cases are from within the community — four Singapor
10 mistakes that can slow your recovery after surgery, Lifestyle News,Think of going straight back to work after an operation? You may be causing yourself more pain in the long run! Keep your recovery on track and avoid these costly post-surgery care mistakes. Self-care after surgery If you had a ge
Indian worker who died in crane collapse in Novena was father-to-be, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Upon learning that his wife in India was pregnant with their first child, Mr Muthaiyan Velmurugan was so elated that he immediately made plans to return home in two months. But that was not to be. On Mond
How to hire a maid in Singapore: Costs & fees of a domestic helper (2019), Lifestyle News,There are many reasons to hire a domestic helper in Singapore. You might be a new family with young children and two working parents. You might be looking for help to take care of your aging parents who may nee
Covid-19 vaccine makers shift focus to boosters, World News,Covid-19 vaccine makers are shifting gears and planning for a smaller, more competitive booster shot market after delivering as many doses as fast as they could over the last 18 months. Executives at the biggest Covid-19 vaccine makers incl
Yishun police bullying allegations: TOC rejects apology request from son of elderly woman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Alternative news site The Online Citizen Asia (TOC) has rejected a request by the son of an elderly woman suffering from dementia to apologise for a video interview of her that it pu
Ban on PUBG in India leads to police putting young gamers behind bars , Digital News,In March, the Indian state of Gujarat decided to ban Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), one of the most popular games in the world. And now, according to an investigative Buzzfeed News report, young Gujarati PUBG
Cleaner, 69, dies after lorry reverses into him in Hougang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 69-year-old cleaner was killed after a lorry reversed into him at a loading bay at Hougang 1 shopping mall on Wednesday (Oct 5) – the 38th workplace death of 2022. The incident happened at around 9.50am, said th
'Invest in pregnancy kits': Comments in response to new dorms for foreign workers disgust netizens, Digital News,The unrest over issues of injustice in the United States has had a far-reaching effect across the world. Even Singapore’s social media influencers — typically apolitical — are e
Singaporean man suffers pelvic fracture in North South Expressway collision in Malaysia, Malaysia News,PETALING JAYA – An overnight ride home from Malaysia turned horrific for a Singaporean man when the coach he was travelling in was knocked over by a cement mixer that apparently went out of control
32 US embassy workers in Cambodia fired over alleged sharing of pornography , Asia News,PHNOM PENH – The United States embassy in Cambodia has fired 32 people after they were allegedly caught sharing pornographic material in a non-official chat group, several sources familiar with the matter said on
Safer, faster and more comfortable Covid-19 testing with Singapore-made SwabBot, Digital News,A robot that carries out nasal swabbing to diagnose Covid-19 has been developed by clinicians who say the automated procedure is safe, faster and more comfortable compared with manual swab tests. Although o
