ALERT!! RDL cream got mercury, don’t use
On 31 Jan, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned the public not to buy or use four cosmetic creams from RDL that as they contain a toxic metal, mercury. The four products that are contaminated are Deeja Cosmetic Sun cream, RDL Babyface Whitening Cream Night Cream 5 in 1, RDL Face Off Fade-Out Cream Day […]
Together, we make special great
“We recognise that all of us are equal even if we are differently abled.” Everyone is different in their own ways we have to respect difference and be capable of love, respect and kindness to people around us. In a Facebook post I chanced upon on 27 Jan, the father of an autistic daughter decided […]
IMDA will take firm actions against SingPost over service lapses
On 29 Jan, the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) expressed “grave concerns” over an incident in which unopened letters and packages were being tossed into a rubbish bin. The incident, which happened in Ang Mok Kio, first surfaced in a Facebook post that went viral on 28 Jan, shared eight images of discarded letters […]
MSF to give more support for children with developmental needs
Starting from 1 Apr, families of children with developmental needs will pay between 30 and 70 percent less on average as subsidies for early intervention programs increase, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) announced on 28 Jan. Two new programs will be introduced. EIPIC Under-2s, which is meant for children under two, will […]
Data leak affects 14,200 HIV-positive people
The personal information of some 14,200 people with HIV was leaked, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement on 28 Jan. Records of 5,400 Singaporeans diagnosed with HIV from 1985 to Jan 2013 and 8,800 foreigners diagnosed with HIV from 1985 to Dec 2011 were made known. Another 2,400 contacts up to May […]
NTUC hopes firm can offer more internship, family care leave
On 25 Jan, National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) Assistant Secretary-General Desmond Choo urged Temasek-linked companies to offer more internships so that young adults can get a head start when they are searching for jobs. The statement was made when elaborating about NTUC’s Budget wish list for young people and young parents. Mr. Choo added that […]
12 women arrested in a five-day enforcement operation: SPF
A total of 12 women, aged between 23 and 38, were arrested, during a five-day enforcement operation against massage establishments and public entertainment outlets from 14 to 18 Jan. Central Police Division conducted the operation along Tanjong Pagar Road, Beach Road, North Bridge Road, Victoria Street, Outram Road, Coleman Street, Kitchener Road, Jalan Sultan, Keong […]
Aloysious Pang’s condition worsen, now in ICU
Singapore actor Aloysius Pang, who was seriously injured in an overseas military exercise in New Zealand, is now in a critical condition, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said in a statement on 23 Jan. Pang was on reservist training when the accident happened on 19 Jan. The actor’s abdomen and chest were supposedly “pinned by […]
You can’t make full payments in coins even if you are mad
Ever feel pissed with the salesperson and wanted some revenge? Well, now you can no longer make large payments with coins. On 14 Jan, the Currency (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Parliament. Under the new rule, each transaction only allows 20 coins per domination. This means that a payer can use up to 20 pieces […]
Aloysius Pang injured during military training exercise in New Zealand
Singapore actor Aloysius Pang was seriously injured on 19 Jan, while participating in an overseas military exercise in NewZealand. On 20 Jan, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) confirmed that Aloysius was hurt while repairing a Singapore Self-propelledHowitzer. Investigation of the cause of the accident is still ongoing. Corporal First Class (National Service) Pang was heli-evacuated […]