Malaysia subsidized Singapore RM2.4 billion worth of raw water: Mr Saifuddin
On 12 Mar, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said that Malaysia would seek international arbitration if Singapore does not renegotiate the 1962 water agreement. This was in response to Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan’s “reckless” statement, as deemed by Mr. Saifuddin. He slammed Dr. Balakrishnan for what he had said and condemned it as a “malicious accusation.” […]
New carpooling service on Telegram? Sure Boh?
A Singapore hitch group, SG Hitch group, was set up on 26 Feb, on the messaging app Telegram. The group aims to connect drivers and passengers directly, without the need for an intermediary. Members of the group broadcast the details of when and where they are headed, and if there is a match, other members […]
Singapore suspends Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after deadly crashes
All Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has been suspended from flying into and out of Singapore by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on 12 Mar. The suspension came in light of two fatal accidents involving Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in less than five months. It will take effect from 1400H on 12 Mar, CAAS […]
Man allegedly murdered in Sungei Kadut Loop
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for murder after a man was found dead at a building along Sungei Kadut Loop on 11 Mar. Mr. Xinjie, one of the directors of Ji Ji, was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene, the police said. 29-year-old Mr. Li Mingqiao was injured and taken to Khoo Teck […]
Everyone must play their part to counter fake news
The laws that are implemented are not sufficient to deter the spread of fake news, and that everyone has to play their part to protect Singapore from the threat it poses, Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran said on 11 Mar. Mr. Iswaran pointed out that digital technology and the Internet poses a threat […]
Airspace arrangements must enhance safety and efficiency
Discussions on air navigation arrangements must fundamentally be based on technical and operational considerations to ensure safety and efficiency of civil aviation, Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport, Vivian Balakrishnan said on 7 Mar. Dr. Balakrishnan noted that both Malaysia and Indonesia had expressed concern over their airspace, and that Singapore is willing to address this […]
3 men arrested for armed robbery at Rivervale Plaza
Three suspects have been arrested on 8 Mar, for staging an armed robbery at a Kopitiam food court in Seng Kang. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) was alerted to the robbery on 3 Mar at 11.50am by an employee of the food court at Rivervale Plaza. The Kopitiam employee had reported that the unknown man […]
Retirement, re-employment age to be raised
Both the retirement and re-employment age is set to be raised as the Government, labor unions and employer agreed on the need for these changes, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said on 5 Mar. As for how far and how fast the ages should be raised, she said that her Tripartite Workgroup on Older Workers would […]
No more N- & O-Level exams from 2024 onwards!
On 5 Mar, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung announced that a new common national examination and certificate framework would replace the current N- and O-Level examinations. As announced in the Parliament, the O-Level and N-Level examinations will be combined into one common national, and the streaming in secondary schools will be replaced by subject-based banding […]
Grab to charge users S$4 cancellation fee
Starting from 11 Mar, Grab users will be charged S$4 cancellation fee if they cancel the ride after securing a booking for more than five minutes, Grab announced on its website on 3 Mar. For ride-sharing service, GrabShare, passengers will incur the S$4 charge if they cancel the ride upon securing the booking for more […]