Afternoon update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on April 15, Singapore News and Top Stories



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Good night! Catch up on some of the top headlines on Wednesday, April 15.


2.65 million S’poreans eligible to vote in the next GE

Eligible voters can verify their details in the Voter Registers electronically, through the Election Department website and the SingPass Mobile app.

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Coronavirus: $ 7 billion in wage subsidies for more than 140,000 employers as of Wednesday to save jobs

A total of $ 7 billion has been set aside, to go to more than 140,000 employers, to help cover the salaries of more than 1.9 million local employees here.

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askST: How effective is a reusable mask in fighting coronavirus and how do I care for it?

How often should you wash your reusable mask? Doctors answer this question and more.

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StarHub faces Internet service disruption issues, causing disruptions to those who work and study at home

According to its updated statement around 6pm on Facebook, the telecommunications company said the affected fiber broadband services were being progressively restored for customers.

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13 weeks in prison for a woman who assaulted a neighbor, causing him to fall and die from a head injury

The judge also found her guilty of intentionally obstructing the course of justice.

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3 million tons of waste sent to the Semakau landfill last year; plastic waste constituted 30%

Singapore generated 6% less waste last year compared to 2018, but overall recycling rates fell to 59% from 61% during the same period.

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Singapore oil trader Hin Leong owes banks at least $ 4.25 billion

Banks are in talks with the private oil trader on how to shore up their finances amid concerns about their liquidity.

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New Cheaper iPhone May Come As Blocked Consumers Search For Bargains

Reports suggest that Apple’s new phone, to be called the iPhone SE or iPhone 9, could have a starting price of less than $ 400 ($ 569).

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Stay home and watch TV: HBO offers the first full seasons of selected shows for free

These series include critically acclaimed HBO classics like the crime dramas The Sopranos and The Wire, as well as the political satire Veep.

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A man in love is the first in Australia to be jailed for breaking the coronavirus quarantine

He was arrested earlier this month after opening a fire escape and exiting mandatory quarantine at a Perth hotel.

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