[ad_1] SINGAPORE – A former elementary school department head sexually exploited several male students after inviting them to his home for free classes and taking them swimming. Before a police report could be filed against him, the 56-year-old fled to Indonesia for the next 17 years. Despite being a fugitive, …
Read More »COVID-19: Some Preschoolers Will Continue Mask or Face Shield Policy for Children Under 6 Years Old Even After Rule Change
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Beginning Monday (September 28), children under the age of six will not be legally required to wear masks, but some CNA preschoolers spoke to say that they will continue the existing policy of masks or face shields for children under six . The Ministry of Health (MINSA) announced …
Read More »China Says WHO Blessed COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Program
[ad_1] BEIJING: The World Health Organization (WHO) gave China its support and understanding to begin administering experimental coronavirus vaccines to people while clinical trials were still ongoing, a Chinese health official said on Friday (25 May September). China launched its emergency program in July, after communicating with the WHO in …
Read More »Two men recognized for helping the driver during the alleged assault; SBS Transit considering bus shields
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: On September 15, financial advisor Clement Tan was waiting at a bus stop in front of the 201 Pasir Ris Drive 1 block, when a 21 service bus pulled up in front of him. The 29-year-old realized that something was wrong: the bus remained stationary and passengers began …
Read More »Singapore and Japan Launch Residency Route for Business Travelers Holding Work Pass, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Singapore and Japan have launched a “residence path” for business executives and professionals with job pass holders, in addition to a previous reciprocal greenway that primarily caters to short-term business travelers. However, this will be done with the necessary public health safeguards, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
Read More »11 new cases of Covid-19 in Singapore, 2 imported and none in the community, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – 11 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed as of noon on Friday (September 25), bringing Singapore’s total to 57,665. This is the lowest daily number of new patients since last Friday, when 11 new infections were also reported. New patients on Friday included two imported cases that …
Read More »Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin casts doubt on Anwar’s claim of majority parliamentary support
[ad_1] TAMBUNAN, Sabah: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin questioned Anwar Ibrahim’s claim on Friday (September 25) that he has obtained majority parliamentary support to form a new government. Muhyiddin said that the chairman of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has not specified the number of members of Parliament (MP) who …
Read More »Infected worker found dead at KTPH worried about the future
[ad_1] While being kept in hospital for Covid-19, Alagu Periyakaruppan was concerned about his financial future and his three young daughters, a coroner’s investigation was heard yesterday. But the 46-year-old construction worker showed no signs of suicidal thoughts or behavior, and hospital staff found him pleasant and helpful, albeit a …
Read More »US Coronavirus Cases Top 7 Million As Midwest Outbreak Hits
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The number of new coronavirus cases in the United States surpassed 7 million on Thursday, more than 20 percent of the global total, as Midwest states reported spikes in COVID-19 infections in September, according to a tally. from Reuters. The latest milestone comes just days after the nation …
Read More »North Korea shot dead a South Korean defector: officials
[ad_1] North Korean soldiers shot dead a suspected South Korean defector after questioning him at sea, then poured oil on his body and burned him for fear of the coronavirus, Seoul military officials said on Thursday. The man had disappeared from a patrol boat near the western border island of …
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