[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Non-constituent MP Leong Mun Wai has called for immediate steps to be taken to restore the balance of interests between Singaporeans and foreigners, in light of concerns raised by locals about discrimination. He also urged the government on Tuesday (September 1) to cut short-term job pass approvals …
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[ad_1] JAKARTA: The number of active COVID-19 cases in Indonesia is trending downward despite daily infections continuing to increase, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday (September 1). He said the percentage of active COVID-19 cases in Indonesia is now 23.6 percent, down from 70 percent at the start of the …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – A question from non-electoral MP Leong Mun Wai sparked a lengthy debate in Parliament on Tuesday (September 1), with several opposition MPs questioning Human Resources Minister Josephine Teo about the government’s efforts. to protect local PMETs from being displaced by foreigners. In her speech, Ms Teo said …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Contesting charges of having sexually abused two women who were his colleagues, a former high-level public official in a government body related to education took the witness stand on Tuesday (September 1). The 66-year-old retiree from Singapore is on trial for allegedly committing the crimes between March …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – A 45-year-old man who was originally sentenced to five years in prison and six strokes of the cane for sexually abusing a married woman whom he invited into his home was acquitted on Tuesday (September 1) after his appeal to the High Court. Chen Benzhong, a photographer, …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – All Shaw cinemas are being inspected as a precautionary measure after vents from a movie theater in the Nex Mall fell from the ceiling, injuring two viewers. A Shaw Theaters spokesperson told The Straits Times on Tuesday (September 1) that the company is in the process of …
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[ad_1] A 48-year-old woman died at her home in Hougang while taking a nap, but it took her family around 10 hours to realize that she had passed away. According to her husband, the mother of one took a nap in the living room and stayed asleep until after midnight. …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Labor MP Patrick Tay on Monday (Aug 31) urged the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to do more to protect Singapore’s professionals, managers and executives (PMEs). “Strengthening the core of Singapore is an important principle in nation-building. It is important during good times when our economy is growing …
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[ad_1] The Argentine superstar has his mind set on leaving Camp Nou, and is likely to join longtime ally Pep Guardiola, according to Toni Freixa Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona this summer and is “likely” to move to Manchester City, according to presidential candidate Toni Freixa. It had been speculated …
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