[ad_1] MANILA: A powerful typhoon struck central Philippines on Thursday (May 14), forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands of people who had already taken refuge in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 200,000 people live in coastal areas or flimsy houses in the province …
Read More »Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park’s Safe Distance Theft Dog Comes to America’s Nightly Talk Show, Digital News
[ad_1] Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park’s cutting-edge guardian of safe distancing has made waves big enough abroad to appear on a late-night talk show in the United States, and it’s not because of his adoration. Like everyone else on the internet, comedian Stephen Colbert couldn’t resist pointing out the similarity between …
Read More »All pre-school staff to take Covid-19 swab test before centers reopen, Education News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – All pre-school staff will undergo a one-time swab test for Covid-19 starting from Friday (May 15) before centers reopen. The test, which is a precautionary measure, would cover principals, teachers and educarers, and those who look after infants and toddlers. It also includes non-program staff like cleaners …
Read More »Johor government aims to establish a company in Singapore
[ad_1] ISKANDAR PUTERI: The state government is planning to establish the Johor Investment Company (Jico) in Singapore soon in an effort to boost bilateral relations with its neighbor through the Causeway. Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said Jico’s main role was to improve and facilitate trade between Johor and Singapore. …
Read More »Johor Sultan warns of “virus” that will infect politicians and divide the public
[ad_1] ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 14 – Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor today warned elected representatives in the state against political struggles and stabbings for personal gain, reminding them that the country was still in the midst of a pandemic. He said such activities were similar to creating a “virus” among …
Read More »NUS engineers invent a hybrid air conditioner that reduces electricity consumption
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have invented hybrid air conditioners that reduce electricity consumption. The technology uses solar heat as an energy source, increasing the efficiency of hybrid air conditioning as the weather warms, NUS said. Ad Ad The team, from the …
Read More »All preschool staff will take the Covid-19 swab test before centers reopen June 2, Education News & Major Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: All preschool staff will undergo a one-time smear test for Covid-19 beginning Friday (May 15) before the centers reopen on June 2. The test would cover principals, teachers and educators, or those who care for infants and toddlers. It also includes non-program staff, such as cleaners and cooks, …
Read More »Hot stocks: Singapore Airlines plummets to record levels ahead of earnings release, Companies and Markets
[ad_1] Thu, May 14, 2020 – 12:59 p.m. The SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) share price hit a 30-year low on Thursday, dropping 6.5 percent or S $ 0.26 to S $ 3.74 at noon break. Around 16.6 million shares had changed hands, making the accountant the most active by value on …
Read More »McDonald’s customer calls other customers for being ‘socially irresponsible’ as a joke, but netizens are not amused
[ad_1] A man sparked outrage online after calling McDonald’s customers for being ‘socially irresponsible’ by not staying home , even though he probably intended to be ironic. The fury started when the man posted a series of Instagram Stories, where he shared photos of people queuing at McDonald’s and called …
Read More »Coronavirus: more cases of family violence during the circuit breaker; police to proactively assist victims, crime and court news and top stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Family violence has increased since the circuit breaker tripped on April 7, according to the latest police figures, and this has led authorities to take a more proactive approach to help high-risk victims. From April 7 to May 6, 476 police reports were filed for crimes commonly …
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