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Singaporeans not affected
There has been no impact on Singaporeans travelling to and in Europe after the Icelandic volcano erupted. Travel agents MediaCorp spoke to are hopeful there will be no repeat of last year's chaos. Flights from Singapore to Europe remained........
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Arts Fest: Belgian group puts up provocative show
An interactive performance at the ongoing Singapore Arts Festival is set to raise eyebrows. Called Internal, the provocative show - which will be put up at the School of the Arts Gallery - carries a warning that it may contain some........
14 to be charged with loan-sharking activities
Twelve men and two 14-year-old girls will be charged in court today with loan-sharking activities. The girls are said to be loan-shark harassers who allegedly splashed paint and scrawled graffiti on walls at housing estates in........
The drive towards satellite-based ERP
Singapore is one step closer to a possible satellite-based method for road congestion pricing here, with trials of such systems to begin next month. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced yesterday it has awarded tenders to........
No hasty changes to education system: Heng Swee Keat
While newly-appointed Education Minister Heng Swee Keat (picture) reiterated yesterday that he would "not be hasty" in making changes to the system just for the sake of change, he cited values and character development as an area of focus......
Transport Minister takes public transport
A picture of Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew taking a bus has caused a buzz among netizens. The picture, which was published on The Straits Times' Stomp portal, showed Mr Lui reading a copy of this newspaper while sitting at the........
Wanted: More safety nets and bridges
Ageing trends occurring worldwide are accentuated in the Asia Pacific region, which is where the majority of older people will be found in this century. Policies on development and economic growth have increased the adverse effects of........
We are sorry, says M1
All M1 customers will enjoy free local mobile calls as well as SMSes and MMSes today. The free services, which started at midnight, will end at 11.59pm today. These services will not be deducted from the free minutes and messages included in........
Changi sees double-digit passenger traffic growth
Changi Airport saw more than 3.73 million passengers last month, up 13.7 per cent from the same time last year. The increase in passenger traffic was attributed to the 13.9 per cent increase in aircraft movements to 24,270 flights,........
Former poly lecturer jailed, fined for money-lending
A former part-time polytechnic lecturer, who was found to be less culpable than his accomplice in an illegal moneylending business, received a relatively shorter jail term yesterday. Lee Kim Hock, 52, was jailed 39 months and fined........
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Malaysian man escapes gallows
One of the two Sarawakian men convicted of murder has escaped the gallows. Jabing Kho and Galing Kujat, who bludgeoned to death a Chinese national while robbing him, were convicted of murder and sentenced to death in July......
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Efficient energy scheme gets another S$22.8m boost
Another S$22.8 million will be set aside for the Grant for Energy Efficient Technologies (GREET) scheme, which helps companies defray the cost of purchasing technology to help them use energy efficiently. Minister for the........
Micro satellite sends images to Singapore
The country's first locally-built micro satellite has started transmitting images back home. The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) embarked on the project with DSO National Laboratories in 2002, hoping to generate interest........
Man guilty of molesting two girls
A 50-year-old man was convicted yesterday in the Subordinate Courts of molesting two young girls, one of whom was his girlfriend's daughter. The man, who is still in a relationship with the then 14-year-old girl's mother, had........
To intercept suspect shipments, global cooperation vital: S'pore
In a busy port such as the Republic's, one thing is clear: If the authorities are to intercept suspect shipments here, international cooperation and intelligence exchange are critical, Singapore Customs director-general Fong Yong Kian said........
Diplomats gather at Istana
President S R Nathan hosted yesterday evening the annual diplomatic reception, a meeting of some of the most distinguished dignitaries based here. Also present at the Istana were Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Foreign Affairs and Law Minister.......
Premature ejaculation drug sold out
The premature ejaculation (PE) pill, Priligy, has sold out in Singapore within its first month of release......
Two Colombians jailed three months for theft
Two Colombians were each sentenced to three months' jail on Wednesday for working together to steal more than S$350 worth of cash and valuables on May 13......
Former pet farm operator fined S$50,000 for not taking proper care of dogs
A former pet farm operator was fined S$50,000 on Wednesday after failing to take proper care of 15 dogs in a facility he used to run......
Primary schools celebrate International Year of Chemistry at Shell Science Fair
2011 is the International Year of Chemistry, and schools in Singapore are gearing up for all things related to that branch of science......
Dileep Nair named Singapore Ambassador to Laos
The government has appointed Mr Dileep Nair as Singapore's next Ambassador to Laos......
RSAF personnel to get credit exemptions at UniSIM
SINGAPORE : SIM University (UniSIM) will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) as part of RSAF's continuing education for its personnel to develo.....
Two markets to close for upgrading from June 1
Two markets will be closed for upgrading works from June 1 under the National Environment Agency's (NEA) Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme (HUP)......
S'pore does not import beverages recalled in Taiwan: AVA
The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) said it does not import beverages that have been recalled in Taiwan recently......
High court judge disallows new evidence in poisoning case
The High Court has disallowed an application to admit new evidence by the lawyer of an elderly woman who's appealing against her conviction and sentence for poisoning her husband......
Even in race for economic pursuits, family still top priority, says Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE : Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), Major-General Chan Chun Sing said even in a race for economic pursuits, Singapore will continue to support and grow the family as a core institution of society......
Maid stages housebreaking; steals over S$30,000 worth of jewellery
Police have arrested a 35-year-old Indian domestic helper for stealing more than S$30,000 worth of jewellery from her employer......
Television host Quan Yi Fong charged with mischief
Television personality Quan Yi Fong was charged in court on Wednesday with two counts of mischief and one count of using criminal force on a taxi driver......
MOM to conduct Comprehensive Labour Force Survey
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is conducting the Comprehensive Labour Force Survey from Wednesday to end of July......
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