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Parliament to discuss CPIB probe into CNB & SCDF chiefs
Members of Parliament (MPs) have tabled questions on the probe surrounding the former chiefs of the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) when Parliament sits tomorrow. They would like Deputy Prime........
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Committed to raising professionalism in real estate industry: Minister Khaw
One in 10 home owners conducted resale transactions of Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats the do-it-yourself (DIY) way last year. The HDB provides a DIY checklist to help shorten the process. This is one area the........
Early morning Geylang death classified as murder
A 43-year-old Singaporean man died in hospital shortly after he was found injured in Geylang early today morning. Police said they were alerted about the incident at about 2.20am. The man was found at the junction of........
Budget 2012 calls: Enhance productivity, cut across-the-board wage subsidy
Employers here do not see the need for an across-the-board wage subsidy like the Jobs Credit scheme, to tackle another possible economic downturn on the horizon. Speaking ahead of Budget 2012, they said a key priority is to continue........
Rolls-Royce campus opens at Seletar Aerospace Park
Singapore has further reinforced its efforts to develop itself into an aviation hub with the opening of the Rolls-Royce campus at Seletar Aerospace Park today. The new campus, which seeks to bring advanced aerospace high-value manufacturing........
Men are more open to office romance: Study
Men are more open to office romance than women, while younger workers are more open about romantic relationships with colleagues than their older counterparts. These findings came from a survey by Singapore's online job portal,........
RWS to open last two of its six hotels on Thursday
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) will open the last two of its six hotels on Thursday, Feb 16. The new hotels - Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas - are aimed at high-end guests. Room rates for Equarius begin at S$800, while........
MBS staff charged with cashing in chips worth S$36,000
A man has been charged with converting S$36,000 worth of cash chips from the Marina Bay Sands casino, where he worked, for his own use. Thirty-one-year-old Mervyn Goh Jie faced two charges in court yesterday. He was accused of........
19 recommendations announced for Vision 2030
A total of 19 preliminary recommendations have been announced by the steering committee for Vision 2030, a holistic, long-term blueprint for Singapore sports. These include sports pathways committees, corporate leagues, a sports........
Arrested for attempting to bribe S'porean cop with S$50
A 49-year-old man has been arrested for trying to bribe a policeman. The Police said this morning that the suspect wanted the officer to release him after he was nabbed for possessing a flick knife. The incident took........
Even as economy wavers, aviation industry can soar: Lui
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew has urged the international aviation industry to make use of the current global economic crisis to lead the aviation industry to greater heights. Speaking at the Aviation Leadership Summit held on........
SCDF to sound 'Important Message' signal on Wednesday
In support of Total Defence Day on Feb 15, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be sounding the "Important Message" signal through the islandwide Public Warning System at 12.05pm on Wednesday. Members of the public are........
Trust the key to managing political tensions: Defence MoS Wong
Minister of State for Defence Lawrence Wong has stressed the importance of managing potential regional tensions and building trust and confidence, in the light of increased military spending by countries in Asia. He said Asian........
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More than a case of 'Not in My Back Yard' syndrome
It might be tempting to attribute the recent petitions from two groups of residents against the setting up of facilities for the elderly in their estates to the "Not in My Back Yard" (NIMBY) syndrome, which has been observed in many different........
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CASE reveals statistics on consumer complaints
SINGAPORE : Beauty companies, contractors and the timeshare industry drew the most number of complaints from consumers in Singapore last year......
Kampong Java flyover murder suspect nabbed
Police have arrested a 20-year-old male Indian national in connection with the murder of his 31-year-old countryman......
Sri Lanka's president to visit Singapore
SINGAPORE : President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka will be in Singapore for a state visit from February 14-17......
Greater transport liberalisation urged
Singapore's Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew has called for greater air transport liberalisation......
French Air Force chief conferred award
The Chief of Staff of the French Air Force, General Jean-Paul Paloméros, has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal......
S'pore, European Commission ink deals to boost transport ties
Singapore and the European Commission (EC) have signed three agreements to enhance bilateral relations in the transport sector......
Vivian Balakrishnan to attend climate change meeting in New Delhi
SINGAPORE : Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, will attend a ministerial meeting on climate change convened jointly by India, Brazil, South Africa and China......
Police looking for man to help with outrage of modesty investigations
SINGAPORE : Police are looking for a man to assist with investigations into cases of outrage of modesty involving female victims on Saturday......
Defence ministries of S'pore, Italy to broaden cooperation
SINGAPORE : The defence ministries of Singapore and Italy will broaden cooperation in areas such as defence policy, military education and training, research and development, as well as logistics......
Parliament to discuss CPIB probe into ex-chiefs of CNB & SCDF
Members of Parliament (MPs) have tabled questions on the probe surrounding the former chiefs of the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) when Parliament sits on Tuesday......
Some home owners sell their flats without agents
One in 10 conducted resale transactions of Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats the do-it-yourself (DIY) way last year......
Committee to explore ways for sports contributions
The Vision 2030 committee will explore ways for sports to contribute to society, get the fundamentals right and build a sustainable sports ecosystem for all Singaporeans......
SE Asian Film Festival returns in March
The Southeast Asian Film Festival returns next month with its largest offering of cinematic works from the region......
Men & younger workers more open to office romance: survey
Men are more open to office romance than women, while younger workers are more open about romantic relationships with colleagues than their older counterparts......
Police appeal for information on murder in Geylang
A 43-year-old Singaporean man died in hospital shortly after he was found injured in Geylang early Monday morning......
Ex-MBS staff charged with misusing cash chips
A former croupier has been charged with converting S$36,000 worth of cash chips from the casino that he worked at for his own use......
North East CDC extends hours to serve needy residents
Some residents seeking assistance at North East Community Development Council (CDC) have problems with their scheduled meetings with CDC officers during office hours......
Key to manage potential tensions & build trust: Lawrence
Minister of State for Defence, Lawrence Wong, has stressed the importance of managing potential regional tensions and building trust and confidence, in the light of increased military spending by countries in Asia......
Man bribes police with S$50 in exchange for release
A 49-year-old man has been arrested for trying to bribe a policeman......
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