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Lawyer M Ravi no longer acting for TR Emeritus
In the latest turn of events, human rights lawyer M Ravi said he is no longer acting for socio-political website, TR Emeritus, in the matter involving an allegedly defamatory comment posted by one of its readers about Mr Lee Hsien Yang, the........
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Pet neglect on the rise, says SPCA
Pet neglect is on the rise, according the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Out of about 1,000 cases of alleged cruelty to animals reported and investigated by the SPCA last year, at least 70 per cent involved........
52 arrested in island-wide anti-drink driving operation
Traffic Police stopped 52 motorists today who were suspected to have been drink-driving. The four-and-a-half-hour island-wide operation took place on this morning. During the operation, road blocks were set up along........
More gambling safeguards in the pipeline
Even as problem gambling rates in Singapore remain stable, the Government is studying ways to tackle those with poor self-control and low-income earners who gamble heavily, who have emerged as causes for concern. Some measures the........
A*STAR research institute teams up with Baidu
The Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R), a research institute of the Agency for Science and Technology Research (A*STAR), will set up a joint laboratory with Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. They........
More donating to charities through online portal
Singapore's largest donation portal, SG Gives, saw a 46 per cent increase in total donations last year, compared with 2010. The portal has raised over S$10 million for charities since it started in February 2010. SG........
Dispute settlement mechanisms needed in the oceans: DPM Teo
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean urged global leaders and environmentalists to explore how to develop a clear set of dispute settlement mechanisms in the oceans. Speaking at the opening of the World Oceans Summit on Thursday, DPM........
Inflation at 4.8 per cent in January
Inflation eased slightly to 4.8 per cent last month from 5.5 per cent in the preceding month, thanks to lower contribution from private transport cost. Taking away rentals from owner-occupied accommodation (OOA), inflation was 3.5........
No more "light" and "mild" cigarettes...
From March next year, words like "light', "low-tar" and "mild" will be banned from the packaging of tobacco products, while a new set of graphic warnings will replace current ones. Also, the maximum tar and nicotine yield levels in........
TRE confirms lawyer's letter sent by Lee Hsien Yang
Socio-political website TR Emeritus (TRE) said that it has received a letter from the lawyer of Mr Lee Hsien Yang, asking it to remove an allegedly defamatory comment posted by one of its readers. The TRE editorial team, which........
'Inappropriate' to compare Marine Parade by-election: ESM Press Secretary
In a letter published today to The Straits Times Forum page, Mr Foo Kok Jwee, Press Secretary to Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said Workers' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Kiang's comparison of the 1992 by-election in Marine Parade called........
Bus Services Enhancement Fund comes under spotlight during REACH Budget dialogue
The Government's plan to fund 550 new buses for operators SBS Transit and SMRT dominated Wednesday night's Budget dialogue session organised by Government feedback unit REACH. Of the 15 questions raised by members of the public........
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PM Lee's lawyers receive reply from TR Emeritus
Lawyers for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have received a reply from socio-political website TR Emeritus (TRE) in relation to an article that made a false allegation about the appointment of Ms Ho Ching as the chief executive officer of........
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Singapore's inflation at 8-month low
Singapore: Singapore's headline inflation rate in January rose 4.8% year-on-year, easing from the 5.5% on-year rise in December 2011......
Lawyer M Ravi no longer acting for TR Emeritus
In the latest turn of events, human rights lawyer M Ravi said he is no longer acting for socio-political website, TR Emeritus, in the matter involving an allegedly defamatory comment posted by one of its readers about Mr Lee Hsien Yang, the Chairman .....
Pet neglect on the rise, says SPCA
Pet neglect is on the rise, according The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)......
52 arrested in island-wide anti-drink driving operation
Traffic Police stopped 52 motorists on Thursday who were suspected to have been drink-driving......
Govt plans more problem-gambling safeguards
The government will put in place more safeguards to protect Singaporeans from problem gambling......
More donating to charities through online portal
Singapore's largest donation portal, SG Gives, has seen a 46 per cent increase in total donations in 2011, compared with 2010......
A*STAR research institute teams up with Baidu
The Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R), a research institute of Singapore's Agency for Science and Technology Research (A*STAR), will set up a joint laboratory with Baidu, Inc., the leading Chinese language Internet search provider......
Two nabbed for suspected loanshark activities
Police have arrested two men for suspected involvement in loansharking activities......
Four foreign Heads of Mission present credentials to President Tan
Four foreign Heads of Mission presented their credentials to President Tony Tan Keng Yam in separate ceremonies at the Istana on Thursday......
Police arrest woman for suspected theft
Police have arrested a 30-year-old Malaysian woman who's believed to have stolen S$22,000 from a man at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)......
Green office initiative gets makeover
A project to help companies raise awareness and cultivate environment-friendly habits in the workplace is making a renewed push to spread the "green" message......
Dispute settlement mechanisms needed in the oceans: DPM Teo
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean urged global leaders and environmentalists to explore how to develop a clear set of dispute settlement mechanisms in the oceans......
INSEAD to offer Master in Finance degree for industry professionals
International business school, INSEAD, will offer a Master in Finance degree for experienced financial industry professionals who want to advance their competitive and management skills in the financial sector......
Stricter health warning labels on tobacco packaging
Stricter health warning labelling to the outer packaging of tobacco products will take effect from 1 March 2013......
TR Emeritus to remove allegedly defamatory comment: Lee Hsien Yang
Socio-political website TR Emeritus (TRE) said it has received a letter from the lawyer of Mr Lee Hsien Yang, asking it to remove an allegedly defamatory comment posted by one of its readers about him......
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