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Rise in TB cases in S'pore last year
There was a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Singapore last year compared to 2010. The Health Ministry reported 1,533 new cases of TB in 2011, compared to 1,478 the year before, ahead of World Tuberculosis Day tomorrow......
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Man gets 12 years' jail for molesting young girls
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years' jail for sexual offences that included outraging the modesty of primary school girls. Ng Ban Keong had pleaded guilty to three charges of outraging the modesty of primary school........
SingTel signs five-year deal with SNOC
It is the biggest sponsorship deal to date for the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). SingTel has inked a five-year partnership, worth an estimated seven-figure sum, with the council. For a start, the money will go towards........
Bus operators improved 22 services in Q1 2012: LTA report
SBS Transit and SMRT have improved 22 bus services and added 180 bus trips weekly between January and March, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The findings were part of a quarterly review of bus services by LTA and........
Headwinds holding back US recovery: Steve Forbes
There have been positive signs of recovery from the United States economy, but there are headwinds holding it back from recovering as quickly as it could, said Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes. And chief among these is the US'........
Woman suspect arrested for selling fake student IDs
Police arrested a 47-year-old woman suspected of selling fake foreign student identification cards. On Mar 18, police received information about a printing shop at Bencoolen Street that was reportedly selling fake student cards.........
Jurong Lake District to get global grant to become smarter commercial node
The Jurong Lake District will help to lead the way in Singapore's efforts to become a smarter business city in the way it delivers municipal services, engages citizens and optimises use of resources. It has been selected as a........
Singapore's inflation rate eases to 4.6% in February
Singapore's inflation rate eased to 4.6 per cent year-on-year last month, from 4.8 per cent the previous month. The rise in the consumer price index is well below the 4.9 per cent predicted by economists. Data from the........
Chinese national alleged to have caused cleaner's death faces 3 more charges
The Chinese national who allegedly hijacked a taxi and caused the death of a cleaner at Budget Terminal on March 17 now faces three more charges. Thirty-year-old technician Yuan Zhenghua was charged in court today with dangerous........
Shortlisted designs for Subordinate Courts Complex open for viewing
Members of the public can view the shortlisted designs of the new Subordinate Courts Complex next week, from Mar 26 to 31. Stage one of the Open Design Competition for the new Subordinate Courts Complex was launched on Sept 15 last........
Singapore in global 'green growth' effort as C40 observer city
Singapore signed today a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) to participate in the international climate action group as an observer city. The National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) said........
Singapore woman award: MediaCorp recognises three outstanding women
It was a night of glitz and glamour to honour three women for their extraordinary contributions to society, at the Singapore Woman Award 2012 held at the Shangri-La Hotel last night. Organised by MediaCorp, it was the first time in the award's histor.....
NSP stays mum on Hougang by-election plans
The National Solidarity Party this morning put up a blogpost saying it would not reveal its hand on whether it would contest the Hougang seat vacated by former Workers' Party MP Yaw Shin Leong, and added that it is "inappropriate" for the party........
STB projects 10% increase in visitor growth this year
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) expects more visitor arrivals for Singapore this year. It has projected an increase of up to 10 per cent, from 2011, at between 13.5 and 14.5 million arrivals. But this will be slower........
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SIT may be further developed
As the Government looks for ways to create more degree opportunities for Singaporeans, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) may be further developed as an institution, Minister of State for Education Lawrence Wong signalled........
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73 arrested for vice, immigration offences in overnight raid
A total of 73 suspects were arrested in an overnight operation on entertainment outlets......
Rise in TB cases in S'pore last year
SINGAPORE : There was a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Singapore last year compared to 2010......
Part-time jobs offered at JobsDB.com Career Expo
SINGAPORE : Exhibitors are offering part-time jobs at this year's JobsDB.com Career Expo for the first time......
Singapore, Italy reaffirm bilateral ties
Singapore and Italy have reaffirmed the positive and broad-based nature of the bilateral relationship......
Man gets 12 years' jail for molesting young girls
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years' jail for sexual offences that included outraging the modesty of primary school girls......
Construction of new Subordinate Courts complex to start in 2013
Construction work on the new Subordinate Courts complex will start in 2013 and it is expected to be completed in 2019......
SingTel signs five-year deal with SNOC
It is the biggest sponsorship deal to date, for the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). SingTel has inked a five-year partnership deal with the council......
Bus operators improved 22 services in Q1 2012: LTA report
SBS Transit and SMRT have improved 22 bus services and added 180 bus trips weekly between January and March, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA)......
Singapore's first book on local weather launched
The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) launched on Friday Singapore's first book on local weather and unveiled a new weather observation station as part of its World Meteorological Day celebrations......
Private school fined for not registering for GST
A private school has been ordered to pay about S$70,000 in penalty for failing to register for Goods & Services Tax (GST)......
Australian Navy chief on 4-day visit to S'pore
The Chief of Navy of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Vice-Admiral Ray Griggs, called on Singapore's Minister of State for Defence and Education, Lawrence Wong at the Ministry of Defence on Friday......
Jurong Lake District to get global grant to become smarter commercial node
The Jurong Lake District will help to lead the way in Singapore's efforts to become a smarter business city in the way it delivers municipal services, engages citizens and optimises use of resources......
More charges against Chinese national in Budget Terminal death
The Chinese national who allegedly hijacked a taxi and caused the death of a cleaner at the Departure Hall of Budget Terminal on March 17 now faces three more charges......
12 suspects caught for series of commercial crimes
Police have arrested 12 suspects for a series of commercial crimes, including cheating, forgery and criminal breach of trust......
Woman suspect arrested for selling fake student IDs
Police arrested a 47-year-old woman suspected of selling fake foreign student identification cards......
Singapore in global 'green growth' effort as C40 observer city
Singapore signed on Friday a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) to participate in the international climate action group as an observer city......
Singapore expects up to 10% rise in 2012 visitor arrivals
SINGAPORE : Singapore hopes to attract up to 10 percent more visitors this year......
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