Sunday, July 1, 2012

Singapore Local News, 2012-07-01



    Visitors flock to Gardens by the Bay
Over 70,000 people visited Gardens by the Bay in the first two days of its opening, and the management team of Singapore's newest attraction is stepping up efforts to handle the crowds. It is mobilising some 300 volunteers till next........

    CHC members back leaders as some call for more transparency
Some City Harvest Church members have said that there could be more transparency in the way the church manages its funds, even as they continue to voice support for the leaders. Thousands turned up for the Sunday service at the........

2 youths arrested for racist online remarks
Police today announced that it had arrested two 17-year-olds for posting racist remarks online. In a statement, police said the remarks could lead to ill-will and hostility between the different races in Singapore. The........

Malay Language Month back for its 25th year
The Malay Language Month, an initiative to bring the language to the wider community, is back for its 25th year. This time, values are the focus. The theme this year reflects how the Malay community is associated with certain........

Poverty, pollution, infrastructure are key urban challenges: Lee Yi Shyan
Minister of State for National Development Lee Yi Shyan has singled out poverty, pollution and poor infrastructure as key urban challenges. He said an unfavourable global economy can add uncertainties and slow development......

SingTel 3G service disrupted in parts of eastern Singapore
Some SingTel customers in the Paya Lebar, Kallang, East Coast and Marine Parade area had difficulties using 3G services around 1030am today. SingTel said recovery started from 1130am. All services were fully restored by........

Faster clearance for certified local companies exporting goods to China
Local companies that have been certified by Singapore Customs can now enjoy faster clearance for the goods they export to China. Under an agreement between Singapore Customs and the General Administration of China Customs (GACC),........

Sports sector, arts scene will make S'pore more vibrant: ESM Goh
Sporting events and the arts will make Singapore a more vibrant community. Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said that is why the Singapore government has invested more funds over the years to support the sports sector and the........

    Beware of fake TCM pills: HSA
Authorities are warning that some traditional Chinese medicine pills, purportedly made in Singapore and sold online, are fakes. A search on a website found several netizens asking to buy these "Singapore-made" pills, which claim to........

    More cycling events in the pipeline
More cycling events are being planned - possibly one every month from next year. The Singapore Cycling Federation is rolling out these plans as the sport's fan base increases. Singapore's biggest cycling event, the OCBC........

Fancy a mobile app that can help you find a parking space?
You may soon be able to use a smartphone application to find and reserve a parking space before you head out to the city. It is just one of six urban prototypes which have surfaced at the recent UP Singapore Hackathon......

Kidnapped S'porean family now safely back home
A Singaporean family is now safely back home after a harrowing experience early Sunday morning in Johor Bahru......

Residents create cupcake mosaic for NDP Roadshow
More than 5,000 residents in the South West District came together for a special event near Jurong Point shopping centre on Sunday......

Football: Fans in S'pore gear up for Euro 2012 finals
Millions of Spanish and Italian fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the big clash between the two countries in the Euro 2012 finals......

Visitors flock to Gardens by the Bay
Over 70,000 people visited Gardens by the Bay in the first two days of its opening, and the management team of Singapore's newest attraction is stepping up efforts to handle the crowds......

CHC members back leaders as some call for more transparency
Some City Harvest Church members have said that there could be more transparency in the way the church manages its funds, even as they continue to voice support for the leaders......

2 youths arrested for racist online remarks
Police on Sunday announced that it had arrested two 17-year-olds for posting racist remarks online......

Malay Language Month back for its 25th year
The Malay Language Month, an initiative to bring the language to the wider community, is back for its 25th year......

SingTel 3G service disrupted in parts of eastern Singapore
Some SingTel customers in the Paya Lebar, Kallang, East Coast and Marine Parade area had difficulties using 3G services around 10.30am on Sunday......

Poverty, pollution, infrastructure are key urban challenges: Lee Yi Shyan
Minister of State for National Development Lee Yi Shyan has singled out poverty, pollution and poor infrastructure as key urban challenges......

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