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Genetic sequencing in cancer paves way for personalised treatments
Recent advances in genetic sequencing, or the analysis of a segment of DNA, are paving the way for new, personalised treatments in cancer. A study on a drug used to treat a form of leukaemia called Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,........
Sri Lankan doctor on trial for molesting nurse
A doctor from Sri Lanka is on trial for molesting a former scrub nurse in an operating theatre at Changi General Hospital. Senaka Liyanage, 37, is accused of tapping the 26-year-old woman's buttock twice - first in the morning and........
Faulty "contactor" could have caused Navy accident
Preliminary investigations have shown that a switch malfunction could have caused the accident that resulted in Navy serviceman Jason Chee losing both legs and his left arm, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen today. Military Expert........
PM Lee to name Halimah Yacob as next Speaker of Parliament
PM Lee Hsien Loong has confirmed that he will nominate Mdm Halimah Yacob for the role of Speaker of Parliament, replacing former Speaker Michael Palmer who resigned last month. He announced this at a briefing of PAP MPs this afternoon, and said........
Five injured after fire at Tanglin Mall
Five men were injured after a fire at Tanglin Mall on Tuesday morning, at 9.41 am. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said the fire involved an electrical box inside a switch room located at the ground level of Tanglin Mall......
Ngee Ann Poly students to intern at Porsche Centre under new partnership
Students of Mechanical Engineering at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) will get to work with some of the best in industry, under a partnership between Stuttgart Auto and NP. The students will get the chance to work as interns at Porsche........
Trial of ex-SCDF chief to start in February
The corruption trial of former Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) chief Peter Lim will start next month. The trial was originally scheduled to start in the middle of this month, but will now start in February as the lead........
Financial stability assessment for S'pore financial sector
Singapore's financial sector will be undergoing an external financial stability assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this year. Singapore last participated in the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Programme (FSAP),........
New pump for advanced heart failure patients
A new heart assist device that is smaller and lighter is now available for patients with advanced heart failure. The golf ball-sized heart pump known as HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) is the third generation of........
"Better Fathering Index" to measure dad's role in raising children
Singapore will soon have a "Better Fathering Index" aimed at benchmarking the father's involvement in bringing up children. The Index, believed to be a world first, is expected to be ready by the end of the year after a........
US hedge fund places bet on F&N
A United States hedge fund giant has placed a bold US$500 million (S$610.4 million) bet to profit from a battle between two Asian tycoons for Singapore property and drinks conglomerate Fraser & Neave (F&N). Davidson Kempner Capital........
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Behind a successful woman is her community
To mark the start of a new year, I accompanied my mum to a Hindu temple. As I watched her light the oil lamps, I noticed numerous other worshippers all lighting up their own. There were hundreds in total - each and every lamp symbolising a........
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PM Lee directs MND to fully review AIM transaction
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has asked the Ministry of National Development (MND) to fully review the transaction of PAP Town Council's management software to Action Information Management (AIM) in 2010......
Labour shortage, low productivity may delay building of new flats
A shortage of foreign labour coupled with low productivity in the construction sector could delay the completion of projects such as the building of new flats......
New smaller heart pump for patients awaiting transplant
A new heart pump which allows advanced heart failure patients to enjoy better quality of life while they wait for a heart transplant is now available in Singapore......
2 suspects arrested for slashing man in Geylang
Two suspects have been arrested for injuring a man in Lorong 17, Geylang on 4 January......
Sri Lankan doctor on trial for touching nurse's buttock
A doctor from Sri Lanka is on trial for molesting a former scrub nurse in an operating theatre at Changi General Hospital......
Genetic sequencing in cancer paves way for personalised treatments
Recent advances in genetic sequencing, or the analysis of a segment of DNA, are paving the way for new, personalised treatments in cancer......
A look at Halimah Yacob's political career
Madam Halimah Yacob will be the first woman to become Singapore's Speaker of Parliament, if elected......
Faulty "contactor" could have caused Navy accident
It's been over three weeks since the accident involving Navy serviceman Jason Chee and preliminary investigations showed that a switch malfunction could have caused the accident......
PM Lee to nominate Halimah Yacob as next Speaker of Parliament
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will nominate Minister of State Halimah Yacob to be elected as Speaker of Parliament when Parliament next sits on Monday, January 14......
Eight research projects get NRF funding
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has awarded a total of S$2 million to eight researchers in Singapore for their proposed projects in the latest round of prototype funding......
Five injured in fire at Tanglin Mall
Five men were injured after a fire at Tanglin Mall on Tuesday morning, at 9.41am......
Trial of ex-SCDF chief to start in February
The corruption trial of former Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) chief Peter Lim will start next month......
Man gets jail, cane for robbing pregnant women
A man has been sentenced to six years' jail and 16 strokes of the cane for robbing two pregnant women......
Stuttgart Auto, Ngee Ann Poly to groom talent in automotive industry
Students of Mechanical Engineering at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) will get to work with some of the best in industry, under a partnership between Stuttgart Auto and NP......
LTA invites public to suggest names for Thomson Line stations
The MRT stations of the new Thomson Line need names. And if you have any in mind, or want to have a say in what they should be called -- share your ideas with the Land Transport Authority (LTA)......
AIM deal begs questions: Tan Cheng Bock
Former long-time PAP backbencher Tan Cheng Bock has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the sale of computer systems used by town councils, raising several questions in a post on his Facebook page on Monday, including whether it was right and b.....
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