Singapore to raise age limit for first-time blood donors from 60 to 65
The restriction will be eased as data has shown that adverse donor reaction decreases with age among first-time donors, says Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.Read More
To the rescue: These women save and rehome hamsters that have been abused, dumped or neglected by their owners
The volunteers from Hamster Society Singapore rescue, foster, and rehome hamsters that have been abandoned, neglected, and in need of medical care. CNA Women finds out how the group is…
Commentary: This health insurance clash is a chance to fix issues in Singapore’s healthcare system
Patients will be the ultimate losers if the ongoing kerfuffle between insurer Great Eastern and the operator of Mount Elizabeth hospitals is not handled well, say medical experts Dr Jeremy…
Jail for driver who showed no remorse after causing teen’s death during ‘blocking and braking game’ on ECP
Jarrett Tee Lee Kiat asked the other passengers in his car if they wanted to “see motorcycle fly”.Read More
Banana Leaf Apolo faces winding up application filed by poultry supplier
The application was filed by Toh Thye San Farm, with a hearing scheduled for next Friday (Jul 4).Read More
GE2025: Candidates spent S$13 million, up 42% from last election
Nearly half of the S$13.05 million spent by candidates contesting Singapore’s 2025 General Election went to non-online advertising.Read More
SAF operates ‘somewhere in between’ war and peace every day, says Chan Chun Sing
The defence minister also spoke about the impact on jobs, wages and prices from the Iran-Israel war and global security situation.Read More
More leadership roles expected as SAF moves towards ‘decentralised’ operations: Chan Chun Sing
The defence minister also tackled questions on conscripting women and having minorities in senior military positions.Read More
Renowned Hong Kong-based Singaporean food critic Chua Lam dies at age 83
His death was announced on Facebook on Friday afternoon (Jun 27), with social media post saying he died peacefully at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital.Read More
Unemployment inches up in Q1 2025 as jobs growth slows: MOM
The Manpower Ministry is closely watching a basket of indicators to measure the impact of the US tariffs on the labour market going forward.Read More