Central Narcotics Bureau uses saliva test kits in a first for anti-drug raids at nightspots
All it takes for these test kits is a swab on the tongue and cheeks. Those who test positive will be escorted to CNB’s headquarters for a confirmatory urine test.Read…
Commentary: What was it about TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi’s speech that made him sound un-Singaporean?
TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi’s use of American features in his speech at a hostile congressional hearing was not only polite, but also necessary, says linguistics expert Associate Professor Tan…
Leong Mun Wai’s election as PSP chief signals party’s confidence in him, endorsement of debate style: Analysts
“Mr Leong is big into histrionics and portrays himself as the proverbial David against Goliath. However, his antics have also got him into trouble more than once,” says an analyst.Read…
Commentary: S$140 million in expired COVID-19 vaccines should not be seen as waste
Some critics have called the expired vaccine doses a waste of taxpayer money, but predicting vaccine needs amid pandemic uncertainty is complex, says Duke-NUS professor David Matchar.Read More
Professionals call for more support to integrate people on autism spectrum into workplaces
When students with autism turn 18, they graduate from special education schools and may face the “post-18 cliff effect” where services drop off and they find it difficult to get…
Fine for company VP who gave S$5,000 red packet bribe as part of inherited annual practice
The deputy managing partner of Honfoong Plastic Industries found that the manager became less strict in his quality inspections after receiving the first red packet and continued the practice for…
More workplace deaths and close shaves in 2022; surge in cases of work-related health conditions: MOM
Among the “occupational diseases” reported, cases of noise-induced deafness jumped from 168 in 2021 to 624 in 2022.Read More
3,500 birds, 400 species: How Singapore’s bird park is moving to its new home
More than 2,000 birds have acclimated to their new home, says the bird park.Read More
Bukit Batok HDB fire that led to woman’s death likely ignited by cigarette, spread to hoarded items: Coroner’s court
The 60-year-old fainted in the kitchen toilet, while her son and husband climbed out onto a ledge outside the kitchen window where they were eventually rescued.Read More
Singapore likely to tighten monetary policy as inflation remains elevated: Analysts
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