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Former Workers’ Party chief Low Thia Khiang moved to general ward after five days in ICU
Former Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang has been moved to a general ward after spending five days in the intensive care unit. He was treated for a head injury…
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COVID-19 circuit breaker: Eye health a concern due to increased screen time
Screen time is expected to increase as more people work and study from home and seek entertainment during the COVID-19 circuit breaker period. Experts have highlighted the importance of ensuring…
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Errant real estate agencies, property agents will face higher maximum fines
Harsher punishments, including bigger fines for errant real estate agencies and their agents, have been passed in Parliament. The changes will also give the Council for Estate Agencies more power…
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Singapore Tonight: COVID-19 news in brief May 5
COVID-19 Briefs on Singapore Tonight, May 5: – Hong Kong to ease safe distancing measures from May 8 – India has recorded 3,900 cases in 24 hours, its largest single-day…
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March retail sales down 13.3%, biggest drop in 22 years
Singapore retail sales in March recorded its biggest drop in more than 20 years. The index plunged 13.3% on-year — the 14th straight month of decline. Consumers spent less on…
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Government has taken steps to enhance food quality, facilities in migrant worker dorms: S Iswaran
COVID-19 circuit breaker measures may have caused some inconveniences to migrant workers, but Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran said they can be assured that the government has taken steps…
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COVID-19: Direct School Admission exercise to continue via e-interviews, e-auditions
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluation methods for the Direct School Admission (DSA) programme will be changed to include e-interviews and e-auditions. The DSA exercise allows Primary 6 students to apply…
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COVID-19 circuit breaker: Telcos have network capacity buffer to cope with higher Internet traffic
Work from home and home-based learning have caused a surge in Internet traffic during the circuit breaker period. In Parliament on May 5, Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran said…
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More support for ComCare households to tide through COVID-19 pandemic: Desmond Lee
People who benefit from ComCare can look forward to more help to tide them over the COVID-19 pandemic. In Parliament on May 5, Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee…
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NEA extends S$500 funding for hawkers who join food delivery platforms until end-June
About 20% to 30% of hawker stalls are not operating during the circuit breaker period, and others are reluctant to use food delivery services due to the high commission costs…