Koh Poh Koon to return to healthcare as a surgeon
In a social media post, Dr Koh thanked his former colleagues at the Ministry of Health after a farewell lunch on Tuesday (Jun 2).
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Woman and child locked on MBS balcony during robbery; three arrested after Shanghai-bound flight recalled
The woman was allegedly brought to a hotel room in Marina Bay Sands, where she believed she would be exchanging S$50,000 for foreign currency.
Security officer rejects injury payout of more than 6 months’ salary to sue employer – and loses the case
The judge said that the woman's lawyers did not attempt to prove that her company breached its duty of care.
‘First overt challenge’ to Pritam Singh’s WP leadership could bring closure one way or the other: Analysts
The closeness in the timing of the special cadre members conference and the party’s biennial Central Executive Committee election on Jun 28 means that by the end of that day,…
Singapore studying ways to better support at-risk workers before job losses: Desmond Choo
Rather than helping workers recover after they have fallen out of employment, the focus should be on intervening earlier, said the National Trades Union Congress deputy secretary-general.
Philanthropic trust owner accused of conspiring to cheat and extort ‘financial contributions’
Benjie Ng Ser Kwei, 71, is listed as the owner of The Golden Tree Foundation, a philanthropic trust, and a director of Yellow Tree Foundation, a company involved in charitable activities…
Singapore High Court dismisses Indonesian fugitive Paulus Tannos’ bid to challenge extradition process
The High Court ruled that businessman Paulus Tannos had failed to establish a sufficient basis to allow a judicial review of a decision by Singapore's Law Minister to proceed with…
Former PSA International group CEO Tan Chong Meng appointed Council of Presidential Advisers chairman
Former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta and chairman of Singapore LNG Corporation Gan Seow Kee have also been named as council members.
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More than 800 feedback cases a year lodged with NParks over pet parrots as popularity grows in Singapore
Complaints ranged from excessive noise to concerns about animal welfare.
Singapore
CNA Explains: What is El Nino and what can Singapore expect if it returns in 2026?
There is a more than 80 per cent chance of an El Nino event occurring in 2026, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore.
Singapore
Singapore’s lighthouses face an uncertain future as coastal developments close in
The Tuas Port and Long Island developments may force two of Singapore's lighthouses to relocate.
Singapore
Three farms affected by Lim Chu Kang land-use changes seek lease extensions as expiry dates draw near
Two farm owners questioned why they have to leave within the next year, when two other farms will still be operating in the same area for at least another 10…