Day: 23 January 2020

28 posts

Confirmed imported case of novel coronavirus infection in Singapore; Multi-ministry taskforce ramps up precautionary measures

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has on 23 January 2020 confirmed one…

China locks down two cities to curb virus outbreak

by Hector Retamal and Sebastien Ricci China locked down two major cities…

Observations of Bangladeshis in a short trip to Dhaka

by Tan Wah Piow When I told friends that I was visiting…

SDP’s John Tan prefers to go to jail than to pay fine of S$5000 so he can stand in the upcoming GE

In order to not lose his chance of standing in the next…

Li Shengwu should “make himself available for cross-examinations” if he “has nothing to hide”: AGC responds to Mr Li’s decision to cease participating in contempt of court proceedings

Li Shengwu should continue making himself “available for cross-examination and answer the…

SARS lessons hang over China’s fight against new virus

by Eva Xiao and Laurent Thomet China’s lockdown of an entire city to…

PM Lee not inviting siblings to CNY reunion dinner again this year

For yet another year, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has not extended…

CCCS: Three companies found to have rigged bids for Wildlife Reserves projects

According to the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS), three companies,…

Opposition parties question Heng Swee Keat about GST, divisive force and presidency

At the annual Singapore Perspectives Conference, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat…

Singapore on high alert following quarantine of Wuhan city

Singaporeans are advised to refrain from unnecessary travel to Wuhan in the…