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UN chief slams ‘pitiful’ world response to climate change

UN Secretary-General Guterres warns of a climate disaster due to inadequate global response. Urgent action is needed to meet climate goals and transform the fossil fuel industry toward clean energy. The lack of ambition, trust, and cooperation hinders progress. The fight against climate change must be immediate and global.

Kirsten Han raises concerns over RISJ’s 2023 Digital News Report and its lack of context about Singapore’s media landscape

Journalist Kirsten Han criticizes the 2023 Digital News Report for its portrayal of Singapore’s media landscape, echoing Maria Ressa’s concerns about the report’s potentially harmful impact on independent media organizations and its inadequate depiction of Singapore’s press freedom situation and political context.

Singapore to put more police robots on the streets

Singapore Police Force plans to deploy more patrol robots across the city-state to overcome manpower shortage. These robots, already in operation at Changi Airport’s Terminal 4, come equipped with cameras, sensors, speakers, a display panel, blinkers, and a siren.

Police charge India wrestling chief with sexual harassment

Indian police have charged Wrestling Federation president and BJP lawmaker, Brij Bhushan Singh, with sexual harassment and stalking following protests by top wrestlers. Despite one accusation being withdrawn, investigations continue, and promises of new WFI elections are in place.

Search underway for worker after building collapse at Tanjong Pagar demolition site

A building structure part of the Fuji Xerox Towers in Tanjong Pagar collapsed during demolition, leaving one worker missing. SCDF and DART teams are conducting intensive search and rescue operations.

TikTok to spend billions in SE Asia as e-commerce move pays off

TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew announced plans to invest billions in Southeast Asia, riding on the success of the company’s e-commerce branch, TikTok Shop. In just a year, TikTok Shop has made significant market share gains in the region, amassing a gross merchandise value of $4.4 billion in 2022 from $600,000 in 2021. The growth has been attributed to the app’s captive audience and aggressive expansion in markets with large TikTok user bases.

Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa: Reuters Institute report provides ‘weapons’ to governments attacking free media

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa criticizes the Reuters Institute, claiming its flawed research endangers journalists and aids governments in undermining free media, especially in the global south.

Non-resident employment surges by 30,200 in Singapore, dominating 91.5% of total employment growth: MOM Report

Non-resident employment in Singapore rises by 30,200, capturing 91.5% of total job growth, according to the latest Singapore Ministry of Manpower report. The MOM report also reveals a rise in retrenchments to 3,820 in 1Q 2023, up from 2,990 in 4Q 2022.

Bertha Henson announces her involvement as George Goh’s media advisor

Bertha Henson, esteemed journalist, confirms her role as media advisor for entrepreneur George Goh’s presidential campaign, touting Mr Goh’s outsider perspective and commitment to the independent and apolitical nature of the presidency.

New immigration kiosks boost efficiency at Woodlands train checkpoint, ICA reports

Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) reports a significant boost in clearance efficiency at Woodlands Train Checkpoint, thanks to 10 new self-clearance kiosks. These additions address space constraints and improve traveller experience, while expediting immigration processes.