At a grassroots event yesterday (24 Mar), Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan shared his experience about his fall at home, which broke his left arm. He said the accident happened at around midnight while in bed, when he wanted to go to the toilet. “My wife was sleeping very well, and I am a very good husband, so I did …

Government feedback and engagement agency REACH yesterday (24 Mar) said that more than 80 per cent of Singaporeans supported the Merdeka Generation Package announced in this year’s Budget. This was the results from the Budget 2019 Feedback Exercise, which saw 4,500 Singaporeans responding to REACH’s survey, it revealed. REACH said it engaged 2,601 of these respondents through face-to-face meets at …

It was reported that the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has been ranked as the third-best hospital in the world by Newsweek magazine, partly for its clinical research and “outstanding nursing”, following two American hospitals, the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. SGH’s chief executive officer Prof Kenneth Kwek said, “We are humbled to be recognised for our medical and nursing care.” …

People’s Voice Party chief, Lim Tean posted a message on his Facebook page revealing that many young families he talked to at Punggol-Pasir Ris are complaining about the high cost of living in Singapore. In particular, the high cost of living is discouraging young couples to have a second kid due to the high cost of childcare and pre-school in …

The media reported today (24 Mar) that a taxi driver who lost consciousness while driving, ploughed into pedestrians at the junction of Queensway shopping centre on Friday evening (22 Mar). An elderly woman died. The taxi was driven by an elderly person, a 72-year-old driver. He and another female pedestrian were injured and taken to hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that …

Speaking at a book launch at the Grand Hyatt hotel yesterday (23 Mar), Minister Heng Swee Keat told Singaporeans to be open to talent and ideas (‘Singapore must stay open to talent and ideas: Heng Swee Keat‘). Mr Heng noted Singapore and many other countries have benefited from globalisation, but increasingly, people in many countries are questioning the value of …

Speaking at a gala dinner commemorating the 100th anniversary of Hwa Chong Institution yesterday (21 Mar), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said it is still important for students to master the academic curriculum and strive to excel in their studies. “Our schools, our ITEs, polytechnics and universities maintain rigorous academic standards, and give students a solid grounding in their different …

The UK Financial Times reported yesterday (21 Mar) that Standard Chartered is facing “an investor rebellion” over its CEO’s pay after the bank changed how it calculated his pension in a way that falls foul of UK corporate governance guidelines. This year, Standard Chartered Bill Winters will receive a pension allowance of £474,000, which is the highest of any chief …

The Chinese media reported on Wednesday (20 Mar) that a 4-room HDB flat was allegedly used to house a total of 24 tenants, four times the maximum allowed by HDB. Presently, 4-room HDB flats can only have a maximum of 6 tenants, with an average of 2 persons to a room. Reporters went to the unit in block 403 at …

It was reported on Tue (19 Mar) that Bayer’s subsidiary, Monsanto, has lost its second court case in US over a lawsuit filed by a Californian man who suffered from cancer. The court found that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer was a substantial factor in causing cancer in the Californian man. Monsanto is facing more than 11,000 similar lawsuits across the …