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Ong Ye Kung denies Singapore’s initial advice against wearing mask was due insufficient supplies of surgical masks

During his speech on Singapore’s COVID-19 response, Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam argued that the Singapore government initially advised against wearing masks not because they believed it was less effective than hand-washing, but because of a shortage of surgical masks. Mr Giam noted that it took a leaked recording of a Minister at a closed-door meeting in February 2020 to reveal that Singapore was rationing masks to save them for healthcare workers. However, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung clarified to Parliament that the initial advice was due to the lack of understanding of the virus and was based on WHO recommendations.

Netizens skeptical of Singapore ranked among happiest countries in East Asia, called UN’s report to be ‘POFMA-ed’

Netizens in Singapore have expressed skepticism about the United Nations’ (UN) recent World Happiness Report ranking that places Singapore and Taiwan among the happiest countries in East Asia. Some netizens argue that Singaporeans face various sources of stress in their daily lives, including the cost of living and other financial concerns. Others suggest that although Singapore may rank high in terms of standard of living and quality of life, these come at a high price of a monotonous lifestyle and breakneck pace of city living.

CNB arrested six for suspected drug offences, officer injured while saving suspect from ninth-floor fall

Six Singaporeans, aged between 23 and 30, have been arrested for suspected drug offences by Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers during two anti-drug operations on Monday (20 Mar)

HDB shop owner warned by authorities for illegally partitioning unit into four rooms for rent in Yishun

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has issued a written warning to a shop owner in Yishun estate for illegally partitioning the upper floor of their shophouse into four rooms and renting them out without authorization. The unit was previously listed for public rental on the PropertyGuru website, but has since been taken down from listing.

Suspended five-year for misconduct by court, Lawyer M Ravi says ‘no regrets’ to dedicate for the cause of human rights

Human rights lawyer M Ravi, an advocate for those on death row for 20 years, has been suspended from practising for five years by the Court of Three Judges in Singapore, for misconduct. The maximum possible sanction for lawyers was delivered for the charges against Mr Ravi for making “baseless and ill-conceived attacks” against the Attorney-General, the Law Society and officers from the Attorney-General’s Chambers. The court did not find it necessary to strike him off the roll of advocates and solicitors. In response to the latest court judgment, Mr Ravi said,

Is another government collapse imminent in Malaysia? Political analysts share their thoughts

Political analysts weigh in on the possibility of another government collapse in Malaysia, as PAS President defends PN’s plan to overthrow the Unity Government, sparking controversy. Six-state elections are due later this year.

5-room HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio rented out at a record-breaking rate of S$6,500

A five-room HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio, created by combining two units, was rented out at a record-breaking rate of S$6500 amid an upward spiral of rental in 2023 due to rising costs and surging demand in Singapore.

Mother of Malaysian child actress pursues legal action against family of child who allegedly caused injury through prank

Child actress Puteri Rafasya suffered a fractured hip after a prank on set. Her mother, Fatin Aliza Salmi, is pursuing legal action against the family responsible. The parents allegedly offered RM120 as “assistance,” which Fatin deemed insufficient.

‘Most expensive pasar malam stall?’ Kf Seetoh surprised by S$18,000 a month rental at Geylang Serai Ramadan bazaar

Geylang Serai Ramadan bazaar sees high rental costs, with Makansutra founder Kf Seetoh calling it “the world’s most expensive pasar malam stall.” Nearly 200 units remain unoccupied as vendors face up to S$18,000 in rent for a single unit.

Man found dead after being mistaken for sleeping in hawker center for entire day

A 56- year-old man was found dead at a hawker centre in Singapore after sleeping at a table for an entire day. According to preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.