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Missing worker at Tanjong Pagar demolition site found dead by SCDF

Nearly eight hours post a Tanjong Pagar building collapse, the Singapore Civil Defence Force recovered the body of a missing worker, who was found trapped under the wreckage with no signs of life.

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.

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.

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.

Singaporean businessman fatally shot in Philippines, investigation underway

A Singaporean businessman, Chan Kin Tay, was fatally shot by unidentified perpetrators in Batangas Province, Philippines. Local authorities investigate potential motives, including domestic disputes or involvement of a hired gunman.

George Goh stands firm on his eligibility for Singapore Presidency

The media team of George Goh, entrepreneur and presidential aspirant, issues a statement on Thursday to assert Mr Goh’s Singapore presidency bid as being well-considered, backed by his professional experience and management of multiple companies that collectively qualify him under Article 19(4)(b) of the Constitution. While none of his companies individually meet the S$500 million equity requirement, Goh plans to present his case to the Presidential Elections Committee, confident of his eligibility.

Police tasered and arrested a 31-year-old man for alleged assaulting an auxiliary officer

A 31-year-old man, brandishing an iron bar, engaged in a tense standoff with the police in Bukit Panjang on Tuesday (13 June) night. Video footage shows officers repeatedly urging him to drop the weapon, culminating in the deployment of a Taser. The man was subdued, hospitalized, and subsequently apprehended.

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.