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Two new statutory boards under MOE and MOM to oversee skills and employment
January 12, 2016 1:43 PMSINGAPORE - Two new statutory boards tentatively named SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) will be formed to move the national focus on skills and...
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Man accused of throwing cat down 13 floors in Yishun remanded at IMH for...
January 12, 2016 2:55 PMSINGAPORE - A 40-year-old man who allegedly threw a cat to its death from the 13th floor of an HDB block in Yishun was remanded for another week at the Institute of Mental...
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MND gives the go-ahead for hubs that house multiple churches or temples
January 12, 2016 3:04 PMSINGAPORE - For the first time, multi-user places of worship that will house either multiple Chinese temples or multiple churches have been given the go-ahead by the authorities.
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Man extorted $197,000 in cash and $51,900 worth of valuables from teacher
January 12, 2016 4:36 PMSINGAPORE - A 35-year-old man, who had a sexual relationship with a male teacher, extorted $197,000 in cash and about $52,000 in valuables from him in exchange for his silence,...
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Cleaner dies after being crushed in waste compactor
January 13, 2016 5:00 AMA Bangladeshi cleaner was crushed to death on Monday while operating waste-compacting machinery.
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MOE asks for patience in review on free parking
January 13, 2016 5:00 AMThe issue of whether teachers should pay to park their cars in schools will be carefully considered, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) yesterday, as it acknowledged the...
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Zaobao, Qoo10 set up CNY e-retail site
January 13, 2016 5:00 AMSingaporeans can now purchase Chinese New Year goodies, fashion items and household appliances all from one website.
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The year virtual reality 'goes live'
January 13, 2016 5:00 AMThe annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week shone the spotlight on the burgeoning fields of virtual reality (VR), drones and wearables.
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Some $150m of unclaimed money held by government ministries and courts
January 13, 2016 5:00 AMAt least 34,000 people and businesses have yet to claim money from a pool of almost $150 million which is being held by government ministries and the courts, The Straits Times...
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Former MP Sin Boon Ann sues three Hainan clan members
January 13, 2016 5:00 AMA Hainan clan association, recently in the news over a biting incident at a biennial vote of its leaders, is now involved in a court showdown over allegations of slander in the...
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In Pictures: Singapore wildlife's baby boom
January 13, 2016 5:00 AMMore than 700 animals were born in Wildlife Reserves' Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Safari and Singapore Zoo last year. Here are some recent additions to the fauna...
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ST Now, News As It Happens - Jan 13, 2016
January 13, 2016 6:53 AMWelcome to ST Now, News As It Happens. We will keep you updated on the latest happenings in Singapore and beyond. If there is something you want to share with us, please drop...
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Morning Minutes: What will make headlines, Jan 13, 2016
January 13, 2016 7:00 AMGood morning! Morning Minutes is a round-up of stories that will break on Wednesday, Jan 13, and which we think you'd be interested in.
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SPH and TRS editors reach out-of-court settlement of copyright infringement suit
January 13, 2016 7:20 AMSINGAPORE - Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) and the duo behind the now-defunct socio-political website The Real Singapore (TRS) have reached an out-of-court settlement of a...
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TRS apologies to SPH for infringing copyright of 244 of its news articles
January 13, 2016 7:20 AMSINGAPORE - Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) and the duo behind the now-defunct socio-political website The Real Singapore (TRS) have reached an out-of-court settlement of a...
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TRS apologises to SPH for infringing copyright of 244 of its news articles
January 13, 2016 7:20 AMSINGAPORE - Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH) and the duo behind the now-defunct socio-political website The Real Singapore (TRS) have reached an out-of-court settlement of a...
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Polytechnics offer more places for early childhood education diplomas
January 13, 2016 10:57 AMSINGAPORE - There will be more places for those who want diplomas in early childhood education this year, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) said on...
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Reusable plastic water bottles generally safe for use: Case
January 13, 2016 11:07 AMSINGAPORE - Singapore's consumer watchdog has found that reusable plastic water bottles here are generally safe to use.
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Creation of two new statutory boards to better integrate education and...
January 13, 2016 11:51 AMSINGAPORE - The splitting of the statutory board running the SkillsFuture initiative into two new boards is a timely move, said Acting Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung said...
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Badminton coach sentenced to five years in jail for grooming boy for sex
January 13, 2016 1:16 PMSINGAPORE - A freelance badminton coach, who sexually abused a male student for over a year, was sentenced to five years' jail on Wednesday (Jan 13).
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