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New support group for lymphoma patients

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMWhen Ms Erma Maulood, 31, was diagnosed with lymphoma in February, only the support of a friend battling the same disease made her decide to undergo chemotherapy.

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Police probe closure of salon chain

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMPolice are investigating the sudden closure of a hair salon chain last month which left hundreds of customers with paid-for but unused packages.

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Fears about China spreading volatility overblown: Expert

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMWorries that China could spread volatility to world markets are overblown and the mainland's role as an engine of global growth is also overstated, said UBS global economist...

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Mr Lee 'an admirer of US, but not afraid to criticise it'

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMThe late Mr Lee Kuan Yew was a lifelong admirer of the United States, but not an uncritical fan of the superpower, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday.

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Science Briefs: Rare supermoon eclipse to happen on Sept 28

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMFor the first time in over 30 years, some people will get the chance to witness a supermoon, in combination with a total lunar eclipse, sometimes known as a blood moon.

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Trio go skin deep to reduce animal testing

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMWorking in a laboratory barely larger than a three-room HDB flat, three innovators have ambitious plans to reduce the reliance on animal testing in research.

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Orchard Road shoppers hit the malls with masks on

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMAs Singapore's air quality deteriorated yesterday afternoon, many Orchard Road shoppers donned their masks on their day out on a public holiday.

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Health pioneer wins tabla! community award

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMWhen Dr Uma Rajan lost her husband 38 years ago, she starting giving the time she would have spent with him to the community.

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Delivery services and outdoor activities suspended

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMCompanies and organisations have suspended services or activities because of the haze, and made changes to help workers.

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Bad air keeps people indoors on public holiday

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMThe haze cast a cloud over public holiday plans yesterday as people stayed indoors due to the poor air quality.

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Marking Hari Raya Haji with korban

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMThousands of sheep and lambs were slaughtered here yesterday in the sacrificial ritual of korban to mark Hari Raya Haji.

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What's News: September 25, 2015

September 25, 2015 5:00 AMSchools across Singapore will be closed today due to the haze - the first time that the problem has forced such a measure to be taken.

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ST Now, News As It Happens - Sept 25, 2015

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Haze worsens in Singapore on Friday as 24-hour PSI hits hazardous level

September 25, 2015 6:08 AMSINGAPORE- The haze situation worsened on Friday (Sept 25) morning as the Pollutant Standard Index (PSI) hit the hazardous level. As of 6am, the 24-hour PSI was 257-318. It...

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Mr Lee Kuan Yew was lifelong admirer of US but not an uncritical fan: PM Lee

September 25, 2015 12:10 AMThe late Mr Lee Kuan Yew was a lifelong admirer of the United States, but not an uncritical fan of the superpower, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday.

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Engineer jailed 50 days for filming women showering in hostel

September 25, 2015 5:29 PMSINGAPORE - A Japanese engineer on assignment in Singapore was jailed for 50 days on Friday for using his cellphone to take digital videos of women showering in a hostel.

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Primary and secondary schools to reopen on Monday unless haze forecast...

September 25, 2015 6:12 PMSINGAPORE - Primary and secondary schools will reopen on Monday (Sept 28) unless the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) forecast on Sunday indicates that a hazardous...

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The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Sept 25, 2015

September 25, 2015 6:53 PMWe look at: Companies stepping up measures to cope with the haze, from suspending delivery services to letting employees work from home.

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MORNING MINUTES: What will make headlines, Sept 25, 2015

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Pupils turn up for school despite closure; sports facilities closed due to...

September 25, 2015 9:10 AMSINGAPORE - Some pupils still turned up for school on Friday (Sept 25) morning despite Thursday's announcement of a school closure due to the worsening haze situation.

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