Two brothers charged with hacking offences — including the alleged hacking of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) website — have had their cases adjourned to February. 27-year-old Mohammad Azhar Tahir faces 10 charges, including the alleged offence of modifying contents of the PMO website.
Read More »Public bus fleet to expand 20% by end-2014
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said there will be a 20 per cent increase in the fleet of public buses by the end of this year. All 550 buses under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) will hit the roads. From this figure, more than half are already in operation.
Read More »Two honoured for rescuing victims from burning car
Two individuals were recognised today (Jan 6) for rescuing two accident victims trapped in a burning car last week. Mr Lim Hong Kai, 53, and Mr Yan Zhen Jun, 44, were honoured by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) with the Public Spiritedness Award for their bravery by Colonel Ling Young Ern, Commander of the 4th Civil Defence Division.
Read More »Former MM Lee Kuan Yew conferred Russia’s Order of Honour
The President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir Putin, has conferred the Order of Honour on Singapore’s former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. The Order of Honour was presented by His Excellency Mr Leonid Moiseev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Singapore, to Mr Lee today (Jan 6) at the Istana.
Read More »Grassroots effort aims to ease traffic woes in Tiong Bahru
Vexed by the illegal parking and congestion problems plaguing the narrow roads around his home in recent years, Tiong Bahru resident Choa How King took matters into his own hands.
Read More »Former business director of ST Electronics on trial for corruption
Mark Edward Tjong is accused of two counts of corruptly obtaining gratification totalling some S$87,000
Read More »Budget 2014: Catalyse growth holistically
In a fast-changing world, the Government must help firms in setting up environmental scanning and intelligence-gathering systems on a global basis. This would help them predict business trends, pre-empt opportunities, achieve first-mover advantages and move up the food chain.
Read More »Provide affordable homes for elderly
When I heard about the prices for The Hillford, a retirement housing project for the elderly, I thought to myself that it is meant only for rich retirees. Even retirement housing does not come cheap.
Read More »Temasek does not manage CPF monies
"We wish to clarify that Temasek does not manage Central Provident Fund monies, nor do we manage or invest Singapore’s foreign reserves."
Read More »S$135m worth of GST Vouchers to be given out Jan 2014
Around 800,000 HDB households to receive GST Voucher — Utilities-Save rebates in January 2014, says Ministry of Finance
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