Report Reveals Significant Links Between Universities and the Fossil Fuel IndustrySINGAPORE: A coalition of students in Singapore has called for universities to sever ties with the fossil fuel industry by 2030, as highlighted in a report released on Monday (Jan 17) detailing the "extensive" connections between educational institutions and fossil fuel companies.The report, titled Fossil-Fuelled …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
A Deep Dive into the Themes of Faith and Morality in Yeon Sang-ho's Latest SeriesWhen Hellbound comes up in conversation, it's hard not to hear the familiar comparison: "It's even more popular than Squid Game!" Whether it will maintain this status remains to be seen, but the link to Squid Game is often made, primarily …
Unvaccinated individual faces multiple charges for aggressive behavior and health protocol violations.SINGAPORE: A 53-year-old man was charged on Friday (Jan 14) for allegedly assaulting two National Environment Agency (NEA) officers at Redhill Food Centre last year. Chua Soon Hean faces charges of causing hurt to public servants and violating COVID-19 health regulations by entering the …
NEA Investigates Reports of Mysterious Odors Without Identifying Their SourceSingapore – Is land being cleared for oil palm plantations in Indonesia? Is the dreaded haze making a comeback? Are residents in the east hosting endless barbecues? Or is there a significant fire in Tampines? The source of the burning smell remains a mystery.Recent days have …
Exploring the Challenges Faced by Seniors in a Digitally Advancing World“People say technology was supposed to make life easier,” Mr. Teh remarked with a wide smile. Originally from Malaysia, Mr. Teh held various odd jobs throughout his twenties, including several years as a telephone switchboard operator in the 1970s. Following the death of his parents, …
Singaporean Badminton Star Begins 2022 Season with a WinSingapore's badminton prodigy Loh Kean Yew kicked off his year with a strong performance, defeating Canada's Sheng Xiaodong with scores of 16-21, 21-4, 21-13 in his opening match. Following his triumph at the World Championship in Huelva, Spain, on December 19, Loh is currently ranked 10th in …
National Environment Agency reassures residents after reports of burning odors over the past two days.SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) announced on Wednesday night (Jan 12) that the "burning smells" reported in eastern Singapore over the last two days are not associated with any local industrial incidents or hotspots in the area.In response to inquiries …
From violent insurrections to digital propaganda, the rise of far-right extremism reveals how misinformation can evolve into a serious national security threat.An insurrection might seem like a relic of the past, reminiscent of days when public executions were a routine spectacle. Yet, just last year, a crowd of Trump supporters violently stormed the US Capitol …
Singapore — On Monday (Jan 10), Health Minister Ong Ye Kung confirmed that there are no current plans to introduce vaccinated-differentiated safe management measures (VDS) for children aged 12 and under."Children are less prone to severe illness when infected, and we aim to maintain universal access to a well-rounded education for all children," stated Mr. …
Singapore Implements Policy as Booster Deadline Nears, Impacting Unvaccinated EmployeesCurrently, the government’s policy of fully covering COVID-19 medical expenses does not extend to individuals over 12 who have opted to remain unvaccinated by choice, she mentioned. This same rule will soon apply to adults over 18 who do not receive their booster shot within 270 …
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