Caretakers Voice Concerns Over NParks’ Handling of Bidadari Stray Dogs Caretakers of the Bidadari stray dogs have recently raised concerns about the handling of safety measures by the National Parks Board (NParks). The caretakers have accused NParks of not addressing their requests regarding the replacement of canvas barriers, which are crucial for the well-being of…
Perak Prisons Director Expresses Embarrassment Over Alleged Inmate Assault Perak Prisons Director Fayrouz Ahmad Zawawi has stated that he feels embarrassed by the incident that occurred on January 17. The incident in question involved allegations that 100 inmates were assaulted by 60 prison officers. Response from Perak Prisons Director In response to the allegations, Fayrouz…
Singapore Police Issue Enforcement Order to Meta Under Online Criminal Harms Act Singapore police have recently issued the first enforcement order under the Online Criminal Harms Act to Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The order requires Meta to take action against government impersonation scams on the social media platform. Failure to comply with the…
Caffeine Warning Labels for Drinks with High Levels of Caffeine Regulation on Caffeine Content In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the regulation of caffeine content in beverages, particularly those that are marketed towards children. According to current guidelines, any drink containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre is required to…
Indonesian Embassy Staff Member Fatally Shot While Cycling Home in Lima, Peru A tragic incident occurred in Lima, Peru, where a 40-year-old Indonesian embassy staff member was fatally shot while cycling home. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed publicly. The shooting has sparked outrage and concern both locally and internationally. Official Condemnation and Pledge…
Reports of Ongoing Atrocities Against the Rohingya Recent videos and pictures have surfaced, depicting scenes of death, destruction, and desperation in the Rohingya community. These visuals serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing atrocities that the Rohingya people are facing at the hands of the military. Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding The images captured reveal the…
Singapore’s Minister Warns Against Immediate Recognition of Palestine Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for National Security, K Shanmugam, has cautioned against the immediate recognition of Palestine. He highlighted potential negative consequences that could harm the Palestinian cause, such as a lack of governance, physical space, and worsening conditions on the ground. Concerns Raised by Minister Shanmugam In…
Protests Erupt in Multiple Indonesian Cities Jakarta At least 500 people gathered in Jakarta as part of a series of rallies that have spread throughout Indonesia. The demonstrations, which took place in several cities including Palembang, Banjarmasin, Yogyakarta, and Makassar, drew thousands of participants. Palembang In Palembang, a significant number of individuals joined the protests,…
Mediacorp Announces Retrenchment of 93 Employees Amid Restructuring Mediacorp, a prominent media company based in Singapore, recently revealed plans to retrench 93 employees, representing slightly over 3% of its total workforce. The decision to downsize comes against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and evolving demands within the media industry. Support for Affected Employees In light…
Israel Claims Killing of Mohammed Sinwar in Gaza Israel announced that it had killed Mohammed Sinwar in May, verifying his death after identifying his body in a tunnel in Khan Yunis in June. Background Mohammed Sinwar was a prominent figure in Gaza, known for his involvement in various activities. Israel has accused him of being…