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Published on 03:49 GMT

Singapore hospitals face longer emergency wait times as Covid-19 cases rise post-holiday

SINGAPORE, May 17 — Several hospitals in Singapore are experiencing longer waiting times at their emergency departments (EDs) this week due to a post-public holiday surge in demand, according to The Straits Times (ST). In response to media queries, …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on 10:24 GMT

Singapore: Ruling party maintains supermajority following general election

Singapore's ruling centre-right People's Action Party (PAP) won the May 3 general election (GE2025), gaining 65.5% — a swing of 4.3% from the 2020 GE result. PAP won 87 out of the 97 parliamentary seats. While this outcome was expected, the vote …

Source: Green Left - Left-wing
Published on 05:52 GMT

Singapore: Building Agility and Resilience to Navigate Uncertainty

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong recently shared the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce’s (SERT) focus areas, highlighting the government’s commitment to intentionally and smartly preparing citizens and companies for an evolving global environment. …

Source: OpenGov Asia - Neutral
Published on 09:02 GMT

Covid-19 surge in Hong Kong, Singapore: What’s causing the spike?

Asian countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong have noted a surge in Covid-19 cases over the last few weeks. Health authorities in these countries have said that the increase may be because of waning population level immunity to the infection and fewer …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 04:01 GMT

Hong Kong, Singapore on alert as Covid cases spike

Hong Kong/Singapore: Health authorities in densely-populated Hong Kong and Singapore have warned that Covid-19 cases are spiking, as a resurgent wave spreads through Asia. The virus' activity in Hong Kong is now "quite high," Albert Au, …

Source: The Hans India - Neutral
Published on 10:50 GMT

Covid-19 Cases Surge in Hong Kong and Singapore Amid New Wave Across Asia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Health authorities in both Hong Kong and Singapore have reported a significant rise in Covid-19 cases, as a new wave of infections sweeps across Asia. Albert Au, Head of the Communicable Disease Branch at the Hong Kong Centre for Health …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on 10:23 GMT

I have never supported IS: Singapore’s allegation is deeply misguided

On May 15, 2025, Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) responded publicly to my earlier opinion piece, in which I described being subjected to interrogation at Changi Airport on two separate occasions in 2023. Rather than addressing the concerns I …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Indeterminate
Published on 10:40 GMT

Indian tourist jailed for molesting 12-year-old minor in Singapore

In Singapore, Pramender, an Indian tourist, was convicted for molesting a 12-year-old girl at a swimming complex. He followed her to the washroom, accessed her Instagram, and sent inappropriate messages. The court considered the victim's age and …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on 10:30 GMT

Indian tourist jailed for molesting 12-year-old child in Singapore

An Indian tourist has been jailed for three months in Singapore for molesting a 12-year-old girl at a swimming complex and sending her inappropriate messages on Instagram. As per Singaporean law, the punishment for attempting to procure the commission of …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on 12:46 GMT

Dance review: Singapore Ballet’s athletic Pact Of Water brings dancers close to heartland audience

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government