SINGAPORE – While proposed laws on contempt of court set out a maximum penalty that generally exceeds the threshold of previously imposed fines, lawyers interviewed by TODAY did not feel these could lead to harsher sentences being meted out.
Judges will…
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Contempt Bill: Maximum penalty ‘won’t mean harsher sentences’
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Boatman’s friends, family attend wake; S’pore River Cruise providing assistance
SINGAPORE – The friends and relatives of the boatman who died after jumping into Marina Bay to escape from his burning river taxi turned up at his wake on Thursday (July 14) to pay their respects, although few were willing to speak to the media.
Mr Ong Hock…
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Primary school teacher investigated for abusive punishment of students
SINGAPORE – Several parents, unhappy with how a maths and science teacher was disciplining students in Gongshang Primary School, have lodged complaints with the school and the Ministry of Education (MOE).
According to the parents, the female teacher from the…
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Care for Earth first before moving to Mars, scientist says
SINGAPORE – While it may be possible for humans to live on Mars one day, it is not a good idea for them to colonise the Red Planet, said a scientist, mainly because the human race can barely care for their own planet.
This is the view held by Dr Kevin Fong…
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TODAY’S brief, Friday, July 15
Asem summit begins in Mongolia
The two-day Asia-Europe summit, known as Asem, kicks off in Mongolia on Friday. All eyes are on how the contentious South China Sea issue will feature in the discussions after an international tribunal ruled that China’s…
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Singapore Literature Prize: The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye wins English fiction award
A record 22 awards were given to 22 authors across 12 categories at the Singapore Literature Prize this year. The biennial award also saw a record number of 235 entries submitted.
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Grab: $15 for Box of High Grade Durian with Free Delivery on Sunday, 17 July 2016
#GrabDurian – $15 for a box of high grade durians with free delivery this Sunday, 17 July
Grab: $15 for Box of High Grade Durian with Free Delivery on Sunday, 17 July 2016
For all of you durian lovers, Grab is offering a box of high grade durian (e.g. Mao Shan Wang/Black Thorn/Red Prawn and more) for only S$15 and delivering it to you for free on 17 July!
PM Lee congratulates British PM Theresa May on her appointment
In his letter to Mrs May, Prime Minister Lee wrote: “I am confident that you will provide the strong leadership that the United Kingdom will need to navigate the challenges ahead, and steer the country towards continued prosperity.”
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China-made sweet Pakary Haw Ball voluntarily recalled by importer: AVA
SINGAPORE – The importer of Pakary Haw Ball, a China-made sweet, has voluntarily recalled the product after a small plastic chip was found in a bottle.
In a statement, the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) said that it received a report of the plastic chip from a member of the public after it was found in a 80g bottle. It said that it is working with the importer to invesitgate the matter.
The batch that is being recalled has an expiration date of September 30, 2017. AVA is advising people who own the affected product not consume it.
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