The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has contacted most of the registered Singaporeans in Tel Aviv to verify that they are safe.
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S’pore 'prime target for cyber criminals', hit by 16 waves of attacks since last April
SINGAPORE – The Republic is a “prime target” for cyber criminals and has come under 16 waves of online attacks since last April, the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) said on Thursday amid growing debate about a move to unplug work stations in the public service…
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Breaking down Uni tuition fees in Singapore
Local universities have been increasing their tuition fees for their undergraduate courses every year since 2010.
But are the rising costs of tuition fees really a need for concern?
From scholarships to bursaries and…
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Woman stole more than S$2m from two firms
SINGAPORE – A 53-year-old accounts executive, who pocketed more than S$2 million from her two employers over two years by forging cheques and misappropriating money entrusted to her, was convicted in court on Thursday (June 9).
Chow Lai Hoong pleaded guilty…
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Government wants to work with more volunteers like 'bao' lady: Tan Chuan-Jin
He said it may be difficult for the Government to provide “intimate” support on the same level that Madam Tan does, but they can provide assistance to alleviate and share the burden.
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No Singaporeans injured in Tel Aviv shooting
SINGAPORE – No Singaporeans were injured in the shooting at Tel Aviv’s Sarona Market, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement today (June 9).
The MFA said it has contacted most of the registered Singaporeans in Tel Aviv and verified that they are safe.
It added: “The Singapore Consulate-General in Tel Aviv is also in touch with the Israeli authorities. As of now, there are no reports of any Singaporeans affected by the incident.”
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and wish those injured a speedy recovery.”
Two Palestinian gunmen shot four people dead and wounded five others at Max Brenner chocolate bar in Sarona Market, a popular attraction, on Wednesday (June 8) night, local time.
Dressed in black suits and ties, the assailants walked calmly into the cafe before pulling out guns and opening fire, surveillance video showed.
Singaporeans in Israel are advised to exercise vigilance and follow the instructions of the authorities there. Those who need consular assistance can contact the Singapore Consulate-General in Tel Aviv or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at:
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Tel Aviv: +972 3 6476159 / 5475109; email: shuki@s-gl.co.il
MFA Duty Office: +65 6379 8800 / 8855 (24-hour hotline); email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
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First Friends cafe in Singapore to open next year?
He has been a diehard fan of the popular US TV sitcom Friends since he was 16.
Through the years, Mr Lim Jit Min, now 28, has watched the entire series – which ran for 10 seasons and aired in the US from 1994 to 2004 – 10…
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Singapore can't be a Smart Nation if systems are vulnerable: CSA chief
“As public servants, we have a duty and responsibility to protect the Government and citizens’ information and data,” says Cyber Security Agency chief executive David Koh.
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$21,000 worth of health products sold illegally in Singapore seized in Interpol-led crackdown
SINGAPORE – More than 25,000 units of illegal health products that were being sold online here have been seized in a 10-day international crackdown, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said in a statement today (June 9).
They include 5,812 units of anabolic steroids – prescription-only medicines used in the treatment of hormonal deficiency conditions – with an estimated street value of $13,000.
Three people are believed to have sold an assortment of the drugs on local gymnasiums and various e-commerce platforms at almost double the price they had paid. The sellers allegedly marketed them as being able to increase muscle mass, strength and weight loss.
They are currently assisting in investigations, along with five others, the HSA said.
Other illegal health products seized were sleeping pills, pregnancy test kits and medicinal drugs for infertility and weight loss, and are estimated to have a total street value of $8,000.
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The HSA was one of the 193 agencies and 103 countries that participated in Operation Pangea, an international Internet week of enforcement effort targeting the illegal online sale of counterfeit and unlicensed medicines led by the International Criminal Police Organisation, or Interpol.
The World Customs Organisation, the Permanent Forum of International Pharmaceutical Crime, the Heads of Medicines Agencies Working Group of Enforcement Officers were also among the coordinators of the annual enforcement action.
This marks the ninth year that the HSA has taken part in this operation.
Members of the public who believe they have encountered illegal, counterfeit or other suspicious health products are encouraged to contact the HSA on 68663485 or email to hsa_is@hsa.gov.sg. The dangers of buying illegal health products from dubious sources can be learnt on www.healthdangers.sg.
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Singaporean missing in Pulau Tioman
KUANTAN – A Singaporean tourist has been reported missing since Wednesday afternoon in Pulau Tioman.
Pahang Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Anuar Hassan said Thursday that 14 personnel and officers had been mobilised in a search operation with the police to look for Sinar Widjoyo Tugi, 73.
He was last seen at a resort in Kampung Paya on the island.
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