As of April 20, 2017, two cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore have been confirmed at Glasgow Road area. Both cases are residents in the vicinity.
Author: Kareyst Lin
Norwegian to offer Singapore-London long-haul flights from S$199
Low-cost airline Norwegian will launch non-stop services between Singapore and London (Gatwick) on 28 September 2017. To mark its commencement of operations, one-way Singapore-London fares starting from S$199 for economy class, and premium class tickets starting from S$839.
Running club apologises for Woodleigh MRT flour scare
Running club Seletar Hash House Harriers (SHHH) has apologised for leaving a trial of white flour to mark their running route through Woodleigh MRT station. Their actions had set off a full-scale security scare, Todayonline reported on April 20, 2017.
Four Leaves suspends sausage products after maggots video
Bakery chain Four Leaves has suspended the sale of all products containing sausages at all its outlets. The actions follow a complaint by a customer who found maggots in a sausage bun she bought for her son.
CHC founder Kong Hee “truly sorry” for “unwise decisions”
City Harvest Church (CHC) founder Kong Hee issued an apology on Wednesday to his church and to the public for “unwise decisions” he had made, Todayonline reported on April 19, 2017. Kong, who will start his jail sentence on Friday April 21, said he was now “at peace” with his prison time.
Facebook to push their augmented reality project
Facebook will be looking into seizing on augmented reality, said Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive on Tuesday April 18, 2017, at F8, the company’s annual conference for software developers.
Singapore ties with Germany on most powerful passport index
Singapore ties with Germany as the country with the most powerful passport in an international ranking for the first time, published by Arton Capital’s Passport Index.
Singtel offers Singapore’s fastest mobile experience on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
Singtel customers who have successfully registered their interest can complete their online pre-order for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ from 11am, April 19, 2017. Online pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S8 will start at 11am, April 20.
Ex-owner of Cuddles Cat Café jailed for not keeping cats in good health
The former owner of the now defunct Cuddles Cat Cafe in Orchard was sentenced to two weeks’ jail and fined S$3,500 on Tuesday, April 18. He was charged for offences related to the health of the cats on his premises. Cuddles Cat Café at *SCAPE was shut in December 2014 – less than four months af
Picking up speed at the age of 80 – an exclusive with Kesavapany, President of SIA
Turning 80 has certain advantages – it helps you understand life in a lovely way. It also gives you the wisdom in years, to look at things from a longer point of view. For some people, it is also just the beginning.
