The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned members of the public not to purchase or consume ‘PHQ 1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb’. The product was marketed as a traditional herbal remedy for a variety of medical conditions such as pain, impotence, kidney diseases and stroke, HSA
Author: Kareyst Lin
Indian national imam who made offensive remarks to be repatriated: MHA
The Indian national imam who made offensive remarks against Jews and Christians during a Friday sermon at a mosque in Singapore will be repatriated to India. MHA said that his actions had underscored the constitution’s zero-tolerance for divisive speech and behaviour among religious leaders.
Mewsic performances in The Company of Cats
Did you know that Singapore has cat cafes? What’s more, there are also regular mewsic gigs that are held at The Company of Cats (TCOC). A collaboration between TCOC and a local Mandopop originals platform Over The Moon, bi-monthly mewsic series featured local singer-songwriter Zhao this time round.
Man arrested for causing public alarm at Hougang MRT
A 39-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for leaving an unattended bag at Hougang MRT station on Sunday afternoon, (April 2), which sparked security fears and a brief shutdown of the station.
Five things to do over the weekend of April 1-2
It’s the spring season, and the tulips are in bloom. So head down to the annual Tulipmania at Gardens By The Bay – it’s not the same as the vast fields of Netherlands, but it’s still beautiful. Alternatively, immerse yourself in the jazz culture as the Singapore International Jazz Festival returns
Two locally transmitted Zika cases confirmed near Kovan MRT: NEA
The National Environment Agency (NEA) has confirmed two cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection at Simon Place near Kovan MRT. Both cases are residents in the vicinity and in the same household, NEA said in a press statement on March 29, 2017.
Singapore is approaching digital resolution from position of strength: IoT Asia 2017
At the opening keynote of the Internet of Things (IoT) Asia Conference 2017 on March 29, Vivian Balakrishnan, the Minister in Charge of Smart Nation Initiative, outlined two priorities for the recently established Smart Nation and Digital Government (SNDG) Group.
GovTech partners NUS to develop skills of public servants
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) with the National University of Singapore (NUS) on March 29, 2017.
2G services in Singapore to cease on April 1, 2017
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has issued a statement to remind 2G mobile users to switch to a 3G or 4G handset by April 1, 2017. Mobile network operators (MNOs) – M1, Singtel and Starhub – will be shutting down their 2G network in stages across Singapore. The shutdown will be c
Five things to do in Singapore over the weekend of March 25-26
It’s an artsy weekend in Singapore! Catch the Sarvesh Rock Festival at Sentosa Wave House, or a regional musical act at the Esplanade waterfront. Alternative, indulge in two days of local literature at The Arts House, as they throw their annual House Party.
