As of 23 March, 2021, around 1,109,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered.
Category: Singapore
Singapore Court orders blogger to pay PM Lee Hsien Loong SGD 133,000 in online defamation case
The Singapore high court ordered that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong be paid SGD 133,000 (USD 98,825) in damages in a defamation case filed by the city-state’s leader, according to a judgment released today.
Singapore now home to one of the world’s largest offshore floating solar farms
The floating solar farm at Woodlands has a total of 13,312 panels, 40 inverters and more than 30,000 floats.
MOM convicts two foreign workers for fraudulent work injury compensation claims
Singh Arshdeep, an Indian National, and Rohoman Md Shimul from Bangladesh were convicted on 10 March 2021 and 23 March 2021 respectively.
Singapore man to be charged after allegedly pushing and punching temperature screening officer who asked him to wear a mask
The man was allegedly not wearing a mask while speaking to the screening officer, who advised him to put on a mask before proceeding with the temperature screening.
The Orange Ballroom ordered to shut for 20 days for hosting 3 wedding receptions with 275 people
Under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020, a wedding couple is allowed only one wedding reception, involving not more than 100 persons, including the couple.
IHC showcases the cultural heritage of Singapore’s Sikh community
Sikhs in Singapore – A Story Untold is IHC’s second community co-created exhibition and will run from March 27 to September 30, 2021.
MCCY “puzzled” by Indian composer’s claims of ownership of ‘Count On Me, Singapore’, matter under investigation
The MCCY has contacted Joey Mendoza asking him to substantiate his claims and are awaiting his response.
Upcoming and professional Singapore artistes to feature in the SIFAS Festival of Arts 2021
Supported by the National Arts Council (NAC), the Festival aims to celebrate Indian Classical Arts in Singapore and will take place from March 19-28.
IBM, Samsung Electronics, and M1 unveil Singapore’s first 5G Industry 4.0 studio
IBM, Samsung Electronics and M1 today opened the IBM Industry 4.0 Studio, which will combine advanced 5G connectivity with artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud and edge computing capabilities to develop and test innovative Industry 4.0 solutions for enterprises in Singapore.
