As per the HSA press release: “Codeine cough syrup made up the majority (54 per cent) of illegal products seized, followed by sexual enhancement medicines (19 per cent), sedatives (18 per cent), and other prescription medicines (9 per cent). Sixty-four persons were investigated for illegal supply of health products. These cases are undergoing investigation.”
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What will PM Wong put in Singapore Budget bag for 2025? Catch live broadcast at 3.30pm on Feb 18; sign up for post-Budget dialogues
REACH, the Singapore Government’s feedback and engagement unit, will hold two in-person Budget Conversations in English and Mandarin, on 20 February 2025 and 13 March 2025, respectively.
Valentine’s Day 2025: Enjoy limited-edition champagne and romantic dining at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Raffles Hotel Singapore, one of the most iconic hospitality properties in the world, has created a range of experiences for Valentine’s Day 2025, including the Limited Edition Skin Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne, a special collaboration between Raffles Hotel and Ruinart Champagne. There will only be 600 such bottles crafted with these distinctive skins.
Mediacorp’s Pradhana Vizha turns 20; set to present legacy, triumph, and vision of Indian-origin entertainers on Feb 15
Themed “Unravelling Dreams” and to be held at The Theatre at Mediacorp, this year’s spectacular event (15 February 2025, 9pm to 11.45pm; live on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and Vasantham) has announced its nominees.
Singapore: 37,000 healthcare workers to receive higher salary by mid-2025, Ministry of Health announces
In addition, 26,000 public healthcare nurses will benefit from adjustments to their salaries, to keep pace with market trends.
Rithvik Raja and Vignesh Ishwar to blend tradition with innovation in “Unison: A Carnatic Odyssey” at Singapore’s Esplanade
Their collaboration, titled Unison: A Carnatic Odyssey, promises a mesmerizing exploration of Carnatic music, showcasing their distinct artistry, honed through years of rigorous training and mentorship under the legendary T.M. Krishna.
Singapore PM Wong urges family unity in Chinese New Year message
Many Chinese take advantage of the extended holiday to travel both in the country and abroad. Ctrip, an online booking agency that operates Trip.com, said the most popular overseas destinations this year are Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, the United States, South Korea, Macao and Vietnam.
Singapore must “retool, reskill, reboot” its economy as foundations of success are eroded, says Vivian Balakrishnan
The Indian-origin foreign minister spoke at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs Year Opener “Outlook 2025 – Singapore at 60 and The Road Ahead”. He looked back at the 60 years that have marked the astonishing success story of Singapore; he also looked ahead to the decades in which the world order will not be guided by Pax Americana.
Singapore NParks opens Pek Kio Park, with 17th therapeutic garden of island nation
Nestled between existing and upcoming housing developments along Cambridge Road, Pek Kio Park provides a variety of nature-based recreational offerings, and contributes towards enabling every household to live within a 10-minute walk of a park by 2030 in the City in Nature, as Singapore aspires to be.
Singapore-based organisations ink eight MoUs with Odisha in various sectors
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Maji, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Deputy Chief Ministers – KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida – at World Skill Centre (WSC) in Bhubaneswar, the state capital.
