The Straits Times - September 10, 2024
The Straits Times - September 10, 2024
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In this issue
September 10, 2024
MPs raise concerns on costs of law to protect platform workers
Concerns over who will pay for the increase in costs that will likely arise from a proposal to raise Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions for ride-hailing drivers and on-demand delivery workers were a major theme during the debate in Parliament over the Platform Workers Bill.
4 mins
MRT, bus fares to rise by 10 cents for adults who pay by card from Dec 28
Concessionary fares for groups like seniors and low-wage workers to go up by 4 cents
4 mins
Graduating students concessionary to pay fares for 4 months after their studies
Move will help about 75,000 students entering next phase of education yearly
3 mins
Bill to fight digitally manipulated content, deepfakes during polls tabled
If it is passed, candidates can ask for review of content that has misrepresented them
3 mins
MPs clash over ruling party's close relationship with NTUC
Whether the close relationship between the People's Action Party (PAP) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is good for workers here was the subject of a 30-minute exchange in Parliament on Sept 9 when the House discussed a Bill to strengthen protections for platform workers.
4 mins
The gist
Platform workers' rights debated; Bill to support S'pore's energy transition passed
4 mins
Bangladeshi preacher on watchlist used different name to enter S'pore
Shanmugam: His biometric data was not on ICA database as it was his first visit here
3 mins
Vivian meets top Chinese officials to chart growth in bilateral ties
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met top Chinese officials on Sept 9 during a two-day official visit to Beijing, with both sides outlining hopes for a further deepening of the relationship.
3 mins
WP chief Pritam Singh fails in bid to have case heard in High Court
No strong public interest considerations to transfer case from State Courts, says judge
4 mins
Philippine ex-mayor Guo says no official aided escape
She denies paying Filipino $4.6m to flee, saying foreigner arranged getaway rides
4 mins
UNDER A CLOUD Doubts linger over Indonesia's deforestation data
In 2023, Indonesia lost an area of primary forest cover four times the size of Singapore, says a leading monitoring outfit. The Indonesian government says it is half that. Who is right? The Straits Times investigates.
4 mins
Call for single immigration clearance app at Johor land checkpoints
Regular users of both of Johor's land checkpoints with Singapore are asking for the Malaysian state's government to settle on a single system to provide ease and consistency, following a three-month trial involving three applications.
3 mins
Papua New Guinea's youth can bring change to country: Pope Francis
Pontiff addresses their unemployment anxiety, calls on them to transform nation
4 mins
UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel
The UN human rights chief, Mr Volker Turk, said on Sept 9 that ending the nearly year-long war in Gaza is a priority and asked countries to act on what he called Israel's \"blatant disregard\" for international law in the occupied Palestinian territories.
1 min
Scholz seeks renewed push for peace in Ukraine at a faster pace'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a renewed effort to bring peace to Ukraine, adding that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had both agreed in recent talks on the need for a new peace conference that would include Russia.
1 min
16 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Syria: Report
Israeli air strikes killed 16 people in Syria and wounded dozens more overnight, the Syrian state media reported on Sept 9, the deadliest Israeli attack reported by the Syrian authorities since the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus was hit in April.
1 min
British PM launches coalition to fight knife crime
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a coalition to stop young people from falling into knife crime on Sept 9, joined by actor and anti-knife crime campaigner Idris Elba.
1 min
US House Republican report blasts Biden govt over chaotic Afghan exit
US House of Representatives Republicans were set to release a long-awaited report on Sept 9 blasting Democratic President Joe Biden's administration for failures surrounding the chaotic and deadly US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
2 mins
Trump and Harris neck and neck after summer upheaval, poll finds
Former president Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris enter the home stretch of the campaign in a tight race, and with their only scheduled debate looming on Sept 10, Ms Harris faces a sizeable share of voters who still say they need to know more about her.
1 min
Former Sers site in Redhill could yield 2,000 flats: Analysts
About 2,000 new flats can be built on a former Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (Sers) site in Redhill Close, said property analysts in response to proposed amendments to the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) master plan.
1 min
Teens' invention tackles air pollution woes in burning of paper offerings
Team part of new programme to spur youth to solve community issues
3 mins
Jail for Traffic Police officer whose motorbike fatally hit pedestrian
A Traffic Police officer who was speeding when his motorcycle hit and caused the death of a 58year-old pedestrian in June 2023 was sentenced to seven months' jail on Sept 9.
2 mins
Man charged over murder of woman at Maxwell Food Centre
Court Correspondent A man was charged on Sept 8 over a murder that took place at Maxwell Food Centre on Sept 6.
1 min
Increase in percentage of travellers refused entry with automated lanes
Since automated immigration lanes were introduced for all foreigners at Changi Airport in May, a higher percentage of travellers have been refused entry into Singapore.
2 mins
Founders' Memorial construction expected to cost $335 million
The upcoming Founders' Memorial at Gardens by the Bay's Bay East Garden is set to cost $335 million to construct.
1 min
EMA allowed to recover costs of energy security initiatives
Electricity rates may be raised for those who benefit directly, but agency won't seek profit
4 mins
HDB dwellers can qualify for job seeker support, says Tan See Leng
Those who don't meet criteria can appeal and will be assessed on case-by-case basis
4 mins
Mpox likely more troublesome than disruptive here, says Ong
For Singapore, mpox will likely be \"a troublesome virus which we can manage, without major disruptions to our daily lives\", Health Minister Ong Ye Kung told Parliament on Sept 9.
2 mins
Advances by local banking trio help STI reverse morning fall
Overall, decliners edged out gainers 298 to 244 Weak job figures in US cast pall over market Engineering company CSC Holdings most heavily traded
1 min
Japan Inc sours on China after long years of brushing off risks
Japanese companies are increasingly abandoning an approach to business in China that once seemed immune to politics, a stark shift after years when they were the biggest single investors in their neighbour's economy.
4 mins
Beijing opens more manufacturing, healthcare to foreign investment
China will fully open its manufacturing sector to foreign investments and is also allowing more room for foreign capital in its health sector, adding to efforts to revive the world's second-largest economy.
1 min
Couche-Tard pushes for 7-Eleven deal again after $50b offer rejected
Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard said on Sept 8 that it is willing to enter a non-disclosure agreement with 7-Eleven operator Seven & i Holdings and is keen on still pursuing an acquisition.
1 min
China's deflation risk up as signs of economic weakness mount
Core inflation at its weakest in over three years with households reluctant to spend
2 mins
Smiggle's managing director fired for 'serious misconduct'
The managing director of Australia's wildly popular back-to-school accessoriser Smiggle, Mr John Cheston, has been fired for \"serious misconduct\", the brand's owner said.
1 min
Boeing reaches tentative deal with workers to avert strike
Boeing reached a tentative deal on Sept 8 for a new contract with unions representing over 33,000 workers, a significant step towards avoiding a strike that threatened to shut down production when the existing agreement expires later this week.
1 min
The sauce of ex-banker's inspiration to grow vegetables on walls
The start-up scene is packed with flashy funding announcements, but what really goes on behind the glitz and glamour? In this series, The Straits Times sits down with founders to learn how they developed their ideas, and what it takes to ride the roller coaster of entrepreneurship.
4 mins
Malaysian minimart king joins billionaire club after IPO debut
Mr Lee Thiam Wah's first retail venture was selling snacks from a roadside stall in Malaysia.
2 mins
Blockbuster IPOs in HK, KL could be start of more in Asia
Efforts on to revive listings in S'pore; Fed's expected rate cut likely to boost confidence
3 mins
A flurry of Fed rate cuts may not happen - inflation isn't dead
Expectations of a prolonged interest rate-cut cycle need to be tempered given the presence of several inflationary risk factors.
5 mins
Hamas tunnels show future ture wars will be fought underground
Subterranean complexes have been used in combat for millenniums, but terrorist groups and rogue states are creating more sophisticated versions.
4 mins
Avoid unnecessary tests that can stress out seniors and caregivers
Letter of the day agree with the points in the Opinion piece discussing the challenges faced by seniors who are caregivers to other seniors (As seniors become caregivers to seniors, can doctors lighten their load? Sept 5).
1 min
. Road safety Act against drivers who don't signal intention to turn at junctions
I estimate that at least a quarter of drivers do not signal when they are turning at a traffic junction from a lane that allows a driver to go straight or turn.
1 min
Seniors' burden Have a fairer way to collect tax from owner-occupied properties
I refer to Ms Emily Yap Yong An's points (Look into property tax burden for seniors living in private properties, Aug 28) and the response by the Ministry of Finance (Support for retirees to pay property tax bills, Sept 3).
1 min
Elderly patients • Give early assessment, so families can decide if home care is better
I was moved by the Opinion piece \"As seniors become caregivers to seniors, can doctors lighten their load?\" (Sept 5), and thank Dr Tan Kok Yang for his compassion and empathy for his patients and their families.
1 min
IT'S A JAPAN REMAKE IN KOREA CUP, SPRINT
S'pore Pools part of Seoul action with race named after gaming company for 2nd time
3 mins
TERRIFIC THIRD SELANGOR GOLD CUP FOR SIX-WIN HERO PINHEIRO
Kranji-based Brazilian jockey reaches new heights in another cross-border foray to KL
3 mins
Flame still burns brightly for war veterans
The Paralympics' original purpose to rehabilitate disabled World War II veterans is still relevant today, as many of their successors maimed in more recent conflicts thrive in the competitive atmosphere.
2 mins
GAMES 'TRULY COMING INTO THEIR OWN'
Ex-IOC execs say Paris 'greatest ever', but total integration with Olympics won't work
3 mins
Yang bags first US title since 2009
South Korea sank his birdie putt on the first play-off hole to defeat the hard-charging Bernhard Langer and win his first PGA Tour Champions title at the Ascension Charity Classic on Sept 8 in St Louis, Missouri.
2 mins
Wallabies fans in for rough time after shocker
Australian rugby fans have become accustomed to false dawns and may feel another is unfolding before their eyes after the record defeat by Argentina in Santa Fe on Sept 7.
2 mins
Sublime Sinner sends message - be sure Alcaraz heard it
Sporting Life Rohit Brijnath Assistant Sports Editor There is nothing about Jannik Sinner, a shy, willowy fellow with no discernible muscle, which makes you think of pugilists.
3 mins
'What a ride', as Morgan bows out at 35
United States football icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football on Sept 8 as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement.
2 mins
Harrison steps up for Reese in Chicago win
The day after losing AllStar rookie Angel Reese for the rest of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) season with a wrist injury, the Chicago Sky defeated the Dallas Wings 92-77 on Sept 8 in a dominating home performance.
2 mins
AUSTRALIA URGED TO BE BRAVE CREATIVE
Circati wants teammates to go on front foot against Indonesia, after shock Bahrain loss
3 mins
A CONFIDENCE-BOOSTER
Ahead of Finland match, interim England boss Carsley, players inspired by each other
3 mins
Argentina wary of Colombia's dead balls
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his side will not change how they defend set pieces when they face Colombia on Sept 10 in a rematch of the Copa America final.
2 mins
Kudos to Joselu in 10-man Spain's romp over Swiss
Coach Luis de la Fuente hailed unfancied striker Joselu after Spain grabbed their first win since lifting the Euro 2024 title by comprehensively beating Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League in Geneva on Sept 8, despite going down to 10 men.
2 mins
France's summer date with history closes with a bang
The Paralympics closed on Sept 8 with a giant music-fuelled party as chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet said the Games and the Olympics had created a \"historic summer\".
2 mins
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