The Straits Times - October 01, 2024
The Straits Times - October 01, 2024
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In this issue
October 01, 2024
East-West Line MRT services to resume fully today
Train services along the East-West Line are set to resume fully from the start of passenger service hours on Oct 1, six days after rail services between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations were crippled because of severe track damage.
4 mins
Up to 1.1m Singapore residents will get higher healthcare subsidies
Subsidies will be extended to people from households with higher incomes from today
3 mins
ITE launches work-study diploma to help nurses upskill
Course allows enrolled nurses to advance in their careers without disrupting their income
2 mins
Six years' jail for man who slashed and killed his abusive dad
Murder charge reduced due to his chronic adjustment disorder, depressive disorder
4 mins
Over 950,000 S'porean households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in Oct
U-Save and S&CC rebates for October
1 min
Gas and electricity prices to fall from October to December
Gas and electricity tariffs will go down for the next three months due to lower energy and fuel costs.
1 min
Umno dreams of going solo after big win in Johor polls
Growing discourse over whether Umno-led BN should again contest national polls on its own
4 mins
Hezbollah says it is ready for any Israeli land invasion of Lebanon
Israeli air strikes on targets in Beirut and elsewhere in Lebanon continue
4 mins
India looks to Singapore firms to support its semiconductor plans
Newly signed MOU fostering private-sector partnerships between Indian and S'pore firms
5 mins
Japan's incoming PM eyes snap polls even as stocks sink
Ishiba backs BOJ's drive to hike interest rates, sees room for higher corporate taxes
2 mins
Biden approves $725m in defence aid for Taiwan
US President Joe Biden on Sept 29 approved US$567 million (S$725 million) in defence support for Taiwan, the White House said, the latest move by the United States to boost the island's military in the face of rising tensions with China.
1 min
Japan's beloved panda couple return to China after heartfelt farewell
Japan's beloved elderly giant pandas Shin Shin and Ri Ri were safely returned to China on Sept 29, Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens reported on its website.
1 min
Over 90 dead as US storm destroys homes and damages infrastructure
The death toll from the powerful storm Helene jumped to at least 93 on Sept 29, with one county in North Carolina alone reporting 30 deaths, the authorities said, as rescuers battled to reach people in need across the south-eastern United States.
2 mins
Nepal surveys flood wreckage as death toll reaches 200
Capital temporarily cut off from rest of country after landslides blocked highways
2 mins
Britain's last coal-fired power station closes
Britain’s last coal-fired power station officially closed its doors on Sept 30, making the country the first Group of Seven (G-7) nation to end its reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity.
2 mins
Trump rails against immigrants at rally in hotly contested Pennsylvania
Donald Trump railed against illegal immigrants in the country in an often-graphic speech in Pennsylvania on Sept 29, his fourth campaign stop in a month in what has become the presidential campaign's most hotly contested state.
2 mins
Hillbilly energy against 'Minnesota nice' in US V-P debate
Republican J.D. Vance, Democrat Tim Walz face off to woo Middle America voters
3 mins
Austria's far-right party faces uphill task to form govt
Despite FPO's election victory, rival parties reject its overtures to form ruling coalition
3 mins
France's Le Pen stands trial over alleged misuse of EU funds
Marine Le Pen, the leading figure of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, went on trial on Sept 30 accused of misappropriating European Union funds and said she was confident she would prove she did nothing wrong.
2 mins
S'pore's strongest defence lies in its internal cohesion: Chan
A divided society would end up being more vulnerable, says minister
3 mins
Two lawyers jailed for attempting to obstruct course of justice
Two lawyers who attempted to obstruct the course of justice were each sentenced to jail on Sept 30. Wee Hong Shern, 37, who had sent another lawyer, Ong Peng Boon, his direct supervisor at the time, a text message relating to contraband cigarettes in May 2019, was given seven months' jail.
3 mins
Jail for man who duped firms over fire safety certification of cladding
A man was sentenced to two years and seven months' jail on Sept 30 after duping the contractors of multiple buildings into believing that the cladding he sold them had fire safety certification.
2 mins
O.K. Lim and family agree to pay US$3.5b to Hin Leong liquidators
But they say they lack enough assets to pay all claimants and will apply for bankruptcy
3 mins
41 under investigation after raids in Geylang to curb illegal activities
A total of 41 people are under investigation after a series of multi-agency enforcement operations were conducted in Geylang between Aug 23 and Sept 1.
2 mins
Keppel to build, run cooling systems for 3 BTO projects
Global asset manager secures 20-year contract to serve about 3,500 households in Tengah
2 mins
Singapore stocks rise in the wake of China stimulus measures
● STI advances 0.3%; gainers outpace losers 392 to 236 ● Seatrium tops STI, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding sees biggest drop ● Chinese indexes rally; other markets in region end mixed
1 min
Chinese banks told to cut rates on existing mortgages
China's central bank said on Sept 29 it would tell banks to lower mortgage rates for existing home loans before Oct 31, as part of sweeping policies to support the country's beleaguered property market as the economy slows.
2 mins
China stocks soar, extending stimulus-fuelled rally
CSI 300 blue-chip index closes up 8.48%, posting biggest daily gain since 2008
2 mins
More support for healthcare professionals with union tie-up
Healthcare workers from nine professional associations will have better access to training, development and welfare benefits via a new tie-up with a union.
2 mins
US eastern ports brace themselves for shutdown
Stalemate in talks between dock workers and employers sets the stage for a strike
4 mins
More local consumer protection rules for retail crypto investors on the way
Digital asset firms that are licensed in Singapore will have to comply with rules that protect retail consumers in two phases, in October and in June 2025.
2 mins
Curb your enthusiasm - interest rates not falling to pre-pandemic levels soon
Central banks believe cost pressures will remain elevated in high-income economies
4 mins
Businesses have to adapt to changing international environment: SM Lee
Economic growth, transformation remain vital to improving S'poreans' lives, he says
3 mins
Israel dreams of a new order in the Middle East
But escalating the conflict further is more likely to lead to regional chaos.
4 mins
Sazali gets 1-year disqualification
Probed over two rides, both for his master Steven Burridge, on Sept 26, apprentice jockey Sazali Ramli got off one (Compelling), but was not as lucky for the other one (Flying Fighter).
2 mins
'HEART SAYS KOSI, HEAD SAYS SALTORO'
On weights, Lim's No. 2 seed gets the nod, but stable star is still Meagher's favourite
3 mins
Schooling ventures into capital investment world
Kimberly Kwek Sports Correspondent
1 min
TADEJ'S TRIPLE CROWN-ING GLORY
Pogacar first since 1987 to add world road race to Tour, Giro d'Italia titles
2 mins
I had long struggles with mental health: Hamilton
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton battled with depression for years from an early age as he dealt with the pressure of pursuing a career in motor racing and faced bullying at school, the 39-year-old told The Times in an interview.
2 mins
Alcaraz braces for 'war' with Medvedev in semis
Daniil Medvedev is bracing himself to face \"probably the best player in the world\" in Carlos Alcaraz in the China Open semifinals, after both rolled through in straight sets on Sept 30.
2 mins
SCOTT SEEKS ELUSIVE VICTORY AT MEDINAH
Aussie looks ahead to 2026 Presidents Cup after suffering 10th straight loss to US team
3 mins
Swiss government will back 'modest' 2038 Winter Games bid
Switzerland's government pledged its support for a local bid for the 2038 Winter Olympics, which vows to use only existing facilities, spread the Games across the whole country and draw funding mainly from the private sector.
1 min
Leverkusen to help Wirtz shine on European stage
BAYER LEVERKUSEN V AC MILAN Singtel TV Ch126 & StarHub Ch213, Oct 2, 3am
2 mins
LATE WINS SHAPE GUNNERS: ARTETA
He says his men need to win in 'different contexts' ahead of clash with dominant PSG
3 mins
Bratislava counting on their two City 'insiders'
SLOVAN BRATISLAVA V MAN CITY Singtel TV Ch129 & StarHub Ch215, Oct 2, 3am
2 mins
TEN HAG DOESN'T FEAR GETTING SACKED
United manager says he is in same boat as club owners after 3-0 home defeat by Spurs
3 mins
Atletico draw a 'good point' for future: Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was disappointed that his side allowed hosts Atletico Madrid to snatch a 1-1 draw with a goal deep into added time in their La Liga clash on Sept 29 at the Metropolitano.
2 mins
Historic futsal feat inspires young Afghans
Inspired by the \"extraordinary\" rise of his country's national futsal team, Mustafa beats the dawn every day to train in a busy sports complex in central Kabul.
2 mins
Maeder looks back and learns from Olympics
Max Maeder digs into his avocado omelette at the Fullerton Hotel and contemplates between morsels. A thousand, he estimates.
3 mins
FROM CHAMP TO UNDERDOG
Mental health issues have affected Ding's form ahead of World Chess Championship
3 mins
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