The Straits Times - October 21, 2024
The Straits Times - October 21, 2024
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October 21, 2024
Prabowo takes office as president, pledging to serve all Indonesians
He says his govt will work to improve lives across South-east Asia’s largest economy
4 mins
Singapore's demand for clean energy a boost for regional grid: EMA chief
Singapore's growing appetite for imported renewable energy will help to lay the groundwork for the development of a regional grid in South-east Asia, stimulating investments in renewable energy projects, and helping to grow the manufacturing sector to meet demand for solar panels and batteries.
4 mins
S'pore submits 20 targets on nature conservation for UN biodiversity conference
Getting students here to be more aware of native wildlife is one of the new initiatives
4 mins
Biodiversity advocate aims to be resourceful, adaptable like the drongo bird
Mr Muhammad Nasry Abdul Nasir would like to be resourceful and adaptable like the greater racket-tailed drongo - a forest-dwelling bird with a pair of eye-catching pendant-like tail extensions.
3 mins
With just two weeks to go, why is the race still so close?
To gain an edge, both campaigns are venturing further afield than is usual
4 mins
Wave for green man: Pedestrian push buttons to be replaced by sensors
Instead of pushing a button to activate the green-man signal at traffic junctions here, pedestrians would just need to wave their hands in front of a sensor to cross the road in the future.
2 mins
New Cabinet line-up prioritises policy continuity and political stability
JAKARTA – Indonesia's new president Prabowo Subianto on Oct 20 announced his Cabinet line-up, the largest in recent history, with the team reflecting his aim to prioritise policy continuity and political stability.
3 mins
Indonesians revel in street festivities for Prabowo's inauguration
Thousands throng streets with party-like atmosphere as new president is sworn in
3 mins
Malaysians avoid mental health treatment due to stigma, lack of resources
Shortage of health professionals, overburdened system limit access to care
3 mins
Malaysia Bill to grant mufti lawmaking powers stokes concern
KUALA LUMPUR - A Bill that grants the federal territories' (FT) mufti the power to enshrine religious edicts into law has raised concerns among Malaysia's Muslims, who fear it will infringe on their freedom of choice.
4 mins
Leaked US intelligence reveals potential strike by Israel on Iran
Documents describe satellite photos of Israeli military exercise, covert surveillance
3 mins
Death toll up as Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza, Lebanon
Israel said it struck Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Oct 20, while officials in Gaza said they were still trying to recover bodies from the rubble after an Israeli strike that killed dozens.
3 mins
Harris says won't give up pushing for end to Israel-Gaza war
Democrat will need strong results in majority non-white cities to win presidency
2 mins
Musk awarding $1.3m each day to a signatory of his petition
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Oct 19 to give away US$1 million (S$1.3 million) each day until November's election to someone who signs his online petition supporting the US Constitution.
2 mins
Harris courts voters with backing of former right-wing provocateur
WASHINGTON - US Vice-President Kamala Harris' efforts to showcase her campaign's political embrace of Republicans have led to the endorsements of arch-conservatives like Ms Liz Cheney and onetime Tea Party darlings like Mr Adam Kinzinger.
2 mins
At least 7 dead after part of boat dock in US state collapses
GEORGIA - At least seven people were killed after part of a boat dock collapsed, sending at least 20 people into the Atlantic waters off the coast of the US state of Georgia.
1 min
In China, Harris is mostly seen as preferred to volatile Trump
She is seen as offering continuity of bilateral ties, which have stabilised over the past year
4 mins
Russian forces said to be shelling, storming town in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW - Russian forces are fighting street-to-street battles with Ukrainian troops in the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Selydove as Moscow's forces push to gain control over the whole of the Donbas region, said pro-Russian bloggers.
1 min
G-7 reassures Ukraine on Nato bid, frets over threat to UN peacekeepers
NAPLES, Italy - Defence ministers of the Group of Seven (G-7) wealthy democracies on Oct 19 backed Ukraine's \"irreversible\" path to Nato membership and expressed concern over threats to United Nations peacekeepers targeted by Israel in Lebanon.
2 mins
New US-led sanctions monitoring team unlawful: N. Korea
Team set up after Russia rejects annual renewal of UN panel overseeing sanctions
2 mins
Reporting nature protection plans to UN: What does that entail?
BOGOTA - Nearly 200 nations face a deadline to report their nature conservation plans to the United Nations ahead of a two-week UN nature summit dubbed COP16, beginning on Oct 21 in the Colombian city of Cali.
2 mins
Cuba restores power to one-fifth of people following blackouts
Grid collapse latest hit for island, which faces food, medicine and fuel shortages
3 mins
Visitors to Istana treated to refreshed heritage tour
Under the noonday sun, volunteer guide Gan Lai Chui passed round a stalk of the bread flower plant for tour participants to smell the pandan-like fragrance exuded by its white, star-shaped flowers.
2 mins
Temporary Job Scheme a lifeline for accused maids under probe
Rights groups welcome move to allow such individuals to work while cases are ongoing
4 mins
Charity reaches out to socially reclusive teens using Minecraft
Youth will meet in a virtual world for a series of activities in pilot programme
4 mins
Oil leaks into waters off S'pore from Shell land-based pipeline
An oil leak in the pre-dawn hours of Oct 20 from a Shell pipeline has affected waters off Singapore, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
1 min
2 sent to hospital, 20 evacuated due to fire at Lucky Plaza
Two people were sent to hospital and 20 people were evacuated from Lucky Plaza on Oct 20 after a fire broke out in the Orchard Road building.
2 mins
Height-and-weight or height-and-waist to gauge your health?
Putting the measuring tape around your middle may be part of a new and more accurate standard to find out if you are obese.
4 mins
Obesity can cause over 200 medical problems including heart failure, cancer
Experts say easiest way to lose weight is to eat less, stress need for physical activity
2 mins
New drugs for diabetes could treat host of other issues
Newer drugs within a class originally developed to treat diabetes are now gaining attention as potential treatments for a host of other medical problems, aside from their effects such as significant weight loss.
4 mins
Her daughter's sweet scent hid a rare, deadly condition
Genetic metabolic disorder is treated with lifelong diet restricting protein intake
5 mins
Running out of cloud storage? Here's how to avoid paying for 2TB
Osmond Chia Enhanced photo quality, ultra-high-resolution videos and a growing collection of photos over the years have significantly increased the storage usage on mobile devices. In no time, users will inevitably receive a prompt that it is time to upgrade their storage.
3 mins
Declining insect populations affecting migratory birds
Insect decline globally driven by land-use change, climate change, pollution: Report
4 mins
Hong Kong pledges to shrink IPO vetting to about 100 days
New timeline will provide greater clarity and certainty in new listing application process
1 min
Greatest hits from 100 questions
In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' HeadSTart newsletter.
3 mins
Markets continue climb, but with wary eye on economic and geopolitical developments
Investors watching for details of China's fiscal stimulus and US Q3 corporate earnings
5 mins
The changing face of workplace exit interviews
Video calls, online survey forms among methods which have gained popularity, say experts
5 mins
The 'software' that's needed to revive Hong Kong's economy
John Lee's Asean and Gulf outreach is commendable - but Hong Kong needs more openness and sharper diplomacy.
6 mins
Bhutan prays it can be India's Hong Kong
The Himalayan kingdom seeks to reincarnate as a financial centre.
3 mins
A sharpening of swords: Deciphering China's Taiwan military exercises
Ever larger drills could make it harder to distinguish between war games and the real thing.
6 mins
South-east Asia has a crucial role in the world's energy future
That is why the IEA is taking the major step of opening a centre in Singapore, the first of its kind outside the agency's Paris headquarters.
3 mins
The power and the perils of Trump's 'flow state'
The former president's latest town hall was a spectacle even by the standards of modern American politics.
3 mins
Steps taken to make it easier for nursing home residents
We thank Forum writer Tng Cheong Sing for his letter \"Make it easier for nursing home residents to vote\" (Oct 18).
1 min
Planned attack a reminder that young people are vulnerable in digital age
I read with interest the article \"17-year-old self-radicalised Singaporean arrested weeks before planned attack in Tampines\" (Oct 18).
1 min
Emergencies. Learn how to use the many AEDs available
After reading the article \"A&E doctor hit by cardiac arrest during tennis, saved by colleagues on the court\" (Oct 12), I am glad efforts have gone into making automated external defibrillators (AEDs) so readily available.
1 min
80 enforcement actions taken in coffee shops in Jan-June period
We thank Mr Benjamin Chew for the letter \"Step up enforcement to keep eateries truly smoke-free\" (Oct 16).
1 min
Guide dogs ● More being done to educate public about access
We thank Mr Muhammad Dzul Azhan Sahban for highlighting the need for greater awareness of guide dogs and assistance dogs that support persons with disabilities (More public awareness about guide dogs needed, Oct 16).
1 min
KA YING RISING ON THE ASCENT
Sizzling win in G2 Premier Bowl augurs well for trainer Hayes' 'very special horse'
3 mins
Karma the toast of HKJC 140th Anniversary Cup
HONG KONG – The HK$3.12 million (S$526,000) Class 2 HKJC 140th Anniversary Cup Handicap (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Oct 20 kicked off a raft of activities launched by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to mark its 140th anniversary.
1 min
HOY HAS 'TWO TO FOUR YEARS' LEFT TO LIVE
Six-gold Olympic champ says he still feels 'lucky' even though his cancer is terminal
3 mins
Not quickest car but 'cool lap' cheers Norris
AUSTIN - Lando Norris oozed satisfaction on Oct 19 after beating series leader and three-time world champion Max Verstappen to pole position for the United States Grand Prix on Oct 20.
2 mins
Red Bull could have breached rules, but device case closed: FIA
AUSTIN - Formula One's governing body on Oct 19 ruled out a deeper investigation of Red Bull's ride-height device, while recognising it could not be sure there had been any breach of the rules in the past.
1 min
Green fends off Boutier with late birdie in S. Korea
PAJU - Australia's Hannah Green held off a late surge from France's Celine Boutier to win the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea on Oct 20.
2 mins
DON'T LEAVE: DJOKOVIC TO NADAL
Serb hails the retiring Spaniard as 'biggest rival' after emotional last clash in Saudi
3 mins
Ngannou honours son with comeback win
RIYADH - Cameroon's Francis Ngannou made a triumphant return to mixed martial arts by knocking out Renan Ferreira in the first round of their heavyweight clash at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) event dubbed Battle Of The Giants in the early hours of Oct 20.
2 mins
Gunners lament 'silly mistakes' after shock loss
LONDON - Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal's shock 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth was an \"accident waiting to happen\", as William Saliba's red card condemned them to a first English Premier League loss since April.
2 mins
STONES BREAKS WOLVES' HEARTS LATE
He reveals set-piece focus as stoppage-time winner stands after controversial VAR check
2 mins
Frustrated Howe rues 'concentration lapse' and poor finishing
LONDON – Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was disappointed with Danny Welbeck's first-half strike that gave visiting Brighton & Hove Albion a 1-0 English Premier League victory on Oct 19.
2 mins
NO SHORTCUTS FOR LIONS: OGURA
S'pore coach wants players, coaches to work hard and together to improve
5 mins
Messi treble for Miami secures MLS record haul
Lionel Messi's hat-trick led Inter Miami to a Major League Soccer (MLS) single-season points record after their 6-2 victory over the New England Revolution on Oct 19 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2 mins
TEH WILL 'KEEP ON TRYING'
S'porean's wait for first international title goes on with loss to Chi in KL
2 mins
S'pore cricket hopes to gain from Lawson stint
The Singapore Cricket Association (SCA) will be hoping for a short-term shot in the arm with the appointment of former Australian Test cricketer and former Pakistan coach, Geoff Lawson, as national coach on a temporary basis.
2 mins
Keeping kids warm and healthy in cold climes
Come December, Mr John Tan and his family will be heading to Japan's Nagano. The prefecture played host to the 1998 Winter Olympics and boasts the highest mountain ranges in the country.
5 mins
Why I sometimes regret being a parent
It is, at the very least, a reprieve from the feeling that parenthood should be a constant delight
4 mins
Adding honest conversations to the silent world of fathers
Fathers are expected to stoically provide for the family while keeping how we feel to ourselves
5 mins
Rishi Budhrani restages Can I Make You A Suit, Mate?
Comedian is back with more loving tales about his father, tailor Jimmy Budhrani
2 mins
Giving youth and its obsessions full, unprejudiced treatment
Playwright Faith Ng takes myriad teenage drama and turns it into nuanced elegy in Hard Mode, Checkpoint Theatre's effort at taking Gen Zers and Gen Alphas seriously on their own terms.
2 mins
A family of women navigate a financial misadventure
The beginnings of The Necessary Stage's new play White, All White can be traced back to impressions of the colour: that of snow in faraway Canada and that of flour mixed into the noodles of a family-owned store.
2 mins
Young pianist delivers Rachmaninov's First Piano Concerto with bravura
Russian music has such a following in Singapore that a large audience assembled to attend the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Orchestral Institute's latest concert conducted by Jason Lai.
2 mins
Christopher Lee pips brother for Best Actor
Golden Bell Awards
3 mins
Japan 'zombie' train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
JAPAN – It is usually a serene 21/2-hour ride on Japan's famously efficient bullet train. But the journey quickly descended into a zombie apocalypse, with passengers screaming in terror.
2 mins
Fatty Cheong hawker loved roast meats and martial arts
Mr Chan Tuck Cheong, founder and namesake of the famed Fatty Cheong hawker stall at ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre in Bukit Merah, died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57 on Oct 19.
2 mins
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