The Straits Times - August 25, 2024
The Straits Times - August 25, 2024
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August 25, 2024
Youth's policy recommendations will be seriously considered: PM Wong
Not all will be accepted, but that shouldn't deter them from giving ideas, he says
4 mins
2 in 5 SIT students to start classes at new Punggol campus on Sept 2
They belong to 2 academic clusters; the remaining 3 will join later in 2025
3 mins
Rise in fatal accidents involving speeding, drink driving in Hl
There were more fatal accidents caused by speeding and drink driving in the first half of 2024, a period which also saw more people killed on Singapore's roads.
3 mins
No quarantine needed for those returning from countries with mpox: Experts
Disease spreads mainly through close contact with bodily fluids and through sexual contact
3 mins
BREWING TROUBLE
Young people down dangerous caffeine combos to be 'wide-awake drunk'
3 mins
KL rescuers search manholes for tourist who fell into sinkhole
The search for a tourist who plunged into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur continued on Aug 24, with rescuers from the Fire and Rescue Department's scuba unit lowered into the manholes nearby during the operation.
2 mins
ST Explains What is a sinkhole and how is it formed?
A 48-year-old woman fell into an 8m-deep sinkhole in Malaysia on the morning of Aug 23.
4 mins
Najib's shadow looms large as Umno leaders repeat calls for his freedom
Calls for more efforts to free ex-Malaysian PM from jail show his deep influence on party
3 mins
Malaysia sends first fresh durian shipment to China, eyes export boom
Malaysia sent its first shipment of fresh durians to China on Aug 24 amid great fanfare, two months after the countries signed a deal to expand their trade in the king of fruits from just durian products and frozen whole durians.
3 mins
News analysis Modi positions India as peacemaker in Ukraine conflict
PM's visit to Kyiv also highlights New Delhi's tightrope walk between Russia and the US
4 mins
Delhi's poorest, homeless face biggest risk as mercury soars
Extreme heat is one of the greatest challenges for nations in Asia and beyond. In the first of a two-part series, The Sunday Times looks at how heat is affecting people, their livelihoods and the need to adapt.
5 mins
Millions affected as 'catastrophic' flash floods hit Bangladesh
Flash floods wrought havoc in Bangladesh on Aug 23 as the country was recovering from weeks of political upheaval, with the death toll rising to 15 and millions more caught in the deluge.
2 mins
The human body versus scorching heat: Which will win the race?
If there is one impact from man-made climate change that is pushing the human body to its limits, it is heat.
3 mins
Deepfake sex crimes increasing among teens in South Korea
Recent progress in video technology has had some alarming effects in South Korea, as a growing number of tech-savvy youngsters are using deepfake technology to produce sexual images of people, often their own peers, without their consent.
3 mins
Baby paralysed in Gaza's first type 2 polio case in 25 years
DUBAI - A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered Gaza has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Aug 23, with UN agencies appealing for urgent vaccinations of every baby.
2 mins
In Myanmar's jungles, young volunteers train to fight junta
They come from all walks of life to overthrow the regime that seized power in a 2021 coup
3 mins
Manhunt in Germany after three killed in stabbing attack at festival
A stabbing rampage in which a man killed three people and wounded eight others at a festival in the western German city of Solingen was \"a possible act of terrorism\", an official said on Aug 24, as the search for the unknown assailant continued.
2 mins
Robert F. Kennedy Jr ends run for US presidency, backs Trump
Independent candidate feared staying in race would end up helping Kamala Harris in Nov
4 mins
Philippines accuses China of shooting flares at its plane
The Philippines accused China on Aug 24 of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the South China Sea in August.
2 mins
Oil spill clean-up: Unsung heroes toil daily for 2 months
Hundreds work under sun and rain to remove oil from S'pore waters and beaches
5 mins
Bold policy moves must be matched with change in attitudes: SM Lee
He says mindset shifts needed to help S'pore succeed in a more troubled world
3 mins
Sats' tie-up could see pre-packaged S'pore dishes sold in Japan outlets
Correspondent TOKYO, Japan In time to come, pre-packaged Singaporean food favourites such as chicken rice, mee goreng and laksa could be sold in Japanese restaurants and supermarkets, bringing hawker fare to a wider audience.
3 mins
PAPER TRAIL
Collector traces Singapore’s history through wartime propaganda leaflets
4 mins
Integrated Shield Plan or just MediShield Life? Weighing the options
What to note when considering more comprehensive health insurance beyond the minimum
4 mins
Rent surge in America driving seniors to hunt for 'boommates'
When Mr Dan Yafet's son moved out of their apartment in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighbourhood, he found himself with too much space and not enough money - so he took on an octogenarian roommate.
3 mins
Why leaders have a hard time knowing when to leave
Departing too soon can lead to deep regret; staying too long can ruin a hard-won legacy
5 mins
GHALIB IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST
Back-in-form Pacific Vampire will roll along, but Burridge’s top-rater can reel him back in
2 mins
BADMINTON COURTS TO BE SET ASIDE FOR COACHES
SportSG acts after fraternity's frustrations and petition over the MyActiveSG+ booking platform
5 mins
Sinner not confident to continue with trainer and physio
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has announced that he had fired his trainer and physiotherapist, after he escaped a doping ban despite failing two drug tests in March.
2 mins
'Excited' Norris in pole, knows it will be tough
McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix by a hefty margin on Aug 24 and ended Max Verstappen's 100 per cent qualifying record at the Formula One championship leader's home circuit.
2 mins
SCALING NEW HEIGHTS
Sport climbing used to be a niche sport but, with films like Free Solo and Hollywood actor Tom Cruise's cliff-climbing scene in Mission Impossible 2, it has piqued more interest.
2 mins
Have 3 separate Olympic events: Japanese climbers
While sport climbing has gained popularity with its appearances at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, Japanese climbers Futaba Ito and Yuji Hirayama believe that more can be done for future editions of the Games.
2 mins
Coach hopes end of DPMM's long winless run is catalyst for campaign
To say that his start to life in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) has been tough would be an understatement, given the difficulties that Jamie McAllister has had since he was installed as Brunei DPMM coach in July.
2 mins
Pep pleased as City rally to whack Ipswich
Manchester City continued their strong start to their English Premier League title defence by defeating newly promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Aug 24, thanks to an Erling Haaland hat-trick.
2 mins
TEN HAG LAMENTS LEAKY DEFENCE
Manager says Red Devils should have 'acted better as a team' and protected goal in loss
2 mins
SLOT CALM AHEAD OF ANFIELD DEBUT
It won't be easy replacing legend Klopp, but new Reds boss trusts himself and his staff
3 mins
Striker? Only if he makes us better: Blues boss
Chelsea will not shy away from bringing in a new No. 9 before the transfer window closes if the player improves their squad, their manager Enzo Maresca said on Aug 23.
2 mins
'I LOVE PUTTING SMILES ON PEOPLE'S FACES'
Max says whirlwind engagements with fans are precious, as he's not here often
3 mins
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