The Straits Times - September 04, 2024
The Straits Times - September 04, 2024
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September 04, 2024
Lake in Bidadari Park designed to protect estate from flash floods
First-of-its-kind lake serves as natural retention pond amid climate change threats
4 mins
S'pore drivers can collect Malaysia VEP tag in Woodlands for $39
Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) counter in Woodlands is set to be turned into a collection point for the permit's radio frequency identification (RFID) tag from Sept 18.
3 mins
Indonesia arrests militant who lanned to attack S'pore in 2015
Police investigating whether he is 'a key and crucial element in terror networks'
2 mins
Nominations open for ST's annual Singaporean of the Year award
Do you know anyone who has gone beyond the call of duty to help others or put Singapore on the world map? For the 10th year running, The Straits Times is on the hunt for individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to society, for its annual Singaporean of the Year award.
2 mins
ST Engineering's deepfake detector among tools to battle Al-generated misinformation
An early wave of deepfake detection software built in Singapore has been released to the market as the nation builds its arsenal to deal with risks of artificial intelligencegenerated misinformation ahead of the general election.
2 mins
S'pore team discovers new strain of resistant fungus found in hospitals
Highly transmissible fungus affects mostly patients with severe underlying issues
3 mins
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia at start of four-nation Asia-Pacific tour
JAKARTA - Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Sept 3 to kick off a four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific that will be the longest and farthest of the 87-yearold's papacy.
3 mins
Time for India-S'pore ties to move to next level: Delhi's top envoy
He points to technologies relevant for the future as focus areas, ahead of Modi visit
4 mins
Polish foreign minister in S'pore to rally support for Ukraine in region
Russian aggression should be seen as attempt to regain former 'colony', he says
5 mins
Candidates roll out populist proposals as Indonesia's polls near
Pledges include having therapists to calm people stuck in Jakarta's traffic jams
4 mins
Mitigation hearings end in HK's largest national security case
45 activists await sentencing over formation of 'conspiracy to subvert the state power'
2 mins
Thailand's $17b 'digital wallet' handout to be partly in cash
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Sept 3 said part of the government's vaunted 450 billion baht (S$17.2 billion) \"digital wallet\" handout will be distributed in cash, in another change to its flagship populist policy.
1 min
SIA says it's checking engines in A350 fleet; no impact on flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Sept 3 it is inspecting the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines in its fleet of A350-900 planes as a precaution after Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways identified an engine component failure on one of its flights.
2 mins
Resurgence of mpox in Australia offers cautionary tale as new strain spreads
Alarming surge in infections threatens to trigger more severe outbreak worldwide
2 mins
Australia sees record Aug temperatures, second-warmest winter
Australia just sweltered through its warmest August on record, meteorologists have confirmed, with temperatures smashing the long-term average by more than 3 deg C.
2 mins
KLIA aerotrain service set to resume by Jan 2025: Minister
The aerotrain service at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to be operational again by Jan 31, 2025, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
1 min
Polio vaccination targets for Gaza kids surpassed so far: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it was ahead of its targets for polio vaccinations in Gaza on Sept 3, day three of a mass campaign, and had inoculated about a quarter of children under 10.
1 min
Israel must control Philadelphi corridor in Gaza: Netanyahu
He says southern border area a key lifeline for Hamas; issue hampering hostage deal
2 mins
New Zealand spy agency calls out China for interference
New Zealand's spy service branded China a \"complex intelligence concern\" on Sept 3 and warned that the Pacific nation was vulnerable to foreign interference.
2 mins
Bangladesh floods leave 71 dead, amid rising disease risk
The death toll from floods in Bangladesh rose to 71 on Sept 3, with millions of people still stranded in devastated areas and increasing concern about outbreaks of waterborne disease as the inundation recedes.
1 min
Japan's Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Seoul on Sept 6 to 7 for a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
1 min
Mongolia rolls out red carpet for Putin despite ICC arrest warrant
High-profile trip seen as a show of defiance against court, the West
2 mins
Biden joins Harris on campaign trail for the first time
He calls her the only rational choice as they meet union members in battleground state
3 mins
4 shot dead on train in Chicago; suspect held
At least four people were shot dead on a train in the US city of Chicago on Sept 2, police said, and a suspect was apprehended soon after the incident.
1 min
Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader Gonzalez
Venezuela's AttorneyGeneral's office said a court has issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, accusing him of incitement and other crimes amid a dispute over whether he or President Nicolas Maduro won a July election.
2 mins
Al anchors 'protect' reporters amid govt crackdown in Venezuela
One of Venezuela's newest news anchors sits on a stool, dressed in a flannel shirt and chinos, as he delivers the day's headlines.
1 min
Courts to get more powers to protect children in divorce cases
Changes part of shift to reduce conflict and adopt a more 'judge-led approach'
4 mins
More Thai food and snacks to hit FairPrice shelves from Nov
From November, Singaporeans will get a greater variety of Thai food and snacks at FairPrice supermarkets, convenience stores and its online store, including more than 30 types of fruit chips, cookies, seasonings and pastes.
1 min
Take steps to keep tensions from rising, DPM urges US and China
Vital to maintain open dialogue mechanism amid heated election campaigning in US
3 mins
Sentosa beach reopens for water activities as oil spill clean-up ends
A huge clean-up in Singapore after a major oil spill in June has officially wrapped up, with Sentosa's Tanjong Beach the latest to reopen for water activities.
2 mins
Progressive bosses key to success of enhanced parental leave scheme
They will be instrumental in managing expectations of all employees: Indranee
3 mins
New scheme to boost job prospects of ITE students with disabilities
Before starting an internship with SBS Transit in July, engineering student Nur Arfa Taqiah Mohamad Noor Azhar worried about how colleagues would view her disabilities.
3 mins
Young couple charged over 8-month-old baby's death
A young couple were charged on Sept 3 over the death of their eight-month-old baby.
1 min
Former Boys' Town boy keeps others from veering off right path
He returns to children's home as a youth worker after finishing NS and diploma
2 mins
Mother of 2 daughters exposed to porn loses appeal against their removal
A mother, whose two daughters were exposed to pornography under her care, lost an appeal against a court order that requires them to be sent to a place of safety for 12 months.
3 mins
DRAGONS IN BLOOM
The flower carpet takes centre stage at the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations at the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay. The Straits Times goes behind the scenes to look at how the display was painstakingly created by hand by horticulturists, workers and volunteers.
2 mins
BullsAndBears STI up 0.5% even as most regional markets end in red
Singapore shares closed higher on Sept 3 even as most regional indexes ended in the red.
1 min
As Chinese spending plunges, Li Ka Shing's luxury mall in HK sits empty
In first 7 months of 2024, sales of luxury goods were 42 per cent below 2018's level
5 mins
S-E Asia's super rich worry over succession, family rows
Poll shows they are more concerned over these issues than the rich in other regions
3 mins
CapitaLand ICT to acquire 50% of Ion Orchard in $1.85b deal
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) is proposing to acquire a 50 per cent interest in Ion Orchard and its connecting underpass, Orchard Link, from its sponsor CapitaLand Investment (CLI).
3 mins
Seatrium surges on re-rating, buybacks and short covering
Senior Columnist Shares of offshore marine engineering company Seatrium have risen sharply in recent days from a combination of short covering, institutional buying and share buybacks.
2 mins
Insead Asia to raise global exposure of S'poreans, says dean
Strategy includes increasing chances to learn at its four campuses around the world
3 mins
A week of awkward regional diplomacy for Australia
Canberra's South Pacific policing initiative and defence cooperation agreement with Indonesia seek to preserve the US-led order. But is blocking China really what other regional countries want?
6 mins
7-Eleven deserves more than shareholder supremacy
The convenience store chain's social value needs to be considered too.
3 mins
The risks of China's coast guard projecting police powers at sea
The force's actions in extending Beijing's grip over disputed territory are challenging the international maritime legal order and raising fears of armed conflict.
5 mins
High-intensity GEP with focus on different skills has its benefits
As a parent, I read with much concern about the overhaul of the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) and replacing it with the high-ability programme (Singapore overhauls gifted education, tackles privilege and expands access, Sept 1).
1 min
Medical procedures. Create apps to help those with special needs
Given the proliferation of applications of all forms and functions these days, it may be timely to consider developing apps that can help those with special needs prepare for visits to the doctor or for medical procedures.
1 min
PACIFIC ATLANTIC HAS THE FORM TO SWAMP HIS RIVALS
Red Maned and Lucky Goal also work well and are worth including in Sept 7 watchlist
3 mins
THE 'TWIN PEAKS' ARE NOT PASSABLE
Rivals unlikely to find their way past Lim's Kosciuszko and Lim's Saltoro in QE II Cup
3 mins
SINNER, MEDVEDEV SET UP 'GREAT MATCH'
World No. 1 hopes to find rhythm against Russian in their fourth meeting of 2024
3 mins
Nadal believes in doping integrity
Rafael Nadal has defended Jannik Sinner after the world No.1 tested positive for a banned substance but avoided punishment, saying the Italian would never have considered doping and he was not judged differently just because he is the top-ranked player.
1 min
Retirement on his terms 'comforts' Suarez, 37
Uruguay icon Luis Suarez has no regrets after announcing his retirement from international football on Sept 2, confirming that he will hang up his boots following the 2026 World Cup home qualifier against Paraguay.
2 mins
Leclerc upbeat about Baku, Singapore chances
Ferrari are still behind McLaren on pace but Charles Leclerc believes that the next two Formula One races in Azerbaijan and Singapore could be good for the team after their Italian Grand Prix victory on Sept 1.
2 mins
I HAVE A STARTER'S MINDSET: RONALDO
The Portugal striker, 39, said international retirement has never crossed his mind
3 mins
All Blacks accept S. Africa apology over haka
The All Blacks have on Sept 3 accepted an apology from South Africa after fireworks, music and a jet fly-past partly drowned out New Zealand's haka before last weekend's Test match.
1 min
Mcllroy to play less after 'hitting a wall'
Rory McIlroy admitted that a busy schedule had him crawling to the finishing line in 2024 and said that he might reduce his commitments next season by as many as nine tournaments.
2 mins
RINGS ON EIFFEL TOWER 'A MISTAKE'
Don't make icon an 'advertising outpost', say opponents of efforts to keep Olympic logo
2 mins
Sixteen years, 7 Paralympic golds, one exceptional champ
Pearl divers, mermaids, pirates, submariners, wreck explorers, marine biologists. These are Yip Pin Xiu's distant cousins. People of the land who are in their element in liquid.
3 mins
'Rocketman' accomplishes his mission
Brazilian swimmer Gabrielzinho said he felt like a \"rocketman\" after winning his third gold medal of the Paris Paralympics on Sept 2, when he raced to victory in the 200m freestyle S2 final with another remarkable display.
2 mins
'FOUNDATION IS SET' AS ANDREW EXITS
Badminton technical director pleased with successes and changes during 3½-year stint
3 mins
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