The Straits Times - November 08, 2022
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November 08, 2022
Package to help offset GST hike to get $1.4 billion boost
Support to rise from 6.6b to 8b; details will be announced in Budget 2023
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Welfare scheme, help with education among BN's election pledges
KUALA LUMPUR - Barisan Nasional (BN) on Monday unveiled an election manifesto that centred on education and the rising cost of living, and included measures to encourage diversity and inclusiveness.
4 mins
Debate on GST hike: A difficult but necessary decision
It has been more than three years since I started writing about the goods and services tax (GST) hike, and every Parliament debate on it feels like Groundhog Day.
1 min
'Doomsday' predictions over past GST hikes did not pan out: Murali
The PAP Government’s consistent approach of meeting Singapore’s fiscal pressures through a goods and services tax GST) has broadened its tax base while keeping the city-state competitive, said Mr Murali Pillai Bukit Batok).
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WP's alternatives do not add up; GST hike needed to meet funding gap: Lawrence Wong
But govt support measures will delay effects of the increase by at least 5 years, says DPM
3 mins
Pritam, Indranee spar over development costs of HDB flats, details of subsidies to buyers
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh and Second Minister for Finance and National Development Indranee Rajah on Monday sparred over the development costs of new Housing Board flats and details of subsidies provided to buyers, with the minister saying it was not meaningful to provide such information as affordability is what matters to Singaporeans.
2 mins
Irresponsible to raise GST amid uncertain inflation outlook, higher prices: Jamus Lim
WP MP says measures introduced to ease the pain are piecemeal and inadequate
3 mins
Singapore pavilion showcases climate goals, green innovations
SHARM-EL-SHEIK, Egypt – Singapore launched its firstpavilionat theUnited Nations COP27 climate conference on Sunday to showcase the Republic’s commitment to its climate ambitions, as well as its innovations in areas such as renewable energy and green finance. In awelcome address, Minister for
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We're on a highway to climate hell, UN chief warns at COP27
He calls for pact to hasten shift from fossil fuels, funding to help poor nations cope
3 mins
China's Covid-19 resurgence spurs new curbs; iPhone maker imposes restrictions
SHANGHAI An escalating Covid-19 resurgence has spurred health officials and companies in China, including key iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, to ramp up measures to contain outbreaks, disrupting production and throwing business events into confusion.
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N. Korea says recent missile launches were simulated attack on South, US
Military drills by Seoul, Washington were provocation, says Pyongyang SEOUL - North Korea said on Monday that its recent missile launches were simulated strikes on South Korea and the United States, as the two countries held a \"dangerous war drill\", while the South said it had recovered parts of a North Korean missile near its coast.
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Ex-Philippine prisons chief, deputy charged over killing of radio journalist
MANILA Former Philippine prisons chief Gerald Bantag and his right-hand man, Bureau of Corrections BuCor) deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta, have been identified as the alleged masterminds” behind the killing of veteran radio journalist Percival Mabasa.
1 min
Sri Lanka's biggest challenge is foreign debt relief: Minister
BENGALURU - Sri Lanka is working overtime on its diplomatic channels to convince its biggest bilateral lenders China, Japan and India to restructure their loans to the island, which is facing its worst ever economic crisis.
3 mins
Stick to Asean founding principles on Myanmar crisis: Cambodia official
There are no quick solutions, he says, urging long-term view and coherent action
3 mins
UK minister to meet Taiwan president, drawing China's ire
TAIPEI A British minister will visit Taiwan this week for trade talks and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, his office said on Monday, drawing an angry reaction from Beijing to the latest highlevel engagement between a Western government and the island.
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Calls for heads to roll amid S. Korea crowd crush fallout
Parallels drawn between Itaewon tragedy and 2014 Sewol ferry disaster
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Russia reactivates its trolls and bots ahead of US midterms
NEW YORK The user on Gab who identifies as Nora Berka resurfaced in August after a year-long silence on the social media platform, reposting a handful of messages with sharply conservative _ political themes before writing a stream of original vitriol.
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Republican unity takes a hit as Trump stumps for himself
Ex-president’s shadow looms large over polls; Biden scoffs at protesters calling him a socialist
2 mins
Khan to call for resumption of poll march from shooting spot
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan will this week call on his supporters to resume a march to Islamabad and continue pushing for early elections, following an \"assassination attempt\" on him last week.
1 min
Kyiv warns of more Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Residents urged to consider leaving capital temporarily if water, power supplies are hit
3 mins
Sydney urged to rein in its 'toll mania' as drivers pay $2.lb a year
Motorists use residential streets to avoid one of world's largest driver-pays road networks
2 mins
Couple in China get married at 94 after being apart for 70 years
SHANGHAI It is a love story spanning seven decades. Ms Xu Guizhen and Mr Cao Zhenwei were both born in 1926 and have known each other since they were 16.
3 mins
Covid-19 lesson: Better to be prepared than act after crisis erupts
The greatest lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic is that it is more important to be ahead of the curve than working together when a crisis unfolds.
2 mins
Blind widow, 84, recovers nearly $1.37m after suing her children
Two of them exploited her advanced age, says judge
3 mins
New process for death row inmates to file challenges after legal avenues run out
Prisoners will need to state the grounds of application and reasons for not filing earlier
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Pilot programme from 2023 to help S Pass holders settle in,says Tan See Leng
A pilot programme to familiarise S Pass holders arriving in Singapore with working here and to encourage positive interaction with locals is slated to launch in 2023.
1 min
Covid-19: Under 1% of community cases from hospitals, nursing homes
There were around 330 Covid-19 cases in hospitals here and 3,000 cases in nursing homes in the six months from April to September 2022.
1 min
Global talent must respect local laws, culture, colleagues: NMP
Global talent who come and contribute to Singapore’s economy are still guests in the Republic, and they have to respect Singapore’s laws, culture and their local colleagues, said a Nominated MP on Monday.
2 mins
Stiffer penalties proposed for those trespassing on state land
New laws may give SLA officers power to enter land without warrant, issue fines
2 mins
45% of HDB flat owners who own private homes do not live in their flats: Desmond Lee
About 3 per cent of Housing Board flat owners own at least one private residential property, and 45 per cent of this group do not live in their flats as they have rented out their entire unit, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee.
2 mins
Workers need help to identify skills they lack, but info is scarce: Experts
This makes it hard to determine what kind of training deserves funding and support
3 mins
Prosecution seeks detention for PMD rider who hit woman
The prosecution short detention has asked for a order of seven days for a man who hit a 46-year-old woman in Boon Lay while speeding on his personal mobility device (PMD), causing her to fall and fracture her skull.
2 mins
Central banks warm up to digital currency as crypto freezes over
MAS one of those beyond exploration stage in testing digital national currencies
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Meta plans to lay off thousands following disappointing results
NEW YORK Facebook parent Meta will become the latest tech firm to scale back its workforce, with plans to lay off thousands of employees this week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
2 mins
People's Park Centre to relaunch $1.8b collective sale
Sellers optimistic despite earlier tender closing without any bids
3 mins
Comfort DelGro secures Australia bus contracts worth $1.5 billion
Transport giant Comfort DelGro has won three bus contracts worth A$1.7 billion (S$1.5 billion) in Sydney, Australia.
1 min
China's export growth falls for first time in 2 years as demand wanes
BEIJING China’s export growth fell for the first time in more than two years in October, as demand weakened on rising risks of a global recession.
1 min
SIA upbeat on financial year amid strong post-pandemic recovery
With five records broken in the six months ending Sept 30, Singapore Airlines remains predictably optimistic that it will end the current financial year on a high.
3 mins
When Europe's Franco-German engine sputters
The EU's tandem no longer sees eye to eye on almost every critical policy decision for the continent
7 mins
India's move for committees to oversee online content raises flags
Concerns over free speech and whether online platforms will be made more accountable to users
3 mins
Tech makers raise green game to meet looming regulatory targets
Products being made with more recycled materials amid push to overhaul manufacturing
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The metaverses dizzying start could spell its end
Cyber sickness from use of VR headsets poses a huge challenge to tech taking off
3 mins
Niche appeal stays even as new iPad Pro gets minor updates
The latest iPad Pro, now in sixthgeneration guise, has received largely minor updates.
3 mins
SECOND SALUTE MORE SUPER
Super Salute makes it back-to-back wins on Saturday but is still a work in progress
3 mins
PERFECT VICTORY PLAN FOR 'STARGAZER'
Chasing role suits Star Victory at first-up win under the care of new handler Peters
2 mins
Mitchell carries Cavaliers over spirit-less’ Lakers
LOS ANGELES – Donovan Mitchell returned from injury to score 33 points and lead Cleveland to their eighth straight National Basketball Association (NBA) victory by defeating former Cavaliers star LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers 114-110 on Sunday.
2 mins
Bagnaia completes title comeback
VALENCIA - Francesco Bagnaia claimed the MotoGP crown in the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday to pull off the greatest title turnaround in the championship's history.
1 min
SABALENKA PLAYED BETTER: SWIATEK
World No. stunned by Belarusian, who will vie for WTA Finals crown with Garcia
2 mins
MILAN OPEN TO S'’PORE VISIT
Serie A champions hope to grow fan base in region under marketing drive of new owner
3 mins
'INSANE' SALAH WON'T STOP, SAYS KLOPP
Egyptian marksman just two goals behind Dalglish 172) on Reds’ all-time scorers’ list
2 mins
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