The Straits Times - September 01, 2024
The Straits Times - September 01, 2024
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In this issue
September 01, 2024
PM Wong plans to field more women candidates in next GE
He hopes to raise representation of women in Parliament as diversity is 'very useful'
3 mins
Multiple vehicles catch fire at Golden Mile Tower carpark
Multiple vehicles at a rooftop carpark at Golden Mile Tower caught fire on Aug 31, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building in Beach Road.
3 mins
New park connector to link Rail Corridor to Jurong Lake Gardens
Jurong Town Hall Park Connector to add 2km of trails to Clementi Nature Corridor
3 mins
Search for KL sinkhole victim halted; police to decide on next steps
The search and rescue operation for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole in downtown Kuala Lumpur on Aug 23 has been officially called off.
3 mins
Singaporeans who had smallpox jabs have fairly good mpox protection
Those born in or before 1980 would have had smallpox vaccination in childhood
3 mins
Ong Ye Kung to give update on Singapore's mpox preparedness
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung will be chairing a press conference next week to give an update on Singapore's preparedness in the mpox outbreak.
2 mins
Small classes, tolerant environment: Ex-GEP teachers and students recall their experience
War games where pupils solved maths problems to win territory from one another, and \"missions\" where they posed as secret agents infiltrating enemy bases to defuse threats.
2 mins
Overhauling gifted education to tackle privilege and widen access
Criticism raised in the past about GEP's exclusivity, definition of giftedness
5 mins
Trump moves to contain fallout from abortion, IVF rows
His backing away from right-wing positions on reproductive rights sparks fierce backlash
3 mins
Trump biopic with rape scene out before Nov election
A controversial biopic of Donald Trump that depicts the former president raping his wife and which has drawn legal threats from his attorneys will hit US theatres this October, it was reported on Aug 30.
2 mins
Philippines, Beijing trade accusations of S. China Sea ramming
Incident at Sabina Shoal latest in escalating series of clashes involving countries' vessels
2 mins
Taipei's former mayor Ko Wen-je arrested as part of graft probe
A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early on Aug 31 as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.
1 min
Steep increase in India's luxury condo prices as demand soars
Rising income levels, desire for safer homes among factors driving surge in major cities
4 mins
Singaporean ringleader of sex club in Malaysia among 36 held in raids
A Singaporean ringleader of a \"swingers\" syndicate in Malaysia, which organised group sex events for its 147,000 subscribers or \"clients\", was among 36 people nabbed following police raids this week.
2 mins
He racks up swim feats to raise awareness of water survival skills
Malaysian is first to complete routes linking mainland Terengganu with 3 popular islands
2 mins
15 ISIS members killed in Iraq raid; 7 US troops injured
A joint operation by American and Iraqi forces killed 15 members of terror group ISIS in Iraq's western desert, with seven US troops injured during the operation, the US Central Command (Centcom) said.
1 min
Ukrainians face grim winter amid massive attacks on power grid
Move to replace damaged plants with smaller, easily concealed units may come too late
3 mins
Israeli strikes kill 48 in Gaza clashes ahead of polio vaccination campaign
Israeli strikes on Aug 31 killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, as clashes took place ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign.
2 mins
Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 6, including teen girl
Russian strikes killed at least six people in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, including a 14-year-old girl at a playground, and wounded dozens more, officials said on Aug 30.
1 min
German city at centre of tug of war over immigration, refugees
Fatal stabbing by Syrian refugee becomes political fodder for far-right party AfD
5 mins
Fate of one of last kelongs in Singapore up in the air
Heritage group petitions for coastal structure to be retained after owner gives up running it
4 mins
More men signing up as pre-school teachers
Number has doubled over past 5 years, with 245 men teaching kids at the start of year
3 mins
Woman, 84, wins suit to cancel shophouse transfer to grandniece
An 84-year-old woman who signed away an Emerald Hill shophouse to her grandniece eight years ago has won a court battle to cancel the transfer and regain ownership of the property.
3 mins
NLB takes reading sessions to kids living in public rental flats
Madam Senthamarai Selvi enrolled her two children in a weekly reading programme beneath her block in 2018 to keep them from fighting - and for her to get some peace and quiet.
3 mins
Waist-high railings after fatal accident, but some pedestrians still jaywalk
Pedestrians are still dashing across a busy road in Taman Jurong to get to a bus stop, despite railings the Land Transport Authority (LTA) installed to guide them to crossings nearby.
2 mins
Driver taken to hospital after truck overturns in Marymount Road
One person was taken to hospital on Aug 31 after a tipper truck overturned in Marymount Road.
1 min
What you need to know as pet cat licensing scheme kicks in
Two-year transition period to help cat owners ease into the changes starts now
4 mins
Harris' sneakers, Trump's red ties - what fashion choices tell us about politicians
Clothing plays its part in electioneering, acting as emblems to appeal to voters and hinting at how the candidates will lead.
5 mins
If your debt is ballooning, there are steps you can take
Americans are increasingly struggling with credit card debt and other loans, and consumers are paying more for basic banking services such as ATM withdrawals, recent financial research finds.
3 mins
More people declared bankrupt in 1st half of 2024 from a year ago
Avoiding it essentially boils down to being financially prudent and ensuring you do not overspend
5 mins
LIM'S BIGHORN IS A SHOO-IN IN LUCKY LAST
Luckless at his recent runs, Group 2 winner will find this Class 4 Division 1 contest easier
2 mins
Athletics golds keep China on track to finish top again
China began to exert their traditional dominance at the Paralympics in Paris on Aug 30, despite a double gold-medal success for British swimmers.
2 mins
NORRIS CAUTIOUS, DESPITE 1-2
He leads McLaren teammate Piastri on grid but expects tyre issues and tight race
2 mins
'One of my best 100m races' for Tebogo
Botswana's Letsile Tebogo was not happy with finishing sixth in the 100m final of the Paris Olympics, and he got over that setback by outstripping Christian Coleman to win in impressive style at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Aug 30.
1 min
MY LIFE MOVES ON, SAYS DJOKOVIC
He ends 2024 without a Slam after 'worst tennis ever', but 'tomorrow is a new , day'
3 mins
Tiafoe proud of 'epic' win over good friend Shelton
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton are good pals off the tennis court and after the latter promised a \"war\" in their US Open third-round encounter on Aug 30, the crowd were brought to their feet on several points and rallies as the match went the distance.
2 mins
Huge group lurking but Scheffler in 'own world'
Scottie Scheffler has company.
2 mins
REDS MORE 'MATURE' THAN RED DEVILS
Ten Hag says rivals have advantage of playing together a long time, but 'we can always win'
3 mins
ARTETA RILED BY 'INCONSISTENCY'
Brighton score to earn 1-1 draw after Arsenal midfielder Rice gets red-carded
3 mins
News analysis Sterling move caps weirdest transfer window in history
With one final flourish of the pen by Raheem Sterling, perhaps the weirdest English Premier League transfer window in recent history slammed shut.
3 mins
Maresca 'very happy' with Chelsea's progress
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has claimed that the overhaul of his squad is already ahead of schedule, as he looked ahead to the English Premier League home clash with fellow London side Crystal Palace on Sept 1.
2 mins
Merican closer to Lioness dream with Wigan
While pursuing her master's degree in film and screen studies at the University of Cambridge earlier in 2024, footballer Sara Merican continued playing and found a place with the Cambridge City women's team.
2 mins
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