The Straits Times - February 06, 2023
The Straits Times - February 06, 2023
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February 06, 2023
HPB to boost exercise programmes, revise National Steps Challenge
More residents will be able to access free physical activities such as kickboxing and yoga at community spaces islandwide from 2023.
2 mins
US shooting of Chinese balloon an overreaction, says Beijing
China’s Defence Ministry says it reserves right to take necessary retaliatory action
3 mins
Shoppers return but some Orchard malls sit empty
Cineleisure Orchard and The Cathay among those with high vacancy rates, low footfall
4 mins
Student loses 1100 in VIP ticket scam to catch K-pop band
When a university student could not get tickets to K-pop boy band Seventeen’s concert in Singapore last year, she scoured online marketplaces for tickets to the sold-out show.
3 mins
Classified US report highlights rivals’ use of high-tech surveillance
It discusses at least two incidents ofa foreign power using unknown equipment
4 mins
Call to take precautions at nature reserves in rainy season
Visitors should check weather forecast and park updates, report hazards, say experts
3 mins
St Stephen’s School appoints new bus operator
St Stephen’s School has appointed a new company to provide school bus services for its pupils, with the new vendor serving the school located in Siglap from March 1.
2 mins
Right call not to impose curbs on visitors from China, says Shanmugam
S’pore must always put its interests first and not let others dictate what it does, he adds
3 mins
500,000 people in Ukraine's port city of Odesa without power
ODESA The Ukrainian port city of Odesa has restored power to critical infrastructure after a fire broke out at an overloaded substation, leaving nearly 500,000 people without electricity, a top official said.
1 min
New long-range weapons wont target sites in Russia, says Kyiv
Minister says arms supplied by Western allies will be used only against Russian units in Ukraine
3 mins
School principals from Punjab state in Singapore for training
NEW DELHI A batch of 36 principals from government-run schools in the northern Indian state of Punjab will commence a five-day professional training programme in Singapore on Monday, an initiative that is part of the state government’s wider attempt to upgrade Punjab’s public education system.
2 mins
Mahathir still in the dark over why voters rejected him
KUALA LUMPUR Months after his disastrous defeat in Malaysia’s 2022 General Election, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is still in the dark over why voters rejected him.
1 min
India playing vital role as it refines Russia crude for West
Little blowback as it helps crimp Moscow’s energy revenue and prevent a supply shock
2 mins
Chinese hop on bunny-buying bandwagon in Year of the Rabbit
Growing trend has led to calls among netizens for animals to be raised properly
3 mins
Controversy over Kishida's son shopping while on official duty
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s separation of work and personal life has come under scrutiny over his son’s sightseeing and shopping while on official duty.
2 mins
8 killed in avalanches in western Austria
VIENNA Austrian police said on Sunday that five people had been killed in avalanches in the west of the country, after three deaths were reported on Saturday despite pleas for caution on ski slopes.
1 min
British mega lab generates weather to test homes of the future
SALFORD The thermometer sinks below zero as a blizzard of fine snow descends on two freshly built houses inside a massive laboratory in northern England.
2 mins
India launches own mobile OS to rival Google’s Android
BENGALURU The Indian government has unveiled BharOS, a home-grown mobile operating system OS) that is being pitched as the country’s answer to Google-owned Android and Appleowned iOS, the world’s dominant mobile operating systems.
3 mins
Ex-Pakistanl leader dies at 79 after years of exile
He oversaw rapid growth while in power, but moves to quell dissent led to his downfall
3 mins
US man’s error sends him to Sidney, Montana, instead of Sydney, Australia
NEW YORK It was supposed to bea dream vacation for Mr Kingsley Burnett, who had been looking forward to a cruise holiday departing from Sydney, Australia.
1 min
Australia left with millions of ART kits as expiry looms
Big stockpile sparks debate and calls to ensure situation not repeated in future
3 mins
Tens of thousands of Israelis protest against judicial reform plans
JERUSALEM Tens of thousands of Israelis braved heavy rain on Saturday for a fifth week of protests against judicial reform plans by
1 min
Late mountain lion of Hollywood Hills fame celebrated at LA event
LOS ANGELES A famed California mountain lion was celebrated at a sold-out event at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, with thousands of fans honouring the big cat’s life and contribution to urban wildlife.
1 min
Democrats approve Biden's revamped primary calendar
Move will give black voters greater say in nomination process, ease re-election bid
2 mins
Thaipusam returns with live music and foot procession
Over 35,000 devotees take part in festival after muted celebrations in last two years
3 mins
Private school bus operators face shortage of drivers, higher costs
Younger drivers prefer driving jobs with flexible time, fall in total number of allowed buses
4 mins
Sensor that detects biological threats in air on trial
It is first detector of its kind here, and can warn against such threats within 30 minutes
3 mins
More red packets getting new lease of life
Firms expand collection points around S’pore dedicated to recycling hongbao
3 mins
Police probing fight between drivers in Still Road
The police are investigating an altercation involving four people in Still Road which resulted in one driver trading blows with another driver.
1 min
China’s reopening set to drive more of Asia’s wealthy to S’pore
Banks to benefit as more ultra-rich clients set up family offices here
4 mins
Innovative ceramic alloy helps S'pore farm boost its fish yield
Material can emit electromagnetic waves to improve quality of water and feed
2 mins
PETERS GETS ROLLING WITH STAR LEGEND
All Kranji-based trainers have now scored, after Englishman welcomes his 2023 first
3 mins
THE PELICANS STEAL JAMES’ HEADLINES
Their energetic’ third quarter ends lIO-game losing streak, even as LeBron nears record
3 mins
‘BARCA ALWAYS LEO'S HOME’
Coach Xavi says decision to return depends more on Messi than the club
3 mins
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