11.11 sale: China warns parcels might be contaminated with Covid-19
Beijing — As China’s blowout annual online shopping event, begins, the authorities have cautioned shoppers that parcels may be contaminated with the Covid-19 virus.
It was reported that three workers at a small company making children’s clothing tested positive for the virus.
Maid on trial for murder says the victim physically abused her
Singapore—A domestic helper on trial for stabbing to death the mother-in-law of her employer claims that the elderly woman had abused her.
Zin Mar Nwe, a Myanmar national, arrived in Singapore on Jan 5, 2018, and had worked for the family for less than two months in 2018 when the killing happened.
Haidilao chairman Zhang Yong’s net worth drops from S$18.6 billion to S$11.7 billion
Singapore — Zhang Yong, chairman of hot pot giant Haidilao, saw a S$6.9 billion drop in his net worth, following news of around 300 Haidilao outlets being closed or suspended due to poor performance.
In 2019, Forbes named the 47-year-old restaurant tycoon Singapore’s richest man, with US$13.8 billion (S$18.6 billion).
Wedding organiser to admit he let 235 into reception when legal limit was 100
Singapore — Wedding organiser Osman Arrifin and Orange Ballroom LLP have been charged with breaching COVID-19 safe management measures after 235 people were apparently allowed to attend a wedding event on Jan 30, when the legal limit was only 100.
Osman, 59, and the company have been charged with contravening the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 since they failed to comply with restrictions for marriage solemnisations and wedding receptions.
Collision with double-decker leaves cyclist in hospital, bus captain suspended
Singapore — The cyclist was always going to come off second best when his bicycle collided with a double-decker bus.
It happened late on Tuesday night where Marsiling Drive meets Admiralty Road.