Pandemic causes more to go hungry in SG, but other parts of Asia are worse off
Singapore — Recent reports show that much like the rest of the world, higher food prices and supply chain disruptions have affected the number of people going hungry in the country.
However, the strong Singapore dollar, as well as an increased number of food supply sources, has softened the impact for many, leaving Singaporeans better off than many Indians, Malaysians, and Filipinos, according to a Nov 22 report in South China Morning Post.
S’porean taxi driver takes detour to return lost phone & earpiece to his passengers
Singapore — A Singaporean taxi driver made two detours to return a lost cellular phone and an earpiece to his two previous passengers.
A passenger of the taxi driver shared the experience on Sunday (Nov 21) via the Instagram account of @Sgfollowsall, who made a detour after asking for permission to return a lost phone to its rightful owner.
SAF captain found guilty of rash act in death of NSF in Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicle accident
Singapore — Thirty-year-old Ong Lin Jie was convicted on Monday (Nov 22) of a rash act linked to the death of a full-time national serviceman (NSF) Liu Kai three years ago.
Liu Kai, 22, who was later posthumously promoted to Corporal First Class (CFC), was pinned to death in a Land Rover by a Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicle on Nov 3, 2018.
Surge in Vaccinated Travel Lane applications causes ICA website to crash for hours
Singapore — The Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) experienced a surge in applications by those who wish to travel under the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs), specifically from Singapore neighbours Malaysia and Indonesia.
On Monday (Nov 22) at 10 am, applications for VTLs for Malaysia and Indonesia opened, allowing short-term visitors and long-term pass holders to enter the country.
Two teenage girls missing since Nov 11, police appeal for information
Singapore — The Singapore Police Force appealed on Sunday afternoon (Nov 21) for information regarding the whereabouts of two teenage girls who have been missing for over ten days.
Ms Nur Atiqah Binte Mohd Nizam, 19, and Ms Nurain Binte Abdullah, 18, were last seen near Springleaf Avenue on Nov 11, at around 8:15 pm.