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SINGAPORE: Three public hospitals—Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Changi General Hospital (CGH), and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH)—are experiencing longer waiting times in their emergency departments due to an influx of patients. TTSH advised patients that admission may take hours, while both SKH and CGH urged individuals with non-urgent conditions to seek treatment at GP clinics. This surge coincides with a rise in COVID-19 cases, which the Ministry of Health is monitoring, indicating that hospitals can...

SummaryDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Sim Kian Boon Terence conspired with two others to sell work passes to 18 foreigners wanting to stay in Singapore without intending to work. He pleaded guilty to six counts under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act and was sentenced to two years in prison, two strokes of the cane, and a S$32,000 penalty, which he will serve two months in jail instead of paying. The scheme involved creating shell companies...

SINGAPORE: Instarem experienced a technical incident on May 13, revealing account details of some users on other customers' apps. The company confirmed that a limited number of users were affected and attributed the issue to an unexpected bug, clarifying that sensitive data was not exposed. Instarem is conducting a full investigation and implementing safeguards, with updates promised to affected users and the Personal Data Protection Commission. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The registration exercise for children entering Primary 1 in 2026 will begin on Jul 1, 2025, and run until Oct 31. Parents can register online and must use a valid Singpass. The Ministry of Education will provide updates on school vacancies and the registration phases, advising parents to consider schools near their homes for a better commuting experience. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: One troublesome night, you’re unable to sleep due to severe stomach pain. You’ve already had some antacids, but they’re of no help. The nearest clinics and polyclinics are all closed, and you’re not sure if your condition deserves a visit to a hospital emergency...

SINGAPORE: Police arrested a 40-year-old man for assaulting two women, aged 82 and 30, with a metal rod during an attempted armed robbery on May 13 along Tampines Street 22. Both victims were injured but sent to the hospital conscious; the man was apprehended within three hours of the incident and faces charges that could lead to a jail term of five to 20 years and at least 12 strokes of the cane. The Singapore...