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A fire broke out in an unoccupied bunk at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Pulau Tekong on June 20, triggering alarms at 1:51 PM. The fire was quickly extinguished by BMTC staff, with no injuries reported, while the Singapore Armed Forces and Civil Defence Force are investigating the cause, upholding fire safety standards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVU1lqAVTZA Need More Context? 🔎

A New York pediatrician, Dr. Doreen Benary, has sued Singapore Airlines after suffering a severe allergic reaction due to being served a shrimp meal, despite informing the crew of her allergy. The incident, which required an emergency diversion to Paris for medical treatment, has prompted her to seek damages for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Need More Context? 🔎

A former Chinese language teacher in Singapore was sentenced to nine months in jail for molesting a female student when she was around seven years old. The incident occurred in 2019, and although the victim reported it three years later, the court emphasized the breach of trust by educators, leading to a deterrent sentence despite the fleeting nature of the offense. Need More Context? 🔎

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: A lack of skilled personnel and the high cost of overseas training are some challenges faced by Singapore’s car workshops pivoting to electric vehicle (EV) repair. Most auto workshops and mechanics currently cater to vehicles powered by internal combustion engines that use gasoline or diesel...

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: Despite its premium pricing reputation, Mount Elizabeth hospitals do not always charge the highest fees in Singapore, with a CNA review revealing they were most expensive in only three out of ten common procedures in 2023. Great Eastern insurers recently ceased pre-authorisation for admissions...

SINGAPORE: A police officer, Sean Teo, was sentenced to 13 months in jail for misusing his position to solicit sex from a woman arrested for drug offenses. Teo, who accessed confidential information and contacted the woman under false pretenses, attempted to convince her to sleep with him, claiming he could help her case. Need More Context? 🔎