The Philippines ‘racing against time’ to avert nation’s worst oil spill

SINGAPORE: Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, facing charges related to former transport minister S Iswaran, is set to plead guilty in court on Jul 3. Ong, who is undergoing chemotherapy for bone marrow cancer, is accused of facilitating an all-expenses-paid trip for Iswaran and obstructing justice by aiding in an investigation. His bail is extended at S$800,000, and he previously sought time for medical reports before rescheduling his plea date. 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: From Sep 1, maids working in households with young children who are not fully vaccinated against measles must be immunised against the disease.This mandatory immunisation is aimed at protecting "unvaccinated young children who are at higher risk of serious health complications from measles infections",...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The benefits of the Community Development Council (CDC) voucher scheme are not being evenly felt across merchants, with digitally-savvy businesses in high-traffic areas reaping the lion’s share, said the Federation of Merchants’ Associations, Singapore (FMAS). This has prompted some heartland enterprises to step up efforts to stay competitive and keep customers returning. FMAS president Yeo Hiang Meng said the vouchers have been helpful in driving footfall “to...

Mediacorp Fast ButtonRead a summary of this article on FAST.ContentDr. Dennis Chia from the Singapore Cancer Society discusses the significant financial burdens associated with cancer treatment on the Money Talks podcast. Costs can range from thousands to over S$200,000, depending on treatment, with some expenses, like specialized milk feeds and medical supplies, often overlooked. Financial assistance is available from government and charitable organizations to help patients manage these costs.SourceSource: CNA/sh Full Article

Winston Churchill recounted an encounter from 1895 with statesman William Harcourt while he was a young cavalry officer. During their discussion on significant issues, Churchill expressed his curiosity about future events by asking, "What will happen then?" Harcourt responded with a sense of Victorian complacency, stating, "My dear Winston, the experiences of a long life have convinced me that nothing ever happens." Full Article

SINGAPORE: Income Insurance's chairman Ronald Ong will retire from the company's board but remain with NTUC Enterprise, its parent company. Ong, who has been with Income Insurance since 2018 and became chairman in 2019, will not seek re-election at the upcoming annual general meeting on June 24. Under his leadership, the company navigated significant changes, including corporatisation and enhancements to digital capabilities, while also facing challenges such as a blocked takeover bid by Allianz. Full...