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27 cases of adverse reaction to H1N1 vaccine reported so far

Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25

SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority said on Tuesday that 27 cases of adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of the H1N1 vaccine have been reported so far. More »

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Actress Fann Wong down with H1N1
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: The local full—feature comedy "Happy Go Lucky" held its first day shoot ceremony on Monday without leading actress Fann Wong, who has been diagnosed as having H1N1.
Schools’ owner breaks down in court
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: Students at Stansfield College and the Singapore Institute of Commerce had remained uninsured "for months" even though staff members knew of this.
Body of child found in a canal
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
Singapore: The body of a child has been found in a canal along Bendemeer Road.
Reform for two men involved in fatal attack
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: They were involved in an attack that led to the death of Institute of Technical Education student Siah Wui Xiang.
Three police officers hauled to court for various offences
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: Three police officers were hauled to court on Wednesday for various offences.
Temasek announces major bond offer plan
AFP - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE (AFP) - - State-linked Singapore investment firm Temasek Holdings on Tuesday said it plans to raise 600 million Singapore dollars (433 million US) from new bond offerings.
PUB to install water level sensors at affected flood areas at Bt Timah
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE : As a result of the massive flood along Bukit Timah Road last Thursday, PUB, the national water agency will install water level sensors next week to warn of potential floods.
Mental patient takes own life at IMH
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE : The State Coroner has recorded a verdict of suicide on a patient who was found hanging in a toilet cubicle at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) last August.
Tunnelling works for Bayfront MRT station completed
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: Tunnelling works for the Bayfront MRT station which is linked to integrated resort Marina Bay Sands have been completed.
Banks lose their lustre for fresh graduates
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: For fresh graduates, jobs in the banking and financial sector have lost some shine.
PSLE results to be released on Thursday
Channel NewsAsia - Monday, November 23
SINGAPORE: The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results will be out on Thursday.
More used textbooks needed for NTUC FairPrice book collection
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: It is the end of the school year, and for students and parents wondering what to do with used textbooks, they can drop them off at any NTUC FairPrice outlet.
NEWSMAKER-CapitaLand CEO preaches perseverance and paranoia
Reuters - Wednesday, November 25
By Kevin Lim
SMRT Institute launched to offer training programmes
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: A new accredited educational institution has been launched to offer training programmes for those looking to enter the public transport industry.
Health Minister Khaw assures Singaporeans of H1N1 vaccine safety
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 17
SINGAPORE: Singapore Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan dispelled concerns over the safety of the H1N1 vaccine, as he got his flu jab at a neighbourhood clinic on Monday.
DBS and SBI offer new remittance service to India
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 25
SINGAPORE: DBS Bank has partnered with the State Bank of India (SBI) to offer an online remittance service from Singapore to India.