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Perry Ng speaking to media during a training session with the Lions. (Photo: Football Association of Singapore)
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Singapore football fans had reason to get a little excited on Monday evening when it was revealed Cardiff City defender Perry Ng was training with their national team.
For more on Ng's push to become a Singaporean and represent the Lions read here.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced on Monday that unmanned aircraft weighing above 250g will require a ‘digital licence plate’ to operate in Singapore from 1 December 2025.
The 'digital license plate' will come in the form of Broadcast Remote Identification (B-RID) devices which use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology to transmit information about the unmanned aircraft and its operator.
A huge majority of those projects had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, HDB says they are on track to complete all COVID-19 delayed housing projects in the next six months.
Read on to find out more details.
The tragic death of an eight-month old boy at Block 210 Hougang Street 21 has led to the arrests of the mother and father.
Cardiff City’s Perry Ng inches closer to Singapore national team dream
Perry Ng speaking to media during a training session with the Lions. (Photo: Football Association of Singapore)
There was buzz around Singapore football on Monday evening as news filtered through that Cardiff City defender Perry Ng was training with the national team.
However, fans are unlikely to see him represent the red jersey of Singapore in a match this year as it will take some time for all the necessary documents – such as his citizenship application – to clear.
Ng was born in Liverpool but under FIFA regulations is eligible to play for the Lions through his late paternal grandfather, who was born in Singapore.
The 28-year-old is reportedly applying for Singapore citizenship this week.
“It’s going to be a dream come true to walk out at the National Stadium. It will be a proud moment for me and my family,” Perry was quoted as saying by FAS.
Arrests made after tragic death of eight-month-old boy
A young couple were arrested after the death of their eight-month old son. (Photo: Getty Creative)
A 21-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man have been arrested and charged for alleged involvement in the death of their eight-month-old son, Trevor Neo Yu Hin.
The undisclosed unlawful act allegedly occurred on 1 September at Block 210 Hougang Street 21 where they all lived together as a family.
HDB on track to complete all COVID-19 delayed housing projects
Alkaff Breeze was the first HDB housing project completed this year without any delay. (Photo: HDB)
There were around 10,500 Housing Board flats completed across 15 housing projects in 2024 – it was revealed 14 of these projects had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are on track to deliver the remaining delayed projects within the coming six months,” said Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development, and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration.
According to HDB, they have now completed about 94% (87 projects) of pandemic-delayed projects from October 2020 to August 2024.
Alkaff Breeze – comprising 353 units of 4-room and 5-room flats – was completed in June this year and is the first HDB housing project to be finished without any delay in 2024.
As of 15 August, 290 households of 340 booked units at Alkaff Breeze have collected the keys to their new homes.
“Through this collaboration, we aim to bring the best of Thai products to Singaporean consumers, offering them a taste of our rich culinary heritage,” said Stephane Coum, CEO, Central Food Retail at Central Group.
CFG operates Tops which is Thailand’s largest supermarket chain.
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Iswaran fails in bid to compel prosecution to provide witness statements
Former Singapore transport minister S. Iswaran leaves the State Courts in Singapore, March 25, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The Court of Appeal dismissed his latest request which followed two previous attempts – dismissed by an assistant registrar and a High Court judge – to obtain the statements.
Iswaran’s trial begins on 10 September and he faces a total of 35 charges comprising 32 counts of obtaining valuables as a public servant, two counts of corruption and one count of obstructing justice.
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Cathay Pacific grounds Hong Kong-Singapore flights over A350 inspections
In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Cathay Pacific aircrafts line up on the tarmac at the Hong Kong International Airport. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
The Hong Kong-Singapore service is synonymous with Cathay Pacific,and Tuesday’s disruption would have affected a significant number of business people and tourists.
Cathay has not yet provided extensive details on the faulty engine component but it is understood the problem first began several minutes after take-off on flight CX383 from Hong Kong to Zurich on Monday.
A Facebook post by Sentosa Development Corporation read: “After extensive cleanup efforts, Sentosa’s beaches are now fully open. A big thank you to everyone who made this possible.”
In mid-June a dredger boat hit a stationary cargo tanker, causing oil to leak into the sea and impacting Sentosa’s three beaches. Sentosa’s Siloso Beach was the first to reopen on 3 August followed by Palawan later in the month.
ST Engineering unveils deepfake detector to counter AI-generated misinformation
This image made from video of a fake video featuring former US president Barack Obama shows elements of facial mapping used in the new technology. (AP Photo)
On Tuesday at the annual InnoTech Conference in Marina Bay Sands, ST Engineering launched Einstein.AI which uses AI-powered tools to “counter the rapid and extensive spread of misinformation exacerbated by the growing accessibility of AI.”
ST Engineering claims Einstein.AI can validate the authenticity of information by detecting audio and video deepfakes as well as speeding up and automating fact-checking, among other things.
“Our AI-driven applications address some of the most pressing challenges of our time – from countering cybercrime to optimising emergency response and improving hospital operations,” said Low Jin Phang, president, Digital Systems at ST Engineering.
Pope Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
The pontiff departed Rome on Monday and arrives in Jakarta today before making stops in Papua New Guinea, East Timor and finally Singapore over the course of 12 days.
In Singapore, Pope Francis will preside over Papal Mass at National Stadium on 12 September.
“It is my hope that this visit of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will bring renewed fervour to all Catholics in Singapore, uniting them in faith and mission, especially in these most challenging of times,” Cardinal William Goh was quoted as saying.
All tickets for the Papal Mass in Singapore have been allocated and there are a number of regulations attendees will need to follow on the day.
'Digital licence plate' for unmanned aircraft weighing above 250g required from December 2025
Drones have increased in popularity in Singapore over the years. (Photo: Getty Creative)
Unmanned aircraft weighing above 250g will require a ‘digital licence plate’ to operate in Singapore from 1 December 2025, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).
CAAS made the announcement on Monday saying the move “aims to further enhance aviation and public safety and security in Singapore.”
Unmanned aircrafts will need to be fitted with Broadcast Remote Identification (B-RID) devices which use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology to transmit information such as the aircraft’s position, serial number and the location of its operator.
CAAS revealed that most new unmanned aircraft in the market – including more than half of those registered in 2024 – are already equipped with built-in B-RID.
For unmanned aircraft currently without B-RID, the agency hopes to ease adoption by offering to fully cover the cost and installation of the module – but you must apply for the unit between 1 January and 31 March 2025.
The agency added that “users who do not submit an application to CAAS within this time will have to procure a compliant B-RID module and bear all applicable costs on their own.”
These modules are expected to cost between $120 and $250.
The number of unmanned aircraft registered in Singapore has increased from 8,205 in December 2020 to 24,567 in July 2024, according to statistics provided by CAAS.
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