The Central Provident Fund (CPF) has announced the lowering of the Daily Withdrawal Limit (DWL) for online CPF withdrawals by CPF members aged 55 and above. With effect from 25 September 2024, the maximum DWL for online CPF withdrawals will be set at $50,000 to strengthen safeguards against scams, CPF said in a statement.
The Nutri-Grade label, used for pre-packed and freshly made beverages in Singapore, will be extended to salt, sauces, instant noodles and cooking oil. Why? Read on to find out.
And what will green energy look like in Singapore in the future? Well, we are already looking to Australia's deserts and Malaysia's rainforests for clean power. This week, Australia announced a massive solar farm that it hopes will eventually offer two gigawatts (GW) of power to Singapore via undersea cable.
Finally, if you're looking for new makan places to explore this weekend, consider the revamped Tampines 1, now open after a $38 million renovation.
Highlights include Hawkers' Street, which boasts 12 stalls offering a diverse range of culinary delights. Vendors include Michelin Bib Gourmand awardees such as Tai Wah Pork Noodle and Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice.
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Singapore starts precautionary screenings for mpox virus at border checkpoints
A test tube labelled "Mpox virus positive" is held in this illustration. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)
Temperature and visual screening starts Friday at Changi and Seletar airports, as well as sea checkpoints, for inbound travellers and crew arriving from places where there’s risk of mpox outbreaks, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. Travellers who have fever, rash or symptoms compatible with mpox will be referred for medical assessment, it said.
Nutri-Grade label to be extended to salt, sauces, instant noodles, cooking oil
Soy sauce and beans. (PHOTO: Getty)
The Nutri-Grade label, used for pre-packed and freshly made beverages in Singapore, will be extended to salt, sauces, instant noodles and cooking oil.
This is aimed at reducing sodium and saturated fat intake among Singapore residents, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in a joint statement.
"We will likely retain the key features of the existing Nutri-Grade measures, and will be conducting further consultations with the industry over the coming months. The consultations will focus on the implementation details, including the nutrient thresholds underpinning the Nutri-Grade measures, to ensure that the measures are practicable and feasible. More details will be announced when ready," they said in the statement.
Meanwhile, the MOH's National Population Health Survey (NPHS) 2023 has shown that Singapore residents are healthier. Key findings from the survey highlight that there was significant increase in Singaporeans’ total physical activity, reduced prevalence of smoking, improvements in the state of mental health, as well as increased vaccination rates.
10 must-eat places at the revamped Tampines 1 mall
Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice.
This weekend, if you're looking for new makan places to explore, consider the revamped Tampines 1, now open after a $38 million renovation.
Highlights include Hawkers' Street, which boasts 12 stalls offering a diverse range of culinary delights. Vendors include Michelin Bib Gourmand awardees such as Tai Wah Pork Noodle and Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice.
And located in the basement, San.wich is brought to you by the folks behind the famous local bakery Swee Heng. San.wich prides itself on using freshly baked bread daily, with creative and healthy bases like beetroot, sweet potato leaf, and even tomato.
Read on to find out what other foodie offerings are in store at the revamped Tampines 1.
Esther Au Yong
Airlines, like SIA, increase flights over Afghanistan as Middle East riskier: Report
A Singapore Airlines aircraft flies past the Frankfurt Arena on June 17, 2024. (PHOTO: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
This photograph taken on January 22, 2021 shows a worker pulling a cable along a floating solar power farm at sea off Singapore's northern coast just across from the Malaysian state of Johor.
What will green energy look like in Singapore in the future? Well, we are already looking to Australia's deserts and Malaysia's rainforests for clean power.
Demand is set to rise, particularly from data centres. Singapore's Energy Market Authority has already granted conditional approvals to import 1GW from Cambodia, 2GW from Indonesia and 1.2GW from Vietnam.
Read more on the challenges and opportunities facing Singapore when it comes to clean energy.
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Singapore July core inflation lowest in more than two years
Urban skyline and skyscrapers in Marina Bay Singapore. (PHOTO: Getty)
Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 2.5 per cent in July from a year earlier, the smallest increase since February 2022.
Official data showed that the core inflation rate – which excludes private road transport and accommodation costs – was lower than the 2.9 per cent seen in June.
China's 'throwing eggs' card game gets official censure. But what is it?
This photo taken on August 15, 2024 shows people playing Guandan or the "throwing eggs" card game at a clubhouse in Hangzhou. (PHOTO: JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images)
In China, officials have warned that "throwing eggs" is an addictive waste of time and a drain on productivity.
Well, it's not throwing eggs per se; rather, it's a card game that's been played since the 1960s in the eastern provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu. The popularity of Guandan, the game, has skyrocketed in recent years, becoming a national sensation.
Local media estimated that over 140 million people are hooked on its combination of strategic acumen and social fun.
The relatively simple game pits two teams of two against each other in a race to shed their cards by throwing various combinations referred to as "bombs" on the table.
"In the enduring struggle between democracy and tyranny, I know where I stand and I know where the United States belongs," Harris said, accusing Trump of cozying up to dictators.
CPF daily withdrawal limit to be capped at $50,000 from 25 September
The CPF (Central Provident Fund) Maxwell Service Centre in Club Street Singapore. (PHOTO: Getty)
Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) has announced the lowering of the Daily Withdrawal Limit (DWL) for online CPF withdrawals by CPF members aged 55 and above. With effect from 25 September 2024, the maximum DWL for online CPF withdrawals will be lowered from $200,000 to $50,000 to strengthen safeguards against scams, CPF said in a statement.
Lowering the DWL will not inconvenience the majority of members currently making withdrawals, CPF added. "Since the implementation of the default DWL of $2,000 in November 2023, vast majority of CPF members have maintained a DWL of $50,000 or less. For the very small group of members who have set their DWL above $50,000, they will be notified in advance that their DWL will be automatically lowered to $50,000 on 25 September 2024."
A huge network of dams along China’s longest river has the potential to generate enough hydropower for a quarter of the country’s output—but not without logistical challenges and geological risks.
Mega El Niños could have intensified the world’s most devastating mass extinction, which ended the Permian Period 252 million years ago, a new study found.
A stunning rain microburst rolled over El Nido beach in Palawan, Philippines, on September 9, as tourists and docked boats were hit by the powerful storm. The storm moved swiftly toward the shore, creating a hazy wall of wind and rain. This weather phenomenon comes as Southeast Asia enters its annual monsoon season, often causing flash floods across the region.
A new Javan rhino calf has been spotted in an Indonesian national park, the facility's head said Friday, further boosting hopes for one of the world's most endangered mammals after two other sightings this year.He said two more calves were spotted earlier this year at the park, which is the only habitat left for the critically endangered animal.
Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar waded or swam through chin-high waters, fleeing severe floods around the remote capital Naypyidaw on Friday, while Vietnam began clearing up after deadly Typhoon Yagi.People in parts of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar have been battling floods and landslides in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, which dumped a colossal deluge of rain when it hit the region last weekend.
Millions of people across Southeast Asia struggled Thursday with flooded homes, power cuts and wrecked infrastructure after Typhoon Yagi swept through the region, as the death toll passed 250.Myanmar's national fire service confirmed the country's first Yagi-related deaths after 17 bodies were recovered from flooded villages in the Mandalay region, while more than 50,000 people have been forced from their homes.
Most people would have run for their lives. But as the tiger was sinking its claws into her husband’s neck, Mangal grabbed a stick and started fighting.
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An animal rights group trying to get real fur out of the bearskin caps worn by King's Guards at Buckingham Palace took aim Thursday at the cost of the ceremonial garb. The price of the caps soared 30% in a year to more than 2,000 pounds ($2,600) apiece for the hats made of black bear fur, the Ministry of Defense said in response to a freedom of information request by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. A luxury fake fur maker has offered to supply the army with free faux bear fur for 10 years, PETA said.
Brits lucky enough to have a cloudless sky this week may have caught a glimpse of the epic aerial dance of the northern lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, this spectacular natural light show is often most visible in Arctic regions near the north and south poles.But in recent years, the northern lights have become more visible to those enjoying the sky from the British Isles.This week, stargazers as far south as Sussex could capture a glimpse of the northern lights on Thursday night and even on Friday.Meteorologists have already shared their tips for catching the best view of the northern lights from the UK this weekend.It’s not the first time this year, either. Some Londoners were lucky enough to capture the spectacular light show across the night skies in spring.Reports of the northern lights gracing UK skies appear to be growing year on year, and seeing this phenomenon so often is still pretty unusual.
City of Calgary officials now say the repair work on the city's most critical water main is expected to be complete by the weekend, meaning water restrictions could be lifted sooner than expected."This new construction timeline means that you will only need to keep conserving water for about 10 more days," said Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek during a Thursday afternoon news conference. "We can actually see the finish line now."Gondek said rainy conditions could impact the backfilling and paving proc
