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NewsYahoo News SingaporeTransgender student says school barred her again; considering poly route
The school in the case of the transgender student, which has gone viral online, has allegedly barred the student from attending classes again.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeWorld leaders congratulate President Joe Biden, urge US cooperation
Joe Biden has received messages of support from world leaders on his inauguration on Wednesday (20 January) as the 46th US President.
NewsYahoo News Singapore38 new COVID cases in Singapore; 3 of 4 in community linked to latest cluster
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 38 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on Thursday (21 January), taking the country’s total case count to 59,235.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeDrug abuser who drove away and dragged traffic police officer jailed
In an attempt to flee a Traffic Police officer who stopped him, a man drove off while the officer was still holding onto him via a door of his vehicle.
NewsYahoo News SingaporePM Lee, President Halimah congratulate US President Joe Biden on inauguration
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Halimah Yacob have formally congratulated the US' newly inaugurated President Joe Biden.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMan admits to stealing tortoise during circuit breaker period
A man who broke into an acquaintance’s home to steal a tortoise during the circuit breaker period has pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal trespass.
SportYahoo News SingaporeLion City Sailors smash SPL transfer record by signing Brazilian Diego Lopes for $3m
Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors broke the league transfer record in signing Brazilian midfielder Diego Lopes for $3 million from Rio Ave.
SportYahoo News SingaporeSingapore to host ATP 250 tennis tournament in February, a week after Australian Open
Singapore will be hosting an ATP 250 tennis tournament in February, and top players could be coming as the event is right after the elite Australian Open.
ScienceYahoo News SingaporeThe black-faced spoonbill is a victim of urbanisation
The elegant black-faced spoonbill is now classified as endangered worldwide, and fewer are visiting Hong Kong over the winter.
ScienceYahoo News SingaporeDiners are pushing bluefin tuna to the brink of extinction
While mankind enjoys delicious sashimi, the nomads of the sea, bluefin tuna, face imminent extinction.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeTwo separate tuberculosis clusters of 18 cases linked to Bedok betting centre found: MOH
Two separate tuberculosis clusters involving 18 people who had prolonged exposure at the Singapore Pools Bedok Betting Centre have been identified.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMan who trapped pregnant woman in lift and stroked her belly jailed 9 months
The man molested the woman, pressing his body to her and rubbed her belly several times after she told him she was pregnant.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMaid who stole almost $9,800 of employer's jewellery jailed 7 months
Wanting to support her family back home, a maid stole 21 pieces of jewellery from her employer of nine years and pawned most of them.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMan broke into flat to steal underwear, hid in bedroom when 2 residents returned
While stealing underwear from a flat he had broken into, a man was forced to hide in a room when two residents from the unit returned.
NewsYahoo News Singapore40 new COVID cases in S'pore; 3 of 4 in community form new cluster
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 40 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on Wednesday (20 January), taking the country’s total case count to 59,197.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeYouth awaiting sentence cut e-tag, robbed moneylender of $48,000
While awaiting sentencing for an offence, a 19-year-old man robbed a licensed moneylender with the help of two others before fleeing with $48,000.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSICC chairman: Over 99% of companies in Singapore 'hire fairly'
Leaders of Singapore’s apex business chamber have reiterated the need for Singapore to remain open to global talent to ensure its competitiveness.
NewsYahoo News SingaporePilots for reopening of nightclubs, KTV outlets deferred amid more community cases
Pilots for the reopening of nightclubs and karaoke outlets planned for January have been deferred until further notice, the government said.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCGH to pay more than $326,000 in damages to estate of woman who died from lung cancer
Changi General Hospital has been ordered to pay $326,620.61 as damages to the estate of a woman who died following her cancer treatment at CGH.
HealthYahoo News Singapore30 new COVID cases in S'pore; 4 in community including boy, 8, linked to police para-vet cluster
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 30 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on Tuesday (19 January), taking the country’s total case count to 59,157.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeDover Forest: MP Christopher De Souza wants to preserve site, files motion for debate
MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Christopher De Souza has filed an adjournment motion in Parliament in a bid to preserve the Dover Forest in his constituency.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeProbation for full-time NSman who cheated MSF of COVID-19 funds
A full-time national serviceman cheated the Ministry of Social and Family Development of COVID-19 funds several times.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMore COVID-19 measures may be necessary as community cases rise: Lawrence Wong
The government is monitoring the COVID-19 situation carefully and considering if more measures are necessary, said Education Minister Lawrence Wong.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID-19: Over 10,000 maritime staff to be vaccinated by end-January – MPA
Over 10,000 frontline maritime personnel are expected to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by end-January, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeRecalcitrant paedophile gets 12 years' preventive detention
Barely a year after he was released from 10 years of preventive detention for molesting six children, a serial paedophile went back to his old ways.
