SINGAPORE - He has gone from being a helicopter pilot with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to flying the uber-rich with American private jet company NetJets. Now, US-based retiree David Tan spends his time transporting rescue animals from kill shelters to prospective foster homes across the US. The 70-year-old Singaporean is one of over 6,000 volunteer pilots at Pilots N Paws, an American non-profit organisation that serves as a virtual hub connecting rescue organisations and volunteer pilots.  Animal rescue groups sign up with Pilots N Paws and put out a call when there is a need for animal transportation.  Mr Tan also works independently with rescuers who contact him directly.  In the 13 years since he started with Pilots N Paws, he has flown more than 420 rescue dogs, 42 cats, three goats, one pot-bellied pig and a bat in his 20-year-old Aermacchi SF-260, a two-person Italian light aircraft. He tells The Straits Times via Zoom from his home in Madison, Wisconsin, that it is rewarding flying animals, even if the costs of these flights are all out of his own pocket.

An online job post by a Buddhist organisation in Singapore has triggered reactions from netizens ranging from surprise to scepticism. The reason? The advertisement published on March 16 for the position of a nun comes with a monthly salary ranging from «$5,000 to $11,000». According to the post on the My Careers Future job portal, the job scope for the Buddhist nun for Ling Jiou Shan Buddhist Society includes «overseeing and managing religious programmes», «teaching and conducting religious training sessions», as well as «providing mentorship and guidance». Applicants for the permanent, full-time position would also need to have 10 years of prior job experience. On Reddit, many users expressed incredulity over the perceived high salary for the position. Wrote one user: «A nun pays much better than a preschool teacher... I clearly had the wrong calling in my life.» However some indicated that the salary was justified, considering the responsibilities.

Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief said he'll be running in the newly created Sembawang West SMC in the upcoming General Election (GE) during a walkabout at Woodlands on Sunday (March 23).  Dr Chee had previously contested in Bukit Batok SMC in 2020 and 2016. This SMC has been absorbed into the new Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC following the release of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee report on March 11. «In Bukit Batok SMC, I poured my energy, dedication and organisational competence into serving the residents, and I am ready to bring that same passion to Sembawang West,» he said, according to flyers addressed to Sembawang West residents.  At a media doorstop on Sunday, Dr Chee, 62 said he's leaving Bukit Batok with a «heavy heart». «You don't spend 10 years getting to know the residents, building up the community, entering the lives of the residents there, and then have it yanked from you with the stroke of a pen without feeling a void,» he said at a media doorstop. 

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NEW YORK, CMC: Immigration advocates in New York on Friday condemned the Trump administration for cutting funding to a programme that provides legal representation to unaccompanied Caribbean and other asylum-seeking children. The New York...

American lawyer and Aurora University Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Marcia K. Thompson, is eager to impart her decades-long experience in civilian oversight of law enforcement. Scheduled as one of the presenters for the inaugural...

The Supreme Court has rejected Sandals hotel boss Adam Stewart’s application for an injunction to block directors of Gorstew Limited, a company his late father owned, from meeting, to in part, remove him as executive chairman. However, one of his...

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Two underage children, who were taken on an armed daylight robbery spree in Portland almost five years ago by their mother and her boyfriend, were handed supervision orders on gun and robbery charges by the court following a trial while their...

India will experience a significant shift in mobile broadband, with 5G traffic predicted to surpass 4G usage by early next year. The expansion of 5G networks and a surge in 5G-compatible devices drive this change. The average 5G data consumption per user reaches 40 GB monthly. The trend sees notable growth in non-metro areas.

Chhattisgarh cabinet's new policy will aid Maoist violence victims and reintegrate surrendered Maoists. It offers land, compensation, and legal help. Civilian victims get land or financial support, and employment subsidies. Surrendered Maoists receive cash, land, and weapon surrender incentives. Free education and scholarships are provided for victims’ children. Development projects are set for villages with full Maoist surrender.

Malawi Network of Older Persons Organizations (MANEPO) has disclosed plans to assess gender-responsive and age-inclusive social protection in Malawi. MANEPO Executive Director Andrew Kavala, speaking during an engagement meeting on Friday with policymakers, NGOs, community leaders, and older persons’ associations, said there is a need for a dedicated social protection program targeting older persons, such […] The post MANEPO to assess gender-responsive, age-inclusive social proctetion in Malawi  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Members of Parliament (MPs) under the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Technology have expressed satisfaction with the efficacy of the organo-mineral fertilizer currently being tested in Lilongwe, Salima and Dedza districts. Climate change and skyrocketing prices of chemical are raising fears of a global food crisis. Thus, through the Science and Technology Fund, the […] The post MPs excited with organo-mineral fertilizer trials, pledge to lobby for its approval appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi defended Bihar CM Nitish Kumar against opposition criticism for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem, emphasizing Kumar’s good governance over 20 years. Manjhi dismissed recent doubts on Kumar's health and attacked RJD for their derogatory comments. Former differences between Kumar and Manjhi have since been resolved ahead of assembly polls under the NDA alliance.

PressCane Limited, a subsidiary of conglomerate Press Corporation plc, has disclosed that it has invested over K10 billion in its Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) at Dyeratu in Chikwawa and is expected to be commissioned in the next two months. The plant will solve the long-standing problem of Vinasse handling, a by-product of ethanol which is […] The post PressCane invests K10 billion in effluent treatment plant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A local construction firm, Immas Building Contractors (IBC) Limited has invested K1.5 billion in new plant and earth movement machinery to fill the gap in the construction industry. IBC General Manager Immanuel Ndilowe said in an interview yesterday that they noticed a gap in terms of heavy plant equipment hence the investment. “We have acquired […] The post Local firm invests K1.5 billion in plant machinery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Castel Malawi distributor in Lilongwe has donated two computers and security lights worth K3.5 million to Kanengo and Lingadzi Police Stations. Speaking after the donation on Thursday, EMC Suppliers Limited, and Green Pines Limited General Manager Atusaye Mwasokwa said they recognize the importance of partnering with the security forces to make lives easy when […] The post Castel Distributor donates computers, streetlights to Kanengo, Lingadzi Police. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has hailed the establishment of the Malawi International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) as a landmark achievement for Malawi’s justice system and business environment. Speaking today in Blantyre during the inaugural Malawi International Dispute Day Conference, the AG commended the collaborative efforts of the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and […] The post AG Hails Launch of Malawi International Arbitration Centre as Game-Changer for Business and Justice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold move which is likely to tame abuse of workers rights in the telecommunications sector, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) ordered Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) plc to pay pension to 63 ex-employees of the company’s call centre. TNM had not placed the employees on a pension scheme because “they were on fixed […] The post Reserve Bank orders TNM to pay pension for 63 ex-workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Imarat Shariah, a major Muslim organisation in Bihar, has refused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Iftaar invitation, protesting his support for the Waqf Bill. They allege the bill will harm Muslims’ economic and educational status. Accusing Kumar of betraying his secular promises, the group deems his actions as tokenism. JD(U) has yet to respond.

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, accused of defrauding Punjab National Bank, is living in Belgium after securing residency. Indian authorities are seeking his extradition. Choksi left India in 2018 and his whereabouts have frequently changed, previously residing in Antigua and Dominica before moving to Belgium.

The Supreme Court has initiated an inquiry into the fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence, where burnt currency notes were allegedly found. Justice Varma denies any wrongdoing, calling the allegations a conspiracy. A three-member panel will investigate the case and review forensic findings.

Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma has vehemently denied allegations regarding the discovery of burnt currency at his residence after a fire incident. He calls the claims baseless and asserts that no cash was ever kept in the storeroom by him or his family. A three-member inquiry committee has been set up to investigate the accusations.

Experts fear the move will allow the administration to make claims against litigators for defending immigrants or challenging the constitutionality of actions.

SINGAPORE - When former national bowler Carl de Vries was diagnosed with kidney disease and needed a transplant, his brother Marc did not hesitate to offer him one of his. Mr Marc de Vries, 45, who is also a former national bowler, said: «He's family. He's my brother. I didn't think of any other thing except to help save him.» Now, about a year after the procedure, his brother Carl, 42, has recovered well enough to compete in April's Singapore Transplant Games, where those who have had an organ transplant come together to compete in various sports. The brothers' journey from sharing their love of sports to sharing a kidney transplant experience was an unexpected one. Carl, who runs a gym and is married with no children, had always led a very active life, playing various racket games, such as tennis and badminton, three times a week and bowling once a week. He was a gold medallist at the 2006 Asian Bowling Championships. In 2018, he underwent a routine health check and found that he had autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The genetic disease is one where multiple cysts form in the kidneys, leading to kidney damage and failure.

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La 34ème édition du marathon va'a de Polynésie la 1ère se déroule ce samedi 22 mars. Une centaine d'équipages de Tahiti et des îles ont rendez-vous au parc Vairai à partir de 6 heures. Au-delà du sport, cette compétition se veut aussi une fête populaire grâce aux animations culturelles proposées.