Actions were taken against some 62 firms in 2025 for non-compliance with the Ministry of Manpower's enhanced measures to reduce heat stress for outdoor workers, said Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash on Monday (May 11).Dinesh, who is also Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, revealed this after visiting a Land Transport Authority (LTA) worksite in Tampines, currently occupied by homegrown construction firm Hwa Seng Builder (HSB).While the number represents a nearly 60 per cent drop from 2024, he cautioned against complacency, saying it is «still early» to see if this represents a downward trend.«We continue to put up our efforts and to be as proactive as we can be, to make sure that heat stress is not an issue that affects our workers and our businesses,» Dinesh said.

Several cars travelling along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) had a close call on Saturday (May 9) morning after some loose frames flew off the back of a tipper truck, narrowly missing the vehicles behind.A video of the incident, shared on Facebook page SGRV Admin the same day, showed the blue truck travelling in the middle lane before its load came loose and fell onto the road.The debris appeared to consist of metal and wooden frames.The incident occurred at around 6.35am near Mandai, according to the post caption, and the truck is believed to belong to waste recycling company Wah & Hua.  

An increasingly uncertain world — energy disruptions, supply shocks and extreme weather — has reinforced the age-old lessons for Singapore that resilience cannot be built overnight, and must be part of Singapore's long-term planning, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.DPM Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry, made these points at the launch of this year's Go Green SG campaign at Naval Base Primary School on Monday (May 11).Now in its fourth edition, Go Green SG 2026, which runs from May 11 to June 28, features an array of sustainability-related activities, programmes and experiences.Coinciding with the Year of Climate Adaptation, this year's whole-of-nation movement is intended to rally Singaporeans to take climate action, said the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment in an earlier statement on May 4.

West Bengal's new BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched the «Annapurna Bhandaar» scheme. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, replacing the previous «Lakshmir Bhandar.» The cabinet also approved integrating the state with central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and addressing illegal immigration.

Forty-eight hours after he was relieved by the election commission as the special observer on May 7, Gupta was already appointed adviser to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday. The appointment order came within hours after Adhikari took oath as CM at a ceremony at Brigade Parade Grounds. Gupta, a PhD from IIT-Kharagpur, served as DM of Jalpaiguri and Burdwan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged collective national efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen India's global supply chain position. Amidst global uncertainty and Middle East conflict concerns, he appealed to citizens to minimize foreign currency spending and support domestic manufacturing. Modi drew parallels to past national crises, emphasizing historical citizen unity in response to government appeals.

Le village Kery Paga, situé dans le département de l'Ogooué et des Lacs, dispose désormais d'un centre de santé moderne. Entièrement réhabilité et équipé par l'ONG internationale Nouvelle Planète, ce dispensaire a été officiellement inauguré ce week-end lors d'une cérémonie solennelle présidée par les autorités locales. La structure sanitaire, composée de sept pièces, comprend notamment une pharmacie approvisionnée en médicaments et en équipements essentiels, une salle (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La Confédération africaine de football (Confédération africaine de football) a officiellement arrêté la date du tirage au sort des éliminatoires de la Coupe d'Afrique des nations 2027. L'opération se tiendra le 19 mai prochain et marquera le lancement du chemin vers une édition prévue du 19 juin au 17 juillet 2027 au Kenya, en Tanzanie et en Ouganda. Cette phase qualificative s'annonce déjà intense, avec un calendrier clairement défini par l'instance dirigeante du football africain. (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La célébration de la Fête du Travail a été marquée par une cérémonie de distinction organisée en l'honneur de plusieurs agents issus de différents secteurs d'activité. Dans cette dynamique, une dizaine d'agents du Centre Hospitalier Régional de Koula-Moutou ont été récompensés pour leur engagement et leur dévouement au service des populations. Cette cérémonie, riche en émotions, avait mis à l'honneur des travailleurs ayant fait preuve d'un engagement constant dans l'exercice de leurs (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A Romanian man has been arrested in his home country after approximately ISK 160 million was fraudulently taken from Arion Bank in late April.

The timetable for appointing a new PM is emerging as the critical issue as Blairites and the hard-Left wrestle for control.

The Cascio siblings - Eddie, Dominic, Aldo and Marie-Nicole - spoke out on 60 Minutes Australia on Sunday night.

Six prominent Malawians, including Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha, have joined an ongoing High Court case in which three senior lawyers are challenging the State over the discontinuation of several high-profile criminal prosecutions and the termination of their contracts as special prosecutors. The other individuals who have joined the case are Secretary to the Treasury Cliff […] The post Six senior Malawi officials, politicians and business figures pulled into explosive High Court fight over dropped corruption cases and disputed prosecution contracts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Vice-President Jane Ansah has issued a strong call for greater inclusion of women in decision-making roles across Malawi, saying the country cannot achieve meaningful development while half of its population remains underrepresented in leadership. Speaking on Friday in Lilongwe during a meeting with a delegation from the Women’s Manifesto Movement, Ansah said many of […] The post Ansah Demands Bold Women’s Inclusion in Leadership as Malawi Women Push Hard for Power Shift Through National Manifesto Drive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly dismissed circulating claims that he is evading justice following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), describing such reports as deliberate misinformation aimed at distorting public perception. Close associates insist that Chithyola Banda remains calm, reachable, and fully prepared to cooperate with […] The post Chithyola Banda Rejects “On The Run” Claims, Calls Reports Misleading And Politically Charged appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Health authorities in Nsanje District have raised a serious red flag over a worrying rise in new HIV infections, warning that the situation is threatening progress in the fight against the epidemic. Nsanje District HIV and AIDS Coordinator McKnowledge Tembo revealed on Friday that the district’s HIV prevalence has increased from 9 percent to 10.1 […] The post HIV Infections Spike In Nsanje As Cases Jump To 10.1% With 252 New Infections Recorded, Authorities Sound Alarm Over Rising Spread appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is a reason why some Malawians have started mentioning Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa in the same breath as Saulos Klaus Chilima. It is not because the two are equal in political achievement, history, or influence. It is because, in the minds of many citizens, a familiar political “pattern” is beginning to reappear. And in politics, […] The post Is Malawi Witnessing a New Chilima Moment? The Rise of Vasco Mqobi Madhlopa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Hungary will also not support accelerated EU accession for Ukraine, insisting it must be «based on merit and the fulfillment of strict conditions», Anita Orban stated

In turn, over the past day, Ukrainian forces made 12 attack attempts, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Vladimir Zelensky did not specify which possible meetings he was referring to, only indicating that it concerned the end of the conflict

Nikol Pashinyan added that if Armenia leaves the EAEU, it will be «planned, without surprises,» and all policies and intentions are «transparent»

Of this money, €5.9 billion will go to military needs and €3.2 billion to macro-financial assistance, EC representative Balazs Ujvari said

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call on South Africans to respect and uphold the laws of the country as government tackles the challenge of illegal migration.

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Heavy overnight rains have caused severe flooding across parts of Kisumu County, submerging homes, cutting off roads, and forcing families to flee as water levels continued to rise on Monday.

[allAfrica] South Africa has declared a national disaster in response to a wave of severe weather that has battered several provinces over the past week.

The red Massey Ferguson was stolen from land nine miles away before it was driven front-end-first into the living room of a mid-terraced property in Middlesbrough.

The Lebanese Health Ministry has accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting medics during strikes on the country Read Full Article at RT.com