Food handlers will no longer be required to wear masks or spit guards from Jan 1, 2026, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).The change was announced in a press release on Dec 4, and is part of SFA's regular review of Singapore's food safety regulatory framework.Food handlers involved in the sale and preparation of food were previously required to wear masks and spit guards since April 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.At the time, the rule was implemented to prevent any substance expelled from the mouth or nose from contaminating food.«Food contamination has primarily been due to inadequate sanitation, poor handling and temperature management, and contact between raw and ready-to-eat foods,» said the agency in its latest statement.It also assessed that there is a low risk to food safety when handlers do not wear such gear.«Nonetheless, food businesses should continue adopting good food safety practices to ensure food safety for all consumers,» said SFA. Such practices may include proper food handling, time and temperature control, thorough cleaning, and good housekeeping.

A 15-year-old teen was among 268 people assisting in police investigations for their suspected involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, where victims reportedly lost more than $4.66 million.Officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions conducted a two-week operation between Nov 21 and Dec 4, said the police in a statement on Thursday (Dec 4). A total of 91 women and 177 men, aged between 15 and 78, are believed to be involved in more than 800 cases of scams, comprising mainly e-commerce scams, friend impersonation scams, job scams, government official impersonation scams, investment scams and rental scams.They are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, money laundering and providing payment services without a licence.The latest enforcement operation comes right after another two-week operation conducted between Nov 7 and 20.During that operation, 250 people were asked to assist in police investigations. 

The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) has been present on Aneityum Island in the southern part of the country since July this year.

Joselyn Matan is a well-known figure in the Waterfall community, Pentecost, recognised not only for the taste of her local dishes at Noda Guest House but also for her contribution to community development.

The Pentecost Island Council of Chiefs, Bilmalvanua, has resolved in its annual meeting at Amagilua on North Pentecost last week to ask the national government to build a kava factory and to mechanise its planting.

Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat, has issued a strong warning that he may suspend or dissolve the entire Port Vila City Council (PVCC) if councillors fail to resolve the ongoing leadership crisis and pass the municipal budget.

Three hundred and sixty-five (365) health officers are demanding that the government pay them a VT300,000 risk allowance for their 15-day earthquake response last year, in addition to their regular salaries.

Levies on bills are due to rise £108 by 2031 to cover the cost of the huge investment in the electricity and gas network, regulator Ofgem has revealed.

The Health Secretary said the issue needed to be looked at through a 'strictly clinical lens' as he and fellow ministers look to tackle Britain's ballooning welfare bill.

Christopher Musa has said negotiating with armed groups is unacceptable, warning that paying ransoms only fuels further militant attacks Read Full Article at RT.com

The Vice President, Right Honourable Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah, SC, JA (Rtd), is scheduled to embark on an intensive field tour on Thursday, 4th December 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to respond to rising vulnerability during the lean season. Her itinerary opens at Kalumbu Headquarters Ground in Nathenje, where she will meet communities and […] The post Ansah set for multi-district humanitarian tour as lean season pressures mount appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Teachers at Lilongwe Private School say they have endured years of stress, humiliation, and emotional fatigue under the current primary head teacher’s administration. Many educators allege that the environment has grown increasingly toxic, with gossip, division, and intimidation becoming part of daily life. According to several teachers, Ms. Maria Asghar is accused of cultivating a […] The post When Leadership Turns Toxic: Teachers Raise Alarm Over Rising Tensions at Lilongwe Private School appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Health authorities in Ntchisi District have heaped praise on Mother Care Groups (MCGs) for their outstanding contribution to the dramatic rise in immunisation coverage, which has now reached an impressive 84 percent. The achievement has been attributed to the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN)’s Health Strengthening Immunisation Project, which has transformed community awareness and participation […] The post Ntchisi Applauds Mother Care Groups as Immunisation Coverage Hits 84 Percent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A major corruption scandal has rocked the 2025–2026 Fertiliser Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) after the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation revealed that 3,800 civil servants are under investigation for alleged large-scale malpractice. The shocking disclosure was made by Minister of Agriculture, Roza Mbilizi, during a joint press conference with the Ministry of Local Government and […] The post 3800 Civil Servants Under Probe in Explosive FISP Corruption Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Malawi’s governance landscape, Parliament has approved Bill No. 2 of 2025, a Constitutional Amendment that enshrines the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) into the country’s supreme law—without any alterations. Out of 224 MPs, 199 voted in favour, 25 were absent, and none opposed, raising eyebrows about the lack […] The post Parliament Greenlights Controversial CDF Bill, Sparks Outcry Over MP Control appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has slammed EU ‘reparations’ loan scheme as “the worst of all options” for arming Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Pornhub owner Bernd Bergmair has reportedly applied for permission to buy Russian oil major Lukoil’s foreign assets Read Full Article at RT.com

Scott Bessent has called the New York Times a “fever swamp,” accusing it of publishing fake stories about President Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

The ball is in Trump’s court, and he seems serious about achieving peace – but there’s a lot of work ahead Read Full Article at RT.com

The US State Department has warned that it will stop issuing visas to Islamist terrorists involved in anti-Christian violence in Nigeria Read Full Article at RT.com

The executive council of Múlaþing expresses tremendous disappointment that the Fjarðarheiði Tunnel has been pushed further back in the queue of upcoming tunnel projects in Iceland, and has requested an urgent meeting with the constituency’s Members of Parliament.

Government sources have refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims that opposition leaders are barred from meeting foreign dignitaries. They stated that the Ministry of External Affairs facilitates official meetings, while engagements outside this framework are at the visitor's discretion. Several foreign leaders have met Gandhi since he became Leader of the Opposition, including Prime Ministers from Bangladesh, Malaysia, Mauritius, and New Zealand.

Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram Governor and husband of the late Sushma Swaraj, passed away at 73 after a brief illness. He was a senior advocate with a distinguished public and legal career. His daughter, MP Bansuri Swaraj, expressed profound grief, finding solace in his reunion with her mother. Leaders mourned his contributions.

Security agencies launched an extensive search operation in Ajmer, Rajasthan, following a bomb threat email claiming RDX-based explosives were planted at the Ajmer Sharif dargah, district collectorate, and Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. The email warned of detonation coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival. Premises were evacuated and thoroughly checked, with no suspicious objects found so far.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed the nation's steady defence partnership with Russia, despite global geopolitical uncertainty. The remarks were made during the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission meeting, just before President Putin's arrival for the Annual Summit. Both ministers emphasized the strong, long-standing ties and ongoing cooperation across military and economic domains.

It was once known as the 'old man's friend' because it was seen as a quick and painless way to die-and more than a hundred years later, pneumonia is still a leading cause of death in the elderly.

Four mayoral contests that were due to be held in May are being pushed back by two years, with accusations that the PM is 'subverting democracy'.

The Prime Minister bagged himself a seat next to supermodel Claudia Schiffer as the Royal Family hosted the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years.

The Duke of Sussex's jokes on The Late Show about Donald Trump and being a royal failed to land and the novelty of a British prince has 'worn off' in America, Mark Borkowski said.

Levies on bills are due to rise £108 by 2031 to cover the cost of the huge investment in the electricity and gas network, regulator Ofgem has revealed.

A 23-year-old man was charged in court on Thursday (Dec 4) with trafficking 28 etomidate-laced vapes, also known as Kpods. Basil Wang Zhuang Zhen was found with a disposable vape when he drove into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on Tuesday evening, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Thursday. HSA officers then conducted a raid at his home in Marsiling in the early hours of Wednesday. A total of 33 e-vaporisers and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup as well as prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate were discovered and seized by HSA. Diazepam is an anti-anxiety medicine while codeine is used as a cough suppressant. HSA said Wang intended to sell 28 of the vape pods, along with all the cough syrup and all the prescription tablets.