Singapore is taking additional steps to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus into Singapore, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).In a press release on Tuesday (May 19), the agency said that it is closely monitoring the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda after the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 16 declared the outbreak an international health emergency.While there are no direct flights from Congo and Uganda to Singapore, CDA said that Singapore will enhance existing measures for the early detection and management of the disease.From May 19, health advisories on the current outbreak will be displayed at all points of entry for incoming and outbound travellers.Inbound travellers from affected destinations will be told to monitor themselves for symptoms of Ebola disease for 21 days from their date of departure and to seek medical attention promptly if unwell.Outbound travellers planning to visit the affected regions will also be advised to take the necessary precautions to reduce their risk of infection.

Two Singaporean men will be charged in court on Wednesday (May 20) for their alleged involvement in fraudulently registering corporate SIM cards for illicit purposes.The men, aged 25 and 39, had allegedly registered between 100 and 238 corporate SIM cards in exchange for cash rewards of up to $1,270, the police said on Tuesday (May 19).Preliminary investigations revealed that they had used their existing companies to purchase the SIM cards in bulk before handing them over to criminal syndicates, who, in turn, use these SIM cards and eSIMs as channels for scams, unlicensed moneylending and vice, among other illicit activities.Both men face a maximum fine of $10,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both if convicted.Those convicted of facilitating fraudulent registration of SIM cards may also be given not more than 12 strokes of the cane.The police also urged members of the public to call its hotline at 1800-255-0000 or make a report at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness if they suspect or know of anyone who may be involved in the registration of SIM cards for illicit purposes. 

The police have alerted the public on malware-enabled scams involving emails and websites that impersonate the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).In an advisory issued on Tuesday (May 19) night, the police said they have proactively detected and blocked at least 10 such websites.Police said the scammers would send emails to the recipients, claiming to be from the ministry, and that the recipients' companies had contravened the Employment Act.The allegations include breaching regulations in relation to salary payments, overtime arrangements, rest day management, foreign employee management, and the performance of employment contracts.

The weather radar in the cockpit of Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 may have malfunctioned amid turbulence that resulted in the death of a British national in 2024 and injuries to other passengers, according to a report by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) published on Tuesday (May 19).SQ321 departed London Heathrow for Singapore at around 9.40pm UTC (5.40am Singapore time) on May 20, 2024.At 7.49am UTC the next day, as the plane cruised over southwest Myanmar, it was abruptly hit by turbulence that lasted over a full minute.Despite the best efforts of flight crew to take control, 80 passengers on board the flight suffered injuries, while the British passenger died after suffering complications with his heart and lungs.The Boeing 777-300ER was carrying a total of 229 passengers including crew.After receiving reports of multiple injuries in the cabin, the flight crew declared mayday to air traffic control in Yangon, Myanmar, and was directed to land in Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.Arriving at 8.45am, medical personnel helped treat the injured, transporting them to hospitals.

Singapore will be evaluating its ability to potentially deploy nuclear energy through an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2027, announced Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.Exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies is one of they ways Singapore can build energy resilience and secure its supply chains, said PM Wong during his speech at the Energy Market Authority's (EMA) 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner on Tuesday (May 19).In particular, Singapore has been progressively building capabilities in nuclear science, safety and technology in line with international best practices, and the IAEA assessment will help to validate the current progress and ensure that capability development is advancing in the right direction.The assessment, called the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR), is part of the IAEA Milestones Approach — a structured, internationally recognised framework to guide countries in understanding the commitments and obligations associated with developing a nuclear power programme.

Nuclear power plants pose low risks to the public and could strengthen Singapore's baseload energy supply as the country steps up efforts to seriously study the potential deployment of this energy source, experts said.This comes as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Tuesday (May 19) that Singapore would be evaluating its ability to potentially deploy nuclear energy through an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2027, in a bid to strengthen energy resilience amid increasing external shocks.While no decision to pursue nuclear energy has yet been made, experts that AsiaOne spoke to welcomed the move, saying and said that developing nuclear energy can strengthen Singapore's long-term energy security while posing low risks to public safety.'Low risk to the public'While some may have concerns about radiation risks associated with advanced nuclear energy technologies, experts we spoke to say developments in the field — particularly in small modular reactors (SMRs) — have significantly improved safety features, allowing systems to operate without human intervention or external power.

A 40-year-old male motorcyclist was taken to hospital after he allegedly ran over fallen objects on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Monday (May 18) night.The accident happened at about 10.35pm along SLE towards the Bukit Timah Expressway, before the Upper Thomson Road exit.  Map showing where the motorcyclist ran over fallen object(s) on SLE on Monday (May 18) night. GRAPHIC: Google Maps, Social media Dashcam footage of the incident posted on a motoring chat group shows the dashcam car travelling along the third of five lanes.As the dashcam car nears a paved over stretch, a motorcycle is seen changing lanes to the right, seemingly to avoid fallen objects on the road.

More than a week after the last round of changes to pump prices in Singapore on May 8 — with diesel prices adjusted downwards and petrol prices kept unchanged — oil and gas company Shell has raised petrol prices but reduced its posted price for diesel.In a price board update published at 4.30pm on Monday (May 18), Shell announced a 3-cent hike across its petrol offerings, while reducing its diesel price by the same amount. The move also pushed its more premium 98-octane petrol past the $4 mark again.Following the latest round of pump prices adjustments, the price of the more popular 95-octane petrol now ranges from $2.64 at Cnergy, to $3.49 at Shell.Meanwhile, the more premium 98-octane petrol is now priced between $3.05 at Cnergy and $4.01 at Shell.

Kwek Leng Peck - cousin of City Developments Limited (CDL) chairman Kwek Leng Beng - is set to return to CDL as vice-chairman.The 69-year-old will also become a non-independent and non-executive director from June 1, according to exchange filings on May 18.He is once again filling up the post he vacated almost six years ago following a disagreement with the board and management on the group’s investment in a Chinese property group and the management of its British hotel arm, reported The Business Times.His appointment would enhance the board’s core competencies in strategic planning, leadership and management said CDL.“Kwek’s experience and familiarity with the group’s business and operations would enable him to effectively support the executive chairman, assist with key strategic initiatives and contribute meaningfully in the role of vice-chairman,” CDL said. According to The Business Times, prior to quitting CDL in 2020, Kwek had been with the company for more than three decades as non-executive and non-independent director.

What would you do if you found out your child was being bullied?For this father, his immediate instinct was to confront his child's alleged bully, before bringing him to the vice-principal's office.In a video posted on May 10, user Shaun Yeo took to his social media platforms to recall what he did when his son was allegedly slapped by a «bully», where he emphasised the importance of showing up for one's children as a parent.«My son got slapped outside of school and the boy proudly chanted a gang slogan some more,» Yeo explains in the video. «What should I do?»He proceeded to add that he had rushed down to the scene and was «overwhelmed with emotions» when he was on the way, as this was not the first time his son had been attacked by the same student.«This boy is a school bully who always chooses violence,» he said.In contrast, Yeo felt that he did not want to give his son the impression that «we should resort to violence to solve issues», and as such went for a more level-headed approach.

A 14-year-old boy is assisting with police investigations for alleged harassment and use of criminal force following a dispute among a group of teenagers at Orchard Gateway at about 6.45pm on Saturday (May 16).Videos posted on social media show two police fast response cars, an emergency response team vehicle, and at least three special operations command vehicles at the scene.

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) on Monday (May 18) announced the suspension of an ongoing assessment of the proposed consolidation between telco operators M1 and Simba, over the latter's alleged unauthorised use of radio frequency bands.The authority said that the bands are used to provide mobile services, adding that such action is a breach of the Telecommunications Act and also a breach of the conditions of Simba's facilities-based operations licence.The four mobile network operators here are M1, Singtel, StarHub Mobile and Simba Telecom. What are radio frequency bands?Radio frequencies are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum used for wireless communication and signal transmission.Its usage includes: radio, aircraft navigation, marine radio, television broadcasting, mobile networks and even satellite systems.In a consultation paper issued by IMDA in 2014, as part of its proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Regulations, it described radio frequency spectrum as a «scarce resource», requiring management and regulation to ensure efficient allocation and optimal use.

A 9-year-old boy was taken to hospital after an accident at a pedestrian crossing in Choa Chu Kang.It happened at about 2.15pm along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1 near Keat Hong Shopping Centre. Map showing where the accident, involving a 9-year-old pedestrian and a car, happened on Monday (May 18). GRAPHIC: Google Maps, Instagram/SGFollowsAll A video of the accident posted on sgfollowsall's Instagram page shows a boy, wearing what appears to be a school uniform, sitting on the road a few metres away from the pedestrian crossing.His left leg appears to be injured.Meanwhile, a light-coloured car is seen stopped at the pedestrian crossing.Several passers-by, including a Tower Transit bus captain, are seen gathered around the boy and two of them help carry him to the pavement.

A 14-year-old boy is assisting with police investigations for alleged harassment and use of criminal force following a dispute among a group of teenagers at Orchard Gateway at about 6.45pm on Saturday (May 16).Videos posted on social media show two police fast response cars, an emergency response team vehicle, and at least three special operations command at the scene.Several police officers exiting the emergency response team vehicle are seen entering the said building with their submachine guns drawn.Chinese daily Shin Min Daily News reported that a large group of teenagers were seen arguing at the scene and that one of the teenagers is believed to have called the police out of concern for his safety.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said no one was injured in the incident, adding that the 14-year-old is assisting with ongoing investigations for intentional harassment and the use of criminal force.[[nid:736030]]editor@asiaone.com