Let’s face it: in this social media world, exciting and viral news like a cat feeding a baby bear would often appear in your Facebook news feed, while important news like the GDP growth of Singapore this year wouldn’t get the same reach.
It’s understandable since social media platforms would prioritise engaging and viral contents to keep users in their platform.
In order to ensure that you’d still know about important news instead just social news, below are the top five Singapore news that was reported yesterday which you should know, simplified for you in a bite-sized format:
3 Workplace Deaths Happened In Start Of 2020; MOM Conducts 230 Inspections
The Ministry of Manpower launched enforcement measures from December 2019 in response to occurrences of workplace deaths.
Since 1 January 2020, a total of three workplace fatalities has happened, which has raised concerns regarding safety and health at the workplace.
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Jurong Lake Area Housing Estate Transformation Completed
The Jurong Lake area has been rejuvenated over the past nine years with the addition of a children’s playground and a green roof pavilion at J Link, a new mall.
These places are popular with families and for those who would like to host community events. The Housing Board announced that renewal plans for the Jurong Lake area has since been completed.
For more info, tap here.
Woman Arrested After Allegedly Spending Over $3,400 On Stolen Credit Card
A woman was arrested for unauthorised transactions in retail stores of more than $3,400 on a stolen credit card.
The victim of the incident had lodged a police report after finding out that unauthorised transactions had been made using her missing credit card.
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NEA Trials Using Video Analytics To Catch Smokers
NEA is now using surveillance cameras to keep tabs on hotspots and selected non-smoking areas along the No Smoking Zone.
A two-week trial was conducted in 2019 on its feasibility of using video analytics to spot smoking, and it found that it is 80% accurate.
For more info, tap here.
Hydrocarbon Contaminants Removed From Water Tanks In Ang Mo Kio Block
Trace amounts of hydrocarbons, which is a compound that’s found in anti-mosquito oil were found in resident’s tap points in Ang Mo Kio.
This was announced by national water agency PUB. Tests revealed that while the water quality was tested as “good” the tap points had significant amounts of hydrocarbons.
For more info, tap here.
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