5 S’pore News That You Should Know About That Were Reported Yesterday (27 August 2019)

Let’s face it: in this social media world, exciting and viral news like a cat feeding a baby beer 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 bite-sized format:

DFS At Changi Airport Will Close Down Their Alcohol & Liquor Store By June 2020

If you’re someone who ensures that you buy at least one big bottle of Absolut Vodka before you leave the airport arrival hall every trip, then here’s a bad news for you: the Duty-Free Shop (DFS) in Changi Airport is closing down their alcohol store by next year.

The reason is simple: the shop’s not renewing its lease as it’s no longer “financially viable”. But here’s the goody news: a new store selling the same thing might be taking over. Cross your fingers, alcoholics!

For more info, tap here

17 People Arrested for Selling and Possessing Chewing Tobacco

I know what you’re thinking: I thought that’s legal?

Well, only those sold in pharmacies are, and you can’t anyhowly buy off the shelf; you’d have to register with the pharmacies. After all, it’s cool to buy them since you’re showing your determination to quit smoking #justsaying

However, these 17 people who were arrested were found with Khaini tobacco, which is banned in Singapore as it could cause oral cancer.

For more info, tap here.

Advisory Panel Proposes Several Recommendations for Drone Owners

With drones getting more accessible and affordable, more people are buying and operating them. While its reputation isn’t as smelly as PMDs, the authorities would still need to regulate them because drones might not have blocked your path, but they’ve caused disruptions in our airport. No biggies.

An advisory panel by the Government has proposed a few key recommendations, like registration of devices with a take-off weight of above 250g for $20 and owners to be at least 16 years old.

For more info, tap here

MOM Warns of Fake Employment Pass Application Website

It seems like fake websites are popping out as fast as fake scam calls.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) posted a Facebook post to warn us about a fake website that looks legit:

This is what they’ve written:

There is a fake MOM website phishing for personal info – http:// eponlinemom-sg .com

Please use only the official MOM website at www.mom.gov.sg for all info and transactions on MOM matters. Here are tips on how to identify and report fake “MOM” websites, phone calls and emails: www.mom.gov.sg/transact-safely-and-securely.

We will continue to monitor for fake “MOM” websites and work to bring them down. We also remain committed to keeping the official MOM website unaffected and your data safe.

For more info, tap here.

Haze Might be Coming Back to Singapore for a Few Days

I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but there’s a chance that the haze might be back soon.

According to the NEA, the fire in JB and 60 hotspots in Indonesia might cause a slight haze as the wind blew the smoke towards us. However, as it’s forecasted to be rainy for the next few days, we might still be able to breathe in fresh air.

Our fate is now in the sky…literally.

For more info, tap here.

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