5 S’pore News That You Should Know About That Were Reported Yesterday (31 October 2019)

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:

New AI System Could Reduce Discomfort For Moms Undergoing C-Section

Women who have labour pains often have to receive multiple needle jabs during spinal anaesthesia. This could result in complications like nerve injury.

However, a new Artificial Intelligence method can reduce their pain by increasing the accuracy of administering spinal anesthesia at the right spot and correct angle on the first try.

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Lui Tuck Yew Will Be Singapore’s Next Ambassador To China

Former transport minister Lui Tuck Yew is set to be Singapore’s new ambassador-designate to China. This was revealed in a Facebook post yesterday.

President Halimah Yacob revealed in the Facebook post that she presented a letter of credence to Mr Lui. Prior to this, he was Singapore’s Ambassador to Japan since June 2017.

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50 Vending Machines That Recycle Used Drink Containers Will Be Made Available All Over Singapore By March 2020

One such vending machine is already made available in Our Tampines Hub, which takes in empty drink cans and plastic bottles. In return, it gives out discount vouchers.

For every four drink it receives, a discount voucher worth 20 cents which can be used at any FairPrice outlet will be given. This vending machine will be made available in various parts of Singapore by March 2020, according to NEA.

For more info, tap here.

Youth Admits To Raping Drunk 15YO Student After Truth Or Dare Game

One of two youths who have been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student while she was inebriated pleaded guilty to a charge of rape on Thursday, 30 October.

The youth is 21-years-old and was 19-years-old when the offence took place back in 2017. He had sex with the girl without her consent at the foot of a Housing Board block in Pasir Ris.

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New Link Road Between Pasir Ris And Punggol Towns Opens On 17 November

Residents who live in Pasir Ris and Punggol will be pleased to know that a new link road between Pasir Ris and Punggol will open at 3pm on 17 November.

According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), this offers drivers an additional route to ease traffic on the Tampines Expressway (TPE). It is part of the expansion of the interchange between the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and the TPE.

For more info, tap here.

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