Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on Feb 17
Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Wednesday, Feb 17.
First shipment of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine arrives in S’pore earlier than expected
MOH had initially said that the first shipment would arrive around March.
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Man arrested for alleged murder of woman found with multiple stab wounds in Jurong
Preliminary investigations showed they are known to each other.
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S’porean couple who allegedly dumped baby’s body in Taipei wanted by Taiwanese police for homicide
The baby’s body is said to have been dumped in a food waste bin of a Ximending restaurant.
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DPM Heng flags risks of low interest rates on S’pore’s property market
He warned that low interest rates can lead to distortions in asset prices.
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The Banana Leaf Apolo charged over alleged Covid-19 breaches
Its alleged offences included providing a self-service buffet.
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Camp operators to use body cameras in high-element outdoor activities after ASC(I) student’s death
The technology will allow operators to communicate to instructors if they detect any lapses.
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Criminal charges abated for dead man following woman’s fatal stabbing in Tampines
This means that Ng Chee Kok’s court proceedings on these charges have come to an end.
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11 new Covid-19 cases in S’pore, with 1 in community
This takes Singapore’s total to 59,821.
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Myanmar coup opponents gather for big protest to counter military claims
They voiced scepticism at the junta’s promise that there would be a fair election.
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WHO’s mission to China ends without finding the origin of the coronavirus
Did China undermine the WHO probe and what happens next? Here are some FAQs.
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