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Recent Covid-19 infections in S'pore dorms likely to be isolated cases, say experts

mediabest 01/18/2021 CORCOVID-19Foreign Workers

SINGAPORE – The first Covid-19 infections picked up in foreign worker dormitories in a month are likely to be sporadic cases, experts have told The…

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Asia

Former employee of ex-actor Huang Yiliang said he feared for his life while working for Huang

mediabest 11/30/2020 Foreign WorkersSINGAPORE CRI

SINGAPORE – A Bangladeshi worker who was allegedly assaulted by his former employer, retired actor-director Ng Aik Leong, told a court on Monday (Nov 30)…

View More Former employee of ex-actor Huang Yiliang said he feared for his life while working for Huang
Asia

No Covid-19 cases in community and dorms for almost two weeks, but complacency must not set in: experts

mediabest 11/23/2020 CORCOVID-19Foreign Workers

SINGAPORE – For the past 13 days, there have been zero Covid-19 cases from the dormitories and the community, marking the longest stretch without local cases…

View More No Covid-19 cases in community and dorms for almost two weeks, but complacency must not set in: experts
Asia

Vision care programme launched to provide 300,000 migrant workers with free eyecare education

mediabest 10/30/2020 Foreign WorkersHEALTHCARE

SINGAPORE – A vision care programme was launched on Friday (Oct 30) by ophthalmics company Essilor to provide 300,000 migrant workers living in dormitories with free eyecare education…

View More Vision care programme launched to provide 300,000 migrant workers with free eyecare education
Asia

Masks, mats and more

mediabest 10/25/2020 COVID-19Foreign Workers

SINGAPORE – Up to thousands of volunteers joined ground-up initiatives in April to help when dormitories went into lockdown, providing workers with everything from masks…

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Asia

Different worlds, same purpose: Police officer and foreign worker forge unlikely friendship amid Covid-19

mediabest 09/17/2020 COVIDForeign Workerspolice

Even in the thick of a global pandemic, two men from very different worlds and backgrounds managed to find common ground and camaraderie in a…

View More Different worlds, same purpose: Police officer and foreign worker forge unlikely friendship amid Covid-19
Asia

Migrant workers face joblessness, poverty on return to India, Bangladesh from Singapore

mediabest 09/07/2020 BanglaForeign WorkersIndia

When Mr Krishnan Hariharasudhan’s employer in Singapore lost its 40-year-long contract with an engine oil manufacturer in April, 110 employees, including him, were laid off.…

View More Migrant workers face joblessness, poverty on return to India, Bangladesh from Singapore
Asia

Ex-maid acquitted of stealing from CAG chairman says she kept legal troubles from her family for years

mediabest 09/05/2020 Foreign WorkersMAIDSSINGAP

Miss Parti Liyani kept her trials and tribulations from her family for the past four years, not wanting them to be worried. She only apologised…

View More Ex-maid acquitted of stealing from CAG chairman says she kept legal troubles from her family for years
Asia

Migrant workers must stay in dorms on rest days in initial period of phase 2: MOM

mediabest 06/18/2020 Foreign WorkersMINISTRY OF M

SINGAPORE – Migrant workers must continue to remain in their dormitories on their rest days as the second phase of Singapore’s reopening starts on Friday…

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Asia

Money remittance allowed only with prior appointment: MOM

mediabest 06/13/2020 COVID-19Foreign WorkersMAI

SINGAPORE – Foreign domestic workers (FDWs) and other customers who want to send money overseas must now make appointments over the phone or online with…

View More Money remittance allowed only with prior appointment: MOM
Asia

Family of Chinese migrant worker who died did not know he had Covid-19

mediabest 06/09/2020 CORCOVID-19Foreign Workers

SINGAPORE – Daily, foreign worker Wu Liyou would make a video call to Feidong county in Anhui province to chat with his family. The 41-year-old…

View More Family of Chinese migrant worker who died did not know he had Covid-19
Asia

Former Serangoon JC and Innova JC among 36 properties to be converted into temporary housing for foreign workers

mediabest 06/01/2020 Foreign WorkersMINISTRY OF M

SINGAPORE – Thirty-six unused state properties, including former schools, will be converted to temporary accommodation for migrant workers by the end of this year. The…

View More Former Serangoon JC and Innova JC among 36 properties to be converted into temporary housing for foreign workers
Asia

Ensuring swab facility runs like clockwork round the clock

mediabest 05/25/2020 coronavirusForeign Workers

Swab tests are crucial in Singapore’s fight against Covid-19, and facilities in Tuas and Kranji have been working overtime to test workers for the past…

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Asia

Groups pay tribute to migrant workers on May Day, companies show appreciation to staff

mediabest 05/01/2020 COVID-19EmpForeign Workers

SINGAPORE – Ministers and migrant worker groups alike paid tribute to the contributions of foreign workers on a very different May Day on Friday (May…

View More Groups pay tribute to migrant workers on May Day, companies show appreciation to staff

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Europe
Europe

Bus driver jailed for killing ‘promising academic’ in railway bridge crash

mediabest 01/22/2021

A bus driver has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for killing a ‘promising’ academic and seriously injuring another student after crashing his double-decker into a…

Europe

Hunt for organisers of 150-person wedding at north London school

mediabest 01/22/2021

Detectives are hunting for the organisers of a wedding attended by about 150 people in a north London school. The windows of the state-funded Yesodey…

Europe

Prince Harry promises social media return with Meghan in drive to ‘change or reform’

mediabest 01/22/2021

Meghan and Harry ‘set blueprint for more royal exits’ says expert Prince Harry has said they will return to social media “when it feels right”,…

World News
World News

One year on: Family’s fears for Tauranga man Julian Varley

mediabest 01/22/2021

The fragments of a family broken by grief, confusion and helplessness will come together today to mark one year since Julian Varley disappeared. They will…

World News

Mutant Covid strain is 30% MORE deadly than original virus

mediabest 01/22/2021

THEnew Covid variant is 30 per cent more deadly than the old one, scientists have discovered. Researchers from the government's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus…

World News

Essex lorry people smugglers who killed 39 migrants in locked van jailed

mediabest 01/22/2021

The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Four people-smuggling ringleaders convicted of the manslaughter…

Business
Business

The Vitamin Shoppe Expands in Asia

mediabest 01/22/2021

The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding to Asia through a partnership agreement with Kim Lien Group for the Vietnam market. Under the country license agreement, Hanoi-based…

Business

Yellen vote in U.S. Senate committee to test support for Biden economic plan

mediabest 01/22/2021

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Finance Committee will vote on Friday on Janet Yellen’s nomination for Treasury secretary, an early litmus test of bipartisan support…

Business

Public sector borrowing hits £34.1bn in December

mediabest 01/22/2021

Public sector net borrowing reached £34.1bn in December – the third-highest monthly figure since records began in 1993. The figure from the Office for National…

LIFE
Life

‘Minimised impact of lockout on sales, orders’

mediabest 01/22/2021

Stock Alert: Charah Solutions Hits New 52-week High On 12-year Contract With Dominion Energy Shares of Charah Solutions, Inc. (CHRA), a Louisville, Kentucky-based provider of…

Life

Stock Alert: La Jolla Pharmaceutical Soars On Deal With PAION

mediabest 01/22/2021

Walmart Any-time Delivery Using HomeValet-powered Smart Box Walmart (WMT) has partnered with smart box maker HomeValet for grocery delivery pilot program. Walmart announced that beginning…

Life

SEGRO Plc Issues Rental Collection Update – Quick Facts

mediabest 01/22/2021

Bitcoin Falters for a Second Day, Slides Below Technical Level Bitcoin’s torrid rally has lost some steam this week, with the cryptocurrency falling for a…

Life

Trump’s Close Aide Hope Hicks Will Depart White House Next Week

mediabest 01/22/2021

‘Our Vaccine Safety Systems Haven’t Picked Up Any Worrisome Signals:’ CDC Anaphylaxis cases after administering Covid-19 vaccine are still rare, according to Centers for Disease…

Life

Hyundai Stock Surges After Report Of Early Stage Talks With Apple On Self-driving Vehicles

mediabest 01/22/2021

TRATON SE Reports Preliminary FY20 Results – Quick Facts TRATON SE said, based on preliminary figures, for the fiscal year 2020, the Group expects: an…

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