Science & Health

Singapore reports 6th dengue death in 2016; 72-year-old dies in Changi

The woman's residence at Simei Street 1 is an active two-case dengue cluster.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

The Environment and Forest ministry has also filed civil law suits against five oil palm companies allegedly responsible for some of last year's fires.

Jul 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

The total number of localities, which are still affected by dengue increased from 647 to 660 for Week 26.

Jul 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Officials have warned of the risk of flooding and mudslides as they are expecting severe rainfall.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Ambassador Anil Kumar says Singapore wants Indonesia to act against firms responsible for haze crisis of last year.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: More rainfall is expected to ease haze episodes this year: Masagos

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that rainfall is expected to be above normal during the span from June to September.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia on alert over outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease

Malaysia on high alert as hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak spreads

The upward trend began in the last week of April with 794 cases.

Jun 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Singapore likely to have more rains in second half of June

According to the weather advisory, short showers are expected in the late morning and afternoon on five to seven days.

Jun 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore smog crisis: Singapore and Indonesia to hold emergency meeting to discuss solutions

Singapore smog crisis: Minister to travel to Jakarta for emergency talks on haze

Stay indoors where possible and avoid heavy outdoor activities, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says.

Jun 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Thailand becomes first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Thai health authorities say the number of women newly infected with HIV has drastically reduced.

Jun 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

MOH urges vaccination with the increase of measles cases in Singapore

Singapore sees rising measles cases this year; MOH on vaccination drive

Ministry of Health urges parents to get their children vaccinated as measles cases spike in Singapore

May 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

Zika: Malaysian health ministry issues alert after Singapore reports virus

The director-general of health ministry, Noor Hisham Abdullah, says preventive measures are being taken.

May 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore reports first imported case of Zika virus

The news of the arrival of Zika virus in Singapore spooks residents.

May 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore: Medical Council punishes doctor for not giving leave to worker with broken hand

Inquiry finds the doctor at the Raffles hospital "disregarded the patient's wellbeing".

May 11, 2016

By Jacob J

'Mercury transit' the celestial dance that happens only 13 times in century

Mercury, the solar system's innermost planet, sailed across the face of the sun on Monday

May 10, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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Science & Health

Singapore reports 6th dengue death in 2016; 72-year-old dies in Changi

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

Malaysia: More dengue cases, but no report of Zika virus yet

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

Malaysia on high alert as hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak spreads

Singapore likely to have more rains in second half of June

Singapore smog crisis: Minister to travel to Jakarta for emergency talks on haze

Thailand becomes first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Singapore sees rising measles cases this year; MOH on vaccination drive

Zika: Malaysian health ministry issues alert after Singapore reports virus

Singapore reports first imported case of Zika virus

Singapore: Medical Council punishes doctor for not giving leave to worker with broken hand

'Mercury transit' the celestial dance that happens only 13 times in century

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

Singapore's Skies Will Sparkle in Early November — Don't Miss the Beaver Moon and Meteor Shower Show!

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