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Singapore reports 1,200 new Covid cases
A total of 111 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with five of them admitted in intensive care units, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health, Xinhua news agency reported. No new deaths from Covid-19 were reported on Thursday, leaving the total death toll unchanged at 1,710.
Singapore government to repeal law criminalising gay sex
"The government will repeal section 377A and decriminalise sex between men," Lee added on Sunday during his speech at the annual National Day Rally. "I believe this is the right thing to do and something that most Singaporeans will now accept. This will bring the law into line with current social mores and I hope, provide some relief to gay Singaporeans."
Top 10 most powerful passports in the World
According to the index, Japan has topped the list, allowing its citizens to travel as many as 193 destinations either without a visa or by providing a visa upon arrival. Japan is followed by Singapore and South Korea respectively. For a country to top the passport index, it has to allow a passport holder to travel without a visa, with a visa-on-arrival or with a visa in advance. Henley & Partners ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association, which maintains the world’s largest database of travel information.
Singapore FM endorsed as leader of ruling party's "4G" team, paving way to next PM
Lee Hsien Loong, the current Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the PAP, said in a statement on Thursday evening that cabinet Ministers affirmed their choice of Wong as the leader of the 4G team after a consultation process, Xinhua news agency reported. Singapore's Finance Minister won the overwhelming majority of those consulted, Lee added.
MEA objects to Singapore PM's comment about Indian MPs facing criminal charges
The MEA said that Loong's remarks were 'uncalled for'. Participating in a debate in the Singapore Parliament two days ago, Loong had said that the politics around the globe is changing and people's trust in the political class is dwindling. The electorate has started accepting it and believe that this is the new norm and nothing better can be expected.
Samsung withdraws ad in Singapore after backlash from Muslim community
Several social media users alleged it was "an attempt to push LGBT ideology".In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Samsung said it was aware the video "may be perceived as insensitive and offensive".Singapore remains largely conservative on LGBTQ issues, even as local groups call for greater acceptance, the report said. The ad was meant to promote Samsung's new wearable products, like noise-cancelling earbuds and a smart watch with a heart rate monitor.
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