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TOP STORIES

SIA TAKING MORE CAUTIOUS APPROACH TO MEAL SERVICE, SAFETY MEASURES DURING FLIGHT
TURBULENCE

The new measures will require all meal and drink services to stop during
in-flight turbulence.

46 PASSENGERS, 2 CREW MEMBERS FROM TURBULENCE-HIT SQ321 STILL BEING TREATED IN
BANGKOK HOSPITALS: SIA

SIX OTHER TIMES TURBULENCE LED TO SERIOUS INJURY ON SIA FLIGHTS IN LAST 20 YEARS

1 WORKER DEAD, 2 IN ICU AFTER INHALING POISONOUS FUMES AT PUB’S CHOA CHU KANG
WATERWORKS

NEW MANGROVE CONSERVATORY TO OPEN AT PUNGGOL HERITAGE TRAIL NEXT TO NEW SIT
CAMPUS

MISCALCULATION RISK IN TAIWAN STRAIT IS BIGGEST CONCERN: AUSTRALIA FOREIGN
MINISTER

CHINA’S ‘PUNISHMENT’ DRILLS AROUND TAIWAN LIKELY TO GROW BIGGER AND MORE
DANGEROUS

MORE PAYOUT FOR RETRENCHED LAZADA EMPLOYEES; SOME TO GET EXTRA 2 WEEKS’ PAY PER
YEAR OF SERVICE

Other ex-employees will receive only $1,200 as a form of "training support".

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UP TO 20,000 HOMES PLANNED FOR TURF CITY, INCLUDING FIRST BUKIT TIMAH HDB FLATS
IN ALMOST 40 YEARS

27 TURF CITY HERITAGE STRUCTURES COULD BE KEPT, MOST OF TWO FORESTED AREAS TO BE
RETAINED

KAZAKHSTAN, SINGAPORE SIGN AGREEMENTS IN 6 AREAS OF COOPERATION DURING KAZAKH
PRESIDENT’S STATE VISIT

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COE PRICES FOR SMALLER CARS DIP TO $92,700, PREMIUMS FOR BIGGER CARS INCH UP TO
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2 STUDENTS FROM YUSOF ISHAK SECONDARY WIN 2024 COMMUNITY IN NATURE SCHOOLS AWARD

The school also won School of the Year for its sustainability initiatives to
enhance awareness among students and staff.

NDP 2024: KITE AND DRONE-FLYING TO BE RESTRICTED ON SELECTED DAYS

NDP 2024: BENJAMIN KHENG TO PERFORM THEME SONG, TOTAL DEFENCE TAKES CENTRE STAGE

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Things to look out for at NDP2024
A new logo, theme and song, plenty of features to look forward to in the
build-up to, and during this year’s National Day Parade celebrations at the
Padang on Aug 9. The Straits Times looks at five things to look out for at
NDP2024.

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THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR AT NDP2024

A new logo, theme and song, plenty of features to look forward to in the
build-up to, and during this year’s National Day Parade celebrations at the
Padang on Aug 9. The Straits Times looks at five things to look out for at
NDP2024.

1. 2:37Things to look out for at NDP2024

2. 2:08How well does Benjamin Kheng know NDP songs?

How well does Benjamin Kheng, the composer and singer of the NDP 2024 theme
song, know NDP songs? We put him to the test.

3. 1:16Turbulence: What causes it and how can you stay safe?

While it is not uncommon to encounter in-flight turbulence, such episodes
can have severe consequences. Here is what you need to know about
turbulence.

4. 1:17First HDB flats in Bukit Timah in almost 40 years as part of Turf City
redevelopment

About 15,000 to 20,000 homes will be built in Turf City over the next two
to three decades. This will include the first HDB flats in Bukit Timah in
about 40 years. The upcoming estate will be car-lite and well-served by
public transport.

5. 2:16NDP 2024: What to expect at the Padang, Marina Bay and heartland

Chairman of the National Day Parade’s executive committee,
Brigadier-General Wilson Low says there are three key highlights in this
year’s parade, including a commemoration of 40 years of Total Defence.

6. 3:15SQ321: A Timeline

What happened on board Singapore Airlines flight SQ321? Here’s a look at
what we know of the London-Singapore flight - from the moment the plane hit
severe turbulence at 37,000 feet, to the moment it diverted to Bangkok. 1
man died in the incident.

7. 1:04SQ321 passengers arrive in Singapore on relief flight

131 passengers and 12 crew members who were on board flight SQ321 arrived
at Changi Airport Terminal 2 at about 5am on May 22. Many were met by
friends and family while being aided by SIA staff.

8. 0:35The damage inside SQ321

Images and videos show the inside of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 which
was hit by severe turbulence. A 73-year-old British man died on the flight,
while 30 others were injured, 7 critically.

9. 1:00One killed, 30 injured after SIA flight hit by severe turbulence

Singapore Airlines flight SQ 321 from London to Singapore made an emergency
landing in Bangkok on May 21 after it encountered severe turbulence over
the Andaman Sea.

10. 1:08On the hunt for heritage | Singapore HeritageFest 2024

Take a boat trip around Singapore’s north-eastern waters to look for
heritage! As part of the Singapore Heritage Fest 2024, you will be treated
to marine views and visit some of Singapore's few remaining kelongs.

11. 1:48Final farewell for SCDF firefighter CPT Kenneth Tay

The ceremonial funeral of Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin was held on May 20.
CPT Tay was honoured in a ceremony at SCDF headquarters earlier in the day.
The 30-year-old firefighter died on May 16 while fighting a blaze on board
a tanker.

12. 0:47SCDF holds observance ceremony for fallen firefighter Kenneth Tay

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) regular officer Captain Kenneth Tay
Xue Qin was honoured at an observance ceremony on Monday (May 20). The
30-year-old died in the line of duty while fighting a fire on board a
marine vessel on May 16.

13. 3:41Dirty, cramped, cluttered: The wet market stall a girl called home

For 11 months, a 15-year-old girl called a 2.2m by 2.8m space at Circuit
Road Market and Food Centre her home. The food stall was where she slept,
bathed and relieved herself.

14. 1:04Wake held for SCDF firefighter who died in the line of duty

The wake for Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin, the SCDF officer who died in the
line of duty, was held on May 17 in Telok Blangah. Friends and relatives of
CPT Tay spoke highly of him as they paid their respects.

15. 1:14The fancy toilet loo-down

Some toilets are better than others. When nature calls the next time you
are at an eatery, do answer. You may find more than just a spotless toilet
– maybe a zen oasis, some glitzy faux gold fixtures or even a life-size
crocodile.

16. 1:36Three facts about Spanish heritage houses in Batangas, Philippines

The foresight of a local population that decided not to welcome economic
development in the form of a pollutive copper smelter in the late 1970s has
helped to preserve the natural beauty —and the heritage houses, in San
Juan, Batangas.

17. 1:15Faster clearance for foreign visitors to Singapore

All foreigners, even first-time visitors arriving in Singapore, regardless
of nationality, can now use the automated lanes at Changi Airport to clear
immigration. This feature was rolled out from early May.

18. 1:47Lawrence Wong becomes Singapore's fourth prime minister | Highlights

In a ceremony at the Istana, Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's
fourth prime minister. The first PM to be born after the Republic's
independence then visited residents at an event in his Marsiling - Yew Tee
GRC constituency.

19. 1:50From public servant to prime minister: Lawrence Wong’s rise through the
ranks

Before going into politics in 2011, Mr Lawrence Wong had a long career in
public service. We chart his rise through the ranks to become Singapore’s
fourth prime minister.

20. 2:53The DPM Wong interview | What would you like Singapore to be?

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shares his vision of a revamped social
compact between the government and society – and what the new approach to
success and skills could look like.

21.

ASIA NEWS

FURIOUS CHINA LAUNCHES ‘PUNISHMENT’ WAR GAMES AROUND TAIWAN AS IT DENOUNCES
LAI’S SPEECH

MISCALCULATION RISK IN TAIWAN STRAIT IS BIGGEST CONCERN: AUSTRALIA FOREIGN
MINISTER

MODI FACING FAR MORE OPPOSITION THAN ANTICIPATED IN ONGOING ELECTION, SAY
ANALYSTS

MALAYSIAN PM ANWAR DEFENDS HIS MEETING WITH HAMAS LEADERS IN QATAR

DISCOVER

CARING FOR CHINATOWN

THE WEEK IN PICTURES: SOLAR STORM, UNDERWATER MILITARY MUSEUM

WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ: WHERE DOES SINGAPORE RANK AMONG THE WORLD’S RICHEST CITIES?

MARKING A HUNDRED YEARS OF MATERNITY CARE AT KK WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

THE SILENT HUNTERS: DEEP DIVE INTO SINGAPORE’S SUBMARINES

A TRIBUTE TO SINGAPORE’S WORKERS, PAST AND PRESENT

CARTOONS OF THE WEEK: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND A NAKED PENGUIN

HOW ASIA-PACIFIC CITIES ARE FIGHTING BACK AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

GARDEN BY THE BED: BRINGING NATURE AND HEALING TO HOSPITAL PATIENTS

KEEPING SINGAPORE SPECIAL: PM LEE HSIEN LOONG’S 20 YEARS IN OFFICE

OPINION

Vikram Khanna
Vikram Khanna

CHINA’S BOLD BUT RISKY MOVE TO ADDRESS ITS PROPERTY GLUT

Denny Roy
Denny Roy

AS TAIWAN’S PRESIDENT, LAI FACES CHALLENGES ON 3 FRONTS

Joshua Gooley

NAPTIME ON THE JOB HELPS SHIFT WORKERS TO STAY ALERT

F.D. Flam

WHY WE ARE SO EXHAUSTED DESPITE SPENDING MORE TIME IN BED

INSIGHT

SAVING THE MEKONG: THE ARDUOUS BATTLE TO SUSTAIN LIFE ALONG SOUTH-EAST ASIA’S
LONGEST RIVER

BRINGING EVERYONE ALONG: PM LEE REFLECTS ON 20 YEARS AT THE HELM

TUNING UP S’PORE’S TWIN ECONOMIC ENGINES OF LABOUR FORCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

HOW ASIA-PACIFIC CITIES ARE FIGHTING BACK AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

PODCASTS

PODCAST: WHY COE BIDDING GIVES THIS SEASONED MOTOR DEALER A HEARTACHE

A seasoned motor industry insider says the COE system is bad for health because
of the stress that comes with not knowing “the full picture”.

PODCAST: DISSECTING THE THRILLING ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON

PODCAST: NEWCOMER RHYU - SINGAPORE’S ANSWER TO LAUFEY?

PODCAST: EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (ETFS) AND THEIR GROWTH IN ASIA

LIFE

GAME CHANGERS: NICHE SPORTSWEAR BRANDS ARE REDEFINING ATHLEISURE AND FASHION

OUTRAGE OVER DISGRACED K-POP STAR SEUNGRI PERFORMING AT MALAYSIAN PRIVATE EVENT

HK ACTOR KENT CHENG CELEBRATES 73RD BIRTHDAY WITH OTHER CELEBRITIES

THE GARFIELD MOVIE GAVE ACTOR CHRIS PRATT A REMINDER OF HIS LAZY SIDE

INVEST

WHEN BEQUESTS BURDEN RATHER THAN BENEFIT LOVED ONES

WHY BEING ASSET-RICH CAN STILL RESULT IN NO CASH AND DEBT

Many people underestimate their needs in old age, failing to prepare for major
unexpected expenses.

LEGACY PLANNING DOS AND DON’TS: 10 TIPS ON HOW TO LEAVE MONEY TO YOUNGER
GENERATION

Don't forget the impact of ABSD if you are thinking of leaving property to your
loved ones.

SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT AS SHE STARTS A FIRM WITH FELLOW RETRENCHED COLLEAGUES

Ms Cassandra Ong started her company, OtterHalf, after being laid off in 2023.

SMART PARENTING

HOW TO GUIDE YOUR CHILD TO SECURE A POLYTECHNIC SPOT BEFORE THE O LEVELS

FUN WITH KIDS: BLUEY’S BIG PLAY, FREE CODING WORKSHOP

Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.

MINOR ISSUES: MORE SLEEP MAKES FOR SMARTER AND HEALTHIER KIDS

Sleep is critical in the neural development of kids.

PHOTOS

TODAY IN PICTURES, MAY 23, 2024

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