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SINGAPORE: The results of this year's Singapore-Cambridge N-Level examinations will be released next Thursday (Dec 17) at 2pm, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) said. Given the ongoing COVID-19 situation, arrangements have been made for school candidates to receive their results in their individual classrooms from 2pm, instead of gathering as a cohort as in previous years. "Only school candidates collecting their results will be allowed entry into the school premises, and they will be expected to observe the safe management measures in place," the joint press release by MOE and SEAB said. School candidates who are unwell, on quarantine order, stay-home notice or leave of absence should not return to school to collect their results. They can view their results online via SEAB's results release system at www.seab.gov.sg from 2.30pm on Dec 17. The system will be accessible until Dec 31. School candidates who are eligible … [Read more...] about N-Level exam results to be released on Dec 17, students to collect results in classrooms

Kindly Share This Story: Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State’s ex-governor and Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has denied a report that he secretly drew an 8-year salary as helmsman of the state. This followed an online media report (Not Vanguard) that the former governor received 96-month salary arrears in secret. But a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sola Fasure on Saturday in Osogbo described the report as ” a good example of fake news”. He said Aregbesola donated his 8 years salary to the state government, having explained that his feeding, accommodation, logistics and other convenience were taken care of by the state. The statement reads, “Our attention has been drawn to a report in an online blog, titled ‘Aregbesola allegedly received 96-month salary arrears in secret, claims he did not’. Also read: 2023: Nobody can match candidature of Tinubu – Ogun monarchs “The author falsely claims that the Minister of Interior … [Read more...] about Aregbesola did not collect salary as Governor, aide insists

MANILA, Philippines — An estimated three trucks of garbage were collected by personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) during its clean-up operations in Manila Bay. Fire Officer 3 Leo Azores of the Operations department of BFP National Capital Region (NCR) said on Monday that most of the trash collected were styrofoam and plastics. He said that according to the record, about 293 personnel from different cities and municipality of NCR BFP participated in the clean up drive held in Manila Bay behind Manila Film Center last Sunday. Azores also noted that the clean-up drive, led by NCR Fire Director Senior Superintendent Wilberto Kwan Tiu, was part of the rehabilitation project in a bid to restore the beauty of Manila Bay. Prior to the start of the clean up operations at 6 a.m., a physical fitness program was first conducted by participating personnel. The clean-up operations ended at 10 a.m., Azores said. /je … [Read more...] about BFP NCR collects 3 truckloads of garbage in Manila Bay

SINGAPORE - The TraceTogether token and mobile phone app are used for contact tracing. They exchange short-distance Bluetooth signals with nearby users of the token or app to quickly track people exposed to confirmed Covid-19 cases. But what kind of data does TraceTogether collect? When signing up for TraceTogether, a random user ID (a string of numbers and letters) is generated and linked to the user's contact number and identification details, such as his name and NRIC number. These details are stored in a secure server, according to the TraceTogether website. The Ministry of Health (MOH) uses the identification details to contact the right person when necessary. When app or token users are near one another, their user IDs are exchanged in an encrypted and randomised form, and can be decrypted only by MOH. The encrypted Bluetooth data exchanged is stored in the app or token, and does not contain personal identifiable information. Bluetooth data older than 25 … [Read more...] about What data does TraceTogether collect?

SINGAPORE - From next Monday (Feb 1), the public can collect their TraceTogether tokens from any of the 108 community centres and clubs (CCs) in Singapore. Previously, collection was at selected CCs and people had to collect their tokens from the CCs in their own constituencies. More than 2.6 million tokens have been collected to date under the TraceTogether programme, which helps with tracing close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 patients so that they can be identified and quarantined quickly to limit the spread of the coronavirus in the community. At the end of October last year, 400,000 of the tokens had been collected. Existing token users can get their tokens replaced at the CCs if the batteries have run out or if the tokens are faulty, said the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) in a Facebook post on Thursday. A token needs to be replaced if it has a blinking red light or when the light has stopped blinking. If the token has a green light that blinks … [Read more...] about You can collect your TraceTogether tokens at any of 108 CCs from Feb 1

SINGAPORE: The results of the 2020 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) will be released next Wednesday (Nov 25) from 11am, said the Ministry of Education (MOE). Candidates will receive their results in their classrooms at their respective primary schools instead of gathered as a cohort in the school hall as in previous years, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said the ministry in a press release on Wednesday. "We recognise that having the opportunity to collect their examination results in person is an important part of the educational journey, as it gives students the opportunity to be with their classmates and consult their teachers face-to-face on their next steps, if necessary," MOE added. Candidates collecting their results in school will be expected to observe safe management measures . "For PSLE students, given their younger age, one parent or guardian can accompany their child or ward to school to collect their PSLE results," said MOE. Commentary: The … [Read more...] about PSLE results to be released on Nov 25, students to collect results in classrooms

TAIPEI: Taiwan's widely praised handling of the coronavirus was largely due to collective intelligence and transparency – besides masks and hand-washing – according to its digital minister Audrey Tang. The island of 24 million people has recorded about 620 COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, and never went into a full lockdown, instead using technology, contact tracing and 14-day quarantines for arrivals to limit the outbreak. READ: Forming an air travel bubble with Singapore – After Hong Kong, which destination could be next? From the outset – when posts about a mysterious pneumonia in Wuhan, China were circulated on a Taiwan online forum, to a mobile app built by a citizen to map availability of face masks – authorities worked with the community on solutions, Tang said. "The government does not have a procurement relationship with civic tech. Anyone who has a good idea can approach us – it is fundamental to co-creation," said Tang, a transgender woman who was appointed … [Read more...] about Transgender minister lauds ‘collective intelligence’ in Taiwan COVID-19 battle

Government is all set to walk away with the highest level of excise duty collection from the petroleum sector this year, even as fuel consumers continue to face persistent increase in petrol and diesel prices that has taken the retail prices to historic high levels across the country. In the nine month period of current fiscal ending December 31, 2020, Centre's excise duty collections from the petroleum sector has already touched Rs 2,35,811 crore-mark, much more than what it got in the full financial year 2019-20. At this pace, collections may well cross Rs 3 lakh crore for the very first time in FY21. Last fiscal, the Centre received Rs 2,23,057 crore as excise revenue from the petroleum sector. The numbers were even lower at Rs 2,14,369 crore in FY19. Only in FY17, excise collections remained firm at Rs 2,42,691 crore when the government raised excise duty taking advantage of low crude prices. Higher collections as taxes have come at a time when consumers are facing the … [Read more...] about Government gets tax-rich from oil sector, consumers bear brunt

SINGAPORE: If you had told fans in England back in 1990 when Liverpool were celebrating an 18th league title that the club would go at least 30 years before lifting the trophy again, nobody would have believed it. The Reds had dominated English football all the way through the 1970s and 1980s, winning 11 domestic leagues and four European titles. They were a relentless machine. Such days look like they may be about to return. Liverpool are champions of Europe but the prize the Reds really want is the English Premier League title. Many think that after a wait of three decades this is their year, even though it is only November and there is still two-thirds of the season still to play. That is how impressive Liverpool are. It is not just the eight-point lead at the top of the table - teams have squandered similar leads in the past. It is not just the fact that they are evolving year after year. It is the belief that stands out. The confidence is almost visible especially at … [Read more...] about Commentary: Invincible Liverpool look set to regain past glory

Christmas Wonderland will be returning to Gardens by the Bay this festive season with its first-ever parade. The sixth edition of the event, which runs from Nov 29 to Dec 26, will feature illuminations inspired by the Italian region of Tuscany and other family-friendly activities, organisers Blue Sky Events said on Friday (Nov 1). The inaugural Christmas Parade will see festive characters on three different floats roving throughout the fairground on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The floats – which feature Santa on his reindeer sleigh, dancing elves and Santarinas, as well as penguins and snowmen – will also spread the holiday cheer on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Santa and reindeer sleigh float will also make an appearance on weekdays. LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW Those who dream of visiting the North Pole can get one step closer to their fantasy at the event’s new interactive Santa’s Workshop. After a walk through the forest and giant "snow" globes, … [Read more...] about Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland returns with new parade, Santa’s workshop