Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, Aug 19.
Unvaccinated 64-year-old S’porean man dies from Covid-19 complications; 9th death in August
He had a history of end stage kidney failure, ischaemic cardiomyopathy, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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Firms in S’pore restore wages after pay cuts and freezes last year
The moves are prompted by confidence in recovery, given the more stable economic situation.
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Malaysia’s King calls in 114 MPs to verify their stand of backing Ismail Sabri Yaakob as PM
The lawmakers will meet the King in groups from 10am until 5pm on Thursday.
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New Malaysian PM may hold weak majority, unity government could end fractious politics: Analysts
Datuk Seri Ismail’s support base of 115 lawmakers mirrors the numbers Mr Muhyiddin had before he was ousted.
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Biden says Aug 31 deadline in Afghanistan might have to be extended
The Pentagon said the US military does not have the ability to reach people beyond the Kabul airport.
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With home-based food businesses rising in S’pore amid Covid-19, is it time to regulate them?
There might be a way for everyone to have their cake and eat it too, says food editor Tan Hsueh Yun.
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Booster jab targeting Sars virus may be effective for all Covid-19 variants and future coronaviruses
The study was conducted by scientists from the Duke-NUS medical school and the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
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SIA, Scoot and Jetstar Asia to require pilots and cabin crew to be fully vaccinated
SIA front-line staff based in Singapore must be fully vaccinated by Sept 1, while the deadline for Scoot staff is Dec 1.
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Covid-19 vaccination extended to short-term pass holders in S’pore from Aug 18
Those eligible are short-term work pass and special pass holders, such as those on training employment passes.
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Singapore gets a taste of the Museum of Ice Cream
The Museum of Ice Cream Singapore has the biggest sprinkle pool to date of its three locations.
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