Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Dec 1.
Singapore to make Covid-19 PCR tests available to public from Dec 1
Before this, those who were not unwell and did not need to meet specific testing requirements could not request to get tested.
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Nepalese man visiting family in Singapore is sole Covid-19 community case
The 35-year-old is in Singapore on a short-term visit pass.
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First day of new reusable mask distribution for Singapore residents mostly a breeze
A resident said that having staff around helped him to select his size more accurately.
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Moderna files for US authorisation, will seek EU nod after study shows Covid-19 vaccine 94.1% effective
It also reported a 100 per cent success rate in preventing severe cases.
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HDB to build diverse flat types, keep prices affordable for housing estates in prime locations
A range of housing types will be built in upcoming estates in prime locations such as the Greater Southern Waterfront.
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PM Lee seeks $150k in damages in defamation suit against blogger Leong Sze Hian
PM Lee’s lawyer argued that Leong had not only made “stunning allegations”, but had cynically politicised the case.
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Arizona and Wisconsin certify Biden’s election victory in latest blow to Trump
Arizona and Wisconsin are the last contested battleground states to make their presidential election results official.
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Why piracy in Singapore Strait persists in the Covid-19 pandemic
Factors include increased economic hardship and pirates capitalising on fatigue at sea.
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Injured motor-cyclist sues LTA, NParks over sambar deer collision in Upper Thomson
Both LTA and NParks have denied the claims in court papers filed in October.
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Former employee of ex-actor Huang Yiliang said he feared for his life while working for Huang
Huang stands accused of using a metal scraper to hit the employee on the abdomen and head.
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