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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories.<\/p>\n
A work pass is being introduced that will allow high-earners and high-achievers to live in Singapore without having to secure a job here first.<\/p>\n
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is meant for talent from any sector who earns a monthly salary of S$30,000 and above. Applicants do not have to meet the salary criterion if they have “outstanding achievements” in arts, sports, science or academia.<\/p>\n
The work pass will also allow foreigners to start, operate and work for multiple companies in Singapore at any one time.<\/p>\n
Pass holders will not be subject to the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) \u2013 a new points system for employment pass (EP) applicants that will kick in from Sep 1.<\/p>\n
As of Monday, indoor mask restrictions have been lifted across Singapore, except on public transport and in healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n
Despite the eased restrictions, many people were still wearing their masks in shopping centres and malls. Among them were people who were unaware that restrictions have been lifted.<\/p>\n
Others who went unmasked indoors said they would still mask up if others around them expressed their discomfort or if establishments insisted that patrons wear masks.<\/p>\n
Here’s what you need to know about the new mask rules that kicked in today.<\/p>\n
Authorities in Shenzhen shut the world’s largest electronics market of Huaqiangbei and suspended service at 24 subway stations on Monday (Aug 29) in a bid to curb an outbreak of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Three key buildings in the sprawling area, comprising thousands of stalls selling microchips, telephone parts, and other components to manufacturers, will stay closed until Sep 2.<\/p>\n
On Monday, the tech hub of nearly 18 million people reported nine symptomatic and two asymptomatic cases from testing the previous day.<\/p>\n
Scams were the top driver of crime in the first half of 2022 with more than 14,000 cases reported – 85% more than in the same period last year.<\/p>\n
The total amount cheated for the top 10 scam types increased to S$227.8 million, up from S$142.5 million in the same period last year.<\/p>\n
A victim told of how he was almost scammed of more than S$1 million in\u00a0a \u201cvery convincing and elaborate\u201d setup, despite having seen multiple warnings about scams.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An Emergency Department nurse for 26 years, Ho Soo Ling has tirelessly fought to save lives from some of the most staggering road accidents, fires, and critical illnesses and diseases.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some of her patients are so ill, they are disorientated and cannot talk.<\/p>\n
Her job at\u00a0Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is to ensure that she and the 15 nurses she supervises are on standby for all kinds of emergencies. “You may begin work with a peaceful shift, but you won\u2019t know what will happen an hour later,” she says.<\/p>\n
She told CNA Women what draws her to working in the A&E department – and how she still struggles with death.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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