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Are we opening our boarders too soon with the Lambda variant?

I refer to the article '48 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in S'pore, including 9 unlinked' (ST, 16 Aug) It states that "There were also five imported cases that were detected and isolated upon arrival in Singapore." It may also be useful to note that the number of imported cases have been rising steadily in the past...

A political succession crisis not just in Malaysia, but in Singapore as well?

I refer to the article 'Malaysia PM Muhyiddin set to resign in audience with King after failure to regain majority' (ST, 16 Aug). In this connection, a friend Ying (not her real name) casually mentioned to me that Singapore' leadership succession does not look too good at the moment after DPM Heng Swee Keat stepped down as successor,...

Sinovac: Can ‘dine’, but no $30 voucher – still not ‘approved’?

I refer to the article 'S'poreans who refer seniors over 60 for Covid-19 jab to get $30 HPB vouchers' (ST, 14 Aug). It states that "those who provide support to people over 60 in getting the vaccination can receive $30 HPB eVouchers for every successful referral." In this connection, just 3 days ago, the ST reported that 91%...