With an ageing population and rising hospital demand, Singapore is strengthening its blood reserves through targeted donor drives, mobile collection units and digital appointment systems, expanding outreach to younger donors to ensure stable stocks

Rail task force has proposed a long-term overhaul of the MRT system, including front-loading asset renewal, replacing ageing components before failure, tightening maintenance standards and strengthening engineering capabilities

Singapore Institute of Technology has launched an Energy Audit Training Centre to support decarbonization;The centre will train professionals to assess and improve energy efficiency in buildings and industry, to cut emissions and help meet climate targets

A fake bomb threat circulated online claiming an attack on Paya Lebar Air Base is being investigated; Ministry of Defence said no threat was found, the post specified time, locations and commanders, raising concerns over public alarm and security breaches

Sea-borne robbery cases in the Straits of Malacca and around Singapore have reached their highest level since 2007, raising concerns over maritime security; Authorities warn that more organized gangs and rising ship traffic are often responsible