Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Aug 6.
Covid-19 death toll rises to 40 as 79-year-old unvaccinated S'porean dies
This is Singapore's third death from the virus in four days.
Travellers from Taiwan need not serve SHN from Aug 7 if they test negative for Covid-19 on arrival: MOH
Short-term visitors can now also apply for an Air Travel Pass for entry into Singapore on or after Aug 12.
China must relook approach for zero Covid-19 cases as Delta variant spreads
Beijing may need to shift its approach to one where its population learns to live with the virus.
Medical examinations for maids in S'pore to also check BMI, suspicious injuries in move to better detect abuse
The check-ups will also take place at clinics without the employers being present.
Primary 1 registration: Four in 10 schools oversubscribed at close of Phase 2C
The most popular school was South View Primary School in Choa Chu Kang, which had 134 children vying for 20 places.
Opposition leader Anwar and Umno chief Zahid marshal MPs to oust Malaysia's PM
The two leaders have agreed to marshal their MPs to prepare video clips that will state their opposition to PM Muhyiddin.
SG56: The country will be all right
The fight against Covid-19 has brought the nation closer together; society is changing and adapting; and the young are stepping up. These are grounds for optimism, says Chua Mui Hoong.
International Plaza snags 80 per cent mandate to launch biggest mixed-use en bloc sale bid
It could potentially smash records in terms of unit numbers and value.
Olympics: No medals 'a downer', real test is how Team Singapore bounce back, says MCCY's Edwin Tong
While disappointed, he insisted that there were positives to take away from Team Singapore's performance in Tokyo.
Search is on for Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2021
SOTY is an annual award given to a Singaporean individual or group that has made a positive and sustainable impact in society.
