The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Oct 7, 2016

Joseph Schooling and Theresa Goh to receive National Day Awards, ex-teacher jailed for getting girl, 13, to send him 57 nude pictures and videos, and committee set up to review ElderShield to support severely disabled seniors.

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Oct 07, 2016, 06:46 PM

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

* National swimmers Joseph Schooling and Theresa Goh will receive National Day Awards for their achievements at the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games.

* 47-year-old secondary school teacher Kuang Liang Yong, who preyed on a 13 year old girl has been jailed for 22 months.

* The Ministry of Health has appointed a 14-member committee to review the ElderShield insurance scheme to look at ways to enhance the scheme's benefits.

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