TOP OF THE NEWS
A new Defence Cyber Organisation will be set up to fortify Singapore's military networks against cyber threats, and develop a force of specialists in cyber defence. The Defence Ministry plans to have about 2,600 cyber defenders in 10 years. Vocations have been created, and national servicemen with the skills are expected to be deployed in those roles from August.
TOP OF THE NEWS
Transport giant ComfortDelGro, which controls over 60 per cent of cabs here, plans to introduce demand-pegged fares. A spokesman told The Straits Times it has written to the Public Transport Council but would not provide details. A fixed fare, based on demand, may be offered for phone-booked rides.
WORLD
Capitalising on President Rodrigo Duterte's warm ties with China and Japan, the Philippines will start building a 2,000km railway in the southern island group of Mindanao late this year. The government hopes big-ticket projects like this will bring growth, drawing people away from extremist groups.
WORLD
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference will prioritise weeding out corruption in the relationship between government and business, says its chairman Yu Zhengsheng. It will also focus on fighting poverty.
OPINION
The Donald Trump administration is a kakistocracy - government by the worst elements of society.
Mr Trump's election was a rejection not just of the elites, but of government and politics. But Simon Chesterman remains optimistic the US can withstand trumpery: It has the institutions to do so, he says.
HOME
About two in three bus services were less crowded during peak hours between September last year and January this year after 86 more buses were deployed to improve more than 100 services, the Land Transport Authority said.
HOME
In one of highest reported sums awarded in the State Courts, the elderly parents of a motorcycle pillion rider was awarded $203,000 in damages after their son was killed in a drink-driving accident in 2010. The rider was ruled 100 per cent responsible for the accident.
BUSINESS
The debt woes of offshore marine giant Ezra Holdings reached fever pitch yesterday after it revealed it had missed the deadline to settle a $4.4 million debt with Norwegian shipowner Forland Subsea. The development puts the creditor at liberty to file for Ezra to be wound up in Singapore's High Court.
SPORT
Nick Kyrgios served 25 aces to rein in Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the Mexico Open yesterday. The 7-6 (11-9), 7-5 result denied the Serb the chance of regaining his mantle of invincibility. Kyrgios, 21, is the youngest player to record victories over the Big Five - Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka.
LIFE
Tiny frozen flowers, which can last up to a decade and do not require watering, are now available here. At least two firms are selling the micro-flowers here, each measuring 1cm wide. They are papery to the touch and look artificial. But sprinkle a few drops of water on the petals and they close up, opening again when dry.
VIDEO
Beth, beauty and beyond
In Beauty For Ashes, Bittymacbeth, aka Beth Yap, sings about finding hope after adversity. See her performances for ST Sessions at str.sg/bittymacbeth
VIDEO
Cash and Kimbie
Hong Kong's richest woman, Ms Kimbie Chan, was named after a goldfish. This and other facts about the former journalist worth $9 billion at str.sg/kimbiechan
