Must-reads
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox
THE BIG STORY
Vaccination for children in S'pore starts on Monday
Next year's Primary 4 to 6 pupils will go first as Covid-19 vaccination in Singapore for children aged five to 11 begins on Monday. More than 300,000 kids are involved. For all other children born between 2009 and 2012, including those who are not in Ministry of Education schools, their parents can register interest for the jabs.
Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad will be discharged from hospital in the next few days, after he was admitted for an unspecified check-up. The National Heart Institute said the doctors treating him were satisfied with the results of the investigations done over the last few days.
German frigate Bayern and its crew of over 200 sailors arrived in Singapore on Monday as part of a six-month deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. The warship will be docked at Changi Naval Base for two weeks for replenishment and maintenance, as well as rest for its crew. It is scheduled to continue its voyage to Vietnam early next month.
SINGAPORE
Work release centre for offenders
The work release centre launched in April, Institution S2, will house up to 1,200 offenders who are working, schooling and attending courses at the end of their sentences. It is part of the Selarang Park Complex rehabilitation hub for inmates, which also comprises a drug rehab centre, halfway house and other facilities.
The record low turnout in Sunday's Legislative Council election shows that underlying tensions in Hong Kong remain, but the result could lead to the addressing of socio-economic and deep-seated issues, observers say. Only 30 per cent of the 4.5 million registered voters cast their ballots.
The latest health survey shows 35.5 per cent of Singaporeans have hypertension, up from 24.2 per cent in 2017. Experts say it is not surprising, given nine in 10 here consume more salt than recommended. Sodium intake could have increased during the pandemic because of disruptions and lifestyle changes.
