Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, March 19.
Hong Kong MTR train crash blamed on Thales signalling system linked to Joo Koon collision
The collision of the two Mass Transit Railway trains happened at around 3am on the Tsuen Wan line when the train operator was testing a new signalling system. PHOTOS: HONG KONG MTR
In the November 2017 incident in Singapore, a “software logic issue” prevented communication between equipment on board the train and trackside.
Rifle training opened up to soldiers who are not combat-fit under new curriculum
Recruits exercising at School Five of the Basic Military Training Centre yesterday. "The mission and purpose of School Five is to transform recruits into confident, competent and committed soldiers," said its commanding officer, LTC Sim Kian Hwa. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
NSFs graded PES E, who typically take on positions such as admin support assistants or supply assistants, will get to try out the SAR-21 weapon by using a shooting simulator in an indoor virtual firing range.
Police probing case after woman dies following Botox treatment in clinic
Ms Lau Li Ting's mother at the wake held in Tampines last week. Ms Lau had gone for Botox treatment at a clinic on the fringe of the business district and ended up in the accident and emergency department of SGH on March 8. Doctors told her family her heart had stopped for some time and there was little activity in her brain. PHOTO: LIANHE WANBAO
Ms Lau Li Ting, a property agent, fell into a coma after her treatment on March 8. She died five days later.
Drinking water not best way to cool body, study finds
The findings could help athletes - and even people in occupational settings, like soldiers, firefighters and policemen - fight the heat. PHOTO: ST FILE
Cooling before exercise, being heat acclimatised and having good aerobic fitness are all better ways to maximise performance in a hot environment.
Residents appeal for safer road after fatal accident at Marine Parade roundabout
An 82-year-old female pedestrian died after an accident with a car at a roundabout in Marine Parade on March 18, 2019. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SANDRA ZECASPER
One resident said the roundabout was very dangerous, with many people - most of whom had young children - walking along it on a daily basis.
Kinokuniya at Liang Court to close after 36 years of operation
The outlet, which opened at Liang Court in River Valley Road in 1983, was the bookstore chain's first branch in an Asian country outside Japan. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS
The Japanese bookstore has three other retail outlets in Singapore, located at Ngee Ann City, Bugis Junction and Jem.
ST Podcast: How you can fund your retirement systematically with equities or stocks
Money Hacks hosts Ernest Luis (back row, left) and Chris Lim host the co-founders of Aggregate Asset Management (from row from left) - Wong Seak Eng, Eric Kong and Kevin Tok - as they talk about how you can fund your retirement systematically with value investing in equities or stocks.
Find out why merely having a stock portfolio isn't enough, if it's messy like rojak.
Football: Ex-England star David Beckham admits using phone while driving, police say
David Beckham at the unveiling of his LA Galaxy statue at Legends Plaza in Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, USA on March 2, 2019. PHOTO: USA TODAY SPORTS
The 43-year-old was charged after a member of the public told police they saw him on the phone while at the wheel of his Bentley in London.
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