TOP OF THE NEWS
The Zika outbreak in Singapore has spread to Bedok and has also infected a pregnant woman, four days after the first locally transmitted case emerged on the island. The woman lives in the Aljunied Crescent/Sims Drive area. The total number of cases yesterday stood at 115.
TOP OF THE NEWS
Sales executive Lee Sze Yong, who is on trial for kidnapping the mother of the Sheng Siong supermarket boss had previously considered targeting billionaire Peter Lim, the High Court heard yesterday.
WORLD
Malaysia's battle against terror has resulted in hundreds of arrests since late 2013, including that of three men who, the police said yesterday, were planning to launch attacks on Tuesday, the eve of the country's independence day celebrations.
WORLD
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi called for perseverance and unity at the opening of a grand conference yesterday aimed at ending a conflict between the military and armed ethnic groups. But observers say it is unlikely to yield anything substantive in the short term.
OPINION
The closure of California Fitness gym has left in the lurch customers who forked out thousands for long-term memberships. Regulation aside, there are many things consumers can do to protect themselves, says Melissa Lin.
HOME
Ten new buses will offer USB charging points to passengers from today so they can power up their devices while on the move. SMRT is offering the service on five routes - though some passengers are sceptical about their usefulness.
HOME
A green labelling scheme is helping consumers avoid products made by companies which use irresponsible land-clearing methods that contribute to haze. The Singapore Environment Council said 90 companies have signed up to the scheme since last year's haze episode.
BUSINESS
Bank loans fell for a tenth straight month in July as the sluggish economy continued to weigh on business activity and sentiment. Overall, loans slipped to $597.2 billion, down 2.2 per cent compared with July last year, due largely to a decline in business lending.
SPORT
More national shuttlers call it quits
The national badminton team has been hit by another spate of departures, with Derek Wong and Vanessa Neo hanging up their rackets. Their decision follows the exit of younger players Elaine Chua, 19, and Sean Lee, 21.
LIFE
South Korean plus-size model Vivian Geeyang Kim is facing down online trolls in her campaign to persuade curvy women they have nothing to be ashamed of.
She runs an online clothing shop and publishes a magazine for plus-size women - a first in a country where beauty is defined by rail-thin K-pop stars.
