SINGAPORE, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): More building managers and security personnel will be trained by the National Parks Board (NParks) to carry out monkey guarding, as part of efforts to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife. This will herd and condition monkeys to stay away from a certain area, thus acting as an invisible barrier. The agency will also build … [Read more...] about Wildlife management framework enhanced to curb risk of human-wildlife conflicts in Singapore
Extending lake district national park
Violent dispersal of US Embassy protesters ordered by MPD exec—groups
An anti-American protest in front of the United States Embassy in Manila on Wednesday turned violent, with a police vehicle ramming into protesters and leaving several injured. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. said the violent dispersal, which happened when the protest was about to end, was “planned and ordered by one Col. Pedrozo.” … [Read more...] about Violent dispersal of US Embassy protesters ordered by MPD exec—groups
Dr Noor Hisham: Low risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia is low unless there is a history of contact with infected animals or direct contact with patients, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In a statement on Saturday (May 21), he said that the possibility of human-to-human transmission of the infection was limited. However, he said the Health … [Read more...] about Dr Noor Hisham: Low risk of monkeypox spreading to Malaysia
Touring Loyang Villas: Shophouse-styled terrace houses in Changi from $1.8 million
If you've always wanted to live in a landed house, but have a limited budget (and don't mind living in the East), Loyang Villas is definitely an area that you should pay attention to. It is one of the largest and most inexpensive leasehold landed estates that I've toured so far, consisting of 423 very interesting terrace houses. Currently, listings start from $1.8 million for … [Read more...] about Touring Loyang Villas: Shophouse-styled terrace houses in Changi from $1.8 million
‘Datuk Seri’ stokes neighbours’ and council’s ire with illegal roadworks
ENCROACHING onto public land without the authorities approval is never a good idea. Breaking the rules set by the authorities sets a bad precedent for others from the neighbourhood. Residents in Tropicana Indah in Petaling Jaya are furious over the blatant disregard of law over a person with a Datuk Seri title at the upmarket neighbourhood. He has riled up his neighbours … [Read more...] about ‘Datuk Seri’ stokes neighbours’ and council’s ire with illegal roadworks