Bukit Panjang SMC MP Liang Eng Hwa has been diagnosed with nose cancer, and will be undergoing daily radiotherapy treatments for the next seven weeks.
Bukit Panjang MP Liang Eng Hwa diagnosed with nose cancer
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr Liang said he had been experiencing muffled hearing in his left ear for months, which prompted a visit to an ear, nose and throat doctor.
Upon doing a nasal endoscopy and biopsy, and undergoing subsequent computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans, it was discovered that he had early-stage nose cancer.
“As there are expected side effects from the radiation, I may need to take time off from some community activities and duties in the next couple of months,” Mr Liang said.
WP MP Faisal Manap in ICU for cardiac condition
Aljunied GRC MP and Workers’ Party (WP) vice-chairman Faisal Manap was hospitalised on Monday night for a cardiac condition.
WP said on Tuesday that Mr Faisal, 48, is conscious and in stable condition. He is being monitored and cared for in the intensive care unit (ICU).
“His family appreciates the public’s concern, and they have requested privacy so he can focus on his recuperation,” added WP.
Jail, fine for ‘sovereign’ woman who spat at police officers
A Singaporean woman who allegedly caused a ruckus during the court trial of a Briton arrested for not wearing a mask in public amid the Covid-19 pandemic was sentenced to eight weeks’ jail on Tuesday for other offences including spitting at police officers.
Tarchandi Tan, 53, was also ordered to pay a fine of $4,200 and will have to spend an additional 21 days behind bars if she cannot pay the amount.
Following a trial, District Judge Kow Keng Siong earlier convicted her of three counts of failing to present herself at places including the State Courts and two counts of using criminal force on public servants.
Police to look into claims of racial discrimination after officer’s death
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has been asked to investigate claims of racial discrimination, workplace bullying and other allegations, following the death of a police officer on Friday, Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said.
Mr Uvaraja Gopal was found at the foot of Block 393 Yishun Avenue 6. He was unconscious and taken to hospital, where he died.
“(Mr Uvaraja) has put up a post, which among other things, says he faced racial discrimination in SPF. These and other allegations are serious,” Mr Shanmugam said. “I have asked SPF to investigate the matter thoroughly. We will get to the bottom of it. And be accountable.”
Conserved Queenstown library to undergo major revamp in 2025
Singapore’s oldest public library will be closed for a two-year revamp in the first quarter of 2025, as part of the National Library Board’s (NLB’s) wider transformation plans for its libraries.
Queenstown Public Library will undergo a large-scale redesign to refresh its spaces and service offerings. This will include incorporating wellness and sustainability features, NLB said.
Iconic cartoon Tom And Jerry to feature Singapore landmarks in local series
Tom And Jerry will take the iconic cartoon characters’ cat-and-mouse game to some Singapore landmarks in its first localised series.
The seven episodes, each three minutes long, will premiere on Cartoon Network in Asia-Pacific and HBO Go in South-east Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong later in 2023, before being rolled out elsewhere. A pilot episode will drop in August.
