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01

NKF: 200,000+ S'poreans newly flagged for kidney impairment in 4 years

  • 200,000+ residents newly identified over four years
  • Diabetes and hypertension remain leading causes
  • NKF pushes earlier screening before dialysis stage
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Front Page — “NKF: Over 200,000 new cases of impaired kidney function over 4 years”
02

LTA cuts public traffic video feeds, e-signboards from June 30 for ERP 2

  • Public traffic camera feeds off from June 30
  • E-signboards above expressways phased out progressively
  • ERP 2 on-board unit takes over driver alerts
Sources (2) STTM
  • ST Big Story — “LTA to remove most traffic video feeds, e-signboards in transition to ERP 2”
  • TM Front Page — “சாலை நிலவரங்களைக் காட்டும் காணொளிகள் நிறுத்தப்படும் (Videos showing road conditions to be stopped)”
03

Canvas hack hits 10+ S'pore institutions; NUS, SIM force password resets

  • Global Canvas breach affects 10+ S'pore institutions
  • NUS, SIM, NTUC LearningHub urge password resets
  • Data exposure scope still being assessed
Sources (3) STZBTM
  • ST Big Story — “Canvas cyberattack: NUS, SIM ask users to reset passwords”
  • ZB Local News — “学习平台Canvas遭网袭 本地10多所机构或受影响 (Learning platform Canvas attacked; over 10 local institutions may be affected)”
  • TM Local News — “'கென்வஸ்' கடவுச்சொல்லை மாற்ற என்யுஎஸ், சிம் பல்கலைக் கழகங்கள் அறிவுறுத்து (NUS and SIM advise users to change Canvas passwords)”
04

MRT panel: ageing network strains maintenance; humanoid robots eyed in 10-15 years

  • Panel flags rising maintenance complexity on ageing MRT
  • Says disruptions to daily travel must still be minimised
  • Humanoid station robots seen viable in 10-15 years
Sources (2) ST
  • ST Big Story — “Maintaining MRT system more complex as network ages: Panel”
  • ST Big Story — “Humanoid robots helping commuters at MRT stations possible in 10-15 years”
05

LPA Form 2 fee slashed to $30 from $185 for S'poreans

  • Customised LPA fee drops from $185 to $30 for citizens
  • Standard Form 1 still free for Singaporeans
  • Move aims to boost mental-capacity planning
Sources (2) STZB
  • ST Front Page Singapore — “LPA fees for customised powers lowered from $185 to $30 for S'poreans”
  • ZB Local News — “立持久授权书表格二 居民手续费降至30元 (LPA Form 2 fees for residents cut to $30)”
06

S'pore's first inclusive pre-school cuts fees by 50% on falling enrolment

  • First mixed-needs pre-school halves fees
  • Counters perception that inclusion is premium-priced
  • Operator fundraising to cover the gap
Sources (2) STTM
  • ST Front Page Singapore — “Singapore's first inclusive pre-school halves fees amid falling enrolment”
  • TM Local News — “சிங்கப்பூரின் முதல் ஒருங்கிணைந்த பாலர் பள்ளி 50 விழுக்காடு வரை கட்டணக் குறைப்பு (Singapore's first integrated pre-school cuts fees by up to 50%)”
07

2,000+ S'poreans sign up to be 'scammed'; over-60s lead enrolment

  • 2,000+ residents enrol in national scam drill
  • Six-month exercise under Exercise SG Ready
  • Seniors over 60 the most active group
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB News Focus — “逾2000人网安演习"等被骗" (Over 2,000 sign up to be 'scammed' in cyber-safety drill)”
08

Trump eyes China oil-and-gas demand; He Lifeng to meet Bessent in Korea

  • Trump to press Xi for higher US oil-and-gas buys
  • He Lifeng meets Bessent May 12-13 in South Korea
  • Analysts say China's appetite for US energy is capped
Sources (2) STZB
  • ST Big Story — “Trump wants China to buy much more US energy, but analysts see limits”
  • ZB News Focus — “何立峰周二赴韩两天 与美国财长磋商经贸 (He Lifeng to visit South Korea Tue-Wed for trade talks with US treasury chief)”
09

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill 22, including 4 children

  • 22 dead, including four children, in Saksakieh-area strikes
  • Israel says target was a Hezbollah building
  • Lebanese health ministry confirms wider casualty toll
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB News Focus — “以军袭黎南多地至少22死 (Israeli military strikes south Lebanon, at least 22 dead)”
10

North Korea marches in Russia's Red Square parade for first time

  • KCNA: combined NK forces joined May 9 parade
  • First North Korean appearance in Moscow event
  • Analysts: signals open Pyongyang-Moscow military axis
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB News Focus — “朝鲜军首度亮相俄阅兵式 分析："血盟"关系再升级 (North Korean military debuts at Russia's parade; analysts say 'blood alliance' deepens)”

Follow-ups

Mount Dukono Indonesia eruption

2 S'porean hikers confirmed dead on Mt Dukono; bodies recovered

  • Bodies found near crater; search ended
  • Trip planner reportedly returned to help companion
  • MFA supporting both bereaved families
Sources (4) STZBBH
  • ST Front Page — “2 S'porean hikers on Indonesian volcano confirmed dead”
  • ST Big Story — “Family of late Singaporean hiker: He died trying to help others”
  • ZB News Front Page — “印尼火山事故本地失踪者为救同伴罹难 (Singaporean missing in Indonesia volcano accident died trying to save companion)”
  • BH Front Page — “Rindu pemergian anak bongsu mangsa korban Gunung Dukono pada Hari Ibu (Missing youngest son lost to Mt Dukono on Mother's Day)”

Iran/Hormuz war and ceasefire

Iran replies to US via Pakistan; first Qatari LNG tanker clears Hormuz

  • Iran's response to US proposal passed through Pakistan
  • First Qatari gas tanker since war crosses Hormuz
  • Tehran still uses Hormuz control as leverage
Sources (2) STZB
  • ST World — “Tehran has sent response to US peace proposal: Iranian media”
  • ZB News Focus — “伊朗传已回应美国方案 强调停战保障海运安全 (Iran reportedly responds to US proposal, stresses ceasefire must safeguard shipping)”

MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak

First MV Hondius evacuees flown to Madrid quarantine

  • First batch arrives in Madrid for monitored quarantine
  • WHO and Spain coordinating; countries flying citizens home
  • Outbreak has killed three on board
Sources (2) STZB
  • ST World — “Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus”
  • ZB News Focus — “"洪迪厄斯号"首批疏散乘客已飞往马德里隔离 (First batch of MV Hondius evacuees flown to Madrid for quarantine)”

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