
Aqil Hamzah
Journalist at The Straits Times
I like to think of myself as Singapore's very own Clark Kent
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4 days ago |
straitstimes.com | Aqil Hamzah
SINGAPORE - Two pieces of fake news made about Covid-19 in Singapore have been debunked by the Ministry of Health (MOH), as it urged the public to not spread unsubstantiated claims that may cause public alarm. In a statement on June 3, the ministry said it is aware of “two pieces of misinformation” currently being spread on social media.
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5 days ago |
straitstimes.com | Aqil Hamzah
SINGAPORE – A long-term Ministry of Education (MOE) staffer will become the chief executive of the Science Centre Board on July 1, a step-up from her current role as its deputy chief executive. In a statement on June 2, Science Centre Singapore said Ms Tham Mun See, 55, succeeds Dr Lim Tit Meng, who will step down on June 30 “to pursue other interests”. Dr Lim has helmed the Science Centre Board since 2010.
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1 week ago |
straitstimes.com | Aqil Hamzah
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s autonomous universities are closely monitoring developments in US immigration policy, particularly the pause on new student and exchange visitor visa appointments, which could impact students taking part in exchange programmes. On May 27, a US State Department directive ordered embassies worldwide to suspend scheduling appointments for student and foreign visitor visas.
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1 week ago |
straitstimes.com | Aqil Hamzah
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans travelling to the US should contact the US Embassy in Singapore to keep up with the latest developments and comply with the official visa entry requirements. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), in response to queries, on May 30 said Singaporean students can also stay abreast of the latest updates on the documents needed to enter the United States.
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1 week ago |
thestar.com.my | Aqil Hamzah |Kolette Lim
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans keen to study in the US can continue to send in their visa applications, said the US Embassy in Singapore on Wednesday (May 28), following news that the Trump administration has directed overseas missions to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visa applicants.
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