You'll no longer need to switch to SimplyGo for public transport, as the Land Transport Authority has reversed its decision to phase out the older ticketing system. Those who have bought or upgraded to SimplyGo cards between Jan 9 and Jan 22 can switch back to an EZ-Link card for free. More details on the card exchange will be available by the end of February.

Ridding the world’s oceans of plastic requires efforts to stop more of it from getting into the water, and also to clean up what is already out there. The largest accumulation of plastic at sea currently is in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, in the North Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California. Non-profit organisation The Ocean Cleanup is attempting to clear up the area, using a huge 2.5km long U-shaped floating barrier to sweep a space the size of a football field every five seconds, and detecting the main clusters of plastic with advanced computer modelling. If all goes well, the firm could clean up the entire patch in about 10 years, CEO and founder Boyan Slat tells CNA’s Asia Now. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

The Health Ministry said more initiatives are on the way to provide all-round support for children and families. Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary said these will be announced in the next few months. He was speaking at the opening of Family Nexus @ Punggol -- the fourth site in a pilot bringing together health and social services for families across Singapore. Located in Punggol Polyclinic, families can learn about parenting programmes or support groups, while getting healthcare for mother and child. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

From virtual shopping assistants to bubble tea made by robots, more innovative retail concepts could soon be featured at train stations. At Esplanade MRT, a test bed gives 10 firms a feel of the ground and provides consumers fresh retail experiences. Called Hive 2.0, the retail innovation space is the first to be located within Singapore’s rail network. The goal is to help retail SMEs trial new technology in an environment with relatively lower risk. Nadirah Zaidi reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

2023 was the fourth-warmest year on record in Singapore, yet also the seventh wettest year since 1980. According to the Met Service's latest climate report, the city state had an annual mean temperature of 28.2°C and 13% more rainfall than the long-term annual average. May was the warmest month, with the mercury hitting an average of 29.8°C at East Coast. The hottest day was a searing 37°C at Ang Mo Kio on 13 May. December was the wettest month, while October had the driest month, with just 39.8mm in rainfall. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Finding support for community initiatives might get easier with the newly launched Singapore Government Partnerships Office. Its role is to lend a helping hand to citizens and interest groups committed to better their community and those around them. Several community support groups said ground-up efforts have turned to partnerships with the government to bolster their work, as they cannot do it alone in providing low-cost or free services for those in need. Richa Mathew explores how two interest groups have benefitted from from such collaboration. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Over 500 schools and organisations across Singapore will face temporary water and power cuts over two weeks in February. It's part of a series of simulated disruptions to give the public a chance to experience a civic emergency and learn how to prepare for one. Several buildings, including the Esplanade, Suntec City and Parliament House, will experience partial blackouts in the evening. The inaugural Exercise SG Ready exercise marks the 40th anniversary of Total Defence. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Veterinary clinics in Singapore have had to increase their fees by up to 20 per cent over the last two years, due to rising medical supplies and manpower costs, industry players said. A severe shortage of vets, both in the country and globally, has also made it challenging for them to hire and retain talent, despite offering higher salaries. As pet ownership continues to grow in Singapore, vets are calling for more to be done to support the sector. CNA’s Claudia Lim reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

India’s capital New Delhi is leading the way with the adoption of electric mobility in the country. The local government has made major strides in transitioning public and commercial vehicles to zero emission modes of transportation. But some residents are finding it hard to switch gears to electric vehicles for personal use. CNA’s Priyata Brajabasi reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

7 people were buried in a pre-dawn landslide that struck China’s Yunnan province on Monday morning (Jan 22). More than 200 people have been “urgently evacuated” from the area. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Some Outram Secondary alumni are saddened by the school's move out of its York Hill compound in two year's time, but others are optimistic that the school spirit will live on. The school will be relocating to a new campus in Sengkang in 2026, to cater to the higher demand for secondary school places in the north-east area, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Jan 16. CNA’s Valancia Siew reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Boards were in the limelight when OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman was fired by his board last year. Who gets to sit on the board of a company? How are they picked and how much power do they really have? Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan speak to Wong Su-Yen, the former president of Singapore Institute of Directors.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Thirty two-year-old Lin Tong shares why she has a penchant for vintage clothing, particularly cheongsams that reflect her identity and heritage. (Video: Lindsay Jialin, Chern Ling, Serene Seow) Read more: https://cna.asia/48CAYy9 #vintage #clothes #cheongsam 00:00 Introduction 00:35 What are vintage clothes 01:19 How she started collecting vintage clothes 02:10 Misconceptions about vintage clothes 02:48 Favourite vintage clothes 03:58 Tips when shopping for vintage 04:44 Vintage clothes for beginners 05:02 Her collection, including cheongsams 05:58 How to repair and take care of vintage clothes Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Why are some commuters in Singapore so unhappy over the switch to SimplyGo? And what could the authorities have done better? CNA’s Steven Chia gets some answers from experts on Heart of the Matter.

Commuters have expressed frustration since the Land Transport Authority announced that EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards cannot be used on buses and trains from June. Why is there a shift to the SimplyGo system? What is the difference in payment types? And what could the authorities do better to communicate the change? Steven Chia gets answers from Sumit Agarwal, professor at the School of Business at the National University of Singapore and Walter Theseira, who heads the urban transportation programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. 0:00 Intro 1:36 Difference in card payment systems 4:11 Why fare balances can't be seen? 10:32 Why concession card holders don't need to upgrade 12:20 Communication gaps in implementation 16:00 Why SimplyGo technology is better 18:48 Lessons for ERP 2.0 rollout Watch more Heart of the Matter: https://cna.asia/3FFmRLG Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

June Lin started dancing 27 years ago and backed by a loving group of friends and family, she now performs professionally with Apsara Asia. The dance trainer and mobility exercise coach shares with CNA Women her love of dance and what that passion has led her to achieve. (Video: Joyee Koo, Izza Haziqah) Read more: https://cna.asia/423gT1q #dance #DownSyndrome #Singapore 00:00 Introduction 00:29 How she began dancing 01:17 Bharatanatyam dance 01:47 Working with Apsara Asia 02:26 Dancing in front of an audience 02:56 Teaching others to dance Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

One fisherman hasn't been out to sea in 4 months. Another had to sell his boats for a smaller one. Here's how their declining catch is affecting Malaysia: https://cna.asia/3vJ0oM1 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Singapore's largest visual arts festival is back for the eighth time, with organisers promising what they call a "journey of unexpected and unconventional exploration". The Light to Night Singapore festival is going to town, with more than 60 programmes and artworks across the Civic District for three weeks until Feb 8. These include light art installations, interactive pieces and live performances. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia