The government is looking at a SkillsFuture credit top-up for mature workers, as it recognises this group needs more help. More details will be announced later this year. Minister of State for Education Gan Siow Huang said this will give mid-career, mature Singaporeans a better chance for them to have longer-term employability. Meanwhile, SkillsFuture Singapore said it has enhanced the user experience of its portal, and simplified the claims submission process based on user feedback. 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 Communications and Information Ministry has announced a slew of measures to make digital spaces safer, online transactions more secure, and ensure that digitalisation benefits everyone. A new research programme will bring experts together to combat online harms. Singaporeans will also get access to resources like guide books and videos, under a new digital skills framework. Five MPs from the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) led by Tin Pei Ling tabled a motion for the government to make digital spaces more inclusive and secure. They raised 13 demands aimed at preventing scams, reducing harmful content, and making sure no one gets left behind. 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 Home Affairs Ministry has urged some social media services and online platforms to be more proactive in tackling scams. For example, it said Meta needs to respond quicker to requests to recover compromised WhatsApp accounts, or even disabling accounts if they are found to be part of a scam. It added that search engine Google can take better care and look at how it can prevent scam variants on its platform. Minister of State Sun Xueling shared that police have been working with these tech giants to address the issues. 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

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Sun Xueling has called for more people to learn, recognise and report signs of domestic and sexual abuse. She was responding to questions in Parliament on a recent case of an abused teenager. The girl was assaulted by a man, who took her in following trauma she suffered with her mother's death and father's abuse. The man had been assessed to be a suitable caregiver. The man was assessed to be a suitable caregiver. 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

Chinese military officials have told their US counterparts that Beijing will "never compromise" on the Taiwan issue. Both sides have wrapped up their first face-to-face meeting since January 2020, resuming policy coordination talks meant to take place yearly. China urged the US to stop arming Taiwan, which is holding elections this week. Washington, meanwhile, reaffirmed its calls for "peace and stability" across the Taiwan Strait. 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

Deepfake scam advertisements on so-called investment opportunities are increasingly prevalent on social media, often featuring prominent faces such as Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Here's how you can report these videos when you see them. Mr Lee had recently warned against deepfakes promising returns on investments or giveaways. Details:  https://cna.asia/3v9em9u 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

South Korea's parliament passed a Bill to ban the dog meat trade on Tuesday (Jan 9). Under the legislation, those caught breeding and slaughtering dogs to produce meat for human consumption can face up to three years in prison or fines of up to 30 million won (US$22,800). The ban will take effect after a three-year grace period.

Malaysia is set to decide soon whether to grant former premier Najib Razak a royal pardon to his 12-year jail sentence for convictions tied to the 1MDB debacle. Here’s what is at stake for him and current premier Anwar Ibrahim.

South Korea's parliament passed a Bill to ban the dog meat trade on Tuesday (Jan 9). Under the legislation, those caught breeding and slaughtering dogs to produce meat for human consumption can face up to three years in prison or fines of up to 30 million won (US$22,800). The ban will take effect after a three-year grace period. https://cna.asia/48PuziV 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 do some kids in Singapore want to be K-pop stars? Three idol hopefuls tell Munah Bagharib, host of Why Are We So Obsessed with K-pop?, more about their aspiration.

How much do you love K-pop? This 28-year-old fan in Singapore takes his love to the next level by travelling to South Korea yearly and spending up to S$10,000 on merchandise. He tells Munah Bagharib, host of Why Are We So Obsessed with K-pop?, more about his interest.

What are some K-pop fans so obsessed with their Korean idols? Why do some children want to become K-pop stars? The producer and host of Talking Point, Cheryl Tan and Munah Bagharib, share what they learnt after speaking to K-pop fans and idol hopefuls in Singapore. Catch Talking Point: Why Are We So Obsessed with K-pop? (Part 1) on Mediacorp's Channel 5 on Jan 11, 9:30pm. You can also watch it online on CNA's website or meWATCH. 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

With Singapore projected to get warmer in the next few decades, concern is growing about the increased risks of serious heat-related illnesses and chronic conditions. CNA’s Rachel Teng looks at what is being done in the nation to prepare people and places for rising temperatures. Read more: https://cna.asia/3tMbY8p 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 United States political system is “by far the most dysfunctional political system of all of the advanced industrial economies”, says political scientist Ian Bremmer. It is not capable of ensuring a free and fair election that transfers power peacefully and that is believed as legitimate by its population, he tells CNA’s Asia First, as the country heads towards presidential elections in November this year. This has earned “US versus itself” the top spot in the Top 10 Global Risks for 2024 list by Eurasia, where Mr Bremmer is group president. Other risks include potential escalation of both the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars. 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 race to Taiwan’s highest office is on. Three contenders are vying for ballots with different approaches to Beijing. The youth vote and growing dissatisfaction over the rising cost of living makes this election one to watch. Deborah Wong and Tan Si Hui give us the state of play.    See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Speaking to participants at the Global Young Scientists Summit, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat called for scientific collaboration and innovation to solve pressing issues like climate change. More than 350 young scientists from around the world are attending the event. They will meet with eminent scientists, including Nobel Prize laureates and Turing Award winners. Mr Heng also highlighted how Singapore nurtures scientific talent through scholarships and fellowships. 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

Platform workers will get more training in areas like safe driving practices and personal health. The aim is to improve productivity while protecting the well-being of last-mile delivery workers. The initiative is a new deal between logistics company GoGoX and the National Delivery Champions Association, which represents freelancers and self-employed persons. 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 will allow parents of stillborn children to officially register the name of their child within one year after the stillbirth. The Ministry of Home Affairs is updating legislation, following feedback from bereaved parents and the medical community. Once the law is in effect in two years' time, parents can apply to the Registrar-General of Births and Deaths. They can then download the digital stillbirth certificate with the registered name from the Health Ministry's My Legacy website. In the interim, parents can apply for a commemorative birth certificate reflecting the child's name. The government is also extending the definition of stillborn from 22 weeks of pregnancy to 24 weeks. 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

Minister of State for National Development Faishal Ibrahim said the government closely takes social cohesion into account in its urban planning. He gave the reassurances after Nominated MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi filed a motion in Parliament, asking the government to make common spaces more conducive for residents to get along. His motion comes after recent efforts to stop children from playing football at HDB void decks kicked up a storm online. 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

Authorities do not expect operational and maintenance costs of common areas at public housing flats to increase significantly, even when rental occupancy limits are increased from the current six to eight occupants. Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How was responding to questions in Parliament on HDB's announcement in December aimed at easing rental demand. Several MPs also posed questions on the possible rise in complaints related to nuisance or noise, as a result of the increased occupancy. 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