Dengue cases
372 dengue cases were reported last week from February 9 to February 15, the highest number of cases reported in four weeks. (continued)
Haze conditions
Hot spots increasing dramatically in Sumatra, with 458 visible today. Haze may worsen when the winds weaken next week. Some rain expected, but not enough to douse the fires. (continued)
Some parts of Singapore were slightly hazy on Monday morning. (continued)
Public Warning System
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will sound the "Important Message" signal islandwide on Saturday, February 15 at 12.05pm in support of Total Defence Day. The public is advised not to be alarmed by the minute-long sounding exercise. When the signal is sounded, the public can immediately tune in to any local radio station to listen to an important message broadcast by SCDF. (source)
(When the signal started, I was on my way to Geylam, right by the Rochor river, across from the end of North Bridge Road.)
Sailing
After a long and arduous journey from Australia, some participating yachts from the 'Clipper Round the World Race' finally arrived in Singapore. (continued)
Singapore Airshow
Sultan of Brunei visits Singapore Airshow. He ... was
given a tour of the exhibition accompanied by Singapore's Defence
Minister Ng Eng Hen. (continued)
Singapore Prison Service
The number of ex-inmates who committed offences
again after being released increased in 2013 compared to 2012. But
encouragingly, more ordinary Singaporeans are also coming forward to
assist inmates and their families. (continued)
