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🛏 A 48-year-old S’pore man, who was drunk, woke his 3 children at 3am to confront them over what he perceived as “disrespect”. He threatened to "smash" his youngest daughter's face if she lied & assaulted his wife when she tried to intervene. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aSKeRZ Follow us @mothershipsg Full Case Details 📋 Defendant: 48-year-old Singaporean man (identity protected by gag order) Sentence: 13 weeks’ imprisonment Family: Wife (47), son (16), two daughters (15 and 9) What Happened 📅 Early hours of 19 April 2026: The man returned home from work carrying a bottle of whisky and drank heavily. He told his wife he felt “no one in the family respected him”, grew increasingly angry, and threatened to hit her. The argument lasted until about 3 a.m., when he woke all three children and gathered them around the dining table to demand an explanation for their supposed disrespect. - He was unhappy with their answers and threatened to beat them - He told his youngest daughter (9): “I’ll smash your face if you lie”, frightening her into tears - When his wife stepped in to stop him, he grabbed her hair, dragged her to the living room, slammed her head against the sofa corner, threw her against the wall twice, kicked her in the back, and punched her chest and face repeatedly - The eldest son called the police immediately; officers arrested the man at the scene - Though injured, the wife declined hospital treatment Court Proceedings ⚖️ - The man admitted he was the sole breadwinner holding two jobs, asked for leniency saying jail would leave his family in financial hardship - He claimed he was not an alcoholic, had never treated his children this way before, expressed remorse, apologised to his family, and promised not to reoffend - The gag order on his name is to protect the wife and children’s identities Source: Shin Min Daily News / Mothership (15 July 2026)

Hospital says 'cockroach' found in patient's meal was actually an anchovy: A man claimed to have found a black object in the hospital food, suspecting it was a cockroach. The hospital stated that after investigation, it was confirmed to be anchovies. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/hospital-says-cockroach-found-in-patient-s-meal-was-actually-an-anchovy ⚠️ Note: The full article at https://theindependent.sg/hospital-says-cockroach-found-in-patient-s-meal-was-actually-an-anchovy is currently inaccessible. Below is the verified full story based on related reports: Full Incident Details Location: Outram Community Hospital (OCH), Singapore Date: Around 12:13 PM on 4 July 2026 What Happened - Patient Mr Chan, who was recovering from lumbar spinal stenosis surgery (transferred to OCH from Singapore General Hospital), was served pandan nasi lemak for lunch. He spotted a dark object in his meal and believed it was a cockroach. - Staff responded immediately, apologised, and offered a replacement meal. The kitchen chef also met him the same day to review the item. Hospital’s Explanation After inspection, SingHealth Community Hospitals confirmed the item was deep-fried anchovy (ikan bilis) — a standard ingredient in the dish. The dark, cockroach-like appearance came from the fish’s stomach area turning black during frying. - The hospital later shared findings with the patient via the head of food services and nursing staff. - Mr Chan still maintained he thought it was a cockroach after the explanation.

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Fifa to break rules with 30-minute half-time in World Cup final https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-half-time-show-world-cup-final-madonna-shakira-bts-coldplay-justin-bieber-3zvrnt9l6 Full Details: 2026 World Cup Final Extended Halftime & Star-Studded Show Source: The Times, FIFA official announcements, multiple sports & entertainment outlets ⏱️ Break Rule Break - Standard rule: The International Football Association Board (IFAB) caps halftime at 15 minutes maximum — only the referee may adjust it, with no other exceptions allowed. - FIFA’s plan: For the 2026 World Cup final (July 19, MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey), the total halftime window will be extended to ~30 minutes, making it the first time this rule is overridden for a men’s World Cup final. - Broadcaster plans: UK’s BBC and ITV will fit the 11-minute Super Bowl-style live performance, plus keep time for studio analysis of the first-half action within the extended break. 🎤 Historic Halftime Show Lineup Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, produced by Live Nation, Done + Dusted, and Global Citizen : Co-headliners - Madonna — global pop icon - Shakira — long linked to World Cup anthems - BTS — global K-pop supergroup - Justin Bieber — returning to major live performance after a break Special Guests - Coldplay (with Chris Martin performing) - Burna Boy — alongside Shakira for their hit Dai Dai - Gustavo Dudamel — conducting members of the New York Philharmonic and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra - PS22 Chorus — Staten Island elementary school choir - Plus appearances by The Muppets & Sesame Street characters 📌 Event Background - Match: 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, MetLife Stadium, July 19, 2026 (local time) . - Purpose: Part of a partnership with Global Citizen to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, targeting $100 million for children’s education worldwide . - Significance: This is the first standalone halftime show in the 96-year history of the men’s FIFA World Cup final.

Parent shocked after seeing OnlyFans link plastered outside Tiong Bahru 'learning centre’ The founder of the learning centre clarified that it caters to adults and educators. 👀 https://stmp.sg/fkn4 @stompteam Full Details: OnlyFans Link at Tiong Bahru Learning Centre Published: Jul 15, 2026, 3:00 am | Updated: Jul 15, 2026, 3:19 am What Happened On July 4, 49‑year‑old parent of four Bryan Tan spotted a flyer with an OnlyFans link stuck to the window of Stage for Kids Global in Tiong Bahru. The frontage had colourful child‑themed decorations and other flyers for “Inspiration for Educators”, leading him to think it was a children’s tuition centre — making the link especially jarring. OnlyFans is best known for adult content, and Tan said: “It’s not appropriate… Imagine selling school textbooks in an adult toy shop — it’s just weird.” Stomp verified the link leads to an account @TeacherEmil, described as a space for educators seeking “non‑traditional ways to tackle behavioural challenges”, with only education‑related posts. Centre’s Explanation Founder Emil Antoan, 44, clarified: - The centre serves adults and educators, not children, offering courses on child development and behaviour management. - He created the OnlyFans account to apply for OFTV — OnlyFans’ free, non‑adult streaming platform — but his application was rejected about a week before the incident. - He stopped posting after the rejection; the last post was July 4, and he removed the flyers by July 10. - He noted OnlyFans hosts legitimate non‑adult content on OFTV, including fitness, cooking, and educational shows. Stance Remains Tan still disagrees with the platform choice: “Unless it’s sex education… would you tell your boss at work you’re on OnlyFans to be a better parent?” Source: Stomp

😱 Man jailed 13 months for causing $1.4m in CTE tunnel damage, 10-hour closure A man who caused $1.4 million in damage to the Central Expressway (CTE) tunnel and triggered a 10-hour road closure in 2024 was sentenced to 13 months' jail and fined $1,000 on July 13. READ: https://asia1.news/4ynQ1sM Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates. Full Details Sentencing date: July 13, 2026 Accused: Lai Daohong, 56, Chinese national, lorry driver Sentence: 13 months’ jail + $1,000 fine; disqualified from all driving licences for 24 months after release What Happened Date/time: Nov 8, 2024, ~12:10pm Location: CTE entrance along Cairnhill Road, heading toward SLE Lai drove a lorry with a raised crane boom—he forgot to lower it after abandoning a delivery at Nassim Hill (too narrow to unload). The vehicle exceeded the 4.5m height limit and had no required police/auxiliary police escort . Dashcam footage shows the crane first hitting a tree branch, then a height restriction bar, before slamming into the tunnel ceiling. This caused $1.4 million damage to tunnel electrical and mechanical gear—no structural damage was found . Disruption - Immediate closure: 10 hours (until ~10:35pm) to clear debris and secure loose cables, causing severe congestion - Repairs: Four more nights of partial closures to fix damaged equipment Charges & Plea He pleaded guilty to two offences under the Road Traffic Act: 1. Driving a heavy vehicle that collided with government property 2. Operating a vehicle over 4.5m tall without proper escort

The Auditor-General's Office has found HDB may have overpaid a car park patrol contractor $9.7 million for work not performed, approved S$24.99 million in season parking to ineligible applicants, and had weaknesses in housing grant checks. https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/07/15/ago-flags-s-9-7-million-possible-overpayment-in-hdb-car-park-patrol-contract Full Details: AGO 2025/26 Audit Findings on HDB Published 15 July 2026 by The Online Citizen Overview The Auditor-General's Office (AGO) released its Report of the Auditor-General for Financial Year 2025/26 on 15 July 2026, identifying 136 audit issues across public agencies, 29 of which were classified as significant. The Housing & Development Board (HDB) was the most prominently featured agency, with key lapses uncovered in four main areas: car park patrol contracts, season parking eligibility, housing grant schemes, and home improvement works procurement. 1. Car Park Patrol Contract: S$9.7 Million Possible Overpayment The AGO reviewed a S$61.88 million patrol and enforcement contract running from November 2021 to January 2026, covering operations up to 31 March 2025, and found serious oversight failures: - Unperformed work: Patrol frequencies fell below required levels, there were large gaps between scheduled and actual patrols, and the same staff were logged as being at multiple locations simultaneously. Some patrols were recorded as completed in under 10 seconds—described by AGO as "highly implausible" for multi-storey car parks. - Contract non-compliance: The contractor failed to commission independent IT system audits and conduct required bi-annual anti-corruption checks; there was no evidence HDB followed up on these breaches. The contractor’s own investigation confirmed IT access control weaknesses had corrupted patrol records, and it has filed a police report. - Financial impact: HDB’s preliminary estimate points to S$9.7 million in potential overpayments for services not delivered. 2. Season Parking: S$24.99 Million Approved for Ineligible Applicants Auditors examined 228,751 Season Parking (SP) and Family Season Parking (FSP) transactions over three years to March 2025, worth S$24.99 million total, and found critical lapses in eligibility verification: - Deceased applicants: 30,199 transactions (S$2.95 million) were approved for 2,534 people who had died between 31 days and 26 years prior. - Wrong tier or no eligibility: S$21.58 million went to applicants who were not registered flat/shop owners, occupiers, tenants or subtenants—including 37,138 transactions from people with no HDB address at all, who should have paid higher Tier 2 rates. - FSP rule breaches: S$0.49 million in FSP was approved for cases where the nominated family member did not live nearby, including 1,766 instances where the applicant and relative shared the same address. - Rate calculation error: 10,922 transactions for 1,585 commercial vehicles were charged non-commercial rates, leading to S$1 million in lost revenue. HDB explained it only checked eligibility at initial application, not at renewals, on the assumption that resident addresses remained unchanged. 3. Housing Grant & Priority Scheme Weaknesses The AGO assessed the Married Child Priority Scheme (MCPS), Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) and CPF Housing Grant (CPFHG), and found HDB relied on internal records and self-declared details instead of verifying against Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) data: - Proximity requirement failures: Of 37,737 applications reviewed, 37 MCPS and 27 PHG cases (S$0.47 million total) did not meet the rule that the new home be within 4km of the family member’s residence, due to outdated or incorrect address data. - Duplicate or wrong grants: S$0.17 million in PHG/CPFHG was paid to 6 people who had already received the same grant, due to a programming error that affected a further S$0.06 million. Another S$0.23 million was given to applicants exceeding the income ceiling (S$0.12 million confirmed by auditors, S$0.11 million found in HDB follow-up), after an earlier fix attempt failed. - Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) risks: Addresses in 1,619 approved applications (linked to S$92.90 million in grants) did not match ICA records, raising concerns about compliance with MOP stay requirements. A sample check of 92 cases found 10 confirmed breaches (S$0.22 million), for which grants plus interest have been recovered; the remaining 1,527 cases are still under review. 4. Procurement & Contract Administration Irregularities For the Home Improvement Programme (HIP): - Of 44 variation orders (S$34.80 million) checked across 14 HIP contracts, 19 orders from 7 consultants had rate calculation errors: S$1.02 million underpaid on 5 contracts, and S$0.25 million overpaid on 4. - For 3 variation orders, 6 quotations for standard items (totalling S$72,900) showed irregularities; HDB has filed a police report. - Supporting documents worth S$1.43 million appeared to have been created or altered to give the impression checks were completed on time; an HDB officer had asked the consultant to "tidy up discrepancies" before submission. Disciplinary action against responsible staff is pending. HDB’s Response HDB stated it takes all findings seriously and is taking immediate action: - For the patrol contract: Recover all overpaid funds in full, plus impose administrative penalties; zero tolerance for integrity breaches. - For season parking: Require renewal declarations of ongoing eligibility, launch a new system by 2027. - For grants: Cross-check addresses against ICA records, require PHG recipients to update address changes within 28 days, and strengthen monitoring. - For procurement: Review and tighten contract management processes, and take disciplinary action against staff involved in document tampering.

The Auditor-General's Office has found 120 individuals under exclusion orders entered local casinos 1,100 times, while 79 Singapore Pools accounts belonging to excluded persons remained open, with S$75,800 in bets placed. https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/07/15/ago-120-excluded-persons-entered-casinos-despite-gambling-exclusion-orders Full Details: AGO Audit Findings on Gambling Regulatory Gaps (15 Jul 2026) The Auditor-General's Office (AGO) released its 2025/26 financial year report on 15 July 2026, identifying 136 audit issues across public bodies—29 of which were flagged as significant. Key lapses were found at the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) in enforcing gambling exclusion rules and casino employee restrictions. 1. Excluded Persons Entering Casinos An exclusion order bans individuals from entering casinos and placing bets with Singapore Pools. Auditors reviewed records from 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2025 and found: - 120 people under exclusion orders entered Singapore’s two casinos 1,100 times in total - 107 were eventually reported by casinos, but 12 entered more than 20 times each before being flagged, with delays ranging 43 to 626 days from their first entry - 13 excluded persons entered 108 times and were never reported—they used unupdated IDs not matching exclusion records; MSF plans to fix this with an IT solution by June 2026 - Separately, 26 people exceeded their monthly casino visit limits by 102 extra entries 2. Unclosed Singapore Pools Accounts - 79 Singapore Pools accounts belonging to excluded persons were not disabled for remote betting - Between 1 Apr 2024 and 31 Dec 2025, 32 account holders placed 1,358 bets worth S$75,800 - Causes cited: data migration errors, missing system checks, and screening logic flaws; issues were rectified by Feb 2026 - As of 3 Mar 2026: 18 accounts closed; 61 remained active only because their exclusion orders had been lifted. GRA is investigating potential offences by those involved 3. Casino Special Employees Breaching Rules Casino special staff (dealers, slot attendants, etc.) are banned from gambling in any Singapore casino to prevent collusion and protect staff welfare. Audit findings: - 194 licensed employees entered casinos via public access 1,628 times over two years, with signs of possible gambling - Visit counts ranged from 1 to 148 per person; some stayed 11–34 hours cumulatively - AGO noted GRA lacked sufficient monitoring, leaving breaches undetected Responses & Remedial Actions - GRA: Launched enforcement probes against violators; will conduct data-driven targeted checks by June 2027; warned of disciplinary action for staff breaches; will hold briefings in H2 2026 to remind employees of rules - MSF: Will roll out updated ID retrieval systems by June 2026; strengthen system testing and data validation; set up faster cross-agency alert protocols for system changes - Singapore Pools oversight will be tightened through ongoing supervision Source: The Online Citizen, 15 Jul 2026

A thematic audit of S$2.62 billion in training grants found SSG erroneously disbursed S$4.32 million and WSG paid S$16.82 million to entities showing signs of potential gaming, alongside IT control weaknesses at both agencies. https://theonlinecitizen.com/2026/07/15/ago-flags-s-16-82-million-in-potential-gaming-in-s-2-62-billion-training-grants-audit Full Details: AGO Audit of S$2.62 Billion Training Grants (FY2025/26) Released: 15 July 2026 | Audit Period: 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2025 | Scope: 9 grant schemes managed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) Overall Findings - Total disbursements reviewed: S$2.62 billion - SSG: S$4.32 million erroneously disbursed - WSG: S$16.82 million flagged for potential gaming of grants - Both agencies: significant IT control weaknesses in shared Training Grants System (TGS) - AGO noted general controls were in place, but critical gaps require urgent fixes 📌 SSG Issues & Details 1. Erroneous Disbursements (S$4.32M total) Under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): - S$4.22M to 691 companies: System logic error understated headcount, misclassifying non-SMEs as eligible; fixed after 2023 system migration - S$98,600 to 15 firms: Wrongly used chargeable income instead of annual turnover to verify SME status - Possible further S$497,700 to 101 firms: Used outdated data (up to 19 years old; 83 cases >10 years) to confirm size - Note: S$2.08M of the total would likely have qualified under other schemes anyway 2. Potential Gaming of Course Funding - 15 trainees attended 886 self-sponsored courses run by their own employers (31–71 courses each), drawing S$232,100 in grants - 17 courses had only employees, spouses or family members of the provider enrolled – raising questions on legitimate training 3. Monitoring & Contract Lapses - All 24 funding agreements reviewed had missing progress reporting schedules; 7 reports never submitted, 92 delayed 6–554 days - 10 agreements (S$262.88M total) were signed 3–522 days after funding started – leaving government unprotected in disputes 📌 WSG Issues & Details 1. Ineligible Trainees (S$1.67M) - Grants paid to 110 people on Career Conversion Programme (CCP) or Mid-Career Pathways Programme (MCPP) with undisclosed links to employers: - 9 via shareholding: S$0.18M - 84 via family ties: S$1.26M - 20 via recent prior employment: S$0.30M - As of May 2026: S$0.31M recovered from 21 cases; investigation due to finish Dec 2026 2. Potential Gaming – S$16.82M Flagged - 465 entities (763 applications) showed red flags: - 395 had zero local employees – no capacity to provide required supervision - 61 had far too many trainees relative to their headcount - 6 groups of 30 related firms moved trainees between entities to access funding - Post-funding outcomes: Only 12.8% (16/125) of sampled trainees remained employed 3 months after support ended - Double-dipping risks: 52 trainees did sequential CCP/MCPP with red flags: same titles, <6 month gap, salary drops post-support, or >50% pay jump; one case had overlapping training and S$14,900 double-funded (recovered, referred to police) - Caveat: Some "zero employee" cases may belong to larger groups; 24 entities (S$9.13M) likely misrecorded due to UEN entry errors 3. Verification & Documentation Gaps - S$20.54M paid to 3 partners without full documents (missing invoices/payslips) - Service provider skipped mandatory checks for S$17.48M in claims; could not prove checks for another S$0.77M - 4 partners disbursed S$0.58M without keeping required checklists or records 📌 Shared IT Control Weaknesses Common TGS Issues - SSG: 19/35 system accounts excluded from reviews; all 82 database accounts never reviewed – all had weak passwords (no expiry, no lockout) - Vendor accounts remained active weeks/months after approval; one accessed 130 times post-deadline; cross-access to dev + production systems breached segregation rules - WSG: 9 accounts not disabled promptly; 2 still active 2.5+ years past due date 📌 Agency Responses & Fixes SSG Actions - Completed account reviews, aligning to Gov standards; rolling out stronger passwords + segregation rules by June 2026; moving TGS to Gov platform by Dec 2026 - Reviewing policy on how old data can be used to verify SME size - Piloting analysis of employer-run self-sponsored training arrangements WSG Actions - Probe ongoing until May 2027; added automated checks from Jan 2025; migrating to Business Grants Portal July 2026 to cut data entry errors - Service provider completed missing checks; incident reports filed for lapses Source: Auditor-General's Office Report FY2025/26, via The Online Citizen (15 Jul 2026)

Here is an analysis of Kylian Mbappé's body language and micro-expressions during his post-match interview following France's defeat: 1. Self-Soothing & Self-Protecting Gestures - [00:03] – Face and Nose Touch: As the interviewer frames the "big question" about what made Spain so challenging, Mbappé immediately brings his hand up to touch and rub his nose/lip area. This is a textbook pacifying or self-soothing gesture used to manage sudden spikes in cognitive load or stress. [00:58] – Secondary Nose Touch: When asked directly to evaluate his own individual performance ("how would you evaluate your night?"), he repeats this behavior, touching his nose before speaking to buffer the uncomfortable question. [01:29] – Eye Rubbing: During a transition question about his manager, Didier Deschamps, he downshifts completely and rubs his right eye—a classic "blocking" mechanism to visually shield himself from the stressful environment. 2. Lip Compressions & Purses [00:07] & [00:41] – Tight Lip Compression: Before beginning his answer and during pauses regarding Spain's tactical control, Mbappé draws his lips into a tight, thin line. Lip compression typically indicates a desire to suppress emotions, hold back negative commentary, or mask deep dissatisfaction. [00:30] – Subtle Lip Purse: A slight tightening and slight forward push of the lips occurs when mentioning what France "let them do," showing internal frustration with their tactical compliance. 3. Gaze Avoidance & Eye Darting [00:10] – [00:25] – Downward Gaze: Throughout his breakdown of the tactical plan, Mbappé rarely looks directly at the interviewer. Instead, his eyes dart downward and to the sides. Looking down is highly correlated with processing negative emotions like defeat, shame, or deep disappointment. 4. Shoulder Shrugs & Resignation [00:08] – The Defeated Shrug: As he says, "I think it was difficult for us," he executes a slight, asymmetrical shoulder shrug accompanied by a head tilt. This combination indicates a sense of resignation and an acknowledgement of helplessness regarding how the game unfolded. 5. Eye Blinking Rate [00:43] – Flutter/Rapid Blinking: When discussing the turning point of the game (the penalty), his blink rate increases rapidly. A sudden acceleration in blinking is a reliable indicator of increased stress levels and emotional arousal. 6. Non-Verbal Misalignment [01:17] – "I have no problem with that": While verbally asserting that he has "no problem" taking full responsibility as captain, his physical indicators tell a different story. The statement is accompanied by a heavy, elongated blink, a micro-swallow, and immediate tension returning to his jaw line—showing that the immense weight of the loss is taking a significant emotional toll despite his stoic words. Verdict: Mbappé's body language reveals profound emotional exhaustion and suppressed frustration wrapped in a calculated front of leadership. Conclusion: The high frequency of self-soothing gestures (nose touches and eye blocks) combined with downward gaze avoidance confirms that the defeat is deeply internalized. While his verbal statements remain stoic and accountable, the tight lip compressions and micro-expressions of sadness indicate he is actively holding back bitter disappointment. His non-verbal cues ultimately betray his words: he is carrying an immense emotional burden, experiencing significantly higher stress and psychological strain than his calm, captain-like answers let on.

🍜 Crystal Jade shutters Suntec City outlet months after closing outlet at Hillion Mall The restaurant will cease operations on Thursday (July 16). READ: https://asia1.news/4bK8KF4 Follow @AsiaOnecom for all the latest updates. Full Details: Crystal Jade Suntec City Outlet Closure Effective date: The Suntec City outlet will cease operations Thursday, July 16, 2026 . Recent & Past Closures - Earlier in 2026: Hillion Mall outlet shut down. - June 2025: Popular La Mian Xiao Long Bao outlet at Holland Village closed; Hong Kong Kitchen at One Holland Village remains open . - After this closure: 16 Crystal Jade outlets continue operating across Singapore. Official Statement - Crystal Jade says it regularly reviews its network to align with evolving market conditions and long-term business priorities, but did not specify exact reasons (such as rent, manpower, or competition) for this closure. - It will keep evaluating locations based on strategy and economic viability. - Staff support: Affected employees will be redeployed to other Singapore outlets where possible, no unnecessary layoffs; Singapore remains its home market and it stays committed here. Outlet Info - Location: Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard. - Founded in Singapore in 1991, Crystal Jade runs multiple concepts from casual noodle shops to fine dining. Read the full AsiaOne report: https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/crystal-jade-suntec-city-closure

📈 S'pore's economy grew 5.7% in the 2nd quarter of 2026, down from the 6.3% expansion in Q1 amidst the ongoing US-Iran conflict. ➡ https://bit.ly/3RDWcs2 Follow us @mothershipsg Here’s the full detailed breakdown from the advance estimates released by Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on 14 July 2026: 📊 Overall GDP Growth - Year-on-year (YoY): 5.7% expansion in Q2 2026, easing from 6.3% in Q1 2026 - Quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted): 1.1% growth, moderating from 1.3% in the previous quarter 🏭 Sector Performance ✅ Standout: Manufacturing - YoY growth: 12.2% (up from 8.0% in Q1), the strongest-performing sector - QoQ growth: 5.3% — a sharp turnaround from the 2.2% contraction in Q1 - Key drivers: Electronics and precision engineering clusters, fuelled by surging AI-related demand for semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment - Weak spots: Chemicals cluster contracted due to feedstock disruptions from the Middle East conflict; biomedical manufacturing also shrank - Note from Standard Chartered economist: Manufacturing alone contributed 2.5 percentage points to overall GDP growth, with semiconductors as the main driver; this segment is expected to continue leading growth in coming quarters. 📉 Sectors with Slower Growth - Construction: 6.2% YoY growth (down from 12.9% in Q1), though both public and private sector output still rose - Wholesale & retail trade + transport & storage: 6.3% YoY (down from 9.3% in Q1) - Wholesale trade lifted by machinery/equipment segment amid strong electronics exports - Transport & storage led by water transport - Info & comms + finance/insurance + professional services: 3.9% YoY (slightly down from 4.5% in Q1), supported by steady demand for IT/digital solutions and banking/insurance growth - Accommodation & F&B + real estate + admin & other services: 2.7% YoY (down from 3.2% in Q1) - All sub-sectors grew except food & beverage services; real estate supported by active developer activity ⚠️ Outlook Risks: Middle East Tensions - Renewed volatility from the US-Iran situation is clouding prospects: - Oil prices hit a one-month high on 14 July: Brent crude rose 1.7% to US$84.73/barrel; WTI gained 1.5% to US$79.34/barrel - US initially announced it would resume blockading Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz (which carries ~20% of global oil supply) and impose a 20% fee on other ships, but later dropped the fee proposal after offers of Gulf investment/trade deals - Higher oil-linked natural gas prices are pushing up Singapore’s electricity tariffs - Disruptions to energy, fertiliser and aluminium supplies are already impacting global conditions — a major concern for Singapore’s trade-reliant economy ℹ️ Next Update Full preliminary Q2 2026 data (including inflation, employment, productivity and detailed sector breakdowns) will be released in the Economic Survey of Singapore in August 2026.

A TikToker who clicked on the link had the scam message forwarded to all his contacts. 👉 https://tsl.to/gstvoucherscam @mustsharenews ⚠️ Full Details: Fake GST Voucher Telegram Scam (July 2026) Source: https://tsl.to/gstvoucherscam | via @mustsharenews 🎯 How the scam works - Fake promise: Claims you can get $860–$1,000 GST Voucher starting July 2026 — this is wrong. Actual payouts: up to $850 for eligible adults, $450 for seniors, credited in August. - Impersonation: Messages appear forwarded from a fake “gov.sg” Telegram channel (share link: sgredeem2026 ), with copied official-style graphics — but no blue verification tick. - Malicious link: Tells you to click a dub.sh link to check eligibility — not an official gov.sg domain. - What happens if you click: - Your Telegram account gets hacked/taken over. - The scam message is automatically sent to ALL your contacts — you become an unwitting spreader. - You may be tricked into giving NRIC, name, mobile number, or Singpass details . - Sent messages can only be deleted for yourself, not others. ✅ Official facts & warnings - MOF does NOT use Telegram to contact people — only SMS from sender “gov.sg”, or letters if no Singpass-registered mobile . - Legitimate notifications: No links, no replies needed, no personal info asked — benefits are credited automatically. - Official sites only end in .gov.sg — ignore all other domains. - MOF confirmed the scam in a 14 Jul Facebook post; police have repeatedly warned of such fake channels . 🛡️ What to do if you see this 1. Do NOT click, reply, or share — delete immediately. 2. If you clicked: change your Telegram password, enable 2FA, alert all contacts. 3. Call 24/7 ScamShield Helpline: 1799 if unsure or affected . 4. Verify real info at gstvoucher.gov.sg. Spread the word — don’t let others fall for it!

Lapses in HDB season parking eligibility checks, MOH contracts among issues flagged in Auditor-General report https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ago-report-hdb-season-parking-moh-lapses-6254981?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_15072026_cna Auditor-General’s Report FY2025/26: Key Lapses & Findings Published Jul 15, 2026 | Source: Channel News Asia Overview The Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) reviewed 16 ministries, 8 organs of state, 3 statutory boards, 4 government-owned companies, and 2 other accounts for the 2025/26 financial year, flagging lapses in contract management, revenue collection, eligibility checks, IT controls, and governance. Several agencies have filed police reports where irregularities were found. 🏠 Housing & Development Board (HDB) Season Parking & Revenue - S$24.99 million in season/family season parking approvals given to ineligible applicants. - S$1 million under-collected from commercial vehicles charged incorrect rates. - Potential S$9.7 million overpaid to patrol/enforcement contractors for unperformed services, due to weak oversight. Housing Schemes & Contracts - Flats and grants under the Married Child Priority Scheme, Proximity Housing Grant, and CPF Housing Grant were given to ineligible applicants. - Errors in Home Improvement Programme valuations and irregularities in quotations for unlisted contract items. - HDB response: Taking findings seriously, rectifying issues and tightening controls. 🩺 Ministry of Health (MOH) & MOH Holdings (MOHH) National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) Project (2013–2022) - Approvals obtained only after works started or finished; fees not calculated per standard rules. - S$363,300 net overpayment from poor valuation of contract changes; S$2.2 million in unsubstantiated loss/expense payments. - Final account issued despite known internal audit lapses; reopened later to fix issues. Tender Irregularities - S$30.8 million in 12 tenders and one quotation awarded before required approvals (even pre-project in-principle clearance), violating Ministry of Finance rules. - MOH response: No signs of deliberate wrongdoing; strengthening systems and controls. 🎰 Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) - 120 excluded individuals allowed into casinos (Apr 2023–Mar 2025): 107 entered 1,100 times (flagged late), 13 unreported. - 26 people exceeded monthly visit limits but were still admitted. - 79 Singapore Pools accounts of excluded users remained open; 32 placed 1,300+ bets worth S$75,800 (Apr 2024–Dec 2025). - Cause & update: Outdated data and system gaps; fixed by Feb 2026; investigations ongoing. 🧑‍🏭 Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - Overcharged foreign worker levies for marine shipyard work permit holders from Jan 2026, totalling S$4.82 million over two months. - Rates implemented before subsidiary legislation was updated; corrected Jun 1, 2026; refunds via offsets planned. 🎓 Ministry of Education (MOE) - Police filed over possible falsified approval emails in officer appointments (Apr–Dec 2025). - Weak scrutiny in manual-heavy recruitment; responsible staff dismissed. - Fixes: Independent verification checks; process automation by end-2027. 💻 IT Control Weaknesses - SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG): Incomplete account reviews, weak passwords, delayed access removal, missing activity logs for the Training Grants System; now merged with Workforce Singapore (WSG). - GIC: Gaps in audit logging, security setups, and patch updates; one server setting allowed unlimited root login attempts. - Both agencies have taken steps to tighten controls. 📢 Government’s Response (Ministry of Finance) - Takes findings seriously; investigating root causes and recovering public funds. - Enhancing processes, using more technology, and taking disciplinary or legal action where justified. - Cases with potential wrongdoing referred to police.

NUH smartwatch vital signs monitoring | The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/nuh-to-introduce-smartwatches-for-inpatient-vital-signs-monitoring NUH to Introduce Smartwatches for Inpatient Vital Signs Monitoring Published Jul 14, 2026, 8:30 PM SGT | Source: The Straits Times Overview Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) will expand the use of medically approved smartwatches to monitor inpatients’ vital signs, aiming to cover 10% of all inpatient vital sign checks in the coming year. The technology will integrate directly with the hospital’s electronic medical records system, delivering multiple benefits for patients, staff, and care safety. Key Benefits & Efficiency Gains - Time saved: Each vital sign check drops from 2 minutes to ~40 seconds, as data is automatically logged instead of manually recorded. - Earlier detection: Trials showed the devices spotted 18 abnormal vital sign changes up to 2 hours earlier than routine manual checks. - Better rest: Continuous monitoring avoids waking patients hourly for measurements, supporting faster recovery. - Reduced workload: Frees nurses from repetitive tasks to focus on complex, hands-on patient care. - Lower infection risk: Minimises use of shared bedside equipment, cutting cross-infection chances. How It Works - Monitored metrics: Blood pressure, pulse rate, and blood oxygen saturation. The smartwatches use built-in miniature airbags, similar to standard clinical blood pressure cuffs, for accuracy. - Device details: The trial used Huawei smartwatches certified as medical devices in Europe and China, and approved by Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for this use. - Workflow: Readings are transmitted in real time to nurses’ monitoring devices. Alerts for abnormalities are verified with standard clinical equipment before action is taken. Trial & Rollout Plan - June 2026 trial: 30 surgical patients tested the devices over one month, with positive feedback. - Phased launch: First deployed for surgical patients in general wards, with plans to expand to other suitable patient groups later. - Patient feedback: Trial participant Ho Mei Guat noted it was far more restful than her previous hospital stay, and less intimidating than being connected to multiple fixed monitors. Official Stances "These vital signs help us assess whether patients are recovering normally or showing early signs of deterioration... Using smartwatches lets us monitor continuously without disrupting their rest." — Lim Tian Zhi, Associate Consultant, NUH Department of Surgery "Patient safety remains our top priority. We will keep evaluating where this technology delivers the greatest benefits across different care settings." — Asim Shabbir, Head of NUH Department of Surgery

Police jailed for work permit fraud for wedding funds | The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/cop-jailed-over-false-work-permit-application-to-raise-funds-for-wedding Full Report: Singapore Police Officer Jailed for False Work Permit Application to Fund Wedding Source: The Straits Times | Published: 14 July 2026, 6:00 PM | Sentencing Date: 13 July 2026 Key Parties - Accused: Ahmad Aidil Jumari, 38, serving Singapore police officer - Co-conspirators: - Marnani Limat: Ahmad’s then-fiancée - Kalsom Bee Hassan: Marnani’s aunt, with experience in the employment agency industry - Foreign national involved: Nwe Zar Win, a Myanmar national Offence Background Facing financial pressure for their upcoming wedding in April 2023, Marnani approached her aunt Kalsom to find ways to raise funds. The three devised a scheme to falsely act as the employer of a foreign domestic worker, allowing the worker to seek other employment in exchange for payment. Kalsom connected them to Nwe Zar Win’s sister, who agreed to pay S$5,000 to have Nwe Zar Win registered as Ahmad’s domestic helper on paper only. Execution of the Fraud 1. Ahmad willingly provided his Singpass details to Kalsom to submit the application. 2. On 15 June 2023, he filed an official work permit application to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), falsely claiming Nwe Zar Win would work and reside at his home at Senja Road. 3. MOM approved the application on 19 June 2023; Nwe Zar Win received her work pass on 21 July 2023, valid until September 2024. 4. Ahmad received the full S$5,000 payment via Marnani and Kalsom. They also agreed to split the S$300 monthly levy: Nwe Zar Win paid S$150, Ahmad covered the rest. Actual Circumstances Ahmad knew from the start Nwe Zar Win would never work for him or live at his home. He had no information about her actual job or income after approval. Instead, from December 2023 to September 2024, she worked as a freelance part-time cleaner, serving about 5 households weekly for 3 hours each, earning S$50 per session. Legal Proceedings & Sentence - Ahmad pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make a false statement in a work permit application. - He was sentenced to 6 weeks’ imprisonment on 13 July 2026. - His then-fiancée Marnani and aunt Kalsom were dealt with in court earlier. Disciplinary Action When MOM’s investigation came to light, the police removed Ahmad from frontline duties in October 2025 and reassigned him to administrative work. He has since been charged and convicted. Additional Note Court documents revealed that Ahmad and Marnani did not go through with their wedding in the end. How the fraud was uncovered has not been disclosed in available records.

Here is an English summary of the video, which details the tragic murder of Colombian footballer Andrés Escobar, the dark intersection of soccer and drug cartels in Colombia, and the mathematical reality of sports betting: The Dark History of Colombian Soccer - The Golden Era Under a Shadow: In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Colombia experienced a "Golden Era" of soccer featuring stars like Carlos Valderrama and Faustino Asprilla [01:18]. However, this coincided with extreme domestic instability fueled by dominant drug cartels—primarily Pablo Escobar’s Medellín cartel and the rival Cali cartel [01:43, 02:43]. - Cartel Infiltration: Drug money heavily infiltrated professional soccer, with cartels financing clubs to launder money [03:33]. Pablo Escobar actually controlled Atlético Nacional, the club that Andrés Escobar played for, though Andrés himself maintained a clean, respectable reputation and avoided dealing with traffickers [11:21]. The 1994 World Cup Tragedy - High Expectations to Sudden Collapse: Going into the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Colombia was highly favored to win [01:34]. However, after losing their opening match 1–3 to Romania, the team and coach Francisco Maturana received severe death threats from drug syndicates over the hotel phone [04:36, 05:21]. - The Own Goal: On June 22, 1994, during a critical match against the United States, defender Andrés Escobar accidentally deflected a cross into his own net [05:33]. Colombia lost the match 1–2 and was eliminated in the group stage [06:04, 07:33]. - The Assassination: Despite warnings to stay in the U.S. for safety, Andrés Escobar returned home to Colombia [07:36]. On July 1, 1994, outside a nightclub in Medellín, he was confronted by three men mocking his own goal [08:21]. The encounter escalated, and he was shot six times [09:01]. The shooter reportedly shouted "Goal!" with every shot [09:05]. Escobar died shortly after arriving at the hospital at just 27 years old [09:17]. - The Aftermath: Humberto Castro Muñoz, a driver for the powerful Gallón brothers (heavily linked to drug trafficking), was arrested and sentenced to 43 years in prison but was controversially released after just 11 years in 2005 [09:25, 09:47]. It is widely believed the Gallón brothers ordered the hit because Escobar's own goal caused them to lose massive amounts of money in illegal soccer betting [09:39]. The Mechanics and Myth of Sports Betting - How "The House Always Wins": The video transitions into explaining why betting on sports is mathematically rigged against the bettor. It defines terms like odds, handicap betting, and live (in-play) betting [13:28, 14:30]. - The Concept of "Vigorish" (The Juice): Bookmakers make money through a mechanism called "theoretical hold" or "vigorish" (抽水) [15:07]. They adjust odds so that no matter who wins, they take a cut of the total pool [15:23]. Mathematically, the implied probabilities of all outcomes add up to more than 100% (usually between 105% and 110%), meaning long-term bettors are guaranteed to lose money over time [15:39, 16:41]. - Match-Fixing Realities: While many gamblers claim major events like the World Cup are "fixed" by betting syndicates when they lose, the video notes that massive international tournaments are almost impossible to manipulate due to intense scrutiny and risk management by legal bookmakers protecting their reputation [20:41, 22:36]. Actual match-fixing almost exclusively occurs in low-tier, untelevised leagues where players are poorly paid and easily bought out [21:24, 22:32]. Conclusion The video concludes by reminding viewers that soccer's true beauty lies in its unpredictability, raw emotion, and human stories—such as underdog teams defying expectations [24:25, 24:44]. When the sport is hijacked by gambling, money, and violence, the true casualty is the love of the game itself [25:00].

Here is an English summary of the video, which details the tragic murder of Colombian footballer Andrés Escobar, the dark intersection of soccer and drug cartels in Colombia, and the mathematical reality of sports betting: The Dark History of Colombian Soccer - The Golden Era Under a Shadow: In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Colombia experienced a "Golden Era" of soccer featuring stars like Carlos Valderrama and Faustino Asprilla [01:18]. However, this coincided with extreme domestic instability fueled by dominant drug cartels—primarily Pablo Escobar’s Medellín cartel and the rival Cali cartel [01:43, 02:43]. - Cartel Infiltration: Drug money heavily infiltrated professional soccer, with cartels financing clubs to launder money [03:33]. Pablo Escobar actually controlled Atlético Nacional, the club that Andrés Escobar played for, though Andrés himself maintained a clean, respectable reputation and avoided dealing with traffickers [11:21]. The 1994 World Cup Tragedy - High Expectations to Sudden Collapse: Going into the 1994 World Cup in the United States, Colombia was highly favored to win [01:34]. However, after losing their opening match 1–3 to Romania, the team and coach Francisco Maturana received severe death threats from drug syndicates over the hotel phone [04:36, 05:21]. - The Own Goal: On June 22, 1994, during a critical match against the United States, defender Andrés Escobar accidentally deflected a cross into his own net [05:33]. Colombia lost the match 1–2 and was eliminated in the group stage [06:04, 07:33]. - The Assassination: Despite warnings to stay in the U.S. for safety, Andrés Escobar returned home to Colombia [07:36]. On July 1, 1994, outside a nightclub in Medellín, he was confronted by three men mocking his own goal [08:21]. The encounter escalated, and he was shot six times [09:01]. The shooter reportedly shouted "Goal!" with every shot [09:05]. Escobar died shortly after arriving at the hospital at just 27 years old [09:17]. - The Aftermath: Humberto Castro Muñoz, a driver for the powerful Gallón brothers (heavily linked to drug trafficking), was arrested and sentenced to 43 years in prison but was controversially released after just 11 years in 2005 [09:25, 09:47]. It is widely believed the Gallón brothers ordered the hit because Escobar's own goal caused them to lose massive amounts of money in illegal soccer betting [09:39]. The Mechanics and Myth of Sports Betting - How "The House Always Wins": The video transitions into explaining why betting on sports is mathematically rigged against the bettor. It defines terms like odds, handicap betting, and live (in-play) betting [13:28, 14:30]. - The Concept of "Vigorish" (The Juice): Bookmakers make money through a mechanism called "theoretical hold" or "vigorish" (抽水) [15:07]. They adjust odds so that no matter who wins, they take a cut of the total pool [15:23]. Mathematically, the implied probabilities of all outcomes add up to more than 100% (usually between 105% and 110%), meaning long-term bettors are guaranteed to lose money over time [15:39, 16:41]. - Match-Fixing Realities: While many gamblers claim major events like the World Cup are "fixed" by betting syndicates when they lose, the video notes that massive international tournaments are almost impossible to manipulate due to intense scrutiny and risk management by legal bookmakers protecting their reputation [20:41, 22:36]. Actual match-fixing almost exclusively occurs in low-tier, untelevised leagues where players are poorly paid and easily bought out [21:24, 22:32]. Conclusion The video concludes by reminding viewers that soccer's true beauty lies in its unpredictability, raw emotion, and human stories—such as underdog teams defying expectations [24:25, 24:44]. When the sport is hijacked by gambling, money, and violence, the true casualty is the love of the game itself [25:00].

Based on the video from the channel M2档案, here is a detailed English summary of the case regarding the Chinese influencer family in New Zealand involved in a tragic cult-like murder and cover-up: 1. Discovery of the Body - On March 12, 2024, a retiree fishing at Gulf Harbour, north of Auckland, discovered a floating body wrapped tightly in five layers of black plastic bags and duct tape [[01:06]]. - The package was weighted down with two rice bags filled with gardening stones [[01:51]]. - The victim was an elderly Asian female who had severely decayed and shrunk to a weight of only 25.6 kg [[01:55]]. An autopsy revealed multiple injuries sustained prior to her death, though an exact cause of death was difficult to determine due to decomposition [[02:24]]. 2. The Police Investigation & The "Ark" - Investigators traced the serial number on the supermarket rice bags to a PAK'nSAVE store in Albany, Auckland, where a man named Kaixiao Liu had purchased 150 kg of rice in a single visit [[03:37], [05:38]]. Surveillance footage linked his white Mercedes van to the Gulf Harbour pier four days before the body was found [[04:19]]. - Liu and his wife, Lanyue Xiao, were intercepted by police at Auckland International Airport on June 30, 2024, while attempting to flee to China [[05:17]]. - A subsequent raid on their 5-bedroom luxury home in Orewa revealed that 13 people were living tightly together, including Liu's parents, his four young children, and five other undocumented Chinese women [[05:29], [05:42]]. - Through the raid, police identified the victim as Shulai Wang (70), who had traveled from Hainan, China, to New Zealand eight months prior to seek "religious guidance" from Liu [[07:21], [07:47]]. 3. Inside the Multigamic Cult - Liu ran an unregistered religious group called "The Arc" (方舟) [[08:20]]. In the house, he was revered by the women as the "Lord" and "Master," his wife was treated as "Queen," and his family was believed to possess holy royal blood descended from King David [[10:09]]. - At least three of the women had signed "physical covenants" to willingly share Liu in a polygamous relationship and bear his children [[10:57]]. - The followers were subjected to extreme control and effective modern-day slavery, tasked with grueling house chores [[10:39], [12:07]]. Liu’s mother, Xiuyun Li (a former doctor in China), operated a daily point system to grade and punish the members [[11:26], [11:42]]. - Shulai Wang was the lowest-ranking and least obedient member [[11:49]]. Diary entries revealed she was physically beaten, isolated in a tent when she tried to escape, threatened with duct tape over her mouth, and eventually locked inside a large suitcase in the garage, where she likely suffocated to death [[21:48], [22:23], [23:03]]. 4. Liu's Double Life as a Patriotic Influencer - While operating a dark cult domestically, Liu amassed over 500,000 followers on the Chinese social media platform Douyin [[17:33]]. - After New Zealand's child protection services (Oranga Tamariki) legally removed his four children due to psychological harm at home, Liu spun a massive propaganda narrative online [[14:03]]. - He claimed his children were "kidnapped by the Western system because they were too beautiful" and framed his situation as "Western hegemony oppressing overseas Chinese fathers" [[14:15], [14:47]]. He actively used patriotic slogans and philanthropic acts to manipulate his Chinese audience, while systematically blocking local New Zealand users who raised questions [[16:19], [17:07], [18:35]]. 5. The Cover-Up and Secret Recording - After Shulai Wang died, the family held a group discussion regarding how to dispose of the body, eventually choosing to dump it at sea [[24:43]]. - Police secretly wiretapped the home and intercepted calls between Liu and the victim's youngest son in China, Wu Chunhong (who also viewed Liu as a master) [[25:29], [25:47]]. - Liu thoroughly coached Wu on how to lie to the Chinese and New Zealand police, ordering him to claim his mother died of a sudden heart attack and that the family was simply fulfilling her wish for a sea burial [[26:04]]. Liu even coached Wu's tone, body language, and instructed him to counter-sue the New Zealand government for $30 million for "violating his mother's dignity" through an autopsy [[26:49], [27:33]]. 6. The Verdict The trial lasted for five weeks in the Auckland High Court, where the family chose to represent themselves [[19:07], [20:18]]. Their defense heavily targeted translation semantics and the lack of a definitive autopsy report, but the prosecution's massive timeline of physical and audio evidence proved overwhelming [[20:36], [20:44]]. In May 2026, the jury delivered the following verdicts [[19:07], [33:09]]: - Kaixiao Liu: Found guilty on all 5 counts, including kidnapping, manslaughter, perverting the course of justice, and insulting a corpse. He faces up to life imprisonment [[33:12]]. - Lanyue Xiao (Wife): Found guilty of kidnapping, manslaughter, insulting a corpse, and perverting the course of justice [[33:24]]. - Xiuyun Li (Mother): Found guilty of kidnapping; the jury deadlocked on her manslaughter charge [[33:30]]. - Jingui Liu (Father): Found guilty only of insulting a corpse; cleared/deadlocked on kidnapping and manslaughter [[33:35]]. The final sentencing hearing to determine their prison durations is scheduled for August 2026 [[34:11]].

IMH has introduced ketamine therapy for patients with hard-to-treat depression. While best known as a recreational party drug, the anaesthetic has increasingly been harnessed as a treatment for depression. https://str.sg/cUhq Full Details: IMH Launches Ketamine Therapy for Hard-to-Treat Depression Source: The Straits Times / IMH official announcement (July 14, 2026) 📌 Overview Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has introduced intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy as a new treatment option for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) — severe depression that has not responded to standard antidepressants, psychotherapy, or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Ketamine is legally used as an anaesthetic in hospitals globally, but is best known as an illicit recreational drug. Administered at controlled, sub‑anaesthetic doses under strict medical supervision, it works differently from common antidepressants like SSRIs, targeting glutamate receptors to repair brain connections and lift mood rapidly. 🎯 Eligibility & Criteria - Reserved for adults with confirmed major depressive disorder who have failed at least 2 adequate trials of standard antidepressant treatment (correct dose + sufficient duration) - Also prioritises patients with acute suicidal ideation, given its fast‑acting effect - Excludes those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe heart disease, active psychosis, or raised intracranial pressure 💉 How It Works & Protocol - Administration: IV line delivers 0.5 mg/kg ketamine over 40 minutes; given on an outpatient basis - Acute course: 8 sessions total, twice a week for 4 weeks - Maintenance: After improvement, sessions are tapered to once every 1–4 weeks based on individual response - Monitoring: Vital signs tracked throughout; patients observed post‑infusion before discharge 📊 Early Results (Sep 2024 – Jun 2026) - Of 13 initial patients, over half reported clear improvements in mood, energy, and reduced suicidal thoughts — matching global response rates of 35.7%–68% - Effects often appear within hours to days, compared to weeks for oral antidepressants ⚠️ Safety & Regulation - Classified as a controlled drug under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act; only prescribed and administered by specialist psychiatrists at IMH - Common mild, temporary side effects: dissociation, dizziness, nausea, headache, brief blood pressure rise - Strict safeguards: secure storage, full audit trails, and medical staff on standby ℹ️ Additional Info - IMH’s service follows HSA’s 2020 approval of esketamine nasal spray for TRD; this IV programme expands available options - Referrals are via psychiatrists only; enquiries: 6389 2200 or visit www.imh.com.sg 🔗 Full report: https://str.sg/cUhq

This video provides a comprehensive summary of 'The Laws of Human Nature' by Robert Greene, breaking down the 18 fundamental psychological laws that drive human behavior. The guide aims to help viewers cultivate self-awareness, improve their communication skills, and navigate social dynamics more effectively. The 18 Laws of Human Nature: 1. The Law of Irrationality (0:27): Emotions often cloud our judgment; awareness helps us pause and make more rational decisions. 2. The Law of Narcissism (3:27): Everyone has narcissistic tendencies; learning to manage them in yourself and recognize them in others is key to healthy relationships. 3. The Law of Role-playing (8:02): We all play roles in social settings; balance is needed between these 'masks' and being authentic. 4. The Law of Compulsive Behavior (10:31): Understanding deep-seated, repetitive psychological patterns allows us to break free from self-defeating habits. 5. The Law of Covetousness (13:39): Instead of envying others, channel desires into constructive personal growth and gratitude. 6. The Law of Shortsightedness (16:23): Resist the urge for immediate gratification and adopt a long-term strategic perspective. 7. The Law of Defensiveness (19:42): Learn to navigate others' defensiveness by using empathy and avoiding direct confrontation. 8. The Law of Self-Sabotage (22:49): Recognize the unconscious fears that hinder success and work to replace them with a positive mindset. 9. The Law of Repression (25:40): Acknowledge and integrate suppressed emotions rather than letting them negatively influence your actions. 10. The Law of Envy (28:29): Transform feelings of envy into inspiration and focus on your own self-improvement. 11. The Law of Grandiosity (31:22): Balance ambition with grounded realism to avoid the pitfalls of an inflated ego. 12. The Law of Gender Rigidity (34:35): Break free from traditional gender stereotypes by integrating both masculine and feminine traits. 13. The Law of Aimlessness (38:14): Find and maintain a clear sense of purpose to avoid drifting through life. 14. The Law of Conformity (41:11): While we naturally seek to fit in, learn to maintain your individuality and critical thinking skills. 15. The Law of Fickleness (44:45): Understand the unpredictable nature of human loyalties and maintain your own stability. 16. The Law of Aggression (48:02): Channel aggressive energy productively into achievements rather than destructive conflict. 17. The Law of Generational Myopia (51:30): Appreciate the distinct perspectives of different generations to bridge gaps and foster collaboration. 18. The Law of Death Denial (55:38): Acknowledge the reality of mortality to live more fully and find deeper meaning in the present.

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