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6 days ago
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Life expectancy of Singapore's population rises in 2024, marking improvement over Covid-19 years
SINGAPORE – The life expectancy at birth for the Singapore population in 2024 improved from both 2023 and over the past decade, said the Department of Statistics on May 27. Life expectancy of Singapore residents rose by 0.9 years in the past decade from 82.6 years in 2014 to 83.5 years in 2024. The latest figure is also slightly higher than 83.2 years in 2023. This follows a dip in life expectancy between 2020 and 2023, which was attributed to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Life expectancy refers to the average number of years a person may expect to live, if the mortality rates apply throughout their lives. The information is contained in the Report On The Complete Life Tables For Singapore Resident Population 2023-2024 released by the Department of Statistics. Singapore residents refer to Singaporeans and permanent residents. While both genders enjoyed a longer life expectancy in the past decade, women have a longer life span compared with men. The life expectancy at birth for women was 85.6 years in 2024, compared with 81.2 years for men. Over the last decade, life expectancy for men improved by 0.9 years from 80.3 years in 2014, while the female life expectancy improved by 0.8 years from 84.8 years in 2014. The report released on May 27 said that life expectancies for 2020 to 2023 were affected by the higher mortality rates arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, The Straits Times reported that Singapore residents' life expectancy fell for the first time in history since such data became available more than 60 years ago, and this was due to higher mortality rates arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. The life expectancy at birth fell by about 10 weeks from 83.7 years in pre-pandemic 2019 to 83.5 years in 2021. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
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15-05-2025
- Climate
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Smaller but radiant, Flower Moon lights up Singapore skies
SINGAPORE - The Flower Moon bloomed in Singapore's skies on the night of May 13, drawing eyes and cameras upwards as many shared their images of the bright full moon on social media. This lunar event was the second and final micro full moon of 2025, following the first on April 13. A micro full moon occurs when a full moon coincides with the point in the Moon's orbit that is farthest from Earth, making it appear slightly smaller and dimmer in the night sky. It is the opposite of a supermoon, which looks larger because the moon is at or near to the point where it is closest to Earth. The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon, a name that originates from Native American traditions in the northern hemisphere. It symbolises the time of the year when flowers are in full bloom, a nod to spring's peak. Despite appearing a little smaller than usual, the Flower Moon still put on a lucent display over Singapore, prompting countless moongazers to snap photographs and share them online. Sharing images on Facebook, Ms Annie Ng captured the moon glowing above a residential building. Though it appeared smaller than usual, its radiance outshone the lights from nearby apartment windows. 'The beauty of the moon sparkling so brightly between 8.44pm and 9.05pm (on May 13),' she wrote in her post. Mr Zul Samian also shared a photo on Facebook, captioned 'Moonlight Sonata'. In the image, the moon hangs in a sky that is not yet completely dark, gently glowing just above a Housing Board block. Mr Mohd Eisham shared a photo of the Flower Moon taken at 3.41am on May 14 in Pasir Ris. Set against a cloudy sky with the edge of a Housing Board block visible on the left, the moon appears inside a soft halo. An anonymous member of the Facebook page CloudSpotting and SkySpotting Singapore also shared several images of the micro full moon taken from Punggol Waterway on the night of May 13. In some of the photos, the moon glowed brightly with a distinct reddish hue. The next full moon, the Strawberry Moon, is set to rise on June 11, astronomy page says. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
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14-05-2025
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Smaller but radiant, Flower Moon lights up Singapore skies
SINGAPORE - The Flower Moon bloomed in Singapore's skies on the night of May 13, drawing eyes and cameras upwards as many shared their images of the bright full moon on social media. This lunar event was the second and final micro full moon of 2025, following the first on April 13. A micro full moon occurs when a full moon coincides with the point in the Moon's orbit that is farthest from Earth, making it appear slightly smaller and dimmer in the night sky. It is the opposite of a supermoon, which looks larger because the moon is at or near to the point where it is closest to Earth. The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon, a name that originates from Native American traditions in the northern hemisphere. It symbolises the time of the year when flowers are in full bloom, a nod to spring's peak. Despite appearing a little smaller than usual, the Flower Moon still put on a lucent display over Singapore, prompting countless moongazers to snap photographs and share them online. Sharing images on Facebook, Ms Annie Ng captured the moon glowing above a residential building. Though it appeared smaller than usual, its radiance outshone the lights from nearby apartment windows. 'The beauty of the moon sparkling so brightly between 8.44pm and 9.05pm (on May 13),' she wrote in her post. Mr Zul Samian also shared a photo on Facebook, captioned 'Moonlight Sonata'. In the image, the moon hangs in a sky that is not yet completely dark, gently glowing just above a Housing Board block. Mr Mohd Eisham shared a photo of the Flower Moon taken at 3.41am on May 14 in Pasir Ris. Set against a cloudy sky with the edge of a Housing Board block visible on the left, the moon appears inside a soft halo. An anonymous member of the Facebook page CloudSpotting and SkySpotting Singapore also shared several images of the micro full moon taken from Punggol Waterway on the night of May 13. In some of the photos, the moon glowed brightly with a distinct reddish hue. The next full moon, the Strawberry Moon, is set to rise on June 11, astronomy page says. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
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12-05-2025
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Unattended bag containing PMD battery found in Queenstown, police investigating
SINGAPORE - The police are investigating an incident in the wee hours of May 11 when an unattended bag containing an item with wires was found in Stirling Road in Queenstown. In response to media queries, the police said they were alerted to the bag at about 2.35am, adding: 'Security checks were conducted at the scene, and it was established to be a battery from a personal mobility device.' A recording of the incident uploaded online shows an unattended bag sitting in the middle of an empty road, just outside a church. The bag is unzipped, with wires poking out. 'It really looks like a bomb, but I don't know what it is… In fact, it looks like a very ordinary schoolbag,' said the person filming in Mandarin as she moves around the item, capturing it from multiple angles. The video goes on to show several police officers arriving at the scene to inspect the bag. They eventually set up a police tent around it. Later in the recording, heavy rain drenches the site, causing water to pool around the bag, partially submerging it. ST understands that no injuries were reported, and no evacuations were carried out. Police investigations are ongoing. 'The police take security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against those who intentionally cause public alarm,' they added. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
