The judge said there was no room for doubt about the coverage afforded and how coverage would not be engaged if an insured person underwent endovascular repair or procedures, as the claimant did.

Mr Loh, who takes office as Minister of State for Education and Health on Jan 1, 2027, tells CNA he will not shy away from difficult decisions if he believes they are right for Singapore.

Some say partnerships and new outreach efforts will be key to bringing arts and cultural experiences to more communities.

The Singapore Red Cross says the money will go towards providing emergency food supplies and ensuring access to safe potable water in Nepal.

The retrenchments, which the company says are part of a restructuring exercise, represent about 4 per cent of the firm's Singapore-based workforce in 2025.

The judge noted that even when the attempted murder charge was changed to voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a weapon, Toh Sze Ee chose not to plead guilty and instead asked for acquittal.