Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Caltex to raise pump prices
Caltex to raise pump prices
Posted: 23 February 2011 1501 hrs
SINGAPORE: Prices of petrol in Singapore have gone up again.
Caltex said it will raise petrol and diesel prices by four cents a litre.
Following the increase, a litre of Premium 95 with Techron costs S$2.047 while its Platinum 98 with Techron costs S$2.175.
A litre of diesel now costs S$1.523.
Caltex said it will continue to monitor the market closely and adjust its discounts and pump prices when necessary.
Pump prices are close to the record levels set in June 2008 where a litre of 98 grade fuel cost about S$2.30.
- CNA/fa
- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 23 February 2011 1501 hrs
SINGAPORE: Prices of petrol in Singapore have gone up again.
Caltex said it will raise petrol and diesel prices by four cents a litre.
Following the increase, a litre of Premium 95 with Techron costs S$2.047 while its Platinum 98 with Techron costs S$2.175.
A litre of diesel now costs S$1.523.
Caltex said it will continue to monitor the market closely and adjust its discounts and pump prices when necessary.
Pump prices are close to the record levels set in June 2008 where a litre of 98 grade fuel cost about S$2.30.
- CNA/fa
- wong chee tat :)
COE prices increase across the board
COE prices increase across the board
Posted: 23 February 2011 1624 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices have gone up across the board in the latest bidding exercise which ended Wednesday afternoon.
The largest jump was seen in big cars (above 1600cc) with an increase of S$8,600 to S$62,000.
The next biggest jump was prices for small cars (below 1600cc), which climbed S$5,875 to S$42,999.
COE premiums of the open category increased S$3,111 to S$62,001.
Meanwhile, premium for goods vehicles went up S$422 to S$29,011.
The price smallest increase was seen in the motorcycles category, which climbed S$182 to S$2,001.
-CNA/wk
- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 23 February 2011 1624 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices have gone up across the board in the latest bidding exercise which ended Wednesday afternoon.
The largest jump was seen in big cars (above 1600cc) with an increase of S$8,600 to S$62,000.
The next biggest jump was prices for small cars (below 1600cc), which climbed S$5,875 to S$42,999.
COE premiums of the open category increased S$3,111 to S$62,001.
Meanwhile, premium for goods vehicles went up S$422 to S$29,011.
The price smallest increase was seen in the motorcycles category, which climbed S$182 to S$2,001.
-CNA/wk
- wong chee tat :)
Don't buy these 'traditional medicines', says HSA
Don't buy these 'traditional medicines', says HSA
By Sharon See | Posted: 23 February 2011 1731 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned the public against taking three health products that are "sold under the disguise of traditional medicines".
These are: Majun Dua Istimewa, Raja Maajun-Jerat Dan Seret Angin and Horkut Chooi Foong Hor Lok Tan.
HSA said analytical tests conducted by its pharmaceutical laboratory showed the products contain various "undeclared potent western medicines".
Health products that contain undeclared western medicines are considered illegal products.
It added that such products are dangerous and harmful to health as they are made under poor manufacturing conditions with no proper quality controls or professional oversight.
These products can cause serious side effects.
HSA said it conducted in-depth investigations after receiving reports of side effects in consumers.
It said it found dexamethasone, a type of steroid drug, in all three products.
Raja Maajun-Jerat Dan Seret Angin is also said to contain chlorpheniramine, which can cause drowsiness and urinary retention.
HSA said it found indomethacin, paracetamol and dextromethorphan in Horkut Chooi Foong Hor Lok Tan.
HSA said unsupervised use of indomethacin may cause stomach bleeding and kidney failure especially in susceptible individuals, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes.
It also said dextromethorphan can cause rapid heartbeat and dizziness while paracetamol may also lead to liver damage if taken in large doses.
HSA said traditional medicines are not allowed to contain western medicinal ingredients or substances controlled under the Poisons Act.
If convicted, offenders face a maximum fine of S$10,000 or two years' jail.
-CNA/wk
- wong chee tat :)
By Sharon See | Posted: 23 February 2011 1731 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned the public against taking three health products that are "sold under the disguise of traditional medicines".
These are: Majun Dua Istimewa, Raja Maajun-Jerat Dan Seret Angin and Horkut Chooi Foong Hor Lok Tan.
HSA said analytical tests conducted by its pharmaceutical laboratory showed the products contain various "undeclared potent western medicines".
Health products that contain undeclared western medicines are considered illegal products.
It added that such products are dangerous and harmful to health as they are made under poor manufacturing conditions with no proper quality controls or professional oversight.
These products can cause serious side effects.
HSA said it conducted in-depth investigations after receiving reports of side effects in consumers.
It said it found dexamethasone, a type of steroid drug, in all three products.
Raja Maajun-Jerat Dan Seret Angin is also said to contain chlorpheniramine, which can cause drowsiness and urinary retention.
HSA said it found indomethacin, paracetamol and dextromethorphan in Horkut Chooi Foong Hor Lok Tan.
HSA said unsupervised use of indomethacin may cause stomach bleeding and kidney failure especially in susceptible individuals, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes.
It also said dextromethorphan can cause rapid heartbeat and dizziness while paracetamol may also lead to liver damage if taken in large doses.
HSA said traditional medicines are not allowed to contain western medicinal ingredients or substances controlled under the Poisons Act.
If convicted, offenders face a maximum fine of S$10,000 or two years' jail.
-CNA/wk
- wong chee tat :)
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