Low-income caregivers can get NTUC grants from mid-April
SINGAPORE – Madam Noor Farahin Ahmad, 54, has to care for her bedridden 81-year-old father, who has severe dementia, and … Read more
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Power bank catches fire in MRT train, affecting passengers at Raffles Place station
According to 8world News, the passenger, identified only as Ms Chen, is in her 20s. She said she was about … Read more
Saifuddin: AKPS improving efficiency at entry points, to cover 123 locations by year-end
SEPANG, March 8 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), which began operations in February, has significantly reduced … Read more
Fewer O-level subjects for JC admission could ease academic pressure: Students and parents
SINGAPORE – Counting one fewer subject in the junior college (JC) admission score will help relieve a little academic pressure … Read more
How International Women’s Day in Singapore has lost its meaning and what can be done to get it back on track
International Women’s Day is meant to celebrate women from all walks of life, yet IWD events seem to highlight the … Read more
Mother, doctor, ex-inmates: Meet some unsung heroes in CNA series Extraordinary People
At the 2012 London Paralympics, serving as Team Singapore’s chief medical officer, she witnessed something truly moving: After a Paralympic … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Murger Han @ Downtown
UK-based Murger Han has built a strong following across its four London outlets for its authentic Xi’an cuisine. Now, it … Read more
PM Wong warns against scammers using deepfakes or his images in online ads
SINGAPORE – If you see an advertisement of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Facebook selling products such as cryptocurrency, do … Read more
Six questioned by police over protest in NUS on Israel-Hamas war
SINGAPORE: Six people suspected of being involved in a protest at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in January over … Read more
Perhaps bus instead of car? Singapore warns of heavy traffic at borders with Malaysia for March school holidays, Aidilfitri
SINGAPORE, March 7 — Travellers from Singapore heading north to Malaysia can expect congestion at land checkpoints during the March … Read more
Zahid: Umno to discuss candidate for Ayer Kuning by-election soon
MASJID TANAH: Umno will decide on the Barisan Nasional candidate for the Ayer Kuning state seat by-election soon. Umno president … Read more
Dark and dangerous shadow of stalking hovers over growth of women’s sport
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Emma Raducanu described being unable to see the ball through her tears after spotting a stalker … Read more
Singapore to register psychologists to safeguard patient safety, boost public confidence
SINGAPORE – In a move to strengthen mental health services, Singapore will be working towards registering psychologists, amid concerns raised … Read more
Desmond Lee rebuts Leong Mun Wai’s claim that graduates are ‘worse off’ today in housing affordability
HOUSING IN 1979 “VERY DIFFERENT” FROM 2025: DESMOND LEE In response, Mr Lee said Singapore in 1979 was “very different” … Read more
After MP Jamus Lim calls for Thaipusam public holiday return, Singapore ministry says up to employers to allow religious worship
SINGAPORE, March 7 — Singapore’s Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim has yesterday renewed calls for Thaipusam to be reinstated as … Read more
Govt mulls cloud seeding to tackle Kuantan peatland blaze
KUANTAN: The government will consider cloud seeding operations as an alternative measure to extinguish the fire at a coconut plantation … Read more
Impulsive purchases that young Singaporeans regret making
Many young Singaporeans make spur-of-the-moment purchases. But what happens once the novelty of the purchase begins to fade and the … Read more
Deep Dive Podcast: Can Singapore cinemas survive the onslaught of streaming services?
Steven: So they look fantastic on the large screen but at home they just look good. So in a way, it’s … Read more
How did Alice Guo flee the Philippines? Officials’ contradictions fuel cover-up suspicions
Philippine officials are struggling to explain how former mayor Alice Guo, who is under investigation for her alleged ties to … Read more
Malaysia, Thailand committed to shared success: PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Thailand will continue to strive to achieve success together and also for the Asean region, said … Read more