Fire involving a car breaks out at Orchard Towers
SINGAPORE – A fire broke out late on Feb 5 at Orchard Towers, with videos showing a fire blazing on … Read more
Millions raised from supermarket plastic bag charge, but not all funds go to external causes
While NEA strongly encourages retailers to donate proceeds to environmental and social causes, this is not mandatory and operators have … Read more
Singapore Airshow: Aerospace hiring & AI advancements
SINGAPORE – Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAESL) is committed to hiring more than 1,000 technicians in the next five years, … Read more
Two men to be charged over impersonation scams involving cash and jewellery handovers
In a separate case, another victim lodged a police report on Feb 4 after she had received a call purportedly … Read more
Singapore man fined S$15,000 for conspiring to smuggle puppies from Malaysia, breeding dogs for sale
SINGAPORE, Feb 5 — A 44-year-old Singaporean was fined S$15,000 (RM46,480) on Wednesday for conspiring to smuggle puppies from Malaysia … Read more
New committee to prevent Malaysia becoming a global waste dumping ground
PUTRAJAYA: The Special E-Waste Coordination Committee was set up to review laws and enforcement methods aimed at cracking down on … Read more
CDL, Woh Hup tie-up tops Tanjong Rhu site tender with $709.25 million bid at $1,455 psf ppr
SINGAPORE – A tie-up between City Developments and Woh Hup has placed the top bid of $709.25 million or about … Read more
Unlicensed driving instructor taught over 100 students, gets jail
SINGAPORE: A former driving instructor whose licence expired in 2001 took on students illegally, continuing to teach driving for a … Read more
Anwar says economic growth meaningless if ordinary Malaysians do not feel it
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysia’s improving economic indicators would mean little … Read more
Malaysia bans e-waste imports: ‘not world’s dumping ground’
Malaysia has announced an immediate and full ban on the importation of electronic waste, as the government vowed the country … Read more
Road upgrades in Johor under 13MP based on state’s list of priorities, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed upgrading of Jalan Yong Peng (FT24) in Johor was not approved under the first rolling plan … Read more
FairPrice shoppers to get $8 voucher for every $100 spent from Feb 5 to 16
SINGAPORE – Shoppers will get an $8 voucher for every $100 spent in a single receipt at all FairPrice supermarkets … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Embu @ Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Mandarin Oriental Singapore welcomes the Year of the Horse with a lineup of festive and indulgent delights. At Embu, from … Read more
Changi Naval Base steps up monitoring after crocodile sighting in waters
SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Navy has stepped up monitoring after a crocodile was detected in the waters near Changi … Read more
Commentary: Postnatal confinement centre or live-in nanny? It all comes down to what works for you
Recuperating from birth at a confinement centre sounds amazing if one can afford it. In Singapore, a typical 28-day package … Read more
Crocodile seen in waters near Changi Naval Base; second reported sighting after Sentosa
SINGAPORE – A crocodile was spotted in waters off the eastern coast of Singapore by the Republic of Singapore Navy, … Read more
Government agencies use various controls to balance commercial activities in residential estates: Sun Xueling
VARIOUS CONTROLS In her response, Ms Sun said that the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) considers where and what type of … Read more
MACC chief: Malaysia fully bans e-waste imports effective today via ‘Absolute Prohibition’ listing
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 4 — The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) has been fully banned with effect from today and will … Read more
‘One happy family again’: Singapore woman accused of pressuring daughter to drop rape case against stepfather
SINGAPORE, Feb 4 — A woman who allegedly urged her daughter to retract accusations in an aggravated rape case involving … Read more
Health Ministry takes proactive route on Nipah prevention with airport screening
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has begun implementing screening measures at airports as part of a proactive and preemptive effort … Read more