HDB flat fire in Jurong West
SINGAPORE – Two people were rescued from a 13th-storey HDB flat after a fire broke out in the unit in … Read more
NUS drops to 10th, NTU retains 12th in global uni rankings
SINGAPORE – The National University of Singapore (NUS) has fallen two places to 10th position in a global ranking of … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Man Fu Yuan @ Frasers House
Award-winning Cantonese restaurant Man Fu Yuan (满福苑) at Fraser House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore, unveils a thoughtfully refreshed à … Read more
Diesel price in peninsular Malaysia now RM4.37 a litre, cheaper by 30 sen; RON95 and RON97 prices maintained
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has been reduced by 30 sen to … Read more
Driver taken to hospital after accident with another car in Geylang
SINGAPORE – A 73-year-old driver was taken to Raffles Hospital after his car was involved in an accident with another … Read more
US firms sue Teo Siong Seng, shipping container makers over alleged price-fixing scheme
SINGAPORE: Shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng and other executives accused by the United States of conspiring to restrict output and … Read more
Singapore taxi and GetGo car collide outside Bendemeer MRT, cabby hospitalised after morning crash
SINGAPORE, June 17 — A taxi and a GetGo car were involved in a collision outside Bendemeer MRT station on … Read more
Can Singapore’s education system take ‘late bloomers’? Harvard speech reignites debate
When Singaporean Joel Tan stood before fellow Harvard Medical School PhD graduates recently, he recalled how the chance to study … Read more
Stronger responses against cybercrime needed: Interpol
SINGAPORE – A whole-of-society approach is needed to detect, disrupt and deter cybercriminal activity amid an increase in scams and … Read more
Man acquitted of receiving nearly S$300,000 in kickbacks as Keppel FELS shipyard manager
SINGAPORE: A district court has cleared a man of accusations that he received close to S$300,000 (US$234,000) in kickbacks when … Read more
Atrial fibrillation: Hidden stroke threat affecting Malaysians
MELAKA, June 17 — Atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart rhythm disorder that frequently causes no symptoms, is behind up to … Read more
Anwar hails TV AlHijrah’s role in Islamic broadcasting as station turns 16
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that broadcasting grounded in values, knowledge and wisdom … Read more
Malaysian duo honoured after helping Singapore police recover stolen boat in cross-border case
SINGAPORE, June 17 — Two Malaysian men were recognised for their role in helping Singapore police recover a stolen boat … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Pietrasanta @ Connexis Tower, Fusionpolis
Pietrasanta at Fusionopolis is returning to its Tuscan roots. Drawing inspiration from Pietrasanta in Tuscany, the hometown of founders Niccolò … Read more
Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?
When Celine Teo feels homesick, she visits Singaporean eatery Vanda Room in Beijing’s central business district to enjoy delicacies such … Read more
‘Chio Bu’ Hawker, 60, Says Her 24-Yr-Old Teochew Kueh Stall May Close If She Can’t Find Successor
With her blond-highlighted hair pulled into a messy bun, bronzed skin, tank top and denim shorts, Dawn Ng looks more … Read more
IN FOCUS: Are there too many malls in Singapore?
SMALL BUSINESSES PRICED OUT? For budding retailers hoping to establish a presence in malls, the “risk-managed” approach can feel like … Read more
Obesity treatment: Why weight loss is challenging
Obesity has been recognised by the World Health Organization as a chronic disease – and the reasons go well beyond … Read more
PM Wong to take part in ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Kazan, Russia, for the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit from Jun 17 to Jun … Read more
Judge: Najib’s lack of remorse, role in siphoning 1MDB money were factors when deciding his jail, RM13b sentence
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — How did the High Court decide on how many years to imprison and how much … Read more