How did Singapore’s new PM Lawrence Wong fare in his first National Day Rally speech?
While these policies will come with a hefty price tag, Singapore is likely to be able to foot the bill … Read more
Anwar arrives in New Delhi to bolster 67-year-strong Malaysia-India relations
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Monday for a … Read more
Mao Shan Wang ‘Spaghetti’ Served With Chendol At New Durian Cafe In Chinatown
Durian Spaghetti The cafe is founded by Lawrence Yii, 58, a major shareholder of ice cream manufacturing company Million Miles. … Read more
First supermoon of the year rises over Singapore
The phenomenon should be easily visible anywhere in Singapore as long as the skies are clear, said SCOB. Viewers are … Read more
Payout of S$6,000 for the involuntarily unemployed meant to keep ‘handout dependency’ at bay, say experts
SINGAPORE: The amount of financial aid for the involuntarily unemployed is meant to support jobseekers while ensuring that welfare dependency does … Read more
Two holidays and a lost passport turns Singaporean’s midnight supper run into four-day Johor Baru stay
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — A Singaporean woman said she lost her passport after entering Johor Baru last Friday, which … Read more
Raihan takes us to halal steakhouse Asap & Co, where
Raihan takes us to halal steakhouse Asap & Co, where customers can watch their steak being cooked live from a … Read more
Smith Street in Chinatown set for rejuvenation, to have more curated offerings beyond retail, dining
The tender, which was launched on Nov 30, 2023 and closed on March 20, attracted five bidders, including CBA which … Read more
Workers’ Party welcomes NDR 2024 policy shifts, calls for deeper reforms on singles buying BTO flats
WP’S REDUNDANCY INSURANCE, PARENTAL LEAVE PROPOSALS On the introduction of a new SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme, WP said it was in … Read more
Singapore offers four weeks of mandatory, govt-paid paternity leave; extra 10 weeks of leave to be shared between mums and dads
Four weeks of government-paid paternity leave will be made mandatory from April 2025 Eligible working fathers with Singaporean children born … Read more
askST Jobs: What to do about colleague who is often absent
In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting … Read more
Commentary: There is much to cheer in Singapore’s fight against inflation
WHAT COULD RAISE INFLATION? Being a small and open economy, Singapore is highly sensitive to international price fluctuations. The supply … Read more
PM Wong makes ‘radical’ policy shifts in maiden National Day Rally: Analysts
Associate Professor Daniel Goh, associate provost for undergraduate education at the National University of Singapore and a former Non-constituency Member … Read more
Stateless face barriers to mental health access due to lack of funding, research
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 — Based on case examples and interviews with mental health experts, it is evident that lack … Read more
Why is Sabah Day important? CM Hajiji explains
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the joint celebration of Sabah Day and National … Read more
Singapore police crack down on surge in housebreakings in affluent neighbourhoods linked to Chinese syndicates, on the hunt for 14
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Singapore police reported yesterday that the recent rise in housebreaking cases at private residential estates … Read more
Pistol perfect Sayyeda fires through pain to Sukma double gold
KUCHING: Despite battling a tendon injury on her right shoulder, Sayyeda Khadeeja Anis Fadhli showed remarkable grit to clinch two … Read more
Malaysia halts new oil palm plantations to preserve forest cover
SANDAKAN: Malaysia has pledged to halt new oil palm plantations in forest areas to support sustainability and maintain its current … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Viet Nam Pho @ Clementi West Street 2
A new eatery has quietly opened in my neighbourhood, bringing the flavours of Vietnam to the West Coast area. Viet … Read more
Straits Club’s owner, ex-model James Ong, is long-time
Straits Club’s owner, ex-model James Ong, is long-time besties with actors Tay Ping Hui and Ix Shen! Link in bio … Read more