Founders of daycare centre for kids with critical illnesses jointly named ST Singaporean of the Year 2023
Ms Paul and Ms Lee were awarded a trophy and $20,000 in cash, while the other finalists received $5,000 each. … Read more
Businessman lodges police report after being linked to alleged ‘drug lord’ in India
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Businessman Datuk Abdul Malik Dasthigeer, also known as Datuk Malik, has lodged a police report … Read more
Singapore insurance agent cheated friend’s family by pocketing nearly S$310k meant for policies, gets 30 months’ jail
SINGAPORE, March 13 — To gamble online on unlicensed gambling websites and cover his personal expenses, an insurance agent cheated … Read more
Immigration Dept: 350 undocumented migrants in Perak sign up for repatriation programme
IPOH, March 12 — A total of 350 undocumented migrants in Perak have been registered under the Migrant Repatriation Programme … Read more
Ex NOC CEO Sylvia Chan Was Investigated By Police For Embezzlement, Prostitution For A Year; Says An Entire Floor Of Police Station Was Working On Her Case
She was once one of Singapore’s most influential and popular online personalities but these days Sylvia Chan, the former CEO … Read more
100 people evacuated after power bank catches fire in Balestier apartment
SINGAPORE – About 100 people evacuated from a serviced residence in Balestier on March 12, after a power bank caught … Read more
Woman charged with cheating Taylor Swift fan of S$350 for Singapore concert tickets
SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old woman was on Tuesday (Mar 12) charged in court with cheating a Taylor Swift fan into paying … Read more
‘Energy stick’ nasal inhalers are catching on among Singapore’s youths: What are they and what risks do they pose to one’s health?
SINGAPORE, March 11 — Priced under S$5 (RM17.60) and boasting flavours like “power mint” and “succulent grapes”, a new breed … Read more
Opinion | Australia’s offer to fund Asean security must be met with extreme caution
At the Melbourne summit, the Philippines, which has increasingly been clashing with China over their South China Sea claims, called … Read more
DPM Fadillah: Don’t turn Ramadan month into ‘the mother of food waste’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof called on Muslims in this country not to … Read more
Explainer: What the leak of German general’s conference call from Singapore hotel says about risks of public Wi-Fi networks
SINGAPORE, March 11 — Last week, a Russian media outlet leaked an audio recording of a confidential conversation between a … Read more
Singapore charges Chinese tourist who staged own kidnapping to cheat relatives, recoup gambling debts
Trying to recoup his gambling debts, a Chinese national visiting Singapore allegedly decided that he could stage his own kidnapping … Read more
Singapore judge calls for reformative training report for youth who repeatedly molested pre-teen girl after religious classes
SINGAPORE, March 8 — After attending religious classes at a neighbour’s house, an 18-year-old youth would sexually assault the woman’s … Read more
How Asian women are challenging bias to carve out entrepreneurial success, from Singapore to India
With co-founder and a young parent Elena Kwa, she launched the Immigrations People, which has now carved a niche after … Read more
Civil service pay scheme to consider working hours for women employees, says PM Anwar
PETALING JAYA, March 8 — The study on the Civil Service Remuneration System (SSPA) being drawn up is to also … Read more
Local TikToker Can Hear Taylor Swift’s Concert From Home, Even While Doing Number 2 In Her Toilet
Since American superstar Taylor Swift brought her Eras Tour to Singapore to perform six shows at the National Stadium, concertgoers … Read more
Man, 40, arrested for loan shark harassment after three-day investigation
SINGAPORE – A 40-year-old man suspected of loan shark harassment in Sengkang was arrested on March 7, after a three-day … Read more
Housing and Local Govt minister: Ministry in final stage of drafting first Urban Redevelopment Act
HONG KONG, March 8 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is now at the final stage of … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Cai Lin Ji (蔡林記) @ Tanjong Pagar
Cai Lin Ji (蔡林記) first introduced their Hubei Signatures to Jurong Point in Boon Lay but has quickly introduced their … Read more
Bill tabled to set out how police can arrest mentally disordered suspects, criminalise misuse of SIM cards
SINGAPORE, March 7 — To plug an existing “operational gap” faced by police officers when they apprehend mentally disordered persons, … Read more