Asian markets sluggish as Chinese New Year holiday looms
TOKYO: Asian markets were subdued on Monday (Feb 16), as the extended Chinese New Year holiday approached and Japan reported … Read more
‘Little hands, big hearts’: How a young family’s community projects are inspiring others
Last September, the two children held a joint birthday party and encouraged their guests to forgo presents. Instead, they invited … Read more
Defence Ministry in talks with Finance over frozen MAF funds, Khaled assures readiness intact
PETALING JAYA, Feb 16 — The Defence Ministry is in discussions with the Finance Ministry (MoF) regarding the status of … Read more
Man jailed for speeding over 30kmh above limit in Bukit Batok, killing elderly woman
SINGAPORE – A driver who was travelling at more than 82kmh in a residential area in Bukit Batok West – … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: SO DO FUN (蜀都丰) @ The Centrepoint
SO DO FUN (蜀都丰) is helmed by Master Chef Peng Zi Yu, recognised as the Sichuan cuisine mentor to international … Read more
7-Eleven’s latest CNY collection features exclusive Sanrio collectibles
For stylish storage on the go, the Cherry Blossom laptop pouch offers a pastel-toned layer of padded protection, finished with … Read more
When life imitates art: Selangor Turf Club collaborates with local Umamusume fans to name horses, design jockey silk
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — From animated horse girls to real thoroughbreds, Japan’s multi-billion-dollar video game franchise Umamusume: Pretty Derby continues … Read more
Luck My Life Review: Richie Koh’s Charm Beats The Odds In This Safe Mahjong Comedy
Two things make this local lightweight, light-hearted mahjong comedy about heng-suay (good-bad) luck pleasing and easy to watch. One — … Read more
Singapore’s harmony must be actively renewed, says PM Wong in Chinese New Year message
SINGAPORE – The harmony between Singapore’s different cultures, traditions and faiths did not happen by chance and must be “actively … Read more
I’m not very worried about measles spreading in Singapore, says Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE – Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Feb 15 that he is “not very worried” about measles spreading … Read more
More than 1,000 GP clinics open during Chinese New Year
SINGAPORE: A total of 1,095 general practitioner (GP) clinics will be open at various times during the Chinese New Year … Read more
PM Anwar: Johor’s request for bigger share of tax income can be resolved amicably
PONTIAN, Feb 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Johor’s request for the return of the state’s … Read more
Over 1,000 GP clinics to stay open in Singapore during Chinese New Year, says MOH
SINGAPORE, Feb 15 — More than 1,000 general practitioner (GP) clinics in Singapore will remain open over the upcoming Chinese … Read more
Malaysia says no to e-waste dumping but can its ban stop a global trade?
Malaysia has drawn a hard line against becoming a dumping ground for the world’s toxic scrap, but enforcing that pledge … Read more
Wisma ELM structurally safe after incident: Asset manager
KUALA LUMPUR: AmanahRaya-Kenedix Reit Manager Sdn Bhd, manager of AmanahRaya Real Estate Investment Trust, says Wisma ELM in Bukit Damansara … Read more
Will Scribbling With Chalk On A Badminton Court In Singapore Get You In Trouble For Vandalism?
Most of us would walk past chalk doodles in an HDB estate and think… cute. But apparently, not everyone’s a … Read more
Elderly Singaporean man with mild dementia found in KL after 8-day search
SINGAPORE – An elderly Singaporean man with mild dementia who had earlier gone missing in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 7 … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: Tanyu (探鱼烤鱼) @ 313 Somerset
With its reopening at 313@Somerset, TANYU ups the ante by launching Singapore’s first interactive Chinese skewer experience, adding even more … Read more
Why I pet strangers’ dogs on holiday – and how to care for your pets at home while travelling
With your mind at rest, you can truly enjoy your holiday. Yet if you’re an animal addict like me, you … Read more
Etched in history: Yap Kok Sun and the crafting of the Merdeka Declaration
KUALA LUMPUR: For decades, Yap Kok Sun’s name remained little known, even as his work sat at the heart of … Read more