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
Scoliosis: Meet the president of Scoliosis Support Singapore who had three surgeries for her curved spine
Severe scoliosis can squeeze the heart and lungs, and impact their ability to fully function, said Liew. To prevent health … Read more
‘Existing allowance structure is outdated’: Civil servants’ pay hike insufficient against rising cost of living, says academic
KUCHING, Aug 18 — The salary increase announced by the Prime Minister might not be enough for civil servants to … Read more
Corporate secretaries play critical role in transition to ESG reporting
KUALA LUMPUR: Corporate secretaries, as the gatekeepers of governance, have a critical role in guiding companies to strengthen governance frameworks … Read more
Have an idea to improve the Kallang River area? Kayak first, then give feedback
SINGAPORE – For Geylang Bahru residents, sighting otters in the Kallang River is par for the course. But on a … Read more
From working out in a Bangsar park to organising Malaysia’s first international kettlebell competition, the story of Bunga Raya Kettlebell Club
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — It all started back in 2021 as the world (and of course Malaysia) was emerging … Read more
In Japan, more stores now feature surau as Muslim arrivals soar
TOKYO, Aug 17 — Department stores and shopping malls in Japan are increasingly setting up prayer rooms to meet the … Read more
Singapore’s NTU Gaia building: S$125M timber wonderland or mouldy mess?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The S$125 million (RM421 million) Gaia building at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, which debuted last … Read more