‘Onward Together For A Better Tomorrow’: PM Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 18
SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that the 2025 Budget will be one “for all Singaporeans”. He will deliver … Read more
From caregiving to community and contribution
Caring for an elderly loved one might not be on your radar right now, but it’s a role many of … Read more
Commentary: Government budgeting – why it matters and what makes Singapore stand out
SINGAPORE’S DISTINCTIVE BUDGET FRAMEWORK Besides transparency and accountability, an effective budget should be aligned with national priorities, including societal values … Read more
Global lounge access and premium hotel benefits: Inspirations for your next luxurious getaway in 2025
The new year is already in full swing, and perhaps you’re noticing how quickly January has flown by. Between back-to-back … Read more
Blacksmith to be charged for meat cleaver attack in drunken brawl in JB
JOHOR BARU: A 45-year-old blacksmith is expected to be brought to a Magistrate’s Court here on Monday (Feb 17) for … Read more
Marco Pierre White-Fronted S’pore Restaurant The English House Announces Closure
Come tomorrow (Feb 17), Singapore will lose another well-known restaurant. The English House, which opened here in 2018 to great fanfare … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: GU:UM @ Keong Saik
GU:UM, which literally means to grill, roast, or cook over fire in Korean, is a premium Korean steakhouse by One … Read more
Man arrested for allegedly attacking and injuring police officer in Whampoa
SINGAPORE – A 41-year-old man was arrested on the morning of Feb 16, for allegedly assaulting and injuring a police … Read more
EPF must explain why its “sell low, buy high” of MAHB shares were so close together in time, resulting in losses, says Ayer Itam MP Dr Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) needs to explain its decision-making process to buy Malaysia Airports Bhd (MAHB) shares … Read more
Two mental health charities merge to support more people at various stages of life
SINGAPORE – Two mental health charities – one focused on youth, the other on caregivers – are joining forces in … Read more
How upcoming Hume station was built while Downtown Line trains kept running
SINGAPORE: Constructing the soon-to-open Hume station posed unique engineering challenges, including the need for workers to manually transport some construction … Read more
Bernama's active role in OANA boosts global profile, expands media partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR: The active role played by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) in the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies … Read more
Why are millennials buying plushies and ‘cute stuff’? It’s to heal their inner child
This behaviour is also linked to “recessionary comfort buying”, where familiar childhood icons are “reintroduced as premium or limited-edition collectibles, … Read more
Ultra Madness: This Malaysian is running 400km — not for glory, but for strays
THERE’S an amusing contradiction when I meet David Christopher at a bustling cafe in Subang Jaya. With just days to … Read more
WP chief Pritam Singh’s verdict expected on Feb 17
SINGAPORE – A district court is set to rule on Feb 17 whether Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh lied … Read more
Commentary: Yes, Singapore is a price taker but it doesn’t mean we can’t do more to rein in living costs
THE NEED FOR GREATER SCRUTINY It isn’t only about whether prices are going up or down but also about the … Read more
Why Asia’s young women are going ‘boy sober’ and swiping left on romance
For years, young Singaporean women have followed a familiar life script: study hard, date sensibly, apply for public housing, marry … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food | Singapore Food Reviews: One Prawn Co @ New Bahru
From its humble beginnings as a hawker stall at Golden Mile Food Centre, One Prawn Co has undergone an impressive … Read more
“No, She Speaks Singlish”: Chow Yun Fat Says He Didn’t Ask S’porean Wife For Help With English For New Movie
Screen icon Chow Yun Fat’s latest film, Detective Chinatown 1900 may have seen him speaking English and Mandarin fluently, but it … Read more
Former NMPs raise concerns over how members’ resignations ahead of GE2025 could impact scheme
SINGAPORE – The sudden resignations of two Nominated MPs before the end of their terms has raised concerns from some … Read more