China says no to US request for defence chiefs to meet in Singapore
China has turned down a request from the United States to hold a meeting between their defense chiefs in Singapore, further straining the...
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May 29, 20232 min read
President Halimah Yacob has announced that she will not be seeking re-election
President Halimah Yacob made the announcement on Monday (May 29) that she will not be seeking re-election for a second term in the...
May 29, 20232 min read
Temasek Holdings reduces compensation for team involved in FTX investment
Singapore's state investor, Temasek Holdings, announced on Monday that it had reduced compensation for the team responsible for...
May 26, 20233 min read
Authorities searched for man in underwear for 5 hours
A man clad only in his underwear triggered a five-hour search on Thursday (May 25) along Hume Avenue in Hillview after a concerned...
May 25, 20233 min read
Analyst weigh in on Gov't handling of Ridout Road saga
According to political and communications analysts, the controversy surrounding the Ridout Road state properties rented by two Cabinet...
May 24, 20231 min read
Vivian Balakrishnan expresses appreciation for PM Lee's review decision on Ridout Road property
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan, addressed the media at the Ministry of Communications and Information on the afternoon...
May 24, 20232 min read
Min K Shanmugam refutes allegations on renting 31 Ridout Road: 'I have nothing to hide'
Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K Shanmugam, addressed the allegations surrounding the rental of 31 Ridout Road, a colonial bungalow,...
May 23, 20232 min read
S'pore court sentences sexagenarian to four years in jail for molesting schoolgirl
A 66-year-old man named Kasmir Singh has been sentenced to four years and one month in jail after pleading guilty to three charges,...
May 22, 20231 min read
S'porean influencer faces criticism for exploiting 'hack' to obtain more ice cream from IKEA
Local influencer Jason Soo faced backlash following the release of a video in which he and his family utilized a trick to obtain...
May 19, 20232 min read
Golfer confronted by mansplainer during practice session
"Golfer Confronted by Mansplainer During Practice Session at Driving Range" A TikTok user named Becca found herself dealing with an...
May 19, 20232 min read
WP Pritam and PAP MPs to question ministers on Ridout Road properties in parliament
Pritam Singh, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party (WP) and Leader of the Opposition, has raised concerns about Cabinet ministers...
May 18, 20232 min read
Lee Hsien Yang's passport was never seized by ICA
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) clarified on May 17 that Lee Hsien Yang's passport remains valid and was never seized, in...
May 17, 20232 min read
Singapore schedules another execution amidst criticism of racial bias in death penalty cases
Singapore is set to carry out another execution of a man convicted of possessing cannabis, just three weeks after the hanging of...
May 16, 20233 min read
MAS resurrects Lee Kuan Yew in coin form to mark his 100th birth anniversary
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed a special S$10 coin on Monday, May 15, to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of...
May 16, 20232 min read
Singapore to increase age limit for egg freezing, easing restrictions
In a significant development, Singapore has announced plans to further relax the regulations surrounding egg freezing. The Ministry of...
May 15, 20234 min read
'Tech neck' becoming more prevalent Doctors warned
Neck pain and musculoskeletal disorders have become increasingly prevalent due to the extensive use of technological devices, sedentary...
May 15, 20232 min read
Earthshot prize ceremony set to take place in Singapore
The Earthshot Prize, a prestigious global environmental award dedicated to catalyzing change and rejuvenating the planet over the next...
May 11, 20232 min read
Chan Chun Sing says around 50 public service positions may meet elected presidency requirement
Minister-in-charge of the Public Service, Chan Chun Sing, revealed that there are around 50 public service positions that meet the...
May 10, 20231 min read
NSF gets probation for stealing milk powder to pay for driving license and daily needs
A 20-year-old national serviceman, Chua Jun Xuan Alister, has been sentenced to 15 months' probation and 40 hours of community service...
May 10, 20231 min read
DBS Bank explores expansion in Dubai, eyeing greater presence in the region
DBS Bank, a major Asian lender based in Singapore, has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai, utilizing the emirate as a hub to...
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