Today’s Headlines in a Snap
1. Graduation Gets a Creative Twist at Temasek Polytechnic
From dragon‑boating dramas to on‑stage skating shows, the new grads are turning their farewell into a spectacle. Picture this: a TikTok clip starts with friends lounging on a dock—staying cool in their short pants and graduation caps. The reel then pivots—gone are the ordinary applause moments, replaced by a roller‑coaster of boat races, podium spills, and a few daring spins that left netizens cheering.
- Dragon boats glide, churning a sea of late‑night excitement.
- A slick skating routine lights up the stage—think “Dancing with the Classmates” meets “Shark Tank”.
- Graduation gifts? Sunglasses on the rail, glitter in the night air, and a raise‑your‑hand clap‑crowd.
2. Hui Lau Shan Stays in Singapore—No Exit in Sight
A rumor had some folks thinking the beloved Thai dessert chain was heading out of the Lion City. The Hui Lau Shan outlet at Nex announced—straight‑up! “We’ve always been open, and we’re still here—nothing’s going anywhere.” It’s like the supermarket version of “We’re still making guava jelly, no secession rumors.” As of now, offices, sweet‑potato staff, and the signature sticky‑fudge delight are all solidly local.
Fans of Hui Lau Shan may have been taken aback when a local lifestyle publication reported today (May 11) that the Hong Kong dessert chain had closed all its outlets in Singapore. However, it appears to be… » READ MORE
3. ‘Took me 11 days to pen this note without crying’: Sharon Au’s Paris apartment burglarised but her cat waited for her
She wrote: “My apartment was broken into 11 days ago. April 30, 2022. They took everything I love. I have… » READ MORE
4. ‘Died hearing this’: Singaporean character in Thai Netflix drama triggers locals with wrong usage of ‘lah’
In the 39-second clip, the Singaporean character approaches the female lead after taking a picture of her from afar, speaking in what is supposed to be a Singaporean accent: “Hello lah… » READ MORE
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