ESM Goh responds to 'heated reactions' to remarks on ministerial pay, says salaries not starting point in talent hunt, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has acknowledged the \”heated reactions\” from Singaporeans to his comments on ministerial salaries last we
All secondary school students to get personal laptop or tablet for learning by 2021: Tharman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All secondary school students will receive a personal laptop or tablet for learning by next year – seven years ahead of the original target. The recent move by Education Minister
New Japanese eatery Minka is now offering discounts for Huawei users who dine in, Digital News,M1’s not the only Singaporean entity standing in solidarity with Huawei right now; a local restaurant is also giving some love to the beleaguered tech company. Surprisingly, the eatery’s not serving Chines
Singapore should relax travel testing restrictions further: Experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Experts are calling for the authorities to relax travel restrictions to Singapore, saying the Omicron variant has peaked and imported cases are contributing little to the Covid-19 case count. Speaking at
Can foreign-language films ever win over Hollywood?, Entertainment News,When South Korea's Bong Joon-ho accepted the Golden Globe for best foreign language film for his widely hailed Parasite, he urged moviegoers to \”overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles\”. \”You will be introduced to s
What's on this weekend in Singapore: Feb 19 – 21, 2021, Lifestyle News,1. Stories of Singapore Ink: In Conversation with Jenn Lam For the first In-Gallery Session of 2021, assistant curator Jennifer K. Y. Lam will trace the junctures and transformations that the Chinese ink medium underwent in
Singapore's unemployment rates fall to pre-pandemic levels, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Unemployment rates continued to fall in February, with the overall rate at 2.1 per cent, down from 2.3 per cent in January, according to figures from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Thursday (April 7). The
Pfizer or Moderna booster – which is better? Here's what an MOH study shows, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Getting a booster shot with either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Covid-19 vaccine further reduces the risk of infection by over 60 per cent. Those who had taken a Moderna booster shot after
Clean your homes: Police warn Notre-Dame neigbours over lead risk, World News,Neighbours of the fire-stricken Notre-Dame Cathedral should use wet wipes to clean surfaces at home or the office where lead-laden dust from the blaze may have settled, Paris police advised Saturday. Tests have shown that
Volkswagen admits car ad racist, apologises, World News,BERLIN – Volkswagen withdrew on Wednesday an advert posted on its official Instagram page for its Golf cars that it admitted was racist and insulting, saying it would investigate how it came about and draw consequences. The German car company,
Singapore may get non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccine Novavax before year-end, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has signed advanced purchase agreements with American biotechnology company Novavax to secure its protein-based Covid-19 vaccine, with supplies possibly arriving before the end of the year. Sing
Rattled! Din Tai Fung closes Sydney outlet after big rat filmed scurrying across kitchen, World News,Australian customers of popular restaurant chain Din Tai Fung were left rattled after spotting a big rat scurrying across the kitchen in a Sydney outlet. The rodent was captured on video running acro
Parliament: 'No conflict of interest' in appointing new Auditor-General, a Senior Minister of State's wife, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is generally no conflict of interest between the Auditor-General's Office and the ministries it audits, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Ch
Cyberattacks pose serious threat and cause problems to rail operations, say experts, Digital News,Cybersecurity threats to rail operations are a pressing issue that will get more serious, a panel of experts said on Tuesday (Oct 22). These threats, which are exacerbated by issues such as legacy compo
'I don't want to work with humans': These women prefer to work with the dead than the living, Lifestyle News,\”The living are more scary than dead people,\” said Sarah Ang, 36, a funeral director and embalmer at Serenity Casket & Funerals, a company she runs together with her husban
Human rights groups raise hate speech concerns after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, Digital News,WASHINGTON – Human rights groups on Monday (April 25) raised concerns about hate speech on Twitter and the power that its takeover by Elon Musk would give the billionaire after the self-described
All 3 leaked 2018 iPhone designs shown side-by-side in new video, Digital News,YouTube tech reviewer Michael Kukielka aka DetroitBORG has managed to get his hands on dummy units of all three 2018 iPhones, courtesy of noted tipster Sonny Dickson, and has posted a detailed hands-on video showing us ou
Under proposed new law to counter foreign interference, authorities can order take down of 'hostile' social media posts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A proposed law will give the authorities new powers to counter foreign attempts to influence domestic politics, incite social tensions or sway
Car buyer's guide: Nissan Serena e-Power Hybrid, Lifestyle News,Built to comply with specific regulations set by the Japanese Vehicle Classifications, the Nissan Serena is restricted in length, width, height and engine capacity, as spelt out by the Japanese Government's Road Vehicle Act of
The Animal Resort in Seletar to close after 20 years, Lifestyle News,After 20 years of bringing joy to animal lovers and families in Singapore, The Animal Resort will be closing down next year. This rustic farm at Seletar is known for allowing visitors to get up close and personal with a range of cr
Korean singer HyunA labelled as 'cheap' after she wore seductive clothing on stage, Entertainment News,HyunA should have been arrested, some netizens feel. They were upset over her choice of outfit when the South Korean singer performed at a music festival in Seoul on Sunday (July 21). She
Singapore spent $16.3 million on Trump-Kim summit, Singapore News,Singapore said Sunday it spent S$16.3 million on the historic US-North Korea summit, adding it was less than initially anticipated after some in the city-state complained about the high cost. US President Donald Trump and the North&#x
Singapore ranks 4th in global study on online civility, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – People in Singapore had fewer negative online experiences, such as unwanted sexual contact, last year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This helped the country jump four places to No. 4 in an annual study of how digitally c
'Being put on ADHD meds was like wearing glasses I didn't know I needed', Lifestyle News,“Growing up, I couldn’t sit still and found it hard to pay attention to anything. I’d tap my feet, play with the rings on my fingers and repeatedly forget things, so needless to say, I didn’t hav
Hong Kong singer G.E.M. finds herself needing oxygen while performing in Genting, Entertainment News,Hong Kong pop star Gloria Tang, better known by her stage name G.E.M. (short for Get Everybody Moving), found herself needing oxygen while performing in Malaysia on Friday (April 5). The 27-year-old
'Black sticky substance' stains kids' hands and feet after playing at East Coast Park, Singapore News,What was meant to be a fun trip to the beach ended up being a messy affair after a group of kids found their hands, feet, clothes and toys stained with a black, sticky, unidentified s
Kandie can't afford private pre-schools for their kids, Entertainment News,Most Singaporeans don't think twice about spending on their kids, especially when it comes to education. But that doesn't mean that parents — celebrities included — don't budget for expenses when they'
BTO flats in mature estates over 60% more expensive than those in non-mature ones but 'have been kept affordable' , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The average selling price per square foot (psf) for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in mature estates increased faster than those in non-mature estates
