Parliament: There’s no stopping Yishun’s sanitary pad litterbug, period, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The issue of high-rise littering stirred up a lively exchange in Parliament on Tuesday (Sept 3), with Ms Lee Bee Wah (Nee Soon GRC) throwing light on a peculiar form of high-rise litter that has been
How rising labour abuse charges threaten to derail Malaysia's export-led economy, Malaysia News,Malaysia ’s government and companies must address mounting allegations of workplace abuse of migrant labourers who fuel the country’s economy, or face risks to its export-reliant growth model, expert
Why Singapore cannot cut down on foreign workers the way other countries have, Singapore News,Is Singapore prepared to have 2,500 babies born here every year grow up to be construction workers? Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing gave this stark number – which works out to around 8 per cent o
Dead alien fish spotted at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The carcass of a 'monstrous' fish spotted on Sunday (Feb 14) at MacRitchie Reservoir is the latest sighting of an alien species that is not supposed to be here at all. It was identified as an alligator gar. The fis
Donate a book in exchange for lifetime access to this mobile library, now docked at International Plaza, Lifestyle News,Calling all bookworms: If you're looking for another cosy spot to curl up with a good read for hours on end, mark this new spot as your next hideout. Located at the first floo
Little known cult is new South Korea Covid-19 outbreak as record high cases reported, Asia News,SEOUL – Little known sect led by a pastor who pokes eyes to heal is at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak in South Korea, as the country reported a new daily record of 4,116 cases for Tuesday and battles a
'My career is now zero': Lecturer quits job to ferry his autistic son around, Singapore News,Mr Rajendran K. Sethuraj loves teaching but left his job as a junior college lecturer for his son Kirisnah, who is autistic. After spending his primary and secondary school years at Pathlight Schoo
Coronavirus: Employers who send healthy workers to hospitals for Covid-19 test may get work pass privileges suspended, warns MOM, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Do not send employees to hospitals unless there is a medical emergency, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has warned employers, after hospitals re
Malaysia's Petronas says Covid-19 variants to keep oil demand uncertain, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas said on Tuesday (Dec 28) that it anticipates recovery in oil demand from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic to remain fragile and uncertain in the
Handy tools to put your child's bedtime struggles to sleep, Lifestyle News,As if by magic, some children become more energetic when they hear that it's time for bed, or they cry themselves to sleep because they're overtired. You're probably wondering: \”Is there anything I can do
2018 Chinese zodiac forecast for those born in Snake year, Entertainment News,The Snake is among the top five animals signs in 2018 as it has the most positive stars for the year. This means you can take more risks this year due to the auspicious energies. If you're thinking of building new bon
HBL 'easier' for parents this time around, but more are cautious of new Covid-19 variant: Survey, Singapore News,It's a few days into Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) with tighter restrictions, and there's already a feeling of deja vu. Haven't we been here before? The emotion is t
2018 Chinese zodiac forecast for Year of the Rabbit, Entertainment News,For those born under the influence of the Rabbit, there will be more stability and positive opportunities coming your way this year. NETWORK AND ESTABLISH CONTACTS There will be improvements in relationships and affinity with pe
Chan Chun Sing laughs at his verbal slip after netizens point out that cotton does not come from sheep, Digital News,It was on Saturday (May 30) morning that Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing held an interview with the media over Zoom to speak on the country’s efforts to jumpstart the e
