Very comforting bowl of porridge Situated in the heart of Jalan Besar, Wan He Lou (萬合樓) is a small eatery … More
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Migrant worker aims to be S’pore’s bodybuilding champion, trains after long hours at work
Stories Of Us: By day, Murugesan Balamurali works as an air-con technician. By night, he’s a competitive bodybuilder with big … More
I’m a prison teacher in S’pore. Here’s what it’s like teaching behind bars.
Soft truths to keep Singapore from stalling. PERSPECTIVE: Lee Chee Khuen, 60, has been an MOE teacher since 1987. In … More
She’s a nude model, but she doesn’t champion body positivity anymore
For someone whose hobby involves stripping down to their birthday suit and modelling in front of the camera, one might … More
The Hainanese chicken rice debate: Singapore and Malaysia both lay claim to it – who’s right, or are they both wrong?
Adapted from Wenchang chicken, the dish was sold in Malaya and Singapore in the 1940s, the rivalry heated up after … More
Iman Fandi kept her music a secret from her famous parents
SINGAPORE : Up until recently, Iman Fandi kept her aspirations as a singer-songwriter a secret from her famous parents. She … More
I won $573k from Toto and this is what I did with my money
Patience paid off — to the tune of more than half a million — for a 58-year-old Singaporean man who … More
‘If you’re innocent, don’t give up’: Parti Liyani hopes acquittal can inspire other migrant workers
NGANJUK, East Java : After returning home to Indonesia, former domestic helper Parti Liyani said she hopes her acquittal can … More
Singapore to suspend green lanes with Germany, Malaysia and South Korea for 3 months from Feb 1
SINGAPORE : Singapore’s reciprocal green lane arrangements with Germany, Malaysia, and South Korea will be suspended for three months from … More
Singapore launches new self-driving bus trial
Singapore has moved a step closer to a driverless public transport network with the launch of a new trial of … More
Singapore ranked third as least corrupt country in the world, top in Asia: Transparency International
SINGAPORE : Singapore has again made it to the top ranks of the least corrupt countries in the world based … More
Beyond the Shell Bukom heist, a deeper look at how marine fuel is stolen in Singapore
SINGAPORE : On Dec 15, a 40-year-old Shell employee admitted in court to playing a part in the largest marine fuel … More
All travellers to Singapore need to take Covid-19 PCR test on arrival from Jan 25
SINGAPORE : Singapore has tightened its border restrictions in response to new virus variants and the worsening global pandemic situation. All … More
Uber’s appeal over anti-competitive Grab merger dismissed, $6.58m fine upheld
SINGAPORE : Ride-hailing firm Uber will have to pay a $6.58 million penalty after its appeal against a 2018 decision … More
High-speed rail project cancellation just tip of the iceberg in Malaysia’s recent rail controversies
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project is the latest in a series of … More
At 19, this Singapore Polytechnic student runs a US$25 million tech start-up
Being the CEO of a business with 120 employees globally is hard enough, but teenager Harsh Dalal must also juggle … More
Assets company removal ‘main concern’ that led to HSR termination, project has cost Singapore more than S$270 million: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: The “main concern” that led to the termination of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project was Malaysia’s suggestion that the assets … More
Multi-coloured bougainvillea, octopus trees, watering issues and nets to keep bugs out
Root awakening Multi-coloured bougainvillea grafted from different specimens I bought this bougainvillea plant about two years ago and it had … More
Will We EVER Get Healthy Bubble Tea?
Host Steve Chia goes in search of the elusive healthy bubble tea and finds out how drinking the sweetened beverage … More
Trial to import electricity from Malaysia a ‘useful first step’ as Singapore prepares to connect with regional grid: Experts
SINGAPORE : A trial which will see Singapore import electricity from Peninsular Malaysia will be a “useful first step” in … More
Malaysia’s desire to hasten HSR construction one factor leading to project termination with Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia wanted to bring forward the start of construction of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) to Singapore by … More
Malaysia to compensate Singapore over HSR termination
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must pay compensation to Singapore over the termination of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. … More
NCID nurse becomes first person in Singapore to receive COVID-19 vaccine
A total of 40 healthcare workers at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases received their first COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday. … More
‘I try to forget’: Emotional scars remain for some who lived through Wuhan’s COVID-19 lockdown
WUHAN, China: It’s been almost a year, but the Koh family still remembers vividly their disbelief and confusion when they … More
