Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore are tackling food waste by turning discarded durian husks into antibacterial gel … More
Category: Singapore
Malaysia warns AUKUS pact will spark nuclear arms race in Indo-Pacific
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob fears the new three-way defence alliance between Australia, the United States and the United … More
The forgotten first people of Singapore
Over time, the Orang Laut have been assimilated into Malay culture and have lost their language. But descendants of the … More
Singapore committed to ‘engaging and cooperating’ with new Malaysian government: Vivian Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE: Singapore remains committed to engaging and cooperating with the new Malaysian government to seek “win-win” outcomes, said Minister for … More
Meet the Indonesian entrepreneur behind Bali’s Potato Head resort
Ronald Akili, founder of Indonesian hospitality and lifestyle brand Potato Head, chats about his entrepreneurship journey, his commitment to mindfulness, … More
Four Countries Agree to Test Cross-Border Payments Using Digital Currencies
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa will test cross-border payments using CBDCs The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced yesterday … More
Indonesia invites Malaysia, Singapore to join Marpolex
Jakarta (ANTARA) : Indonesia has invited Malaysia and Singapore to join the regional marine pollution exercise (Marpolex) to test and … More
Why are more vaccinated people getting Covid-19?
SINGAPORE : Fully vaccinated people currently make up 44 per cent of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, leading to questions over … More
Nasi goreng: a one-pot pantry clean-up dish at its best
Is it Malaysian, Indonesian or Singaporean? The answer is all three – and so much more Dwi Larasatie Nur Fibri, … More
As Asian economies take on public debt to combat Covid-19, who will foot the bill?
In May, when Singapore tightened its measures for four weeks to combat a surge in Covid-19 cases, it cost the … More
Indulge in sunset at Singapore’s Changi Point
People view the twilight colors at Singapore’s Changi Point on Jun 30, 2021. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) SINGAPORE, July … More
Forest birdsong in Singapore
SINGAPORE : In the forest of Singapore, you might only have a very slight chance of spotting a Chinese Hwamei. … More
Singapore Peranakan Indian practises Hinduism, speaks Malay & celebrates Chinese New Year: ‘We’re like rojak’
74-year-old Ponnosamy Kalastree is one of the founders of the Association of Chetti Melaka (Peranakan Indians) Singapore. He talks about … More
Indonesian fugitive on Interpol red notice list repatriated from Singapore
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian fugitive on Interpol’s red notice list was repatriated from Singapore to his home country on Saturday (Jun … More
Robinsons S’pore relaunching as online store on June 24, 2021
Robinsons Singapore is returning as Robinsons Online, a fully digital online department store that will launch on June 24, 2021. … More
Malaysian man arrested after spending more than 20 years on the run for smuggling illegal immigrants
SINGAPORE : A 46-year-old man who had spent more than 20 years on the run for immigration offences he committed … More
Curry Favours: Jackfruit is the star ingredient in this traditional Malay curry
Rendang and chicken curry are commonly known Malay dishes, but have you heard of jackfruit curry? Opor nangka is a … More
Woman jailed for dancing naked while burning objects in Geylang
SINGAPORE : A woman who danced naked while setting objects alight at a back alley in Geylang was jailed for … More
Singapore scientists develop reusable mask that filters 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and haze
Scientists from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a reusable mask that is able to kill bacteria droplets within … More
‘Very slow’ progress on resolving Myanmar crisis is ‘disappointing’: Vivian Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE : The “very slow” progress being made to resolve the ongoing crisis in Myanmar is disappointing, said Singapore’s Foreign … More
I made it to NUS law school after spending 10 years behind bars. I was 31, but not too late.
Darren Tan, now 42, reflects on his life in university straight out of prison. Darren Tan, 42, believes he is … More
Enter the dragon: Rice dumplings and what to drink with them
Chinese tea is often paired with rice dumplings to counter the latter’s richness. But for a twist on tradition, you … More
Farewell SilkAir, after 29 years’ service as SIA’s ‘Regional Wing’
With the final passenger flight docked in, we look back at three decades of SIA’s “regional wing”. At 8.10pm on … More
Report : PM Lee seeks aggravated damages for defamation from Malaysian TOC writer
SINGAPORE : Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is seeking aggravated damages and costs for defamation from a Malaysian contributor … More
