Navigating Dual Roots: A Journey of Love and BelongingAlmost thirty years after moving to Singapore, my Irish mother’s perception of home has both transformed and deepened.“In a year or so, I will have spent more time in Singapore than in Ireland,” she remarked.“But despite my affection for Singapore,” she added, “I still possess a steadfastly …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Jeyaretnam highlights the impact of Rajapaksa's actions on the Tamil community in Singapore.Kenneth Jeyaretnam, a British Member of Parliament and Secretary-General of the Reform Party (RP), has urged Singapore's Attorney General Lucien Wong to prosecute former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for war crimes and crimes against humanity under universal jurisdiction.On Tuesday (July 26), Jeyaretnam …
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung emphasizes the need for ongoing investment in the healthcare workforce.SINGAPORE: As part of efforts to strengthen Singapore's healthcare workforce and make jobs in the sector more appealing, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced on Friday (July 29) that nurses will receive an enhanced payment package for the years 2022 and …
Creative Solutions for Beating the Heat in a Humid Climate“See that huge fan behind me? With no air conditioner, that’s the only thing keeping me cool for the past 22 years,” says engineer Tan Jian Zhen, gesturing to his old-school fan whirring behind him. “Actually, I might need to oil it. That thing is getting …
The state-owned investor aims to tackle food security challenges worldwide.Global investment company Temasek has earned a reputation as the “best and most aggressive” agritech investor, with a diverse portfolio that includes an Israeli irrigation firm and an Indonesian fish food start-up. According to a recent report, the state-owned investor, valued at over S$400 billion, is …
The latest patient is a 32-year-old Singaporean man.SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported an additional case of monkeypox infection on Wednesday (July 27), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 11 since June. The latest patient is a 32-year-old Singaporean man, according to MOH's update on its website.The man tested positive …
Turning a Simple Idea into a Sweet Success Story“I was considering whether to be the ice cream man or sell lemonade,” Chen Ke Long shares with me as he juggles a stack of ripe lemons on his counter. “In the end, I opted for lemonade since it requires fewer licenses than selling ice cream.”His homemade …
A dream holiday turns into a quarantine ordeal for a local couple as they navigate South Korea's Covid regulations.Many people have successfully navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, even embarking on long-awaited overseas trips. However, some are still feeling the impact of the pandemic, like a couple from Singapore who found themselves spending seven …
Legal action taken against food importer for violating import regulations.SINGAPORE: A company and its director have been penalized for unlawfully importing over 360kg of fresh fruits and vegetables from Malaysia, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced on Monday (Jul 25).JQA, a food product importer, and its director, Tan Kar Jiun, were each fined S$5,000.The incident …
Domestic Helper Sentenced for Voyeurism and Theft After Posting Inappropriate TikTok VideoAn Indonesian domestic helper was sentenced to three months and one week in jail on Tuesday (July 19) for posting a TikTok video that showed her employer's 4-year-old son changing his pants, exposing his genitals. Rike Kusnul Kotimah, 25, also stole $50 from her …
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