Diners and Hawkers Alike Alarmed by Potential Infestation Amid Ongoing ConstructionHawkers at Maxwell Food Centre are raising alarms over a potential rodent infestation after multiple sightings of a family of mice scurrying across the ceiling. In an unsettling incident, a mouse even fell onto a diner’s table, heightening concerns about hygiene in the popular food …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
A Journey Through Conflict and HumanityGrowing up in Singapore, many of my peers dreamed of becoming doctors, lawyers, or bankers. I, however, was uncertain about my future, knowing only that those paths weren’t for me. Eventually, I discovered my passion for creativity and enrolled at Boys Town at the age of 14, pursuing a course …
A New Era of Travel Post-PandemicThe demand for air travel has skyrocketed globally as individuals eager to escape their home confines after two years of pandemic restrictions are ready to spend significantly more on tickets.In April, the average price of air tickets from Singapore was 27% higher compared to 2019, according to a report by …
Singapore's Push for Cleaner Transport Gains TractionSINGAPORE: Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 8.4% of all new car registrations in the first five months of this year, more than doubling the total for all of 2021, Transport Minister S Iswaran announced on Wednesday (Jun 8). This figure reflects a remarkable 20-fold increase compared to the same …
Fundraising Efforts Continue to Cover Legal FeesOn Tuesday (June 7), lawyer M Ravi shared a photo of a $20,000 check he recently delivered to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), remarking, “Heavy price to pay for trying to save lives in Singapore.” However, he still needs to raise an additional $10,000 to cover expenses related to the …
Unraveling the Resurgence of Spirituality Through Crystals"Would you like to learn about your fortune?" a Chinese man in his mid-50s asks, lounging on a red plastic chair beneath a New Moon abalone umbrella, trying to escape the blazing sun. His creased, loosely-buttoned checkered shirt and carefree demeanor seem ill-suited for what one might expect from …
Urgent Action Needed as Emission Reduction Targets Remain ElusiveSINGAPORE: Southeast Asia's efforts to decarbonise are inadequate, despite an increasing number of countries in the region committing to net-zero emissions, according to a report released by Bain & Company, Temasek, and Microsoft.The report highlights that no Southeast Asian nation is projected to achieve the emission reductions …
Examining the Tensions Between Bird-Singing Tradition and Animal WelfareIt’s a tranquil Sunday morning as the hidden corner of Ang Mo Kio Blk 159 begins to stir. The carpark adjacent to Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club gradually fills with a variety of cars, all carrying precious melodic cargo—songbirds perched in cages, some more ornate than others, …
Not-for-Profit Organization Aims to Ease Commute Challenges for Migrant WorkersA not-for-profit organization is appealing to the public for donations to provide bicycles for migrant workers, helping them navigate the long distances to their dormitories and workplaces more easily.ItsRainingRaincoats (IRR), a group dedicated to championing the needs of Singapore's migrant workers, announced on June 3 that …
Urban Redevelopment Authority Unveils Vision for the Next 50 YearsSINGAPORE: In the coming five decades, job locations could shift closer to residences, with more mixed-use developments emerging in the city center and other regions.To facilitate businesses in adapting to rapidly changing demands, commercial and office spaces may also be available for lease on shorter terms …
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