Anticipation Builds as 427 Athletes Prepare for Regional ShowdownSINGAPORE: Singapore’s athletes are excited and ready to compete in next month's Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games) in Hanoi, Vietnam, according to chef de mission S Sinnathurai on Wednesday (Apr 27).“After a year of postponement, our athletes are very eager to compete to put their training and …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Exploring how the tabletop game fosters acceptance and representationIf you looked at the group gathered around various tables in the cozy shop, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything other than casually dressed individuals unwinding after work. Some sport khakis and sandals, while others wear button-up shirts, lugging serious laptop backpacks. My table boasted a mix …
British billionaire emphasizes the need for clemency as execution date approaches.UPDATE: A last-minute motion filed by Nagaenthran's mother, Panchalai Supermaniam, on Tuesday (April 26) has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal, indicating that Nagaenthran is likely to be executed at 6:00 AM on Wednesday.Mdm Panchalai sought to challenge the legality of prior judgments, citing …
The ruling emphasizes the child's autonomy in health decisions amid parental disagreement.SINGAPORE: A recent court ruling has favored a father who wishes to vaccinate his 16-year-old daughter against COVID-19, despite opposition from his unvaccinated ex-wife. However, the father has been ordered to pay S$2,000 in court costs to his ex-wife, as he allowed their daughter …
Exploring Cultural Significance in a Sweet TreatYou hold the vibrant green waffle in your hands, ready to take a bite. Your tongue brushes against the square grooves, expertly gridded and pressed to perfection. The aroma of pandan wafts up, evoking memories of the vivid green pleats your neighbor plants along the corridor. The geography of …
Court hands down three-week jail term for violent altercationA retiree and his adult son have each been sentenced to three weeks in jail for assaulting a young boy following a disagreement about football at a multipurpose hall. The incident occurred on December 22, 2019, at the multipurpose hall located at Block 6, Lorong 7 Toa …
Services returning after two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemicSINGAPORE: Cross-border bus and taxi services between Singapore and Malaysia are set to resume on May 1, marking the end of a two-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision follows the recent reopening of the land borders between Singapore and Malaysia for fully vaccinated travelers.The …
Enduring Isolation in Shanghai’s Ongoing Zero-Covid LockdownChina’s persistent "dynamic zero-covid" strategy has led to an ongoing lockdown in Shanghai, starting in March. For Singaporean headhunter Ting Tze Siang, who has been living in Shanghai for 13 years, the lockdown began immediately after he finished a three-week quarantine. Now in his eighth week of isolation, Ting …
Bakery’s Clever Marketing Stunt Highlights Passport Application Delays with a Tasty TwistThe Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued a notice that passport renewals are facing significant delays, with processing times extending up to three months due to high demand. According to reports earlier in the month by The Straits Times, the wait time is …
How Tasers Work and Why They Don’t Always Deliver Desired ResultsOn Apr 14, videos surfaced showing Singapore police using a Taser to subdue a man after a violent attack at Beach Road. Although the Taser worked in this case, the police explained that its effectiveness varies based on factors like where the probes land, the …
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