As Dee Kosh returns, supporters rally while others question his redemption campaign.After 32 weeks, former influencer Dee Kosh is back, sparking controversy with a dramatic trailer on Instagram marking his return. The video, posted on March 24, features a montage of news headlines about his case, leading up to a shot of him emerging from …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
After a three-year pause due to COVID-19, Changi’s Free Singapore Tour offers a fresh look at local life and culture.SINGAPORE: Transit passengers passing through Changi Airport with a few hours to spare can once again explore Singapore through the Free Singapore Tour, now featuring a new route to the Tampines estate. Relaunched on Apr 3 …
Exploring the benefits of nature’s raw therapy, guided by a seasoned outdoorsmanI find myself lying in a chilly mud puddle in Tampines Quarry one Thursday morning. My guide, Alan Ng, floats nearby in the earthy water, seemingly at peace. "Welcome to the mud experience," he says, his voice filled with serenity.This foray into nature’s dirtier …
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasized the need for stable relations between the US and China while speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia.BEIJING: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stressed that a conflict between the United States and China would bring dire repercussions not only for both nations but also for the world at …
Despite high rankings, some Singaporeans still favor Taipei and Tokyo’s transport systemsSINGAPORE: Singapore’s public transport system has earned the city-state a fourth-place ranking among 60 cities worldwide, according to the 2022 Urban Mobility Readiness Index by the Oliver Wyman Forum and the University of California, Berkeley. This places Singapore just behind Hong Kong SAR, Zurich, …
Singapore’s pride in Shou Zi Chew risks overshadowing the critical issues within TikTokTikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew recently became a global sensation after a five-hour Congressional hearing, leaving Capitol Hill as an unlikely hero. From TikTokers creating fan edits to Singaporeans praising him on LinkedIn, Chew’s calm demeanor and his poised answers amid pointed questioning …
A debate on language, respect, and cultural inclusivity sparks in SingaporeSINGAPORE: In a strongly worded social media post, Ho Ching, wife of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, condemned the behavior of a woman who publicly criticized a supermarket employee at NTUC FairPrice for not speaking English. The incident involved local influencer Datin Amy Tashiana, who …
Exclusive partnership with Disney Cruise Line will make Singapore the first Southeast Asian home port, lasting at least five yearsSINGAPORE: In an exciting new venture, Disney Cruise Line will soon make Singapore its exclusive home port for its newest and largest vessel, marking a first for the company in Southeast Asia. Announced by the Singapore …
After HOOQ’s liquidation, filmmakers reflect on debts, broken contracts, and lost opportunitiesIn January 2020, local filmmakers Haresh Tilani and Terence Chia launched She’s a Terrorist and I Love Her (SATAILH), a comedy series produced for HOOQ, a video-on-demand service. The launch was a major event, marking a promising partnership with HOOQ and showcasing Ministry of …
WP calls for greater involvement of former players and a balanced approach to talent developmentDuring a Workers’ Party (WP) town hall on March 25, Member of Parliament Jamus Lim conveyed the party’s support for expanding Singapore’s football scene, advocating for more involvement of former national players in shaping and leading local football programs. Lim recalled …
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