The perfect blend of tough love and incredible dishes that keep Singaporeans coming backFoodies can’t get enough of Shafiee from Fiie’s Cafe at Lucky Plaza, but Shafiee himself seems to tolerate them only with a raised eyebrow and a grumpy stare. Known as the “rudest nasi ayam goreng seller” in Lucky Plaza, Shafiee explained his …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Concerns Raised Over Hygiene and Health Hazards by Recurrent High-Rise Littering.SINGAPORE — A Toa Payoh resident recently took to social media to express his frustration over his upstairs neighbour, who he claims has been pouring urine from his bedroom window every morning between 5 to 6 am. According to Mr. Valiant Khong, the neighbour also …
58% of senior workers are employed full-time, according to Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.SINGAPORE: Close to 70% of elderly workers in Singapore earn less than S$2,500 monthly, as reported by Manpower Minister Tan See Leng on Tuesday (Feb 7).This response came in reply to parliamentary questions from Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) Leong Mun Wai, …
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s enigmatic paintings of people who never were are “out of history and out of geography.”
A platform for anonymous inquiries and discussions on societal taboos.I grew up hesitant to ask questions, fearing embarrassment and vulnerability. I'm not alone in this; many Singaporean students hold back their inquiries to avoid looking “stupid.” The current social climate exacerbates this fear, with the potential for severe backlash over poorly phrased questions online. Difficult …
A push for diverse housing options amidst rising property prices.SINGAPORE — During a parliamentary session on Monday (Feb 6), Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim addressed the issue of public housing, emphasizing that property prices in Singapore have escalated to alarming levels. “Recent reports highlighting record highs in property prices and rents across various districts underline …
Concerns raised about Verra’s “phantom” carbon credits amid recent reports.SINGAPORE: The Singapore government is committed to thoroughly scrutinizing carbon markets and projects as it works to finalize a list of international carbon credits that companies can use to offset their carbon tax liabilities.In response to a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday (Feb 7), Minister for Sustainability …
There was a successful campaign for a long career as a socially conscious songwriter.
A week of significant developments in Singapore.It’s been quite a week filled with notable decisions and controversies. From Member of Parliament (MP) Tin Pei Ling’s new position at Grab Singapore to the ongoing discussions surrounding the Keppel bribery scandal, and the more immediate concern for everyday consumers—Kopitiam's discontinuation of its stored-value cards.Tin Pei Ling: Balancing …
Aiming to affirm the government's commitment to affordable housing.SINGAPORE — Minister for National Development Desmond Lee has presented a ministerial motion focused on ‘affordable and accessible public housing’ in response to an earlier motion submitted by Progress Singapore Party (PSP) non-constituency members of parliament, Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa, concerning public housing policies.This development …
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