Category: News

With a Pay Increase but a 1.5-Hour Commute, She Seeks Advice on Work-Life BalanceA Singaporean professional recently turned to an online forum for advice after securing a higher-paying job but facing a lengthy daily commute.She shared that her new role offers $3,500 per month, with a raise to $3,800 after three months—an increase from her …

Analysts Predict Singapore Dollar Rates May Lag as Investors Adjust StrategiesNomura has issued a warning that Singapore dollar (SGD) interest rates may face underperformance as market positioning undergoes a shift. The financial institution suggests that as investors unwind their positions, downward pressure on SGD rates could emerge.Analysts highlight that previous market trends have led to …

Singapore Food Agency enforces penalties on establishments failing sanitation standards.SFA Suspends Six Food Outlets Over Hygiene and Toilet ViolationsOn Friday, 21 February, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) suspended six food establishments across the city-state due to violations related to cleanliness. The eateries failed to maintain adequate restroom hygiene and were penalised accordingly.The affected outlets include:27A …

childhood fascination with space led Gang Kai Poh to pursue a career in planetary science, taking him from Singapore to the United States, where he now works at NASA.Gang Kai Poh’s path to NASA began with a childhood curiosity about Mars. At just eight years old, he was captivated by a newspaper article detailing the …

Accident at Jitra Intersection Claims Woman's Life During Desperate Drive for Medical HelpMALAYSIA – In a heart-wrenching incident on 16 February, a 69-year-old woman lost her life in a car crash at the Hosba traffic light intersection in Jitra while urgently driving her injured son to Hospital Jitra. The accident involved her Perodua Axia and …

A $582 Million Project in Johor Bahru Will Feature Retail, Hotel, Apartments, and MoreA new mixed-use development in Johor Bahru will soon be directly integrated with the Bukit Chagar station on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, offering commuters easy access to a retail mall, hotel, apartments, and parking facilities. The RM2.6 billion …

Authority Collaborates with Operators to Address Causes of Multiple Service InterruptionsThe Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently working with MRT operators SMRT and SBS Transit to identify the causes behind three separate disruptions on Singapore’s MRT system that occurred within the span of one week. These disruptions, which impacted commuters during peak hours, happened on …

Former Football Chief Defends Actions in Court, Denies Sexual Assault AllegationsLuis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's football federation, testified in court on February 11, claiming that footballer Jenni Hermoso consented to the kiss he gave her after Spain's victory at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Speaking during his trial in Madrid, Rubiales maintained that …

Government Allocates Funds for Senior-Friendly Enhancements in 32 Estates, Including Seven Silver EstatesSingapore’s Ministry for National Development (MND) has committed a substantial $135 million to upgrade 32 private estates across the country, with a focus on improving infrastructure and amenities for senior residents. Announced by Minister Desmond Lee on February 8, the funding will be …

Investigations Reveal Consumption of Non-Food-Grade Alcohol in West Java IncidentIn a tragic event in Cianjur, West Java, nine people have died due to alcohol poisoning after participating in a local drinking event. The incident, which took place last Thursday, has raised alarm among authorities, with the most recent fatality reported in the early hours of …