Exploring the challenges of mental health and gender dynamics among Singaporean politicians.Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, may very well be one of the most high-profile figures to join the Great Resignation wave. But will we ever see a similar situation unfold in Singapore? Probably not.Politicians resigning from office amid scandals and issues …
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A comprehensive overview of the growth and future of Singapore’s MRT network as it expands to eight lines by 2030.SINGAPORE: From a mere five stations in 1987 to eight lines by 2030, Singapore’s rail network is set to enhance travel times and convenience for most commuters.Construction of the Cross Island Line began on January 18 …
Mohamed Khairul Riduan Mohamed Sarip planned armed action related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.SINGAPORE: A 38-year-old teacher from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Mohamed Khairul Riduan Mohamed Sarip, has been arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for planning to engage in armed violence in connection with the Israel-Palestine conflict.Investigations indicate that Khairul acted independently, with …
The Hong Kong-American singer's New Year post raises alarms among fans regarding her well-being.HONG KONG – Coco Lee, the Hong Kong-American diva, has raised health concerns among her fans following a lengthy social media post on New Year's Eve, accompanied by multiple images.Among the photos were tattoos of the words "love" and "faith" adorning her …
Increased safety measures underway following a troubling rise in workplace fatalities.SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old Singaporean lost his life after being struck and pinned by a toppled machine on Tuesday, December 27, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The tragic incident occurred at 601 Rifle Range Road at 7:53 a.m., marking the 45th workplace fatality in …
Advocacy Group Opposes Corporal Punishment as a Solution to ViolencePresident Halimah Yacob sparked a national discussion on Monday (Dec 19) when she stated in a Facebook post that rapists should not be exempt from caning simply due to their age, advocating for a review of Singapore’s laws. “It’s timely that we review this law. It’s …
A Call to Strengthen Protections for Children Against Sexual PredatorsPresident Halimah Yacob has emphasized the urgent need to explore new measures to safeguard children from sexual predators. In a Facebook post on Monday (Dec 19), she expressed her deep concern over the disturbing trend of child rapes occurring within the home, often perpetrated by male …
Refunds to Be Processed Automatically for Affected Commuters Following Fare ErrorSINGAPORE — A total of 1,335 trips on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) between Orchard and Queenstown stations were inadvertently charged an extra six cents from November 13 to December 2.TransitLink issued a statement on Facebook on December 13, explaining that after the recent opening …
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Seeks to Foster Better Relations Amidst Historical Dispute.SINGAPORE: Malaysia has requested its attorney-general to clarify claims regarding Pedra Branca, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday (Dec 14). He expressed hopes for discussions with Singapore to prevent any potential problems between the two neighboring countries."We asked the attorney-general to clarify the …
A remarkable tale of bravery as a pet rat helps save her owner from disaster.UNITED KINGDOM — “Ratty,” a courageous little rat, has become an unlikely hero after saving cancer sufferer Caroline Davis, 61, from a fiery fate by moving her lit cigarette and waking her up just in time.When Caroline dozed off with a …
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