Volunteers of a Singapore humanitarian “interfaith” collaborative vehicle, flagged by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, took to the streets of Singapore on Saturday (Dec. 20) to raise funds for Gaza. 200 volunteers from the humanitarian collaborative vehicle, Humanity Matters, with donation cans and One Nation, One Humanity stickers in hand,
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced on Dec. 19 that scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates will face mandatory caning of at least six strokes, up to a maximum of 24 strokes with effect from Dec. 30. This is in response to the rising severity of scams, as approximately 190,000 scam
Scientists from A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB) revealed on Friday (Dec. 19) they have identified the stem cells responsible for gastric cancer. They also reveal that removing these stem cells stops tumours from growing, even in advanced stage patients where the cancer has spread to other organs. The study, published in
As at Sunday 9pm, 23 people were discharged from hospital while 21 remain in stable condition, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai, followng the collision of two public buses on Sunday morning. Others are undergoing medical reviews, Pillai said in a Facebook post. “I am deeply grateful to our responders who did
Commentary – The Singapore Ministry of Defence announced that Singapore will be conducting joint military exercises with China armed forces in Singapore in the coming week, amid increasing China’s aggression toward Asian nations in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. The joint exercises in Singapore will be the seventh edition of the bilateral Exercise
Everyday, we are using 430 million gallons of water in Singapore, which is enough to fill 782 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Last year on average, the amount of water used per person was about 154 litres. Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean announced in 2018 that Singapore was planning to
Singapore has been in the midst of a dengue outbreak recently. There has been a surge of dengue cases and 341 dengue clusters have already been confirmed, which quadrupled the weekly cases in the last three months. That was even before reaching the usual dengue season which is from June to Oct. So how can
Foreigners looking to work in Singapore have to be fully vaccinated from Feb. 1 next year, according to a press release by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday. Under the new measures, COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for approvals of new work passes and renewals. At the point of application, employers have to declare that both work pass
SINGAPORE—During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have been staying at home more often than before with nationwide restrictions and quarantine measures. With the increased time spent together, this can help a household develop closer bonds or, conversely, lead to more conflicts. According to a Facebook post from Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee,
When Mr Malik Sani received the call from a buyer who was willing to purchase a three-room flat in Bedok at the price he advertised without any on-site viewing, he thought it was a prank. “Can you transfer the deposit to my seller and then I’ll proceed with the paperwork,” Mr Malik told the buyer.
Sitting in the heart of Joo Chiat, The Intan is a two-storey shophouse that boasts a rich and diverse collection of elaborate antiques. I was immediately attracted by the nostalgic sight of the Tam Puis (or spittoons) and ornate tiffin carriers bursting with colours lined up along the long and narrow wooden staircase upon entering
For Japanese food lovers who are disappointed with the closing of Japanese supermarket Meidi-Ya at Liang Court, fret not! It is slated to open its new flagship store at Millenia Walk in phases starting from May 2020, and will complete its opening in August 2020. With the closure of the Liang Court store in Mar
Nowadays, with the global COVID-19 pandemic, staying healthy is vital to your kids. Physical fitness is something that can be best taught to children during this lockdown through games and other exciting activities. When kids are healthy, their bodies can keep disease and illness at bay. To promote fitness and mental wellness, parents can use
With the ongoing global pandemic and its accompanying social distancing regulations, most have us have little choice but to wait things out at home. While you can still leave your home to buy food, it is still best to avoid doing so, lest you find yourself becoming part of a crowd on public transport or
The demand for online grocery shopping in Singapore has been increasing over the last few years. This is predominantly because online store shopping, unlike brick and mortar store shopping, has become frighteningly convenient. Online shopping, including grocery shopping, is simple and convenient as you only need to use your smartphone to access an online grocery
What is Netflix Party? Are you stuck at home because of the coronavirus? And also running out of things to keep yourself entertained with? There’s Netflix of course, but what fun is watching Netflix alone when you could be watching shows with everyone else? Netflix Party Netflix Party is a browser extension that brings you
It’s a common story for many young working adults in Singapore: time is scarce, and it’s difficult to find the motivation to exercise. But going to the gym doesn’t have to be an unhappy chore. Here are 14 of the best gyms in Singapore for the busy working adult. 1. Beat X Studio At Beat
We may be known as a nation of foodies, but our desserts are also not to be belittled. From traditional to modern, here are some of the nine best dessert spots in Singapore! 1. L’eclair Credit: leclairpatisserie @ Instagram Credit: leclairpatisserie @ Instagram L’eclair is Singapore’s first eclair specialty store, and they have some of the prettiest
The Year of The Rat is just around the corner, and Chinatown in Singapore is the place to be to feel the festive air. A team of festively-dressed mice greet you as you approach Chinatown from New Bridge Road. Chinatown is a few blocks of land sandwiched between New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road.
When is Chinese New Year 2020? The Chinese New Year of 2020 falls on January 25th (Saturday) and lasts until February 8th — 15 days in total. 2020 is the Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac. Since the Rat is the first animal sign in the 12-year cycle, 2020 is considered a year
