Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study
2023-03-11
Three students in India’s Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.Continue Reading
‘When I help people, I’m also healing’: The Samaritans behind a new suicide recovery support group
2023-03-10
A new group launched by the Samaritans of Singapore aims to help those who attempted to take their own lives by hearing the stories of those who are recovering.Continue Reading
3 reasons to watch CNA’s reality-style series on a special needs crew working as chefs
2023-03-10
Our Blind Kitchen is CNA Insider’s three-part digital series documenting the ups and downs of an F&B start-up in which half the founding team is made up of the visually-impaired.Continue Reading
Heart of the Matter: Same, same, but different? How to make malls in Singapore less cookie-cutter?
2023-03-10
As more malls pop up in new towns and online shopping is here to stay, what would make a mall worth getting out of bed for? Guests on this episode of the Heart of the Matter podcast throw up some ideas.Continue Reading
IN FOCUS: With a spike in graduate salaries, is the pay of some existing junior employees lagging behind?
2023-03-10
A local survey found that the median starting pay for fresh graduates increased by S$400 last year, which was four times higher compared to previous years. Continue Reading
China brokers deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia
2023-03-10
The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.Continue Reading
More than 945 people fall prey to ‘fake friend’ scams since January, losing at least S$3.2 million
2023-03-10
SINGAPORE: Police are warning of the re-emergence of “fake friend” scams, with at least 945 victims cheated of more than S$3.2 million since January. The cases typically involve scammers contacting victims through text messages or phone calls, pretending to be someone they know, and then asking for financial help. “In theseContinue Reading
Foreign cleaner allegedly punched in chest in MacPherson by 62-year-old man accused of previously harassing town council workers
2023-03-10
In Ms Tin’s video, Mr Babul said that his son was punched by the man out of the blue when he was walking in the estate. He went to visit the doctor after the attack. He said that on previous occasions the same man had harassed cleaners in the area,Continue Reading
Woman caught by traffic police driving erratically had no licence, took husband’s car without consent
2023-03-10
Monica Cheng’s careless driving caused cars behind her to brake abruptly or slow down. Continue Reading
Man ordered to pay S$756,000 after seeking S$800,000 from Tan Tock Seng Hospital and doctors over mother’s death
2023-03-10
The parties then entered a hearing over costs and disbursements. Lawyers for defendants argued that they offered S$15,000 to Mr Chia to settle the case on Apr 24, 2020. He did not accept. TTSH and the three doctors then asked for costs of action to be fixed at S$625,500 andContinue Reading