India-Pakistan online love story that ended in jail
2023-02-23
A cross-border romance turned tragic after Mulayam from India was arrested and Iqra deported.Continue Reading
Commentary: Are Singapore’ parenthood support policies working if fertility rates are still down?
2023-02-23
A common misconception is that Singapore’s marriage and parenthood initiatives have failed because total fertility rates keep declining, but that may not be true, says NUS’ Kelvin Seah.Continue Reading
In pictures: Crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus seen in alignment over Singapore
2023-02-23
SINGAPORE: Skygazers in Singapore were treated to a clear view of the crescent moon, Jupiter and Venus on Thursday (Feb 23) evening – with all three celestial bodies seen in alignment. According to Facebook group Stargazing Singapore, the phenomenon was visible from about sunset to 9pm in the direction ofContinue Reading
Japan’s mystery ball removed from the beach
2023-02-23
The ball, dubbed “Godzilla egg”, has perplexed locals and set off widespread speculation.Continue Reading
BBC India: Director-general tells staff to report without fear
2023-02-23
Tim Davie says nothing is more important than reporting impartially, after officials search BBC offices.Continue Reading
Day 2 of Budget 2023 debate: MPs voice concern over property prices, ask for more help for parents and workers
2023-02-23
MPs cautioned against rising property prices and sought support for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers and parents.Continue Reading
Recall issued for REX Grilled Clam due to excessive levels of cadmium: SFA
2023-02-23
Cadmium, which is a type of heavy metal, can cause health problems if consumed in excess. Continue Reading
S$1.5b Envy Global fraud case: Ex-director fails in bid to lower S$6m bail, but gets new variations
2023-02-23
DEFENCE ARGUES FOR BAIL DECREASE On Thursday, Ng’s lawyers from Dentons Rodyk & Davidson, led by partner Navin Naidu, applied to have the S$6 million bail reduced to S$5 million. The bail amount had been increased from S$4 million to S$6 million on Jan 19. At that hearing, the prosecutionContinue Reading
Man faces charge of murdering another man at Geylang disco on Valentine’s Day in 2010
2023-02-23
SINGAPORE: A man has been brought back to court to face a murder charge more than 10 years after the alleged victim died at a disco in Geylang. Singaporean Lee Heng Wong, 53, returned to court on Thursday (Feb 23) to face one count of murder by causing the deathContinue Reading
Scoot to suspend flights to Australia’s Gold Coast from July 2023
2023-02-23
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will suspend its budget arm Scoot’s services to Australia’s Gold Coast region from July 2023, as it “adjusts its capacity in response to demand”. In its third-quarter earnings report released Tuesday (Feb 21), the national carrier said its net profit improved 12.7 per cent from the previousContinue Reading