Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire
2022-10-17
The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali.Continue Reading
Security guard attacked at logistics hub in Jurong
2022-10-17
SINGAPORE: A security guard was attacked at a logistics hub in Jurong last Thursday (Oct 13), after he alerted a truck driver that he did not follow procedures and safety protocols. The Union of Security Employees (USE) said in a Facebook post on Monday that it was alerted to the incident.Continue Reading
Wet weather expected to continue for the rest of October: Met Service
2022-10-17
SINGAPORE: The current wet weather is expected to continue for the rest of October, with thundery showers expected on most days in the coming fortnight, said the Meteorological Service Singapore on Monday (Oct 17). In its fortnightly outlook, the Met Service said the inter-monsoon conditions are forecast to last through November. Continue Reading
Jimmy Toh to be appointed new chief executive director of People’s Association
2022-10-17
SINGAPORE: Mr Jimmy Toh Yong Leng will be appointed as chief executive director (designate) of the People’s Association (PA) on Nov 1, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said on Monday (Oct 17). Mr Toh will take over from Mr Lim Hock Yu as chief executive director (CED)Continue Reading
BTS: K-pop stars to take time out for military service
2022-10-17
There’s been debate for years over whether the world’s biggest boy band could be exempt from serving.Continue Reading
New private home sales more than double in September, driven by Lentor Modern, SkyEden@Bedok launches
2022-10-17
SINGAPORE: New private home sales in Singapore more than doubled in September from a month earlier, driven by the launches of Lentor Modern and Sky Eden@Bedok. Excluding executive condominiums (ECs), developers sold 987 units last month, up from the revised 438 units in August, according to figures released on MondayContinue Reading
Grab driver dies after accident at Ang Mo Kio junction; 40th workplace fatality in 2022
2022-10-17
The accident in Ang Mo Kio occurred as the driver was making a discretionary right turn.Continue Reading
Local film #LookAtMe barred from screening in Singapore over potential to cause social division
2022-10-17
The film, directed by Ken Kwek, denigrates a religious community, say Singapore authorities.Continue Reading
Local film #LookAtMe banned from screening in Singapore
2022-10-17
The film, which is set in Singapore, indicates to the audience in the opening frame that it is “inspired by true events”.Continue Reading
Food charities in Singapore provide healthier alternatives for beneficiaries even as donations drop
2022-10-17
The charities have also been striving to reduce food waste. Continue Reading