Viral Video Captures the Heartwarming Moment of Kindness During Ramadan A heartwarming act of kindness by a Malaysian food delivery rider has gone viral after he stopped in the middle of his busy route to rescue a stranded kitten on a bustling road. The touching moment, which was shared on TikTok, garnered immense attention, with...
Solong’s captain held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following deadly crash with tanker A Russian national has been arrested following a tragic ship collision in the North Sea, which led to a presumed death. The 59-year-old captain of the container ship Solong was taken into custody on Tuesday, facing allegations of gross negligence manslaughter...
Calvin Cheng questions the continued use of five-member GRCs, arguing that smaller teams would better represent voters The recent release of Singapore’s new electoral boundaries has sparked debates regarding the composition and necessity of large Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs), particularly five-member ones. This issue has gained traction in online forums, with former Nominated Member of...
The suspended Reform UK MP denies accusations, claiming political retaliation for his criticism of Nigel Farage The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into Rupert Lowe, the suspended MP for Great Yarmouth, following allegations that he made a series of verbal threats towards Reform UK’s chair, Zia Yusuf. The police confirmed that they are probing...
Workers’ Party MP calls for formal recognition of caregiving as essential labour with structured compensation Family caregiving plays a crucial role in Singapore’s social framework, yet remains largely unpaid. On Friday (Mar 7), Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam (Aljunied GRC) emphasised the need for financial recognition of this work, proposing allowances and CPF contributions for...
Players can explore historic landmarks, complete themed routes, and catch exclusive Pokémon in this special two-day event Pokémon Go trainers, get ready for an exciting new adventure! The Pokémon Go City Safari event is set to take place in Singapore on 29 and 30 March, running from 10am to 6pm daily. Participants will have the...
Minimum qualifying wages to rise, with sector-specific increases for financial services workers Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has announced a significant rise in the qualifying salary for S Pass applicants, set to take effect on September 1, 2025. The new minimum salary will be S$3,300, up from S$3,150, marking the third consecutive increase over the past...
Sentences for Activists Involved in M25 Disruptions Reduced Following Arguments of Conscientious Motivation A group of 16 Just Stop Oil activists have successfully had their jail sentences reduced following an appeal. The protesters, who had been imprisoned for various disruptive actions, including blockading the M25, argued that their sentences did not properly account for their...
Despite Economic Challenges, Asia-Pacific Cities See Strong Growth in Prime Residential Prices The Asia-Pacific luxury real estate market is experiencing impressive growth, with Tokyo and Seoul standing out as key drivers, according to the latest Prime Global Cities Index for Q4 2024 by Knight Frank. These cities have defied global economic uncertainties and political instability,...
Prof Sir Stephen Powis Announces Retirement Following Leadership Reshuffle Prof Sir Stephen Powis, the national medical director for NHS England, will retire this summer after a distinguished seven-and-a-half-year tenure, a period in which he played a critical role in guiding ministers and the public through the Covid pandemic. Powis, aged 64, is widely recognised for...