CCTV adoption and youth involvement in shop theft highlighted in new crime statistics The number of shop thefts in Singapore increased by 7.6% in 2024, according to the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) annual physical crime statistics. This marked an additional 300 cases compared to the previous year, with shop theft now accounting for 21.2% of...
The actresses reflect on their past relationships and the lessons learned about happiness and self-worth Self-love is the foundation of all relationships, a valuable lesson shared by actresses Michelle Chia and Phyllis Quek in a heartfelt conversation during the latest episode of Camping Around the World. The pair embarked on a memorable trip to Chiang...
Despite Promises of a ‘Riviera,’ Gaza’s Residents Stand Firm Against Forced Relocation In Gaza, life is slowly being rebuilt following the devastation of the conflict. Despite a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the region remains deeply uncertain, especially with the added threat of Donald Trump’s controversial plan for Gaza. The former US president proposed...
The Complex Impact of Covid-19: Some Enjoyed a Better Quality of Life, While Others Struggled Research has shown that people aged 50 and above in England report better life satisfaction and wellbeing than before the Covid pandemic, although depression rates have increased among this group. A study involving a nationally representative sample of older adults...
More Government Support Contributes to Higher Household Incomes Amid Economic Challenges Singapore’s median household employment income rose to $11,297 in 2024, marking an increase in the nation’s earnings and a reduction in income inequality, according to the latest figures from the Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat). The report, released on February 13, reveals that the...
Actor-Singer Opens Up About Personal Grief and Fond Memories While Preparing for Emotional Role in Blooms of Happiness Malaysian actor-singer Ah Niu recently shared heartfelt memories of his late mother, revealing how these personal experiences shaped his portrayal of a character in his new Chinese New Year film Blooms of Happiness. The 48-year-old recalled a...
Revenue Grows by 9.8%, and Net Property Income Improves by 12.6% in H2 2024 Digital Core Real Estate Investment Trust (Digital Core Reit) has reported a 1.1% increase in its distribution per unit (DPU) to US$0.018 for the six months ending December 31, 2024. This marks an improvement from the same period last year. During...
Military Prepares for Potential Resumption of Conflict as Hostage Deadline Approaches As the February 15 deadline approaches for Hamas to release more Israeli hostages, Israel’s military has called up reservists, preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities if the ceasefire fails to hold. This comes after Hamas suspended the planned release of hostages, citing Israeli...
The High Court overturns controversial scheme that removed officers from duty, citing unlawful process and inadequate safeguards. The Metropolitan Police have suffered a setback in their efforts to cleanse the force, as the High Court ruled that their scheme to dismiss officers by revoking their vetting clearance was unlawful. The vetting procedure, designed to remove...
The suspected unlawful release of pigs in the region raises concerns about unauthorised rewilding efforts and environmental risks. Rangers in Cairngorms National Park are actively searching for a group of feral pigs believed to have been unlawfully released in the park. The animals were sighted near the Uath Lochans area, close to the village of...