1,200 more in Pioneer Generation? No clarity from assessment panel
By Howard Lee More than 1,200 people have requested to be included as members of the Pioneer Generation, as they did not satisfy the requirements to qualify for the related
View ArticleWhen given rubble, make a challenge
By Howard Lee You’ve heard of the ice bucket challenge in support of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The movement has taken over the world and raised millions for ALS research.
View ArticlePaid only S$330 to care for sick and infirm
Earlier this month, as part of the National Day Observance Ceremony, NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Patrick Tay announced that the wages of around 5,000 local healthcare support staff would have
View ArticleSingapore Flyer sold to Straco Leisure
By Howard Lee The iconic Singapore Flyer has been sold to Straco Leisure, a subsidiary of Straco Corporation, for S$140 million today (28 August). Mr Tim Reid, the receiver of
View ArticleKey consideration was operational, SMRT says of train charter
In a Facebook note on Thursday, the Managing Director (SMRT Trains) explained why the transport operator decided to allow five of its trains to be used to transport 3,000
View ArticleDebarking should be last resort: HDB
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has retracted its notice for dog owners to “debark” their dogs which may “cause nuisance” to residents. In response to media query, the
View ArticleSingapore Pools to increase odds and prize pool for Toto draw
The Singapore Pools will be increasing the number pool for its lottery draw, making it harder to strike the jackpot for punters. Other changes include the increase of prize money across
View ArticleCPF lump sum withdrawal “will bring grief” to workers: unionists
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s remarks about letting Central Provident Fund (CPF) members withdraw part of their savings in a lump sum have raised worries among unionists. At a
View ArticleBrothers probed for gambling debts and fraud
Chen Jilong, a premium casino player at Marina Bay Sands (MBS), is being sued by the casino for debts totalling some S$1.88m. (Bloomberg) Mr Chen had been given a S$3m
View ArticleRecognise non-grads – Tan Cheng Bock urged in 1989
In recent weeks, the Government has urged Singaporeans to consider alternative paths to success in their careers, and that a university degree was not the only route to a rewarding
View ArticleShould property owners be happy about the new Thomson-East Coast Line?
By Property Soul On August 15, the Land Transport Authority and Singapore Land Authority issued a joint press release that Singapore is going to have a sixth MRT line known
View ArticleNicole Seah leaves National Solidarity Party
Opposition politician Nicole Seah has left the National Solidarity Party, which she contested under during the 2011 General Elections. Her departure was confirmed by NSP’s secretary-general Jeannette...
View ArticleDr. Ang Swee Chai: Deported from Israel because of intended humanitarian work
Last Saturday, Al Mayadeen, a pan-Arabist satellite television channel in Lebanon interviewed Singaporean Medical professional, Dr. Ang Swee Chai (Dr. Swee Chai Ang.) who is the co-Founder and Patron...
View ArticleGo on a Thrill Ride with W!LD RICE’s Monkey Goes West
29 August 2014 – For the 11th edition of its annual must-see musical pantomime, W!LD RICE is looking to the East for inspiration. Monkey Goes West is based on endearing
View ArticleNo further action to be taken against SMRT, says LTA
In the latest development over the controversy of SMRT allowing five of its trains to be chartered by Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) says it will not
View ArticleNgerng’s affidavit “irrelevant and inadmissible”: PM Lee
By Howard Lee Responding to an earlier affidavit filed by blogger Roy Ngerng, in which Mr Ngerng has claimed contained evidence about discrepancies in how the government and the GIC manages Central...
View ArticleSecond vandal to support “Anonymous” sentenced to caning
Mohamad Fadzly Aziz, a full-time national serviceman, was sentenced to two months jail and three strokes of the cane by the court on Friday on charges of committing vandalism
View ArticleTen honoured at inaugural Singapore Advocacy Awards
By Howard Lee Ten individuals and organisations who made major contributions to the growth of civil society in Singapore in the last three years were honoured today at the inaugural
View ArticleUN chief expresses concerns over “Buddhist extremism”
“In both Myanmar and Sri Lanka, I am concerned that Buddhist communities are being swept up by a rising tide of extremist sentiment against other groups,” United Nations Secretary-General, Ban
View ArticleMakansutra founder pays heartwarming tribute to cha kway teow hawker
The founder of Makansutra, a company which celebrates and promotes food culture, and food critic, Seetoh KF, has penned a heartwarming thank you note on his Facebook page to
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