Is Mother’s Day still a thing in Singapore?
Written and contributed by: Ms. Mary-Ann Toh Mother’s Day may be a few sleeps away but one can’t help but wonder whether we are giving due credit to the woman who has dedicated her life for us in so many ways. Our next door neighbors may be occupied with the coming elections, putting aside Mother’s Day to […]
33-yr-old Singaporean diver leaves behind his pregnant wife with two young kids, donations pouring in
A 33-year-old Singaporean diver was reported missing in Sentosa area on Saturday and his body has been found floating in the sea off Sentosa last night. The commercial diver leaves behind his pregnant wife and two sons aged three and six. Jake Seet Choon Heng who has more than 10 years of diving experience was […]
HIV has a bad long lost cousin…and it’s back.
The Human T-Cell Leukemia virus type 1 or HTLV-1 is an ancient virus that has resurfaced in Australia. Infection is exceeding 40% among adults in remote regions of central Australia, especially the town of Alice Springs. DNA of the HTLV-1 was found in 1500 year old Andean mummies. It spreads from mother to child (through […]