Singapore passport ranks 2nd strongest passport in the world in 2023
Swee oh~ For the second year in a row, our Singapore passport has been ranked as the second most powerful passport in the world, allowing Singapore citizens to enter 192 destinations without a visa. Ranking at number 1 for five consecutive years as the most powerful passport is Japan, which allows passport holders access to […]
Police called in after a dispute broke out between a fruit stall seller and a customer in Chinatown
A customer was accused of not buying the fruit after touching it and even throwing it on the ground. In the end, the police have to step in as a result of the dispute between the fruit stall seller and the customer. According to Zaobao, the dispute took place at 9.30pm on Monday (6 January) […]
NTUC Sec-Gen Ng Chee Meng shares how NTUC is gearing up to prepare all workers for the future of work
According to World Economic Forum research, by 2025, more than half of all employees will need to reskill or upskill to remain relevant. Upskilling and reskilling have been a national priority since 2008. As economic and business changes are accelerating around, Singapore will need new approaches to ensure a sustained future, especially during a time […]
Yet another police case in Yishun: Knife-wielding man arrested after holding woman hostage
A 42-year-old man was arrested yesterday (9 January) after holding a 60-year-old woman hostage with a knife. The incident happened near the void deck of Block 108 Yishun Ring Road. Police responded to a call for help at around 7.35 am. The man was disarmed and arrested at the scene. Police investigations are still ongoing. […]
Taiwan shipping company Evergreen rewards workers up to 52 months’ pay as year-end bonuses
The workers of Taiwan shipping company Evergreen be laughing to the bank sia. Maybe in their sleep also will laugh. Because tia gong the shipping giant Evergreen Marine has rewarded its workers with massive year-end bonuses of up to 52 months! According to news reports, most of the workers were given bonuses ranging from 10 […]
All Singaporean households to get $300 CDC vouchers on 3 January, usable at 5 supermarket chains
Don’t say bo jio ah. From 3 January onwards, every Singaporean household will receive a total of $300 Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers. Where to use the CDC vouchers Out of the $300, half of them can be used at the 5 participating supermarkets which include HAO Mart, NTUC FairPrice, Prime Supermarket, Sheng Siong, and […]
Diner found half a cockroach in tofu after taking a bite, stall owner said it’s supplier’s issue
A man found some black spots on the inside of a piece of braised tofu which his daughter had just taken a bite from and decided to “peel” it open to check. To his horror, he discovered half of a dead cockroach which unsurprisingly disgust his whole family. The incident, reported by Shin Min Daily […]
Recap: 5 Top News of 2022 you should not have missed!
If you’ve been living under a rock, or only skipping to the entertainment news, here’s one for you. Here’s a list of all the most important/viral current affairs news of the year. With this list, please don’t tell us that the only news you can recall is how Mbappe scored a hat trick at the […]
3 things you need to know about the security industry now.. If you’re thinking of joining!
Most of us think that security officers don’t do much on their jobs – that they just sit at the guardhouse and press a button letting people into different properties. Occasionally patrol the area, lunch… and call it a day. But actually right, security officers do alot more. They have to know security protocols (like […]
Couple sleeps under covered walkway in Hougang, refuses to go home despite having a home
A couple in Singapore has decided to make the covered walkway under the overhead bridge as their home by piling up debris along it after living on the streets for many years despite having a home to which they can return, reported Zaobao. A reader told Shin Min Daily News that a couple has been […]