Indonesian Maid Charged in Tragic Accident Leading to 4-Year-Old’s Death at River Valley

Lilyana Eva, the 32-year-old Indonesian maid, was present in court on Wednesday (Nov 6) to respond to charges from the incident that occurred just before 5 pm on Jan 23, 2024. Lilyana was accused of an accident that caused the tragic death of a 4-year-old girl at River Valley with a car. According to the […]
NTUC’s Company Training Committee Grant to Benefit Around 4,500 Workers with 5% Average Pay Raise Above Annual Increment

About 4,500 workers will get an average pay raise of 5 percent over and above their annual increment under the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant program. These workers are part of a group of 6,000 employees, which includes professionals, managers, executives, and rank-and-file staff, spread across about 260 companies that […]
Singapore to Introduce Priority Access for Singles in BTO Flats Under New Family Care Scheme by Mid-2025

Singles applying for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats will now receive priority access when purchasing a home near or with their parents under a new scheme scheduled to come into effect in mid-2025. The priority access to BTO flats is exclusively reserved for married couples and their parents. However, the new Family Care Scheme (FCS) marks a […]
Singapore Prime Minister Extends Congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump

The Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong recently sent his best wishes to Mr. Donald Trump for winning the recent US presidential election. In a letter to the president-elect, PM Wong expressed confidence in Mr. Trump’s leadership, acknowledging the significant trust placed in him by the American people to lead the nation once again. Reflecting […]
Bear Cub Spotted in Distress on Malaysian Highway

A recent incident on November 3 had motorists in Malaysia shocked as they witnessed a lone bear cub seemingly in distress along a highway near Kuantan. The incident took place on the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) near Kuantan, where a video shared on TikTok captured the bear cub rolling over continuously on the road […]
Temporary EWL Train Service Suspension for Track Works: Alternative Shuttle Services Provided

Commuters on the East-West Line (EWL) will experience disruptions from December 7 to December 10 as train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations will be temporarily halted for essential track works. According to CNA, this is due to the suspension to allow for the transfer of tracks from the EWL to the new East […]
Singapore and Malaysia Collaborate to Nominate Chingay Parade for UNESCO Heritage List

Singapore and Malaysia are set to jointly nominate the Chingay parade for inclusion in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This collaborative effort was announced by Singapore’s National Heritage Board (NHB) on November 5, signifying a celebration of the shared heritage between the two nations. The Chingay parade, a vibrant […]
SPH Media Announces 34 Layoffs in Technology Division Restructuring

SPH Media recently reported that they will be letting go of 34 workers from their technology division, accounting for approximately 10% of the employees in that department. According to CNA, the choice to layoff workers is made in line with the company’s aim to stay competitive and viable in the changing media environment. As stated […]
Singaporean Owner Shocked as Teens Take Unlocked Car on Joyride

Mr. Wong Wei Loong had a seemingly innocent habit which resulted in a frightening incident when six teenagers reportedly took his unlocked car for a joyride in Sengkang. Because of a defective car key fob, Mr. Wong and his wife had been inadvertently leaving their car doors unlocked and the key inside the vehicle for […]
SG60, a significant milestone, opportunity for Singaporeans to renew commitment to nation: PM Lawrence Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence as a significant milestone and an opportunity for Singaporeans to reflect on their shared values and build a shared future together. Speaking at the People’s Association (PA) Community Club Management Committees (CCMC) 60th anniversary dinner at One Punggol, PM Wong has called for reflection […]