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Singaporean filmmaker gets 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:41 +0800

Singaporean director Anthony Chen described as “surreal” the 15-minute standing ovation that followed the world premiere of his debut feature film "Ilo Ilo" at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Though the ending of the premiere couldn’t have been more perfect, the 29-year-old Chen said the beginning was quite “nerve-wrecking” as it was marred by technical glitches.

COE prices up for all cars

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:55 +0800

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for small and big cars rose in the latest bidding exercise Wednesday.

Gran Turismo creator Yamauchi never expected it to be ‘this big’

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:24:24 +0800

When he designed the first Gran Turismo racing simulation video game, Kazunori Yamauchi had no idea that it would become as big as it is today. As of end of March 2013, the global sales of the Gran Turismo over … Continue reading →

How to build a more gracious (and happier) Singapore

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:29 +0800

I think there’s a link between the way we use elevators and how gracious our society is. Allow me to explain. For modern elevators, the “door close” button is a lie I recently traveled to Germany for work. In the … Continue reading →

Shane Todd's family abandoning coroner's inquiry

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:20:30 +0800

The family of Shane Todd, a U.S. scientist found hanged dead in Singapore last year, will not participate in the remainder of a coroner’s inquiry into his death.

SMRT to conduct full-scale inspection of NSEW rail network

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:17:33 +0800

SMRT will embark on a full-scale inspection of the entire North-South and East-West lines to detect any potential rail cracks.

AVA stops sale of brand of Taiwan bubble tea pearls

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:28 +0800

The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has stopped the sale of a brand of tapioca balls commonly used to make Taiwan bubble tea in Singapore. In a Facebook post on Monday, the AVA said it had informed the local importers of Sunright brand tapioca balls -- commonly known as "pearls" -- to withdraw them from sale.

PUB video teaches Singaporeans how to shower

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:23:30 +0800

It's been busy at work, it's been busy at school, your body is sticky and needs water to cool, a five-minute shower is all you need, so let's all dance to a shower beat... YEAH! And so goes the Public … Continue reading →

Organisers unveil 2013 Miss Universe Singapore finalists

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:19 +0800

To kick off this year's Miss Universe Singapore pageant, 15 of the 16 finalists were unveiled to the media on Saturday.

Man apologises for slapping co-worker in viral video taken by SIM student

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:32:37 +0800

A clip of a man hitting an office worker – who appears to be an employee under his supervision - has gone viral in Singapore, sparking outrage and calls for the authorities to step in.

Singa the “will-he, won’t-he” Lion

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:57:15 +0800

For three decades he smiled and waved at Singaporeans from his spot on billboards, posters and brochures. He was dedicated to his task of making Singapore a kinder, more courteous place for everyone to live in, regardless of whether he … Continue reading →

Former president Nathan urges more Singaporeans to volunteer

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:50:53 +0800

“People need to feel compassion,” says former president of Singapore, S R Nathan. “Problems will always be there. You can always throw money but that will not be the solution," he said as he urged more Singaporeans to give of their time and effort as volunteers to help those in need.

Top five career moves for Singa the Lion

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:02:12 +0800

There’s nothing quite like death to make a point. Even when it comes to telling Singaporeans how ungracious they are. Call it clever marketing or whatever, terminating (via resignation that is) “Singa the Lion” has certainly worked for its zookeepers … Continue reading →

Teo Ho Pin presses WP's Sylvia Lim for answers

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:33 +0800

Worker's Party Chairman Sylvia Lim has challenged Dr Teo Ho Pin to make a report to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) if he believes that the WP had mismanaged the Town Council.

Singapore kindness mascot Singa the Lion quits

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:02:13 +0800

Almost every Singaporean recalls growing up with Singa the Lion reminding you to let people exit the train first before boarding and to give up your seat to the disabled or elderly. But after 30 years of service, Singa says he needs “a long break” as he’s “just too tired to continue facing an increasingly angry and disagreeable society.”

Singapore appoints Bernd Stange as national football coach

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:36:44 +0800

Former East Germany national coach Bernd Stange has been named as Singapore's new national team coach.

Emails revealed in City Harvest trial: 'We are just instruments to make things happen'

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:19:14 +0800

More evidence emerged on the third day of the City Harvest leaders' misappropriation trial Monday, where former finance managers Serina Wee and Sharon Tan, who are both among the six accused church leaders, allegedly sought to avoid scrutiny on the transactions they were engaging in.

Malaysian opposition party 'very concerned' over arrest of 21 Malaysians in Singapore

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:59:22 +0800

Malaysia's Democratic Action Party has requested a meeting with the Singapore High Commission in Malaysia to discuss the fate of the 21 Malaysians arrested on Saturday for staging an illegal protest at Merlion Park.

Don’t use these 10 phrases in a conversation

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:07:04 +0800

A good friend of mine (I’ll call him Peter) once confided in me that he was having serious communication issues with his girlfriend (I’ll call her Anne). Every day, Anne would complain to Peter about her life problems. And, boy, … Continue reading →

Khaw Boon Wan and Sylvia Lim clash in fiery debate over AIM deal

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:27:34 +0800

National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan’s ministerial statement in Parliament on Monday, which touched on town councils and the PAP-owned Action Information Management (AIM), sparked off a charged debate with some of the fiercest arguments coming from Worker’s Party (WP) chairman Sylvia Lim.

Khaw defends town councils' political links

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:13:44 +0800

"Town Councils fulfill a political purpose. Town Councils are not a public service," said Khaw in Parliament where questions were raised over the Ministry of National Development's (MND) review of a controversial deal involving a town council previously run by the ruling People's Action Party.

Singapore police accessed Shane Todd's hard drive, inquiry hears

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:12 +0800

The coroner's inquiry into the demise of U.S. researcher Shane Todd began on Monday with state counsel saying the post mortem found his death to be consistent with "hanging and suicide".

Singapore ‘lunchtime hero’ skips daily meals to bring food to needy

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:24:10 +0800

When the clock strikes for lunch, Tan Choon Kiang slips out of his office at the Land Transport Authority in central Singapore and quietly makes his way east. But there is no time for the 62-year-old to eat. He has an important date – with the poor, elderly and disabled of the Chai Chee estate.

COMMENT: Should foreigners be allowed to protest in Singapore?

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:25:13 +0800

Singapore has been no stranger to non-Singaporean protests; in recent years we have seen migrant workers participate in collective action in response to alleged unfair labour practices. However, the latest case of non-citizens protesting in Singapore was not about abusive … Continue reading →

Case of young wife’s gruesome murder grips China

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:56:15 +0800

The husband was young, rich, drove expensive cars and lived the high life. His wife was just 22, and the beautiful mother of his four-month old baby daughter. The happily married couple seemed to live a perfect life – until … Continue reading →

What do Singapore women really want?

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:44:13 +0800

A recent regional survey conducted by Singapore-based dating agency, Lunch Actually revealed that character and confidence are the factors that instantly attract women to men.

This Singaporean wants one-way ticket to Mars

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:17:57 +0800

This 53-year-old male Singaporean is on a mission to Mars. He is among 78,000 so far (and counting) to have applied to leave Earth forever and seek a new life on the Red Planet when a space mission is launched in 2023.

Police warn nine persons over Merlion ‘protest’

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:25:01 +0800

The police have issued warnings to nine persons who participated in the Merlion protest on Wednesday night, according to a statement posted on their Facebook page.

MP Zainudin apologises for ‘offensive’ quote

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:31:43 +0800

Member of Parliament Zainudin Nordin has drawn flak for posting on his Facebook page a fantasy author’s quote equating gang rape to the exercise of democracy.

COE prices end mixed

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:05:29 +0800

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices ended mixed in the bidding exercise on Wednesday.

‘Sticker Lady’ Samantha Lo sentenced to 240 hours of community service

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:46:18 +0800

Singapore's "Sticker Lady", Samantha Lo, was sentenced on Wednesday to serve 240 hours of community service, or roughly the equivalent of 30 working days, within a year.

12-year-old Singapore student’s anti-gay appeal on YouTube goes viral

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:20:41 +0800

He is only 12 years old, but Youtube Vlogger Theo Chen's rant against bullies has struck a major chord online, going viral with over 2,300 views in just a day.

Why we should embrace the privilege of work

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:59:55 +0800

Do you dream of retiring? Do you fantasise about the day when you don’t need to work any more? On the Labour Day that just passed, I saw Facebook status updates that said something like this: “The best thing about … Continue reading →

Singapore safest place to be born in Asia: report

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:53:46 +0800

Singapore is the safest place to be born and the best place to be a mother in Asia, according to a report by children’s aid agency Save The Children.

Malaysians in S’pore react with anger, disappointment over BN win

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:09:35 +0800

For many Malaysians in Singapore who stayed up late on Sunday night waiting for the results of the 2013 elections, anger and disappointment were the most commonly echoed sentiments when Barisan Nasional's narrow win was announced.

Riot police deployed during Johor Bahru vote count

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:34:06 +0800

DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang may have beaten former Johor Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman to win the hotly contested Gelang Patah seat by a convincing majority of 14,762 votes, but it is small consolation for opposition supporters in the state just north of Singapore.

Singapore falls to record-low place in press freedom ranking

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:51:30 +0800

Singapore fell 14 places to a record 149th position in terms of press freedom, according to an annual report by non-governmental organisation Reporters Without Borders.

Mahathir draws similarities between PAP and Malaysian opposition party

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:25:35 +0800

Singapore’s ruling party bears similarities with one of Malaysia’s opposition parties, according to Malaysia’s former Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad.

MND: No misuse of funds in AIM saga

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:07:38 +0800

A probe into the sale of the People's Action Party (PAP)'s Town Council management software to Action Information Management (AIM) has found no evidence of any misuse of public funds.

Valet staff take Ferrari for a joyride in Sentosa

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:48:04 +0800

Two valet staff members of a Singapore hotel allegedly took a patron’s Ferrari out for a joyride in Sentosa in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.