- Have Singaporeans forgotten how to laugh? SingaporeScene - 2 hours 59 minutes ago
It comes as no surprise when Timothy Goh Ming Quan, a second-year diploma student at Republic Polytechnic noted that he and his peers felt stressed in the lead-up to … More »Have Singaporeans forgotten how to laugh?
It comes as no surprise when Timothy Goh Ming Quan, a second-year diploma student at Republic Polytechnic noted that he and his peers felt stressed in the lead-up to their examinations last year. According to a 2001 UNICEF survey, exam … Continue reading →
- Shift casino-focused policies to citizen-centric SingaporeScene - 4 hours ago
COMMENT The policy to develop two casinos in Singapore, just like the one to allow a massive influx of immigrants, could possibly be held up as another "failed" policy … More »Shift casino-focused policies to citizen-centric
COMMENT The policy to develop two casinos in Singapore, just like the one to allow a massive influx of immigrants, could possibly be held up as another "failed" policy by the ruling government. When I say failed, I mean this … Continue reading →
- Sky-high COE prices push consumers toward used cars SingaporeScene - 5 hours ago
Singaporeans said surging Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices are likely to deter them from buying new cars and instead turn to the second-hand car market for vehicles … More »Sky-high COE prices push consumers toward used cars
Singaporeans said surging Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices are likely to deter them from buying new cars and instead turn to the second-hand car market for vehicles to purchase The recent tender conducted on Wednesday saw COE prices increase between … Continue reading →
- Gov’t unsure of what it wants to achieve: SDP SingaporeScene - 5 hours ago
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) questioned on Wednesday the government's ability to plan the future for Singaporeans following the release of the budget for the … More »Gov’t unsure of what it wants to achieve: SDP
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) questioned on Wednesday the government's ability to plan the future for Singaporeans following the release of the budget for the incoming fiscal year. Leaders of the opposition party said features of the budget pandered to populist … Continue reading →
- Would S’pore commuters bear the cost of more buses? SingaporeScene - 10 hours ago
Members of the public couldn't help but ask after the government announced it would spend $1.1 billion to add hundreds of buses to run along Singapore's streets. Responding … More »Would S’pore commuters bear the cost of more buses?
Members of the public couldn't help but ask after the government announced it would spend $1.1 billion to add hundreds of buses to run along Singapore's streets. Responding to several questions about this at a REACH dialogue on this year's … Continue reading →
- S’pore public invited to air views on animal welfare SingaporeScene - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Singaporeans are invited to voice their concerns about animal welfare issues and offer suggestions on amendments to legislation on the matter at the largest animal protection … More »S’pore public invited to air views on animal welfare
Singaporeans are invited to voice their concerns about animal welfare issues and offer suggestions on amendments to legislation on the matter at the largest animal protection event to be held in Singapore this Saturday. More than 600 participants are expected … Continue reading →
- S’poreans outraged over PRC scholar’s ‘dog’ comment SingaporeScene - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Singaporeans are up in arms over a foreign scholar's derogatory comment that "there are more dogs than humans in Singapore". The Ministry of Education (MOE) scholar in … More »S’poreans outraged over PRC scholar’s ‘dog’ comment
Singaporeans are up in arms over a foreign scholar's derogatory comment that "there are more dogs than humans in Singapore". The Ministry of Education (MOE) scholar in question, Sun Xu from China, was referring to his unpleasant experience with Singaporeans … Continue reading →
- Six of the worst: Boxing brawls of shame Fit to Post Sports - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Reposted from Yahoo! Sports UK/ EuroSport After what is now being dubbed as 'The Bavarian Brawl' following Dereck Chisora's points defeat to WBC heavyweight champion … More »Six of the worst: Boxing brawls of shame
Reposted from Yahoo! Sports UK/ EuroSport After what is now being dubbed as 'The Bavarian Brawl' following Dereck Chisora's points defeat to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, we look at six of the worst instances of high-profile fights spilling out … Continue reading →
- DBS deactivates ATM cards, angers customers SingaporeScene - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Many DBS customers are riled after the bank deactivated their ATM and debit cards without prior notice, leaving many shocked and stranded without cash. Affected customers … More »DBS deactivates ATM cards, angers customers
Many DBS customers are riled after the bank deactivated their ATM and debit cards without prior notice, leaving many shocked and stranded without cash. Affected customers Yahoo! Singapore interviewed said that they received an SMS informing them of the deactivation … Continue reading →
- Yani Tseng has HSBC Women’s Champions title in her sight fit-to-post-sports - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
"I can't wait to go." That stark warning came from top woman golfer Yani Tseng in the press conference of this year's HSBC Women's Championship, which tees off this Thursday … More »Yani Tseng has HSBC Women’s Champions title in her sight
"I can't wait to go." That stark warning came from top woman golfer Yani Tseng in the press conference of this year's HSBC Women's Championship, which tees off this Thursday at the Tanah Merah Country Club. Tseng, the Taiwanese world … Continue reading →
- SMRT, SBS Transit to provide free bus service during extended breakdow … SingaporeScene - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Commuters will be able to take free bus rides in the event of extended MRT service disruptions. Public transport operators SMRT and SBS Transit will be offering commuters … More »SMRT, SBS Transit to provide free bus service during extended breakdow …
Commuters will be able to take free bus rides in the event of extended MRT service disruptions. Public transport operators SMRT and SBS Transit will be offering commuters the free use of bus services calling at designated bus stops and … Continue reading →
- Indonesian maid raped, thrown from window: report SingaporeScene - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
An Indonesian maid was allegedly raped twice by a neighbour, who then cut and strangled her before throwing her out of the window of a second-storey flat, according to … More »Indonesian maid raped, thrown from window: report
An Indonesian maid was allegedly raped twice by a neighbour, who then cut and strangled her before throwing her out of the window of a second-storey flat, according to media reports. The maid, who was 26 at the time of … Continue reading →
- Bin Hammam case set for April Fit to Post Sports - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Reposted from uk.eurosport.yahoo.com http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/20022012/58/world-cup-bin-hammam-case-set-april.html Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin … More »Bin Hammam case set for April
Reposted from uk.eurosport.yahoo.com http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/20022012/58/world-cup-bin-hammam-case-set-april.html Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam's appeal against a lifetime ban from all football activity imposed by the sport's world governing body will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for …
- I am a Member of Parliament, not a private investigator: WP chief Low SingaporeScene - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Workers' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang has revealed that he had neither the means nor right to investigate Yaw Shin Leong's private matters and private life, stressing … More »I am a Member of Parliament, not a private investigator: WP chief Low
Workers' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang has revealed that he had neither the means nor right to investigate Yaw Shin Leong's private matters and private life, stressing that he is a Member of Parliament and not a private investigator. … Continue reading →
- Badminton star Lee Chong Wei’s swanky new ride? fit-to-post-sports - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
By Nicholas C. Reposted from Yahoo! Malaysia Badminton star Lee Chong Wei is famous for his fast and furious smashes on the badminton court, but off the court, same can … More »Badminton star Lee Chong Wei’s swanky new ride?
By Nicholas C. Reposted from Yahoo! Malaysia Badminton star Lee Chong Wei is famous for his fast and furious smashes on the badminton court, but off the court, same can be said about his rides too. A couple of pictures … Continue reading →
- Hard landing: TREmeritus welcomed into the open with defamation threat SingaporeScene - Mon, Feb 20, 2012
By Cherian George TREmeritus, better known as the former Temasek Review, has been given until 24 February to comply with instructions from lawyers acting for the Prime … More »Hard landing: TREmeritus welcomed into the open with defamation threat
By Cherian George TREmeritus, better known as the former Temasek Review, has been given until 24 February to comply with instructions from lawyers acting for the Prime Minister, failing which the site's editors could be sued for defamation. The move … Continue reading →
- SPCA calls for ban of glue traps SingaporeScene - Mon, Feb 20, 2012
Imagine walking into an animal glue trap, having your hair torn away while struggling to free yourself before eventually dying from starvation or dehydration. That was … More »SPCA calls for ban of glue traps
Imagine walking into an animal glue trap, having your hair torn away while struggling to free yourself before eventually dying from starvation or dehydration. That was the ordeal a community cat experienced, according to animal welfare organisation the Society for … Continue reading →
- MOH to provide more support for middle income households with elderly SingaporeScene - Mon, Feb 20, 2012
To support more elderly to be cared for at home, the qualifying per capita monthly income for subsidies for home and community-based services will be raised from S$1,400 … More »MOH to provide more support for middle income households with elderly
To support more elderly to be cared for at home, the qualifying per capita monthly income for subsidies for home and community-based services will be raised from S$1,400 to S$2,200, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monday. Now covering … Continue reading →
- Bowler Remy Ong on hit-and-run incident: I admit it’s my mistake fit-to-post-sports - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
National bowler Remy Ong has apologised for allegedly driving off after hitting a stray dog with his car on Sunday. The 33-year-old was driving along Changi Coast Road … More »Bowler Remy Ong on hit-and-run incident: I admit it’s my mistake
National bowler Remy Ong has apologised for allegedly driving off after hitting a stray dog with his car on Sunday. The 33-year-old was driving along Changi Coast Road after leaving the National Service Resort and Country Club nearby when his … Continue reading →
- ‘Michel Platini’ sparks brawl, joins opponents Fit to Post Sports - Sun, Feb 19, 2012
By Eurosport | World of Sport Reposted from uk.eurosport.yahoo.com A week ago, Michel Platini was wading into Dinamo Bucharest players when a friendly against CSKA Sofia … More »‘Michel Platini’ sparks brawl, joins opponents
By Eurosport | World of Sport Reposted from uk.eurosport.yahoo.com A week ago, Michel Platini was wading into Dinamo Bucharest players when a friendly against CSKA Sofia degenerated into a mass brawl but the Romanians were more impressed by his football … Continue reading →
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) questioned on Wednesday the government's ability to plan the future for Singaporeans following the release of the budget for the incoming fiscal year. Leaders of the opposition party said features of the budget pandered to populist … Continue reading → More »Gov’t unsure of what it wants to achieve: SDP
