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    Temasek Shophouse will have concept stores by Violet Oon Group and Abry this September

    Those visiting the social impact hub Temasek Shophouse will soon enjoy two new concept stores at the venue: Martket by Abry and Bibik Violet by Violet Oon Group. The former is a new retail concept by Singaporean fashion and lifestyle brand Abry and will have employees who are seniors, women...
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    Rui En launches collagen-infused mooncakes, proceeds to go to elderly widower with daughter with disabilities

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST It appears that Rui En has been bitten by the F&B bug. Following her attempt at hawking snacks earlier this year during Chinese New Year – bak kwa with sale proceeds going to kids with disabilities – she’s back this time with artisanal mooncakes...
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    Singapore authorities looking into illegal online sale of weight loss patches, slimming drugs

    SINGAPORE: The authorities are looking into the illegal sale of weight loss patches and prescription-only drugs on e-commerce platforms, with some listed for over S$1,000 (US$780). The surge comes amid a global craze for blockbuster drugs like Ozempic, fuelled by celebrity endorsements. But...
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    In pictures: Blood Moon rises around the world

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST SINGAPORE: Skywatchers enjoyed a crimson Blood Moon from Sunday (Sep 7) during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa. People in Asia, including India and China, were best placed to see the total eclipse, which...
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    Singapore reclaims 800ha of land at Pulau Tekong with completion of first polder

    SINGAPORE: Singapore has completed main construction works for its first polder project, reclaiming about 800ha of land at the tip of the Pulau Tekong island off its northeastern coast. Polders are tracts of land that lie below sea level and are reclaimed through the building of dikes, drainage...
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    Man transferred S$54,000 from bedridden friend's CPF account to himself while visiting her, gets jail

    SINGAPORE: A man transferred a total of S$54,000 (US$42,000) from his bedridden friend's Central Provident Fund (CPF) account to himself while visiting her in hospital, then forged a police report to support his claim that he was not the perpetrator. Yu Mingyan, a 34-year-old Singaporean, was...
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    Mediacorp actress Fang Rong announces 'departure' from acting: 'I felt that there was something deeper I was missing'

    Singaporean actress Fang Rong, 29, announced on Friday (Sep 5) her "departure from the acting world, for now". In a statement on her social media pages, the My One And Only star said that her decision came after years of deliberating and that despite her love for acting, she felt that she was...
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    Singaporean deported from Thailand to face drug trafficking charge to be released after charge withdrawn

    SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man who was deported from Thailand to face a capital drug charge here will be released from remand after the prosecution applied for a discharge not amounting to acquittal. Such a discharge allows the prosecution to reopen the case under the same charge if new evidence...
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    Craaack! Are noisy joints a sign of arthritis? Experts explain what’s really happening

    If you can’t get up from a chair without your knees and hips sounding like popcorn firing off in a covered pot, congratulations! You’ve probably reached Level 40 and above in the Game of Life. Your 40s are most likely the period when your joints start to make cracking sounds – although they can...
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    Maids who moonlight say their financial woes leave them 'no choice'; about 15 prosecuted annually

    SINGAPORE: When a former employer asked her to help clean his house for just one day, migrant domestic worker Alice (not her real name) agreed, though hesitantly. Although it is illegal for a helper to work part-time while already employed full-time, Alice said she felt indebted to her former...
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    Commentary: With global risks rising, Singapore’s government faces a more complex term

    SINGAPORE: As the memories of the General Election in May and the afterglow of the SG60 celebrations which peaked during National Day last month start to fade, Singapore’s government is gearing up to tackle impending challenges facing the country. And it is starting to look like a difficult road...
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    POFMA order issued to TikTok user over comments on Chinese community leadership programme

    SINGAPORE: A correction direction was issued to TikTok user Jay Ish'haq Rajoo on Sunday (Sep 7) under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo had ordered the POFMA Office to issue the order after a TikTok...
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    I'm a 46-year-old fan of Exo's Kai – and I know other older women who also love K-pop, C-drama and Thai idols

    I have a confession to make: I’ve been "seeing" a younger Korean guy for almost a decade. But he has no idea that I even exist. Here’s the kicker: My husband is fully aware of his existence. He might not wholly understand my fascination and admiration for Kai from K-pop group Exo, but he...
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    Despite cinemas closing, this Singaporean debut director is defying the odds with a new indie sci-fi comedy

    This movie isn’t supposed to exist. Its director, Cheng Chai Hong, admits as much in his message in the press kit for the Singaporean sci-fi comedy. For one, there’s its eccentric premise. We Can Save The World!!! follows the misadventures of Ryan, a disillusioned public servant who works at...
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    Over 1,500 vapes seized at Singapore's borders as ICA continues stepped-up checks

    Under the new framework, first-time offenders who are caught possessing or using vapes currently face a fine of S$500 (US$389) if under 18, while those 18 and above will be fined S$700. A second offence will require the individual to undergo a three-month rehabilitation programme, consisting of...
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    President Tharman urges 'we first' mindset as Singapore refreshes economic strategy

    SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Thursday (Sep 5) called on Singaporeans to embrace a "we first" mindset and prioritise the collective good as the country enters a new phase of economic transformation. “We will nurture a 'we first' society at every level, starting in the...
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    Watch live: President Tharman's speech at opening session of Singapore Parliament

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will address members of parliament (MPs) at the opening session of the 15th parliament on Friday (Sep 5). His speech, starting at 8pm, will outline the priorities, policies and programmes of the...
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    Parliament reopens with swearing-in of MPs; Speaker Seah Kian Peng warns against 'playing to the gallery'

    SINGAPORE: Singapore’s 15th Parliament opened on Friday (Sep 5) with the election of the Speaker and the swearing-in of all 97 elected Members of Parliament (MPs), along with two Non-Constituency MPs (NCMPs). This comes almost five months after the 14th Parliament was dissolved on Apr 15 ahead...
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    Officer admits to accepting bribes from inmate to smuggle lewd photos and drugs into Changi Prison

    SINGAPORE: A prison officer pleaded guilty on Friday (Sep 5) to accepting bribes from an inmate in exchange for smuggling in prohibited goods, including lewd photos and drugs. Mohammad Asri Abd Rahim, a 39-year-old Singaporean, pleaded guilty to accepting a total of S$3,700 (US$2,900) from an...
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    Durian and satay scenes get giggles in Singapore Airlines’ new in-flight safety video

    Comments included: "The scene with the durian is so funny. Well done!" and "The durian being the reason for the oxygen masks deploying is sending me, not to mention the judgemental looks after". Another commenter on SIA's Instagram wrote: "Satay for smoke & durian for oxygen mask? The...
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