From October, eligible civil servants in Singapore will receive a S$500 annual FlexiGrow benefit for personal development and well-being. Announced by Minister Chan Chun Sing, enhancements...
Richard Hermer KC’s appointment as United Kingdom's attorney general has raised questions about a potential shift in the UK's stance on Gaza. Known for his human...
The Chinatown mural of a samsui woman holding a cigarette will remain unchanged despite public debate. The building owner was however fined S$2,000 for unauthorized works.
The CIVICUS Monitor has added Thailand to its watchlist due to increased repression of activists, critics, and opposition figures by the government. Activists face arrests under...
Concerns were raised over Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook's health as he appeared to struggle to breathe during his ministry's question time on 10 July,...
The recent defeat in the Sungai Bakap state by-election has raised alarms for Malaysia's ruling Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) coalition. Supporters and analysts have urged the...
On 14 June 2024, ICA officers at Pasir Panjang foiled an attempt to smuggle 10 replica guns into Singapore, hidden in a cargo consignment. The case...
Opinion: The Prime Minister's suggestion that wage increases lead to higher prices is misleading, as it implies that labor costs are the main driver of business...
Temasek Holdings reported a S$7 billion net portfolio increase, achieving a 1.6% return. Despite this gain, critics highlight the state investor's long-term returns as mediocre, with...
Singaporean swimmer Quah Ting Wen has been dealt a devastating blow after Singapore Aquatics confirmed her exclusion from the national swimming squad for the upcoming Paris...
Wang Dehai, convicted in the S$3 billion money laundering case, deported to the UK on 6 July after 11 months of his 16-month term, confirmed by...
A landslide in Bone Bolango, Gorontalo, Indonesia, caused by heavy rains, claimed 11 lives with 17 missing in an illegal gold mining area. Rescue efforts are...
Commuters in Marine Parade are frustrated by a new bus stop's poor visibility and confusing layout with separate bays. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat proposed installing...
Singaporean food critic KF Seetoh slammed the government's S$3.50 budget meals initiative as "abusive and stifling," accusing it of bullying hawkers. He argues that high stall...
The New Popular Front (NFP) coalition has secured the most seats in the recent French legislative elections, according to final results early Monday. This development has...