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Eh siao liao! Our Acting Minister David Neo kena into hot soup for calling Hong Kong football people “idiots” leh! After Singapore make history on Nov 18 with 2-1 win in Hong Kong – first time qualify for Asian Cup on merit sia – Mr Neo went to changing room to talk to the players….
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SINGAPORE – On May 14, 2010, Singapore bid farewell to one of its most visionary founding fathers, Dr Goh Keng Swee. Fifteen years on, his legacy continues to shape the nation’s economic resilience, defense capabilities, and educational excellence. A Founding Father with Vision Born on October 6, 1918, in Malacca, Dr Goh co-founded the People’s…
SINGAPORE, 8 May 2025 – The Singapore dollar (SGD) has been on a strengthening trajectory against the US dollar (USD) in recent years. This trend has sparked discussions about the possibility of the SGD reaching parity with the USD. In this article, we delve into the factors influencing the SGD’s appreciation, analyze historical exchange rate…
Singapore, 27 April 2025— A 16-year-old boy’s parents were left in shock after discovering their son had spent more than S$1,000 at a massage parlour in Boon Keng, including payments for “special” services from a masseuse. How It Happened The incident began when the teenager accepted a suspicious friend request on WeChat from a woman…
Singapore, 29 March – In response to Myanmar’s urgent request for humanitarian assistance following a devastating earthquake on 28 March, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has deployed its Operation Lionheart (OLH) contingent to assist in disaster rescue efforts. The 80-member team, led by Colonel Tay Zhi Wei, departed from Changi Airport at approximately 1:20…
Photo: By Li Pang Singapore, March 12, 2025 — In a move to enhance passenger safety, Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that effective April 1, 2025, passengers will be prohibited from charging portable power banks via onboard USB ports or using them to charge personal devices during flights. This decision aligns with the International Air Transport…
Photo: SPF A Fatal Love Triangle On Christmas night, 1969, Japanese mechanical engineer Hiroshi Watanabe decided it was time for his wife, Ayako, to meet his longtime mistress—Mimi Wong Weng Siu, a 31-year-old dance hostess in Singapore. Ayako, 33, had arrived just two days earlier with their three children, ready to start a new life…
The Singapore Pools Tanjong Pagar branch underwent a “facelift” in 2021. Source: Singapore Pools A record $12.2 billion in bets were placed with Singapore Pools in the latest financial year. It’s in human nature to enjoy winning—especially when money is involved. Gambling thrives on this instinct, making it a global industry worth over $500 billion…
A shocking sight unfolded in Yishun when a thick metal pipe was found lodged in the windscreen of a lorry. The incident was captured in a viral TikTok video on Friday (21 Feb), amassing over 250,000 views. Lorry Idling at Junction with Pipe Stuck in Windscreen In the video, the lorry was seen idling at…