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Photo: SCDF If you hear loud sirens across Singapore on the evening of Feb. 15, 2025, don’t panic—it’s part of an annual exercise. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will activate the “Important Message” signal through the Public Warning System (PWS) at 6:20 PM for one minute. This nationwide alert is part of Total Defence…
On February 4th 2025, Singapore passed the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, a new law aimed at safeguarding the country’s multicultural society. The legislation consolidates and strengthens existing laws to prevent racial discord and protect social cohesion. It provides clear guidelines and enforcement measures to address potential racial tensions proactively. One of the key provisions…
A resident of Block 510 West Coast Drive detected a foul smell emanating from a neighboring unit but hesitated to report it, fearing that discussing death during Chinese New Year would bring bad luck. However, as the stench grew increasingly unbearable, residents alerted the police on the third day of the holiday period. Authorities later…
Both terms, Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year, are commonly used, but there are differences in how they are used and perceived. Chinese New Year specifically refers to the traditional new year celebration in China, which is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. It’s the most well-known form of the celebration globally and is…
A traffic accident along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) escalated into a physical altercation between two drivers on January 31. The incident, which occurred near the Potong Pasir exit in the afternoon, was captured on video and shared on TikTok by user @m_tharan. Accident and Confrontation According to eyewitness accounts, a yellow Mitsubishi and a black…
Talk about a shell-shocking moment! It might be the Year of the Snake, but on the first day of Chinese New Year, another reptile stole the spotlight—and it got one of Singapore’s bestselling authors to spring into action. Neil Humphreys, the writer of Notes From An Even Smaller Island and more than 30 other books,…
To celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities, the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) treated its recruits to a special meal in the cookhouse. Festive Meal with Symbolic Dishes In a Facebook post on Tuesday (28 Jan), BMTC showcased the meal, which featured both chicken and fish—baked chicken with lemongrass and coriander, along with steamed…
Local veteran actor Chen Tianwen, 61, shared on Capital 958’s Celeb Talk segment this morning (Jan 20) that he has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, leading to poor rest. Speaking to DJ Lingzhi, Tianwen revealed that his breathing pauses around 59 times per hour while…
The remains of a Singaporean man who disappeared alongside his wife following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan’s Hualien county in April 2024 have been recovered. Mr. Sim Hwee Kok and his wife, Ms. Neo Siew Choo, were officially declared deceased by the Hualien District Court in December 2024, at the request of their family….
In today’s busy world, small acts of kindness can make a big difference. A recent social media post showed how understanding and care can help people with disabilities. The post, shared by David Tan in TADA Drivers Club, shows a conversation between a passenger and a private hire driver. The passenger, who is blind and…
