Iswaran housed in single-man cell due to ‘higher safety and security risk’: Singapore Prison Service
The 62-year-old is in a cell of about 6.9 sq m and has been provided with a straw mat and two blankets on which to sleep. Read More
Actor and radio DJ Marcus Chin suffers heart attack, recovering after emergency surgery
The 71-year-old veteran actor and Love 972 DJ was filming a short video on Monday morning (Oct 7) and had to be rushed to the hospital for an emergency coronary…
Singapore charities ramp up relief efforts for Gaza, as Israel-Hamas war passes 1-year mark
The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation has kicked off its third and longest fundraiser, while the Singapore Red Cross is training more volunteers and working with its overseas counterparts.Read More
Former transport minister S Iswaran begins jail term after surrendering at the State Courts
Hours before his scheduled surrender, Iswaran said in a Facebook post that he would not be appealing his sentence. He thanked his supporters and apologised unreservedly to all Singaporeans.Read More
American citizen jailed for NS defaulting offences, brother faced similar charges
Garrett Alexander Gan Kok Leng, 40, was born in the United States and lived there for most of his life, his lawyer said.Read More
Iswaran not appealing 12-month jail sentence, apologises to all Singaporeans
“I accept that as a Minister what I did was wrong under Section 165,” said Iswaran.Read More
Reunited Taiwanese band Energy won’t rely on nostalgia for comeback, promises ‘different’ style
The five-member group, one of Mandopop’s standout boy bands of the early 2000s, tell CNA Lifestyle about what their reunion means to them, how their style has changed, and a…
Singapore hotel Pan Pacific Orchard crowned best new skyscraper in the world
The hotel “honours Singapore’s heritage while pushing the envelope of sustainable urban development in a dense, urban setting”, said the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Read More
Work It Podcast: When is it safe to tell your boss and co-workers about your mental health struggles?
When Edwin Chaw told his boss about his mental health condition, the manager asked for more information and how to support him instead of just cutting his workload. This is…