Actress Nurul Aini withdraws nomination from Pesta Perdana’s popularity award, saying ‘it’s time’ to do so
She is still in the running for two acting awards.Read More
Commentary: The controversy over a S$6.50 tab for coffee during a job interview
A jobseeker was recently asked to reimburse his interviewer for the coffee he consumed during their meeting. Such job interview shenanigans are not uncommon, says career strategist Adrian Choo.Read More
Singapore faces ‘high risk’ of technical recession amid external uncertainties, say economists
Weaker exports amid lacklustre external demand and a limited boost from China’s reopening are among the uncertainties ahead for Singapore’s economy, according to private-sector economists.Read More
NParks rolls out crow trap, CCTV camera in Toa Payoh after receiving feedback
This comes after hecklers disrupted an operation using a different type of crow trap in the same area back in February.Read More
Toa Payoh vegetable night market closure: Wholesalers say cheap greens will likely disappear with them
From Aug 19, the market will cease operations, as authorities are shutting the venue to make way for new housing developments in the area.Read More
SIA will not proceed with paper boxes for food on medium- and long-haul flights after trial feedback
Singapore Airlines conducted the trial on a small number of medium- and long-haul flights in March.Read More
NDP 2023 to include heartland celebrations with fireworks, live performances and sport tryouts
Singapore’s National Day Parade will be held at the Padang for the first time since 2020, when only 150 people attended in person due to the pandemic.Read More
Study finds 12% of oral antibiotics prescribed with no diagnosis of infection
This comes despite guidelines warning that inappropriate antibiotic consumption can lead to an increased risk of antimicrobial resistance. Read More
New banding system to rate condo developers, builders on construction workmanship
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