K-pop group Le Sserafim ‘ordered’ kopi o during Singapore concert, member Chaewon says Singapore has ‘best’ kaya toast
The quintet staged their first-ever Singapore concert on Saturday (Aug 16). During the show, members Chaewon, Sakura, Yunjin, Kazuha and Eunchae took turns reciting a coffee shop order in Singlish,…
This NUS lecturer and PhD holder left academia to open restaurant that sells one handmade pasta dish daily
The bookish chef-owner of popular Italian joint, 42 Pasta Is The Answer, says his colleagues were shocked when he announced his career change. Read More
Remember the game MapleStory? It’s being kept alive by these millennials 20 years on
The massive multiplayer online RPG game from South Korea showed its enduring popularity, judging by the crowd at its 20th anniversary pop-up event at Suntec City held over the weekend.Read…
Inside a menopause ‘cafe’ where women talk openly about their experiences: ‘A great start to break the silence’
At a session organised by menopause support group Surety, this writer was struck by how candidly women shared their experiences – from hot flushes and brain fog to identity struggles…
‘Nobody will ever forget me’: Soh Rui Yong on his rollercoaster career and desire to represent Singapore
The distance runner looks back on 10 years in both limelight and spotlight – and looks forward to next steps, in an interview with CNA.Read More
Better connectivity, amenities needed to complement new housing plans for northern Singapore: Experts
Can Kranji and Sembawang shake off perceptions of being “ulu”? Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his National Day Rally that these areas will be transformed into vibrant new towns.Read…
Vaping in the workplace: Singapore employers urged to clarify rules, take action against offenders
The Ministry of Manpower says that companies should set their own HR policies, which could include disciplinary action, for employees who vape.Read More
Garbage truck driver who ran over cyclist in fatal accident gets jail
The truck had an unladen weight of 11,360kg.Read More
Commentary: PM Lawrence Wong’s NDR speech focused largely on practical policy issues for a reason
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech was likely aimed at sending a clear message that he and his government remain focused on addressing the key challenges facing the…
Man jailed for pushing fellow moviegoer down cinema stairs, after dispute over kicking headrest
Near the end of the movie, Wong Jun Feng kicked the victim’s headrest again and tried to leave but the victim pursued him.Read More