Medical service providers said they are seeing a steady increase in migrant workers using telemedicine services in the past two years. Some are seeing about 3,000 patients online every month. Doctors said such telehealth services ensure workers can seek timely medical attention.
Singapore’s Iswaran will not appeal against 12 months’ sentence, ‘accepts full responsibility’
The former transport minister says he will begin his one-year jail term on Monday and ‘apologises unreservedly to all Singaporeans’.
Singapore stocks track regional gains on Monday; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks tracked regional gains to end higher on Monday (Oct 7). The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent or 10.06 points to 3,599.19. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 380 to 257, after 1.8 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion changed hands.
Woman Shares Experience of Being ‘Chinese Hindu’ in Singapore, Discusses Neighbours’ Treatment
Mdm Tan shares that their neighbours are supportive and accepting and that they also celebrate festivals with the local Hindu community. Estella underlines the common misconception that race and religion are the same,
Former Singapore Cabinet minister starts 1-year sentence for receiving illegal gifts
A former Singaporean Cabinet minister has begun a one-year prison term for receiving illegal gifts. Former Transport Minister S.
Chinese Hindu Living In Singapore Shares Its Experience Of “Embracing Community”
The digital creator, known as 'Growingupguptas', posted the video on Instagram, with the caption, "Did you know that there are Chinese Hindus?"
‘We want people to be able to pursue their dreams’: The 27-year-old who started her own circus in Singapore
One of them, 26-year-old Ella Wee, shares Ms Wan's ambition to build a circus community in Singapore. "I also have my own personal dream of seeing how circus and theatre can come together," said the freelance actress, who does aerial stunts and contortion.
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up by 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks began Monday (Oct 7) trading in positive territory, mirroring weekend gains in overseas markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Sun sets on Singapore racing: ‘I just feel like I have lost something’
Those who remember the Singapore Turf Club (STC) in its heyday might have felt they were transported back to the year 2000 when they walked through the turnstiles on
Singapore police investigate 482 suspects for scam
Singaporean police are investigating 482 suspects for scam offenses following an enforcement operation from Sept 13 to Oct 3,
Singapore’s Pan Pacific Orchard hotel crowned world’s best new skyscraper
The 350-room hotel’s design brings the island’s four environments into one dramatic building. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UK seeking commercial, research partnerships with Singapore to further nuclear fusion research
SINGAPORE: With Singapore firms showing interest in contributing to the search for solutions to some of the key challenges in nuclear fusion, Britain, which is launching its own mega fusion project, is eyeing potential research and commercial collaborations with organisations here.
Lesbian Club Culture of 1990s Singapore Explored in Kirsten Tan and Tan Si En’s Busan APM Project ‘Crocodile Rock’: ‘Queer Erasure Is Real’
New York-based Singaporean filmmaker Kirsten Tan is set to direct “Crocodile Rock,” a film that explores the underground lesbian club culture of 1990s Singapore. The project is currently being presented at the Busan Asian Project Market (APM).
Who is Ong Beng Seng, the property tycoon linked to Singapore’s fallen ex-minister Iswaran?
Ong, known as a ‘risk taker’ and ‘shrewd businessman’ with a penchant for closing deals, has also had brushes with controversy.
Singapore couple shelter wife, 3 kids of ‘brother’ who left home over spousal violence fears
Members of the community Brotherhood programme step in to help when they see a “brother” in need. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Billionaire Charged in Singapore’s Political Gift Scandal: Q&A
Singapore’s most serious ministerial wrongdoing probe since the 1980s has led to charges levied against a billionaire best known for bringing Formula One racing to the city, and who has political ties ...