Members of Parliament had asked questions about Singapore's border security measures after Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza managed to enter Singapore using a passport with a different name.
Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit
Singapore will enhance security at its land, air and sea checkpoints this week due to an unspecified "heightened security situation in the region", its immigration authority said, warning of delays ...
Singapore proposes ban on deepfakes of candidates during elections
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Monday (Sep 9) proposed a law to ban deepfakes and other digitally manipulated content of candidates during elections.
Singapore proposes new law to tackle deepfakes and other digitally-faked election advertising
SINGAPORE is seeking to ban deepfakes and other false digital depictions of election candidates, under a Bill introduced in Parliament on Monday (Sep 9). Read more at The Business Times.
I stayed in a $290-a-night tiny home on an island 5 miles from Singapore. It was smaller than a parking space.
Launched by a Singaporean tiny home startup, Big Tiny, in May last year, Tiny Away features five tiny houses that measure around 139 square feet each — or slightly smaller than ...
Singapore Choir Practises for Pope Francis Visit, Church Volunteers Rehearse
For hospital staffer Galarrita, 45, who has been in Singapore for 17 years, the papal mass is a gift as it's happening on her birthday. Galarrita said wants to offer her choir volunteer services as a ...
Singapore’s luxury wine club has 10,000 glasses. There’s one they recommend for everything from Champagne to red wine.
Luxury wine club 67 Pall Mall Singapore boasts a collection of 10,000 glasses. But one stands out as the club's most versatile piece: the universal wine glass by Zalto. "It's what I have at home, too, ...
Enhanced security checks at all checkpoints into Singapore from Sept 9 to 14
SINGAPORE: Travellers arriving in Singapore from Sept 9 to 14 can expect enhanced security checks and delays, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Izwan Mahbud not counting on past glories in bid to reclaim Singapore No. 1 jersey
Izwan Mahbud is not resting on his laurels as he bids to reclaim the Singapore No. 1 jersey for the ASEAN Championship.
Singapore’s Changi Airport to expand with new mega terminal to stay ahead of regional rivals
The new Terminal 5, when operational in the mid-2030s, would allow the aviation hub serve more than 200 destinations.
Singapore’s Oil Party Spoiled by Falling Prices and China Gloom
The oil party isn’t over yet — but for top merchants and executives gathering for talks and rooftop cocktails in Singapore this week, the exuberance that came with the outsized profits of recent years is quickly fading.
Singaporean doctor on way to work saves man who suffered heart attack at MRT station
SINGAPORE: A doctor on his way to work at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital saved a heart attack victim, and then took a bus to the accident and emergency (A&E) department where he ended up being the man’s attending physician.
Team Singapore conclude Paris Paralympics campaign
Equestrienne Laurentia Tan and swimmer Toh Wei Soong both finished eighth in their respective finals on Sept 7. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Severe turbulence on flight from Singapore to Guangzhou in China leaves 7 injured
As the latest in a series of turbulence-related accidents on commercial flights, it sparks concerns over passenger safety
Commentary: Is Singapore a resilient city?
Building urban resilience should not be the sole concern of urban planners and policymakers, says Woo Jun Jie of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Just opened September 2024: New restaurants, cafes and bars in Singapore this month
The dining scene of Singapore is showing no signs of slowing down as September 2024 brings a slew of exciting openings that are set to elevate the local dining. From refreshed dining venues, to the ...