Housewife Santi Choo’s two children briefly had Chinese tuition but by and large, she never believed in sending them for private tuition — not even when her older daughter sat for the Primary School ... ( read original story ...)
Giant panda Jia Jia gives birth to first cub in Singapore
Singapore's first panda cub was born at River Safari to Kai Kai and Jia Jia, the two giant pandas who arrived in 2012 on a 10-year loan from China. ( read original story ...)
57 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 17 unlinked infections
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 57 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Aug 14), including 17 with no links to previous cases. Twenty-nine infections were linked to previous ... ( read original story ...)
57 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 17 unlinked
There were 57 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases reported on Saturday afternoon (Aug 14). Of the new cases, 29 were linked to previous cases and had already been quarantined, while another 11 ... ( read original story ...)
57 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 2 new clusters involving bus interchange staff
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 57 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases as of noon on Saturday (Aug 14), including 17 with no links to previous cases. Twenty-nine infections were linked to previous ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Nine people investigated after police raid massage establishments
Nine people are under investigation following a series of police raids on massage establishments. They include masseuses as well as outlet operators. ( read original story ...)
Singapore staycation spotlight: Hotel G, a Bras Basah hideout with vintage-meets-surrealist style
Even by boutique hotel standards, Hotel G Singapore is a bit of an eccentric. Tucked away in Bras Basah, this hotel’s special brand of whimsy might best be described as vintage -meets-surrealism, ... ( read original story ...)
LinkedIn seeks to match skills, not past experience, in Singapore initiative
Professional networking platform unveils pilot scheme in Singapore with the aim to encourage businesses to hire based on a jobseeker's skills, rather than past experience or qualifications, and assess ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook post claiming 3-year-old died from Covid-19 at KKH ‘a total fabrication’, says Singapore health official
A Facebook post claiming that a three-year-old had died from Covid-19 at KK Women’s and Childrens Hospital (KKH) is “a total fabrication”, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said today (Aug 14). “The ... ( read original story ...)
58 new COVID cases in Singapore, including 17 unlinked
Singapore on Saturday (14 August) reported 58 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country's total to 66,119 infections. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees light at the end of Covid’s tunnel
Singapore upgraded its 2021 growth projection on Wednesday (August 11) as its trade-reliant economy charted a stronger than expected rec ... ( read original story ...)
LinkedIn launches Singapore job platform focused more on applicants’ skills than education or past job titles
From September, the professional jobs networking site LinkedIn will pilot a new job-matching platform in Singapore that focuses on candidates’ skill sets, rather than educational qualifications and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 44th Covid-19 death; 84 year-old-man confirmed dead of virus complications
An 84 year-old Singaporean succumbed to complications due to Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 44 for the republic. ( read original story ...)
Bizarre! Singapore woman makes SOS call after suspecting hissing cobra in bedroom, turns out to be an electric toothbrush
Guess what? After she made an SOS call to the rescue team, turns out it was an electric toothbrush. Yes! That's exactly what you read. ( read original story ...)
Five charged with abusive behaviour towards public servants, including safe distancing ambassadors in Singapore
Four men and one woman, aged 33 to 58, were charged yesterday (August 13) with offences related to abusive behaviour towards public servants. In two cases, they are accused of flouting Covid-19 laws. ( read original story ...)
LinkedIn to pilot initiative for job seekers that links skills to job roles in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A pilot programme to promote hiring based on skills rather than a candidate’s educational qualifications was introduced on Saturday (Aug 14) by networking site LinkedIn. The skills-based ... ( read original story ...)