SINGAPORE: Plans to transform Singapore apply not only to new towns but mature estates as well, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Aug 28). Speaking at a National Day celebration dinner ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore’s gay sex law change is a double-edged sword for LGBTQ activists
When Singapore announced this week it would end a colonial-era law that criminalized sex between men, it looked like a big victory for gay rights advocates in the Southeast Asian country. On second ... ( read original story ...)
Moving Singapore forward with the repeal of 377A
AUG 28 — Singapore is about to repeal section 377A. This is extremely significant. Section 377A of Singapore’s penal code is perhaps Singapore’s most famous law. It is probably the only statute widely ... ( read original story ...)
‘Religion doesn’t get involved in politics’: Singapore’s first cardinal on working with and respecting the Government
Singapore's first cardinal has set his sights on promoting religious harmony in Asia, through strengthening dialogue between the different religions.Cardinal William Goh, who was one of 20 new ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s battle against disinformation and foreign influence bids
The topic of foreign attempts to influence Singaporeans' views was raised by PM Lee in his National Day Rally speech. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rare sambar deer killed in accident on BKE; no more than 20 left in Singapore
A rare sambar deer was killed in an accident on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) on Thursday night (Aug 25).Videos shared on social media show the animal lying motionless in the middle of the ... ( read original story ...)
Internet users roast NatGeo UK for ‘Singapore, Malaysia’ gaffe
An erroneous Facebook post where media company National Geographic (NatGeo) UK wrongly stated Singapore as being in Malaysia, has drawn ridicule ... ( read original story ...)
On Asean anthem, Pope Francis and ‘scratching’ an erhu — former Singapore minister George Yeo muses about life after politics
Cabinet minister, diplomat, scholar. If asked, these are the likely identities that most Singaporeans would ascribe to former statesman George Yeo. Lesser known to the public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s William Goh among 20 new cardinals inducted by the Pope in Rome
SINGAPORE: Cardinal William Goh, the leader of Singapore's Catholic Church, was appointed as a cardinal on Saturday (Aug 27). At a ceremony known as a consistory in St Peter's Basilica in Rome, head ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Jams, queue-cutting unavoidable at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints – so why lose your cool?
Singapore land border have gained notoriety on social media. Drivers who were desensitised to casual aggression in the past might now be more easily goaded, says SUSS’ Omer Ali Saifudeen. ( read original story ...)
ONE on Prime Video 1: Best photos from Singapore
Check out these photos from ONE on Prime Video 1 which took place at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore, featuring a flyweight title rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes. (Photos c ... ( read original story ...)
Cardinal William Goh officially appointed by Pope Francis, the first from Singapore
With his new role, Cardinal Goh and his fellow cardinals are the second most senior in the ranks of the Roman Catholic clergy after Pope Francis. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Indian-origin diplomat Gopinath Pillai’s book documents country’s progress
Titled 'More Than the Eye Can See', the memoir was launched by Singapore's Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong at a private ceremony amongst a small group of about 40 guests. ( read original story ...)
F1 Singapore Grand Prix to see biggest turnout since 2008, tickets expected to sell out: S Iswaran
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is set to make a strong comeback and shows that Singapore is ready to host world-class events after the COVID-19 pandemic, says Transport Minister S Iswaran. ( read original story ...)
All new prisoners in Singapore in 2023 to be assessed if families need support
By the first quarter of 2023, all newly admitted inmates at Changi Prison will undergo an assessment to establish the needs of their families, and those who require support will be referred to family ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NParks to centralise environmental assessments of nature-sensitive projects
From next year, environmental consultants who assess the impact of development works on an area's plant and animal life will be managed by the National Parks Board (NParks) instead of the developers ... ( read original story ...)