SINGAPORE – The circuit breaker imposed last year to interrupt the transmission of Covid-19 had an uneven effect on families, with those earning less than $3,000 a month hit hardest by the economic shutdown. A number of them had difficulty paying for daily expenses. On the other hand, the social consequences of the lockdown were... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, April 7. One year after circuit breaker, people in S’pore socialising less, working more Over one in three of people surveyed here also saw a decline in mental well-being. READ MORE HERE Interactive: How circuit breaker changed us One year on, here are some... » read more
SINGAPORE – Tucked away on a third-floor shophouse opposite Smith Street Market, Sago House harks back to an American speakeasy from the 1920s. While business at the new cocktail bar is going strong now, this was not the case in April last year, when founders Desiree Jane Silva, Abhishek Cherian George and Jay Gray tried... » read more
This was the year that the term circuit breaker took on a new meaning for Singaporeans. It happened on April 3. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all... » read more
SINGAPORE – This was the year that the term circuit breaker took on a new meaning for Singaporeans. It happened on April 3. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access... » read more
SINGAPORE – An 80-year-old man, his wife, 66, and their son, 45, died following an incident in the elderly couple’s flat in Lakeside on Thursday (Dec 10). The elderly man reportedly fell in the shower, and he and his wife are believed to have been electrocuted when she rushed in to assist him. Their son,... » read more