47 individuals, 7 firms in maritime sector punished for breaching Covid-19 rules

SINGAPORE – Seven companies and 47 individuals in the maritime sector got into deep water after breaching safe management measures. They were fined or had their licences suspended. Pleasure craft, harbour craft and ocean-going vessels were involved, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday (Aug 11). Fifty-two offenders were fined between... » read more

Wanted: Local designers to give modern spin to traditional crafts
Wanted: Local designers to give modern spin to traditional crafts

SINGAPORE – Local designers who are keen to learn about traditional crafts in danger of disappearing now have the chance to work with local craftsmen and create commercially viable products that incorporate such designs. Peranakan beadwork can potentially be put on shoes. Designs used in rangoli, the Indian art of making patterns, usually on the... » read more