S’pore gig workers keen on more safeguards in issues like CPF, work injuries
SINGAPORE – For three years, Mr Dzulfiqar Ismail, 31, worked full-time as a food delivery rider to support his elderly parents and young daughter. He enjoyed the rush and the flexibility of the work. But without mandatory contributions to his Central Provident Fund to help him save up for a flat and no real career... » read more
Beyond ‘Chinese privilege’, S’pore’s fight against racial discrimination continues
SINGAPORE – Whenever an apologetic Madam Susan Wong asks for help filling up forms at job interviews, she gets this incredulous response: “You don’t know English?” The 59-year-old Singaporean, who studied up to primary six in a Chinese-language school, has worked odd jobs all her life while raising three daughters in a one-room flat. Please... » read more
Why helpers stick it out despite being overworked
SINGAPORE – Ever since her employer’s son and daughter-in-law returned from the United States in January, her workload in the family’s five-storey house has taken a great toll on her. Yanti (not her real name), a domestic worker, said the family of four rings a bell for her to attend to their every need. Please... » read more
Managing the nation’s finances as one would a household
SINGAPORE – “If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. 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 with... » read more
Sis not out to break Angela’s records
All eyes will be on Victoria Lee when the 16-year-old makes her professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut at One Championship’s Fists of Fury event next Friday night. Many are wondering if the teenager has the chops to emulate her older siblings, Christian and Angela, who are reigning One world champions in the men’s lightweight... » read more
Rising para star finds a rousing voice
At 31, Manasi Joshi is confident, charming and still likes dolls. One in particular. Eleven-and-a-half inches long and handcrafted, it sits in a display case in her living room in Ahmedabad, India. Looks like her. No, wait, it’s made in honour of her. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get... » read more
tether.bet Announces the Largest Ever Political Bet
Willemstad, Curacao, Nov 7, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – tether.bet, the world’s most exclusive sportsbook and casino, is pleased to confirm that it has accepted the largest political wager in history. $5,000,000 on Donald Trump @ 2.85; our client stands to win $14,250,000 representing a profit of $9,250,000. At $25,000,000 tether.bet has the highest win... » read more