African lion exhibit at zoo reopens on Saturday after lions recover from Covid-19
SINGAPORE – The African lion exhibit at the Singapore Zoo will reopen from Saturday (Nov 27) after a lion there tested positive for Covid-19 more than two weeks ago. In an update on Friday, a Mandai Wildlife Group spokesman said the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) lifted the isolation order on the African lions on... » read more
New initiative teaches S’pore seniors how to spot and avoid online scams
SINGAPORE – Seniors who receive messages online allegedly from a bank official asking them for their account details and personal data should be careful as they could be a scam. These are scenarios trainers from global technology firm NTT are coaching seniors as part of a new programme to help them identify common ruses and... » read more
Football: Albirex back on top after beating Young Lions, but injury crisis worsen
SINGAPORE – Albirex Niigata leapfrogged the Lion City Sailors to reclaim top spot in the Singapore Premier League table after a 1-0 win over the Young Lions on Sunday (Aug 22), but their bid to retain their title has been made more challenging with an injury-hit frontline. The White Swans, who were already without injured... » read more
Twin prosperity lions kick off museum’s CNY festivities
Two large “rui shi”, or guardian lions, have been installed on the lawn of the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall in Balestier to mark the start of its annual festival welcoming Chinese New Year. A 2.5m-tall white lion has its paw on an embroidered ball, symbolising authority, while an equally tall green lioness has... » read more