‘I regretted it when I saw her in pain’: Abusive husband learns to manage anger after rehabilitation
SINGAPORE – Ryan, a 32-year-old pest control worker, would get angry with wife over “little, little things” and sometimes, used his fists to show his displeasure. His first marriage, which was mired in violence and financial woes, ended. He married again, and his second wife was not spared the violence. Please subscribe or log in... » read more
Migrant worker enclaves in S’pore transformed after year and a half of Covid-19 curbs
SINGAPORE – In Little India, jewellers that could count on five-digit takings each weekend are struggling to hold on, while a previously vibrant community space that drew Bangladeshi workers from across the island no longer pulses with fellowship. In Geylang, Internet cafes once lit with neon and filled with night owls seeking respite from their... » read more
Football: Antonio sees red in West Ham’s scoreless draw at Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Southampton were held to a scoreless draw by ten-man West Ham United in their Premier League clash on Saturday (Sept 11) after the Londoners had striker Michail Antonio sent off in second-half stoppage time for a clumsy challenge. The first half offered little in the way of goalscoring chances as the... » read more
Little India F&B shops facing staff shortage with more foreign workers wanting to return home
SINGAPORE – The food and beverage sector has seen minimal impact in the wake of new travel curbs but shops in Little India are facing staff shortages, with more foreign workers wanting to return to their families. Junior Kuppanna Restaurant had 11 employees from India but seven are now stuck there as they had been... » read more