Cash rewards for S’pore athletes: What more can be done to reduce the disparity?
SINGAPORE – When it was announced on Tuesday (Oct 5) that Paralympian swimmer Yip Pin Xiu would be the inaugural recipient of a new President’s Award for Inspiring Achievement, the House burst into applause. From a child who was often bullied and stared at, to becoming a five-time gold medallist and former Nominated MP, Ms... » read more
Six Singaporeans get bond-free scholarships from French govt
SINGAPORE – Undergraduate Xenia Chan plans to build a career in the world of international diplomacy and she is now one step closer to her goal after securing a bond-free scholarship from the French government. Miss Chan, 23, is one of six Singaporeans to get the funding for a master’s degree through the France Excellence... » read more
Local musicians joining hands to perform – and lift Singaporeans’ spirits on National Day
SINGAPORE – On National Day, singer-songwriter Jurine Chia will be belting out familiar patriotic tunes from her bedroom to a live audience, aiming to give fellow Singaporeans a lift to their spirits. The 28-year-old music teacher is among seven local musicians taking part in a special live-stream programme on National Day on a new app... » read more
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 16
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, May 16. Disruptions from pandemic alter renting patterns, fuel spike in condo, HDB flat rents Renting patterns change with lease extensions and some moving out of family homes for space. READ MORE HERE S’pore’s new Covid-19 rules: Can family members living together go out... » read more
$4m fund to help families hit by job loss
A $4 million fund has been set up to help Singaporean households with family members who are unemployed amid the pandemic. Each eligible household will receive a one-time payout of $500. The Ngee Ann Kongsi-Community Development Council (CDC) Covid-19 Relief Fund was launched yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and the five mayors,... » read more
Staying plugged in: Video app TikTok gives migrant workers a means to stay connected for support
SINGAPORE – For 10 seconds, a phone camera shakily pans across a scene of snaking queues of mask-clad workers waiting to collect free mobile phone top-up cards at the Woodlands Dormitory carpark. In the background, a man’s voice can be heard saying in Hindi: “Look here at the Singapore government. Because the workers are sitting... » read more