65-year-old Teck Whye vandal arrested
A 65-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in at least 19 cases of vandalism at various HDB blocks in the Teck Whye vicinity. On the morning of Aug. 12, officers from the Jurong...
View ArticleE-commerce scams most serious crime in first half of 2014
In a release by Singapore Police Force (SPF), the mid year crime brief for January to June 2014 shows a “distinct shift to crimes being perpetrated online,” quoting Director of Commercial Affairs...
View ArticleCentreStage: Interview with performance artist Nikhil Chopra
The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2014 has kicked off, and one of its highlights, Give Me Your Blood and I Will Give You Freedom, takes place from Aug. 15 to 17. Over the course of 50...
View ArticlePirlo at the double as Juventus thrash Singapore
Photo: Andrea Pirlo (fifth from left) and team mates running to the field at start of friendly football match against S'League Singapore selection on Aug. 16; AFP / Fyrol Mohd Andrea Pirlo's coolly...
View ArticlePretty and easy to eat, The Disgruntled Chef's new menu is worth the...
It's always odd when someone launches a seasonal product in Singapore. Sure it's winter in most parts of the world, but it's hard to relate to a fur coat in the window display when the sun is scorching...
View Article182 arrested in latest anti-loansharking blitz
In a five-day anti-loansharking operation last week, the police arrested 182 people suspected to be involved in loansharking activities. There were 126 men and 56 women, all of whom were aged between...
View Article$2,000 smart cam on trial in ComfortDelGro cabs
A new in-vehicle smart camera that can warn the driver of potentially dangerous traffic situations in real time is currently on trial at ComfortDelGro. The 38˚ wide angle MobilEye is installed on the...
View Article24-year-old linked to molest case in New Upper Changi Road
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and linked to a case of outrage of modesty along New Upper Changi Road. A woman had called the police on Aug. 15 reporting the incident, which was followed up on by...
View ArticleSingaporean crowdfunding Masters degree
We’ve seen some strange crowdfunding projects out there, but this one is unique. Not only is it a local cause, but it's that every university student can relate to. Meet Edwin, a 25-year-old part-time...
View ArticleMolester posed as NGO rep at school on Clementi Road
A 25-year-old man suspected of posing as a representative of a non-profit organisation will be charged in Court today for outrage of modesty. On two different occasions, Mar. 23 and Mar. 25, two female...
View ArticleMalaysia 'nude games' organiser apologises
The organiser of a nudist sports festival has apologised for holding the event, which triggered outrage in Muslim-majority Malaysia and led to the arrest of eight people. A video of the May gathering,...
View ArticleVideo: PM Lee sings opening line of xinyao song in National Day Rally
A man of many talents? Seems like it. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong took to the stage on Aug. 17 to give his speeches for the National Day Rally and at one point, while encouraging...
View ArticleResidential properties affected by Thomson-East Coast Line
Rail alignment map of the East Coast stretch of the TEL; LTA Singapore’s sixth rail line, the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), will be fully operational in 2024. The 13-kilometre East Coast stretch of...
View ArticleStart queuing – EVA Air’s Hello Kitty flights are coming to Singapore
If you've spent many hours in lines outside fast food restaurants over the past 15 years, then it’s time to make room in your Hello Kitty showcase. Taiwanese airline EVA Air will be operating nine...
View ArticleParty on a cruise from Singapore to Langkawi this November
You can't get more hip than a party on a ship, especially not one featuring some of the biggest names in music. From Nov. 21 — 25, party to live EDM, hip hop and rock performances by the likes of Alex...
View ArticleChvrches playing in Singapore in November
Scottish electro-synthpop band Chvrches will be playing in Singapore twice this November — on dry land at the Hard Rock Hotel's The Coliseum on Nov. 21 and aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship for...
View ArticleJurong to be a mega garden haven from 2017
Photo: Artist impression of Jurong Lake Gardens; NParks West-siders in Singapore can look forward to never ever having to leave the neighbourhood from 2017, when favourable structures like the Jurong...
View ArticleVasantham apologises about movie generalising Singaporean women
Viewers that caught the airing of Tamil movie Kan Pesum Varthaigal on Vasantham last Friday have taken offence to the derogatory comments made about Singaporean women in a dialogue between two male...
View ArticleBiffy Clyro coming to Singapore for one night only in Southeast Asia
Exclusive to Singapore in the Southeast Asia region, Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro will be performing at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel on Sept. 15. The band was formed in the 1995, and has released...
View ArticleHostess Club Weekender back with Kaiser Chiefs, Jon Hopkins in November
The Hostess Club Weekender is back again, with Kaiser Chiefs, Jon Hopkins, Wild Beasts, Team Me headlining the night. The one-day event on Nov. 8 will be held at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel. Brought...
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