If you loved the 1990s Hollywood hit Sister Act, then this musical will make you say "Whoopi!" Direct from the United States, the five-time Tony-nominated Sister Act is coming to Singapore in May. It tells the story of wannabe disco diva...
Student colluded with MBS dealer for extra chips A Chinese national who colluded with a casino dealer to pay him extra cash chips while playing at the casino tables was jailed for 15 weeks yesterday. Li Zhifen, 25, a student, had...
Singapore is a tapestry of languages, each with its own unique syntax and history. Some are endangered while others are thriving. In the latest instalment of a weekly series, we look at Bengali. The Nobel Prize may be the highest...
I would like to add a cautionary note to Mr Teo Xiang Zheng's letter in support of teaching philosophy in schools (Philosophy focus can come in handy; April 2). He argues that philosophy can help foster problem-solving skills, creativity and...
From places of worship and educational institutions to the former residences of prominent figures, 72 buildings here have been gazetted as national monuments. This is the latest in a weekly series revisiting these heritage gems. Each is a yarn woven...
I applaud the Government's efforts to moderate the number of immigrants to ensure Singapore's continued attractiveness as a place to work and live in. However, I understand that Singapore will always need immigrants. I suggest that we increase immigration fees to...
Every weekend, the sweet notes of Chinese flute music rise above the quarry lake in Bukit Batok Nature Park and waft into the listening air. The player of those dulcet sounds is not exactly what one expects. Wearing tattered sports attire...
A woman who has been accused by former actor Edmund Chen of causing trouble for his career and family is claiming that she is innocent, and says that she is not afraid to step forward to give her side...
Jail terms ought to be the norm in cases where serious damage or injuries occur as a result of dangerous driving, the prosecution argued yesterday as it urged the High Court to lay down sentencing guidelines for such offences. Fines...
The National Library Board is crowd-sourcing annotations for a 1923 book about the Chinese community in Singapore, in the hope that members of the public will be able to fill in gaps that historians have missed. The book One Hundred...
