More leadership changes in the Government can be expected in the next few years as the pace of political succession quickens, said political observers yesterday. The promotion of two acting ministers to full ministers next Tuesday also shows that preparations...
Every year, once the firewalking ceremony has drawn to a close, Madam Manonmani Veerachami puts a wok of oil on her stove and makes murukku to welcome the Hindu festival of lights, Deepavali. The crunchy Indian snack, a favourite with...
A construction worker who died after being stung by a swarm of bees suffered a severe allergic reaction to their venom, a coroner's court heard yesterday. Indian national Chinnathambi Jeyam, 45, was working at Changi Air Base (East) when he...
The safety of power-assisted or electric bicycles has been called into question following the fatal accident on Thursday night. MPs called for more public awareness of how the devices should be used, so riders do not pose risks to themselves...
The sound of heavy vehicles rumbling past is nothing new to residents who live in a block that overlooks the West Coast Highway. But late on Thursday night, they heard a loud crash and screams that roused them from their...
He had felt it was too dangerous but Ang Yee Fong , who died in Thursday's accident, 'said nothing would happen' Every Thursday, Madam Chan Mei Ling, 51, would buy roti prata for her only son Ang Yee Fong. It...
BEIJING - Chinese Communist chief Xi Jinping's ascension to the highest title in the party hierarchy formalises his position as its pre-eminent figure, analysts said, making him the country's most powerful leader in a generation and inviting comparisons with...
SINGAPORE - Three youths were riding their electric bicycles late Thursday (Oct 27) night when a trailer hit them from behind. Two of the young men died and another was injured in the road accident, which happened close to midnight...
SINGAPORE - For fans of Marvel's superhero movies, the Avengers exhibition opening at the Science Centre tomorrow (Oct 29) is your chance to geek out. Singapore's edition of Marvel's Avengers STATION - which stands for Scientific Training And Tactical Intelligence Operative...
SINGAPORE - The Ministry of Education will have two new full ministers in Mr Ong Ye Kung and Mr Ng Chee Meng, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced on Friday (Oct 28). Mr Ng Chee Meng and Mr Ong Ye...
