About 6km off the east coast of Singapore is a ship that has been anchored for more than a month.
The Hanjin Rome was arrested on Aug 29 after its owner, South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping, was sued for owing its creditors $7.3…
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'It took 5minutes for it to sink in'
Local singer Nathan Hartono did not expect to make it past the semi-finals of Chinese reality TV singing competition Sing! China.
But not only was the 25-year-old the only member from Mandopop star and judge-mentor Jay Chou’s…
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Singapore leaders congratulate China on its 67th anniversary
Singapore’s leaders wrote to their Chinese counterparts on Wednesday (Sep 28) to convey their best wishes on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a media statement on Friday.
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Life on Camp Growl: SAF soldiers' home in the bushland
On the sidelines of Exercise Wallaby, Channel NewsAsia’s Xabryna Kek had a first-hand look at the SAF soldiers’ home away from home in the dense Australian bushland – as well as what they ate and where they slept and showered.
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Indonesia tax amnesty take-up rate exceeds expectations: Analysts
As of Friday, the programme has raised 96.4 trillion rupiah (S$10.1 billion) in revenue – almost 60 per cent of the government’s target of 165 trillion rupiah.
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Optimising of resources will not come at the cost of non-Olympic sports: SportSG
Constant reviews will be conducted to ensure that resources are fairly and sustainably distributed to all sports.
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5 local games to check out at GameStart 2016
Get ready for another weekend of gaming goodness.
GameStart Asia is back next week from Oct 7 to 9 at Suntec Convention Centre Halls 405 and 406.
Into its third year, the gaming convention has brought in new partners…
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‘Whole of society’ approach needed to build mental resilience: Amy Khor
The Senior Minister of State for Health was speaking at the launch of a book which tells the story of those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.
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Senior journalist appointed head of SPH's Chinese Media Group
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) has appointed senior journalist Lee Huay Leng as Head of Chinese Media Group (CMG) from Dec 1, the group announced in a statement today.
Ms Lee, currently Editor of Lianhe Wanbao and Senior Vice President (New Growth) of Lianhe Zaobao, will oversee the commercial and operational aspects of CMG, which publishes three Chinese newspapers in print and digital format – Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Wanbao and Shin Min Daily News.
The group also publishes four student weeklies – zbCOMMA, Thumbs Up, Thumbs Up Junior and Thumbs Up Little Junior, ZBBZ Newsgazine and My Paper (Chinese section). It also operates SPH Radio’s Chinese radio station, UFM100.3, and Focus Publishing, which produces a range of books and magazines including U-Weekly.
Ms Lee, working alongside Mr Goh Sin Teck, Editor of SPH’s Chinese flagship newspaper Lianhe Zaobao, will report to SPH’s Deputy CEO, Mr Anthony Tan.
Mr Tan said: “Huay Leng has more than 20 years of experience in the newsroom. Her varied experience and deep knowledge of the news media put her in a good stead to lead CMG in navigating challenges and seizing growth opportunities ahead.”
On her appointment, Ms Lee said: “I am humbled by the honour of being tasked to lead CMG in these trying times. Whilst we are clear that the path ahead is not easy, my team will forge ahead with confidence and devote our best as we journey together.”
Mr Chua Chim Kang, currently Managing Editor of CMG, will take over as Editor of Lianhe Wanbao on Dec 1. He will also be appointed Managing Editor (Chinese Radio) to help grow the Chinese radio station UFM100.3 together with General Manager of SPH Radio, Mr Sim Hong Huat.
SPH statement today also announced that the Cultural Industry Promotion Department (CIP) of CMG will be renamed Culture, Education and New Growth. It will be responsible for developing areas such as publishing, culture events and education.
The unit will be helmed by Ms Loh Woon Yen, currently Deputy Digital Editor of CMG. She will be appointed VP, Culture, Education and New Growth. Ms Ang Yiting, currently the Digital Content Editor of CMG, will take over her position.
To offer better integrated marketing solutions to advertisers and partners across the multiple platforms of SPH’s vernacular titles, Ms Chee Li Foong will be appointed Head of Chinese, Malay and Tamil Titles of SPH’s Integrated Marketing Division from Oct 12. Ms Chee will concurrently be Head, CMG Content Studio in the Chinese Media Group.
chenj@sph.com.sg
New bus service 883 for Canberra from Oct 23
New bus service 883 will begin on Oct 23 to serve those living in new and upcoming properties along Canberra Street and Canberra Way.
The loop service will ply between Sembawang Bus Interchange and Yishun Central 2, stopping at six points.
It will improve travel connection to key places such as Sembawang and Yishun MRT, Sun Plaza, Northpoint Shopping Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital.
The service will operate daily from 5.30am to 12.30am on weekdays and Saturdays. On weekends and public holidays, it will operate from 5.45am to 12.30am
For more information, contact the SMRT Customer Hotline at 1800-336-8900 from 7.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays) or visit www.smrt.com.sg
chenj@sph.com.sg
