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Myanmar eye Lions' scalp

There was an air of confidence around Myanmar national coach Gerd Zeise, despite the fact the country is on a 17-game winless streak – without penalty kicks – against Singapore .

Zeise himself has yet to taste victory after…

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Donations flow in

Ever since news of the social enterprise spread online, all three Choon Ming Bao Dian stores have been flooded with offers of donations. Members of the public have approached Madam Tan with cheques and cash, she said.

Some…

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Elber: Brazilian football still in a mess

He remembers watching that World Cup semi-final vividly.

Even though Brazil have featured in 11 semi-finals in the 20 editions of the competition, he insists that no further elaboration is required as any Brazilian mind will…

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Bao shop owner gives shelter to disadvantaged kids

When Alice’s daughter disappeared almost two weeks ago, she left behind her own little girl, aged just six.

And Alice, a cleaner, who declined to give her full name, has been at a loss…

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Motorised biker's death a 'unfortunate traffic misadventure'

He was hit last Christmas Eve on his way to his father’s home.

Odd job labourer Ang Thiam Beng, 55, was riding a power-assisted bicycle along Pioneer Road North and making a right turn into Jurong West Avenue 4 when a lorry…

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U-21s want Causeway bragging rights

REPORTING 
FROM MALACCA

NATIONS CUP

MALAYSIA v SINGAPORE
(Today, 8.40pm, Singtel TV Ch 110 
- Eleven Sports)

There was little noise at the Hang Jebat…

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Innovating for startups: Is deep tech a bane or a boon?

Startups based on deep technology have a competitive edge, but they need to find the right customer-product fit, says Pete Kellock, founder of muvee Technologies.

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Interaction with special needs children beneficial to pre-schoolers

SINGAPORE – A local study has found that there are potential benefits of structured intervention programmes at the pre-school level to foster more positive attitudes on special needs during the formative years, especially within inclusive classroom…

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Govt urged to take concrete action over plastic waste

SINGAPORE – Rather than wait for businesses and consumers to go green on their own accord, the authorities should take “bold action” and develop “concrete plans” – such as introduce regulations and targets to phase out plastic disposables over time – to…

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Police crack down on illegal remote betting ahead of Euro 2016

SINGAPORE – With Euro 2016 just over a week away, the police have clamped down on illegal remote gambling activities, rounding up 16 men in a series of operations.
In a press release yesterday, the Singapore Police Force said officers from the Criminal…

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