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Singaporeans sleep the least – blame it on society

Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a “global sleep crisis”.

The study based on research collected through smartphone app Entrain also shows people in Singapore having the lowest…

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'It doesn't quite feel like defeat'

She stood in front of the stands, listening intently as Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Dr Chee Soon Juan gave his thank-you speech last night.

Ms Connie Zhou was among the supporters who had gathered at Bukit Gombak…

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She kept $4.6 million and lived life of luxury

The Malaysian woman who received A$4.6 million (S$4.6 million) after Westpac Bank mistakenly credited her account four years ago, lived the high life in Sydney before her arrest this week.

Christine Jiaxin Lee, 21, listed her…

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'She gave me a place when I did not have one'

When she was 18, Miss Maya (not her real name) was kicked out of her home by her step-grandfather.

She says: “I knew I was all alone when even my father refused to pick up my phone calls.

“My struggles were different…

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Strongmom

As a new mum, she shunned alcohol. But that did not stop Ms Jessica Hopkins, 34, from grabbing a 23kg beer keg and hurling it over a chest-high metal bar.

As the world celebrates Mother’s Day today, women like Ms Hopkins, a…

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'Please don't leave me'

The law recognises them. Transgenders who have officially changed their sex can legally marry here.

But to be accepted by society?

That is a major hurdle that The T Project is struggling to overcome.

The T…

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She lived in 'most sought after' flat

The Malaysian woman who received A$4.6 million (S$4.6 million) after Westpac Bank mistakenly credited her account four years ago, lived the high life in Sydney before her arrest this week.

Christine Jiaxin Lee, 21, listed her…

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Murali to start work today

He first started volunteering at the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) Bukit Batok branch 16 years ago.

And during the campaign to win the Bukit Batok seat, Mr Murali Pillai, 48, was at the branch office at Block 148, Bukit Batok…

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Girl, 7, without hands, wins US handwriting contest

People who see this American child might think she will have to face a lifetime of challenges.

Anaya Ellick, seven, was born with no hands and does not use prostheses.

But early this week, she won a handwriting contest…

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Jos: Let's build on Lopez's master plan

He will leave the national set-up after the Rio Olympics in August, but outgoing head coach Sergio Lopez’s legacy will be felt for years to come.

Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) vice-president (swimming) Joscelin Yeo…

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