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SPH Advertises Editor job in UK Job Portal
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) recently posted a job ad on UK job portal website Guardian Jobs, advertising an editorial position for a women's fashion magazine in Singapore.The ad was posted yesterday...
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$2million worth of ivory seized in Singapore
Singapore authorities seized $2 million worth of illegal ivory last week as it was passing through the Singapore port from Africa to Asia.The elephant tusks were declared as coffee berries but upon...
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Social News Site Mothership.sg asked to Register by MDA
Mothership.sg, a social news website in Singapore has been asked by the MDA to register for a license under the Broadcasting (Class License) scheme.The last websites which were asked to register...
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China VP: We can learn from Singapore so we won't make the same mistakes
During Minister Khaw Boon Wan's visit to Beijing, the Chinese Vice President, Li Yuanchao said that Singapore has been a "mirror" for China's development.Li explained that they have been able to take...
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Problem plagued Battlestar Galactica Ride at Universal Studios to shut down
The Battle Star Galactica ride at Universal Studios is going to be closed down for good.The rollercoaster has been having several problems and has not been open since July of 2013.In fact, the ride has...
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Local DJ Chris Ho's Satirical Facebook Post taken too seriously by STOMP
Local DJ Chris Ho from 99.5FM had posted a satirical comment on his facebook page criticising an SAF advertisement, however his humour was lost on Stomp which later posted an article criticising his...
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PRC man jailed 12 months for stealing $300 from another passenger on a flight...
A Chinese man, Zhang Chunsheng, was sentenced today to 12 months in jail for stealing $300 from a fellow passenger on a SilkAir flight headed for Singapore.The 49 year old had stolen the backpack of Mr...
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Singaporeans Unimpressed by National Gallery Logo design
The National Gallery has just recently unveiled their new logo but after two days, the criticisms are quickly mounting.The logo, pictured above, is simply two red rectangles with the words 'National...
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F&B Industry looking to hire overseas S'porean Managers to ease Manpower Crunch
While the local F&B Industry continues to complain about a manpower crunch, some employers are looking to attract and hire overseas Singaporeans to come back and work in Singapore.There are over...
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4 in 10 Singaporeans want to retire by age 55
According to a survey conducted by Recruitment agency Randstad, about 4/10 Singaporeans want to retire by age 55.This is 10 years earlier than the official retirement age of 65 set by the...
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35% of students in NUS are foreigners
According to the latest Annual report released by National University of Singapore, 35% of all students at NUS are foreigners.This has been the case for at least the past 3 years according to the...
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Potential Changes to IPPT: More flexible "own time, own target" gym training...
Second Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing said yesterday that MINDEF is exploring more ways to make the lives of NSmen easier in terms of training time.One of the measures that is currently being...
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Chan Chun Sing: Last time, 6 kids could grow up fine in a 1-room flat
Minister for Social and Family Development, Chan Chun Sing said that families are facing more pressures now than in the past.He was speaking at a family empowerment lecture when he shared a story of an...
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Tony Tan visits Philippines to discuss how SG and Philippines can cooperate more
Singapore's President Tony Tan is on a 4 day trip to Philippines to discuss with the Philippines president Benigno Aquino how the two countries can cooperate more in future.Dr Tan is joined by his...
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Yet another train delay at NEL causes big human jam at MRT station
On the first day of the new increased fares, yet another train delay has occured at the North-East Line.The trains have been delayed since about 5pm and no trains are operating at all between Dhoby...
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Temple exorcist drowns at sea after walking into ocean at 1am as part of ritual
A temple medium died by drowning early this morning after walking out into the sea at around 1am as part of a ritual.The incident occurred at Changi Beach Park near Carpark 6.According to witnesses at...
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Singapore Medical Council suspends Dr Woffles Wu from practice for 4 months
Plastic Surgeon Dr Woffles Wu, who was found guilty in 2012 of getting an employee of his to take the rap for some speeding offences he had committed in 2005 and 2006, has been suspended from practice...
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40% more resale transactions last month compared to February
According to a flash report released by the Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX), the number of resale transactions last month increased 40% compared to February and were accompanied by a 0.3% price...
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ESM Goh: We want to hear more from the people to improve our social policies
Emeritus Senior Minister and MP for Marine Parade GRC, Goh Chock Tong said that Singapore should set up a review committee with public sector leaders and also everyday residents to review Singapore's...
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New Law may see Copyright Infringing Websites like The Pirate Bay Banned
The Ministry of Law explained that there are currently some new, proposed changes to the Copyright Act which may entitle copyright owners of music, movies and books to make an application to the High...
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