There is no evidence that the death penalty is a deterrent to crime, said the European Union Delegation to Singapore on Thursday. The statement, issued together with the EU Heads of Mission and the Head of
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Prince Harry’s visit to S’pore – Pls no afternoon “community activities” wayang for him
The Prince is scheduled to take part in an iftar – the breaking of fast during the Muslim month of Ramadan, according to statement from Kensington Palace. Singaporeans who are old enough would breathe a sigh of
Read moreThe real threat to S’pore – construction of Thai’s Kra Canal financed by China
The Kra Canal or the Thai Canal refers to a proposal for a canal to cut through the southern isthmus of Thailand, connecting the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea. It would provide an
Read moreNetizen alerts public to credit card phishing scam happening in Singapore
Facebook user Tsang Keng Swee shared about a new type of scam which may have started in Singapore. He said that about 2 weeks ago, he had delivery of wine from an unknown sender and that
Read morePolice warn of fake hotline number scam
SINGAPORE: Police on Friday (May 19) warned against another scam, after members of the public reported receiving missed calls from a fake police hotline number. In a Facebook post, the Singapore Police Force clarified that
Read moreSingapore Airlines swings to S$138m net loss in Q4
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Thursday (May 18) reported a net loss of S$138 million in its fourth quarter from January to March, reversing from a S$225 million net profit in the same period last
Read moreMacRitchie Reservoir rape: Construction worker gets 17 years’ jail for raping hiker
SINGAPORE: Bangladeshi construction worker Pramanik Liton was on Friday (May 19) sentenced to 17 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane for raping a hiker at MacRitchie Reservoir Park in 2015. Liton, 24, was
Read moreNational Day Parade ticket applications open next Tuesday
SINGAPORE: Ticket applications for this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) will open from next Tuesday (May 23) to Jun 4, the parade’s organising committee said on Thursday. Singapore citizens and permanent residents can apply for
Read moreI12 Katong Mall cordoned off after fire breaks out
Singapore Civil Defence Force firefighters have been spotted at I12 Katong mall, where a fire broke out on Wednesday (May 17) evening. Eyewitnesses said that at least four fire vehicles are at the scene. The
Read moreThe women behind the Philippines’ bubbling craft beer scene
The idyllic island of Palawan, in the southwest corner of the Philippines, is best known for its turquoise waters and secret lagoons. But the far-flung getaway has recently caught the eye of craft beer enthusiasts
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