Singapore was treated to a rare weather phenomenon as an apparent “fire rainbow” lit up the sky. Weather watchers on the island state in south-east Asia were treated to the multi-coloured glow yesterday. The stunning scene may
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Motorcyclist dies in accident involving truck in Pasir Panjang
SINGAPORE: A motorcyclist died on early Monday morning (May 22) following an accident involving a tipper truck in Pasir Panjang, according to police. The police said they were alerted to the incident, which occurred along
Read moreEU statement contradicts S’pore Govt’s claim that death penalty is “deterrent” to crime
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
Read morePrince 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 morePerth man’s arrest in Changi Airport – Aussies applaud S’pore’s tough stance on crime
Remember Jason Peter Darragh? He is the 44-year old Australian man who fought with Singapore police officers in Changi Airport in April, before he was finally taken down (literally) by several officers. (See TISG’s earlier
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 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 moreTiong Bahru Plaza’s digital directory hit by global ransomware attack: Mall operator
A ransomware message encountered by a Facebook user on a directory screen at Tiong Bahru Plaza on Saturday (May 13). 14 May 2017 06:01PM (Updated: 14 May 2017 07: SINGAPORE: The digital directory service at
Read moreEd Sheeran tickets: System operated ‘without any technical issues’, says Sports Hub
SINGAPORE: Irate Ed Sheeran fans did their thinking out loud when they blamed technical issues with the Singapore Sports Hub’s ticketing system, after they missed out on tickets to the UK singer-songwriter’s gigs in Singapore.
Read moreMetro founder’s grandson acquitted of drug trafficking charges, pleads guilty to attempted possession charges
SINGAPORE – The grandson of the man who founded Metro was acquitted in court on Friday (May 12) of the drug trafficking charges against him. After a three-day trial, District Judge Jasvender Kaur found Ong
Read moreSingaporean charged with attempted murder over Brisbane hammer attack
SINGAPORE: Australian authorities have charged a 31-year-old Singaporean man with one count of attempted murder, Queensland police said on Wednesday (May 10). In an announcement on their website, police said the alleged murder attempt on
Read moreNutrition and health claims to be prohibited on formula milk: AVA
SINGAPORE: Formula milk manufacturers will not be able to use nutrition and health claims, as well as images that make drinking formula milk look attractive, once changes to Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) regulations take
Read moreSingapore trials LED lights on pavements:
SINGAPORE – People engrossed with their mobile phones at two pedestrian crossings in Singapore may no longer have to look up to know when to cross – thanks to new LED strips embedded in the pavements. The
Read morePop an ‘exercise pill’ GW501516 to get fit without sweating
For those who cannot exercise, the benefits of fitness training could be delivered in a tablet. Researchers believe an “exercise pill” could transform the lives of people who are unable to exercise because of obesity
Read moreDriverless trucks to start trials on Jurong Island in September
Belgian logistics group Katoen Natie will be testing 12 driverless trucks on Jurong Island, with the first slated to roll out in September. These trucks will ply a fixed route on the island via transponders
Read moreVanishing tribe of yellow-top cabbies
When 26-year-old Chamkour Singh wanted to become a cabby in 1978, he needed $30,000 – a sizeable amount considering that his Clementi flat cost $12,000 back then. With a bank loan and family support, he
Read moreSay yes to renewing the Singapore F1 Grand Prix
With the future of the Singapore F1 night race up in the air, an expert gives six reasons why Singapore should renew the contract. Singapore GP currently holds a contract to host the FIA Formula One
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