JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government has suggested the setting up of a ferry service as an alternative mode of transportation for commuters travelling to and from Singapore. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Mohamed Khaled Nordin
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GrabCar bans prank caller
SINGAPORE – He would make bookings for rides at odd hours of the night or give bogus destinations and pick-up locations. Once, he even booked a ride with Pulau Ubin as his destination. These were a
Read moreOlympian Dr Tan Eng Liang launches his autobiography
Among family and friends, former Senior Minister of State for National Development and Finance and Olympian Dr Tan Eng Liang launched his autobiography titled “Simple Beginnings: Building a life of integrity, resilience and service” at
Read moreTeam Singapore gears up for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Members of Team Singapore’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games came together to mark their journey to the pinnacle of sport at the Official Flag Presentation Ceremony this morning. Guests of Honour
Read moreTwo hawker stalls receive one-star ratings in first Singapore Michelin Guide
Singapore – Two hawker stalls have been awarded the one-star rating by Michelin, in the first Singapore Michelin Guide. The stalls are Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle in Crawford Lane and Hong Kong Soya
Read moreFitness clubs that called it quits in Singapore
For instance, international gym operator Virgin Active has made bold plans to expand, pumping in up to $100 million and open eight to 10 more clubs. However, some operators have closed down after struggling with
Read moreWooing overseas Singaporeans home
More than 200,000 Singaporeans currently live and work overseas, up significantly from 10 years ago. Previously seen as a worrying trend for Singapore’s leaders, new initiatives have been launched to tap on their international exposure
Read moreMalaysia 1MDB investigation: US seeks to seize $1bn in assets
The US Justice Department is looking to seize more than $1bn (£761m) in assets as part of its investigation into Malaysia’s state fund 1MDB. Lawsuits filed in Los Angeles by the Justice Department allege there
Read moreAll California Fitness outlets shut
SINGAPORE – California Fitness has shut down, “until further notice”, all its outlets including the ones in Novena and Bugis, because its owner JV Fitness lacks the finances to keep them running. This was announced
Read moreTemasek said to weigh buyout of Singapore subway operator SMRT
Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd is considering a buyout offer for SMRT Corp, the city-state’s biggest subway operator, a person with knowledge of the matter said. Temasek is weighing an offer to
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