Tan Kin Lian’s life story

Tan Kin Lian, former CEO of NTUC Income and Presidential candidate, recounts his journey from a modest upbringing to steering a cooperative society insurance firm to $17 billion in assets. Advocating for frugality and public welfare, he highlights his experience in community service, and suggests applying similar principles to national governance.

Ong Beng Seng: The F1 magnate caught in a corruption probe

Singaporean billionaire and F1 tycoon, Ong Beng Seng, faces a corruption probe involving the country’s transport minister, thrusting him back into a whirlwind of controversy and scrutiny.

Former chairman of AirAsia passes away on-board plane

Former AirAsia chairman, Pahamin A. Rajab, pivotal to the company’s success, has passed away at the age of 77. He was renowned for his industry insights, visionary leadership, and his dedication to mentoring future leaders. Pahamin died on Saturday, 11.30 pm on the plane as he arrived in Heathrow airport to attend his grandson’s graduation ceremony.

Adrian Tan, respected Law Society president and bestselling author, passes away at 57 after cancer battle

Law Society President Adrian Tan passed away at 57 from cancer, leaving a legacy as a robust defender of the legal profession, a vocal advocate for certain Singaporean legislative matters, and a best-selling author.

Renowned economist and wage policy pioneer, Prof Lim Chong Yah, passes away at 91

Singapore’s eminent economist Prof Lim Chong Yah, instrumental in wage policy development and economic growth, died aged 91, leaving a profound impact on the nation.

Elon Musk challenges Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to ‘cage match’ amid social media rivalry

Tesla CEO Elon Musk challenges Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg to a martial arts ‘cage match’ amidst rising tensions over the latter’s upcoming social media project, ‘Threads’, potentially rivaling Twitter.

George Goh shows his dedication to empowering underprivileged communities, recently identified as “hero uncle” who rushed to an accident scene in 2021

Renowned for his entrepreneurial success and dedication to philanthropy, George Goh has been identified as the ‘hero uncle’ who rushed to aid an injured motorcyclist in a 2021 accident.

Jamus Lim answering kids’ “hard” questions with wisdom and warmth

Associate Professor Jamus Lim, a Member of Parliament for Sengkang GRC, was invited to be on The Singapore Women’s Weekly to share his thoughts on fatherhood. When asked to marry a child’s mother, Asst Prof Lim wittily replied, ‘Let’s stick to our respective mummies and daddies.’ To a runny nose query, he advised, ‘Ask the right doctor.’

Rolling on the river no more: Rock legend Tina Turner passes away at 83

Rock legend Tina Turner, the growling songstress who electrified audiences from the 1960s and went on to release hit records across five decades, has died at the age of 83

Disabled Malaysian mechanic earns online praise for providing motorcycle repairs from bed to make ends meet

Despite being bed-bound due to an accident, 27-year-old Mohamad Zulkarnain has captured netizens’ admiration by persevering in his motorcycle repair services in Perak, Malaysia. Striving for independence and unwilling to let his skills go to waste, Zulkarnain dreams of establishing a more comprehensive workshop, proving his dedication and resilience in the face of adversity.