Singlish vs Standard English: I say, RELAK, lah!
By Law Kim Hwee Confession: I possess no PhD in English Literature or, for that matter, a MA, Int’l Relations or ...
Day: 27 May 2016
Disturbed to learn of the merciless execution of Kho Jabing
By Sum Wee Lee I am very disturbed to learn of the merciless execution by our government, of a Malaysian ...
ELD files police reports for election advertising breaches against TISG and two individuals
The Prime Minister Office (PMO) has just released a statement about the filing of police reports by the Assistant Returning ...
National Wages Council in talks for possible pay rise for low wage workers
Next week, the National Wages Council (NWC) is expected to announce recommended pay hikes for low wage workers. If these ...
Parenting programme to be compulsory for some divorcing parents
From December onwards, parents who are planing for divorce and have children aged below 14 will have to attend a ...
Oil price challenging $50 resistance, Yellen’s speech to be watched
By Margaret Yang, CMC Markets Equities – Asian equities markets opened positively today. The Singapore market continued trading sideways this ...
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Government has imposed Code Red measures without calling the situation Code Red -
Parts of Indian mega-slum cordoned off after virus deaths -
Taiwan makes wearing masks on rail, intercity buses mandatory for travellers -
COVID-19: PM Lee says govt will not discourage people from wearing masks, contrary to previous advisory -
North Korea claims it has zero COVID-19 cases because of “pre-emptive and scientific” measures -
S’porean coder highlights data privacy concern in contact tracing app for sending user data to government data collection service -
China to hold national mourning for coronavirus victims -
Sun Xueling shares an email from SIA flight attendant who offers to volunteer in community centre during suspension of SIA flights -
65 additional cases of COVID-19 infection; 16 unlinked cases and three new clusters identified -
S’pore’s richest man Li Xiting gains almost S$5 billion on ventilators demand boom amid pandemic -
COVID-19: S’pore set to close workplaces except essential services and key sectors, implement full home-based learning starting next week -
PM Lee: Schools to switch to fully home-based learning till end of the month -
Google to publish user location data to help govts tackle virus -
Indonesia government to allow “mudik” despite high risk of furthering COVID-19 spread -
Next GE due 14 April 2021; Govt will table Bill to ensure safe election if GE held during COVID-19 pandemic
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Lightning never strikes twice? For Dr Tan Cheng Bock, it could even be thrice -
SDP Chief Chee Soon Juan slams PAP for "playing politics" when lives are at stake -
PAP's eagerness for a general election during global pandemic may create unhelpful speculation for the government -
China reopens food markets after declaring victory against COVID-19 virus; food markets still selling bats -
67% disagree to holding elections during the pandemic, according to poll by Lianhe Zaobao -
MOH reviews stance on masks while PM's wife Ho Ching says make do with homemade ones -
Could PM Lee's comparison of Israel's election during a pandemic be the best example? -
Some bars and KTVs still operating along Tanjong Pagar Road despite shutdown orders for all public entertainment outlets -
More than 3,000 people queue to apply for $500 financial aid, netizens think it defies social distancing measures -
Third death from COVID-19 infection in Singapore, 70-yr-old who had no recent travel history to affected areas and link to previous cases -
Netizens voice disappointment in Government after number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore reaches 1,000 -
Singaporeans invited to clap for frontliners tonight at 8pm to show appreciation -
Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao removes its poll of public views on holding an election during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic -
PVP Chief Lim Tean: MOE is "turning a blind eye" to the dangers of children being infected in school -
SIA CEO now says to take 30% pay cut after Temasek's bailout; his pay was $1.4m with total $5.5m pkg last FY
