Japan's Abe urges Hong Kong freedoms in Xi meeting

Hong Kong should “continue to be free and open”, Japanese Prime Minister…

Man puzzled with higher MRI scan fee at Changi General Hospital compared to private clinic

On Friday (20 December), the Straits Times (ST) forum published a letter…

India bids to bust citizenship law 'myths' with cartoon Muslims

by Abhaya SRIVASTAVA India’s ruling party launched a video with animated Muslim…

Singapore scholar points out that while we say Singapore 'needs more talent', we never ask 'what is talent?'

“Government scholarships in Singapore do a good job in identifying administrators, but…

Bedridden cancer patient forced to be physically present at EPF office in Johor Bahru to make withdrawal

A cancer-stricken woman, who is also bedridden, was forced to make her…

Affluent Singaporeans' savings and retirement aspirations leave much to be desired

According to the Wealth Expectancy Report 2019 by Standard Chartered, almost half…

Two men arrested in connection to six bottles of Kratom discovered in Malaysia-registered lorry

Six bottles of brown liquid, believed to be Kratom and remnants of…

Activist Jolovan Wham highlights the ease of deportation and lack of rights for migrant workers in Singapore

On Sunday (22 December), civil rights activist Jolovan Wham took to his…

Riot police break up Hong Kong rally for China's Uighurs

by Jerome Taylor Hong Kong riot police broke up a solidarity rally…

Elephants in Thailand 'broken' for lucrative animal tourism

by Sophie DEVILLER and Jonathan KLEIN Separated from their mothers, jabbed with…