Singapore’s food stockpiles are for security purposes, not to influence prices: Zaqy Mohamad

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s food stockpiles are meant for security purposes for the country and are not to be used to influence food prices in the market, said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability... Read more »

Proposed WP amendments to new online harms Bill come under intense debate in Parliament

SINGAPORE – The Workers’ Party’s proposed amendments to a Bill that aims to protect users against online harms drew an intense debate in Parliament on Nov 5, with 19 MPs from the... Read more »

France moves to suspend Shein over sex dolls and weapons on day Paris store opens

PARIS :France started proceedings on Wednesday to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein after childlike sex dolls and weapons were found being sold on its site, marring the opening of the Chinese company’s... Read more »

Agoda layoffs: Severance deals should not deter staff from reaching authorities, says Tan See Leng

Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – Severance agreements should never include clauses that discourage or inhibit employees from approaching the authorities under any circumstances, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said in... Read more »

This S’pore startup makes air-purifying paint, now it’s in 8 markets

Gush is a Singapore-based startup developing paint that cleans the air as it coats walls The average person spends 90% of their life indoors—but the air inside homes and offices can be... Read more »

Singaporean father-son duo step down as Khoon Group directors following US sanctions over alleged cybercrime links

The group names a new executive director to replace Ang Kok Kwang and his father Ang Jui Khoon [SINGAPORE] A Singaporean father-and-son duo have resigned from their board and management roles at... Read more »

Pritam Singh appeal: Key points from the prosecution and the defence

[SINGAPORE] Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh returned to court on Tuesday (Nov 4) to appeal against the conviction and sentence meted out to him in February for lying to a parliamentary committee. The... Read more »

Pritam Singh’s appeal: Defence argues trial judge ‘ignored’ crucial evidence in convicting WP chief

ABOUT WANTING MS KHAN TO SPEAK TO HER PARENTS Justice Chong also questioned the lawyer on his point that Singh’s position after the Aug 8 meeting was for Ms Khan to speak... Read more »

Bukit Canberra hawkers charge S$0.20 for usage of extra bowls & plates, cite rising dishwashing costs

Bukit Canberra hawkers charge customers who request extra crockery S$0.20 per bowl Several hawkers at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre have posted notices stating that customers must pay S$0.20 for using extra bowls... Read more »

JB City Square mall undergoing revamp to include hotel apartments, health and wellness hub

SINGAPORE – Johor Bahru City Square, the shopping mall that is for many cross-border travellers a first and last port of call in southern Malaysian state Johor, is set to add new... Read more »