Entertainment
‘Sea of Wreaths’ Honors Sheng Siong Ah Ma as Family Says More Than 950 Tributes Sent to Funeral
SINGAPORE — The funeral of Ng Lye Poh, affectionately known as the “Sheng Siong Ah Ma,” was surrounded by a remarkable “sea…
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Entertainment
Ah Boys to Firefighters Lead Actor Quits After Past Sexual Assault Conviction Surfaces
SINGAPORE — Local content creator Kiki Darling has resigned from director Jack Neo’s upcoming film Ah Boys to Firefighters after his past…
Business
‘It Isn’t Just Driving’: Woman Quits PHV Job After 1,400 Rides and Shares What She Learned
SINGAPORE — After completing more than 1,400 rides, Singaporean private-hire vehicle driver Michelle Lee has officially ended her stint behind the wheel…
Entertainment
He Survived Two Suicide Attempts. Now, Allan Lee Is Helping Others Find Hope
SINGAPORE — At 51, Allan Lee is a chief operating officer, mental health advocate and someone who openly shares his journey to…
Business
Grab Passenger Calls Out PHV Driver for Allegedly Streaming Videos While Driving: ‘Getting There Alive Seems Like a Luxury Now’
SINGAPORE — A Grab passenger has raised serious safety concerns after claiming that their private-hire vehicle driver was streaming dramas and videos…
Business
Singapore’s DBS Faces S$1.3 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged 1MDB-Linked Claim
SINGAPORE — DBS Bank, Southeast Asia’s largest lender, is facing a lawsuit seeking an estimated S$1.298 billion (US$1.03 billion) in damages in…
Entertainment
Heavy Rain Sweeps Singapore as Flash Flood Alerts Issued in Jurong West
SINGAPORE — Heavy rain swept across parts of Singapore on Thursday morning, September 10, prompting flash flood alerts in parts of Jurong…
Politics
Trump Is Banning Canadian Goods From the U.S. — But the Next Target Could Hit Both Economies Much Harder
WASHINGTON — The trade fight between the United States and Canada has entered a more aggressive phase. President Donald Trump has ordered…
Business
Customer Allegedly Leaves S$1,600 Birthday Decorations Bill Unpaid, Business Owner Files Police Report
SINGAPORE — A business owner has filed a police report after a customer allegedly failed to pay more than S$1,600 for birthday…
Entertainment
Singapore Haze Worsens as Central Region’s PSI Enters Unhealthy Range
SINGAPORE — Air quality in Singapore’s central region entered the unhealthy range as haze blanketed parts of the city-state, prompting health advisories…