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Admin A disciplinary tribunal in Singapore has stripped a medical practitioner, Dr Leong Kok Cheong Darren, of his full registration after he admitted using methamphetamine on weekends over approximately eight years. The ruling, handed down by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), concluded that his conduct brought disrepute to the profession and posed potential risks despite no … Read more
Experts in Singapore are increasingly viewing emotional first aid — simple techniques like breathwork, journalling and tapping — as a frontline tool to help people manage emotional distress before professional help becomes available. As mental health needs rise sharply across the country, these more accessible practices are being highlighted as helpful, though limited. The rising … Read more
Britain’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific, Seema Malhotra, has underscored her country’s intent to deepen cooperation with Singapore in areas including technology, defence, and clean energy. Her comments came during her first official tour of Southeast Asia, in which she praised the six decades of diplomatic relations between the UK and Singapore and … Read more
A Singaporean man, Faizal Farid, has been sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment after admitting to falsifying a domestic helper application to help extend his girlfriend’s stay in Singapore. The court found that the arrangement, which misrepresented her role, violated the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA). The scheme and legal charges Defence, sentencing and fallout … Read more
The free shuttle bus service currently running in Marine Parade will be discontinued when its contract expires at the end of December 2025, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced. Instead, authorities will explore alternative solutions — possibly payment-based on-demand services or partnerships with e-hailing platforms — as part of efforts to improve local mobility in … Read more
Singapore’s Home Team agencies have revealed a slate of cutting-edge technologies — from a GPS-independent drone interceptor to AI underwater robots and autonomous in-prison supply vehicles — signalling their intent to stay ahead of evolving security threats. At the heart of the announcement was a drone interceptor built by the Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems … Read more
Every year, Vietnamese-style rituals or scenes from myth fade into the sounds of chanting, smoke, and heat — and in Singapore, the Theemithi fire-walking festival at Sri Mariamman Temple remains one of the most vivid displays of devotion. This year, for the first time since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of devotees once … Read more
A major night for fans of Oz is coming to Singapore. On 13 November 2025, Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa will host the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good, featuring appearances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and director Jon M. Chu. Here’s everything you need to know about the … Read more
Singapore ONCEs have a lot to be proud of — Twice delivered a concert that didn’t just meet expectations; it surged past them. Their “This Is For” world tour stop at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 11 October 2025 was electric, ambitious and a reminder of why this group remains one of the biggest names in … Read more
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently returned from his official visits to Australia and New Zealand with a message: the upgraded and newly elevated Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships (CSPs) with both countries are not just symbolic — Singaporeans will see concrete benefits in their daily lives, economy and regional standing. Here’s what PM Wong said, what the … Read more