The participants included migrant workers and students from colleges such as Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) and St. Andrew’s Junior College.
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Singapore hosts grand tribute for kathak maestro Dr Shovana Narayan
Organised by the Global Indian Cultural Centre (GICC) in collaboration with Praya Dance, the evening celebrated Dr Shovana’s lifelong contributions to classical arts and her influence on dancers across generations.
Singapore to ban smartphone use for secondary students outside lessons from 2026
The tightened rules cover times such as recess, co-curricular activities (CCAs), and other school periods outside regular lessons.
Universal Studios Singapore roller-coaster stops mid-ride; thrill-seekers stuck high up for 30 mins
According to reports, the “Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon” roller coaster stalled mid-ride, leaving one of its cars stuck on the track. At least 16 riders had to be safely guided off the ride by staff.
12 arrested in Singapore anti-narcotics raid at Woodlands migrant worker dormitory
A media release issued by the Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore said that the Woodland operation involved officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) as part of sustained efforts to clamp down on illegal activities, including drug offences and crime.
INS Karmuk nears completion of SITMEX-25 as India, Singapore and Thailand boost naval cooperation
The fifth edition of SITMEX, which began on November 23 and was hosted this year by the Republic of Singapore Navy, aims to bolster maritime cooperation, enhance inter-operability and strengthen the collective capability of the three navies in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Wong speaks of “today’s strategic realities” after Africa visit, putting trade resilience over efficiency alone
In light of the shifting sands of global trade, with no certainty any more, PM Wong told Singapore media representatives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that the WTO era was all about efficiency, whereas “countries are putting more emphasis around resilience and security [now]”.
Singapore Police direct Apple, Google to prevent government impersonation scams
The mandated measures include preventing accounts and group chats from displaying names that spoof “gov.sg” or government agencies, or filtering messages from accounts and group chats with such names.
Revel in 2025 year-end festivities at Raffles Hotel Singapore, with special celebrations everywhere
We are just about a month away from Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Eve, and the festivities are starting this weekend at Raffles Hotel Singapore. From stay to fine dining and drinks, the grande dame of hospitality in Singapore is all dressed up for the party, right from its festive façade.
‘Diplomacy is hard work’: At book launch, Vivian Balakrishnan recalls MFA’s humble beginnings
The new book marks six decades of Singapore’s foreign policy journey, one that survived a difficult start to grow into something strong and respected.
