The Changi travellers were being asked by the nine people to hand over the gold and mobile phones to contacts in their home countries in exchange for a cash reward. This was “illegal touting”, as per Singapore law.
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Myanmar earthquake: Death toll crosses 1,000; Singapore Red Cross commits SGD 150K for relief and rescue
The Singapore Red Cross said that in order to fund the relief and rescue in Myanmar and Thailand, it would soon launch a “public fundraising appeal” and that the details would be shared via the Singapore Red Cross’ website redcross.sg.
Singapore job market: Demand for high-skilled talent means lion’s share of vacancies for PMET segment
According to the jobs report, the Singapore market also had many vacancies for software, web and multimedia developers and computer network, infrastructure and platform professionals — this demand spike was driven by the increasing digitalisation of the economy.
Enjoy the wood-fired warmth of ‘Spring IMUA experience’ at Butcher’s Block, Raffles Hotel Singapore
Butcher’s Block is helmed by Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao, born and raised in Hawaii, where cooking, fishing, hunting, and farming are a part of everyday life. The restaurant exhibits the highest quality of produce, meats, and seafood sourced from around the world and translated through fire.
Sakura Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel Singapore celebrates Japan’s cherry blossoms
The Grand Lobby’s décor, featuring elegant Sakura tree displays, creates the perfect setting for this seasonal indulgence, offering guests a picturesque backdrop to capture unforgettable memories.
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings seeks approval to acquire stake in India’s Haldiram
Haldiram, known for its wide range of snacks and sweets, had a revenue exceeding INR 12,500 crore (USD 1.45 billion) in FY24. The deal is valued at approximately USD 10 billion, underlining the immense growth potential within India’s packaged food sector.
Singapore Law Society VP resigns, under fire for victim-blaming in rape case; Shanmugam calls out “misogyny”
Even though the rape case was tried in court and the perpetrator was convicted on the basis of evidence, the social media post by Chia Boon Teck listed a number of points why he believed that the rape was not rape. One of his points, listing the charges against the perpetrator, said: “…‘two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of outrage of modesty’. Wow. Was she awake throughout the marathon?”
Yugesh Kannan wins V Supreme talent hunt, takes home SGD 10,000 prize
At the grand finale, each finalist had to prove their versatility through a series of high-pressure challenges. These included both scripted and impromptu acting tasks, as well as demanding hosting and interview segments, with special guest appearances from renowned actors and actresses like Ashwini Nair, Bharathi Rani, Kishore Kumaran, and Sivakumar Palakrishnan.
Writer Kamaladevi Aravindan among six inducted into Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame
Initiated by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), which marks its 45th anniversary this year, the Women’s Hall of Fame celebrates progress in gender equality and recognises inductees’ contributions to Singapore’s history, society, and progress.
Singapore leaders mark 10th death anniversary of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew
March 23, 2025, is the 10th death anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew. He died on March 23, 2015, at the age of 91, after being ill with severe pneumonia.
