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Fans adopt Esplanade bench in Singapore to honour late Chinese actor Yu Menglong

Over 40 fans pooled funds to adopt the bench at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay in Singapore and dedicated it to Yu Menglong, who died unexpectedly last September.

Singtel users to get notification from SG Alert emergency system in public test at noon on May 10

The alert will be used during emergencies such as major fires, chemical or terror incidents.

Maid who tied the knot with married Singaporean man in Batam jailed for bigamy

Komariah knew the man's first wife was still alive, but went ahead with the marriage as it would enable her to obtain a housing loan in Batam.

Another member of S’pore-led scam gang charged, syndicate believed behind $53 million in losses

Ngiam Siow Jui is accused of being a scam caller in the gang's Phnom Penh call centre targeting Singaporeans.

'Significant progress' made in Singaporean Malone Lam crypto heist case: Lawyer

Malone Lam’s lawyer did not update the status of plea deal discussions.

Commentary: Is caning in schools a good way to teach our children?

What matters more is what comes after a punishment in school and whether the lesson becomes one of fear or one of growth, says Dr Jared Ng, former chief of emergency and crisis care at IMH.

GP resource for pre-university students: Climate adaptation strategy

This is a special Straits Times General Paper resource for pre-university students.

Govt piloting different ways of engaging citizens for neighbourhood renewal in Boon Lay, Canberra

The Government will deepen citizen participation, expand volunteerism, and enable citizen-led initiatives.

Young duo behind viral political explainer videos win top prize at SPH journalism awards

The pair, better known as "Gerry and Mandy" on ST's platforms, bagged the Editor-in-Chief Award.

New skills and workforce agency a ‘two-horse chariot’, not ‘two-headed monster’: Minister

Mr Tan See Leng said the new agency can deliver better outcomes with joint oversight from MOM and MOE.

SIA delays roll-out of new first, business class seats on A350 fleet to 2027

The delay till Q1 2027 is due to supply chain constraints and certification of one of the new seats.

SCDF to review paramedic's court account in toddler drowning case over birth cert requests seen on bodycam

The paramedic had denied claims about the delay in sending the child to the hospital due to the need for a birth certificate, but bodycam footage showed repeated requests.

'Tremendous prosperity' in Indo-Pacific, but middle powers must work together: New Zealand PM Luxon

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon discussed the Indo-Pacific’s economic potential, geopolitical tensions, and efforts by countries like New Zealand and Singapore to strengthen trade and security ties in an interview with…

Singaporean linked to Phnom Penh-based scam syndicate arrested, two more suspects wanted

Of the 34 initial suspects wanted in connection with the group, Ngiam Siow Jui is the fifth to be arrested.

Man loses share of rent from Yishun coffee shop as sisters win appeal over late mum’s estate

The majority decision of the Court of Appeal found that the mother fully owned the rental income.

New Skills and Workforce Development Agency to be set up later this year

The new statutory body will consolidate the functions of SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore, while taking on expanded responsibilities in career, employment and training matters.

NTUC calls for local market intelligence to better guide workers through AI shift

The Jobseeker Support Scheme should also cover PMEs with higher income, labour chief Ng Chee Meng said.

About 90 employers penalised every year for not giving domestic workers mandatory day off: MOM

The maximum punishment for not complying with this policy is a $10,000 fine, a year’s jail, or both.

Singapore must enable businesses to transform, workers to seize new opportunities in the 'AI era': Ng Chee Meng

Singapore does not want either extreme of unmanaged job disruption or workers pushing back defensively against AI, said the labour chief.

Singapore, Pahang to explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest