City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee: This is a difficult time for me
October 22, 2015 5:55 PMSINGAPORE - In his first public comments, addressed to his City Harvest Church and his supporters since he was convicted on Wednesday of multi-million dollar fraud, pastor Kong...
View ArticleNew STB report identifies four distinct profiles of Asian business travellers
October 22, 2015 6:49 PMSINGAPORE -Most business travellers in Asia view work trips as a travel experience, and want more freedom in choosing their hotels and flights, a new study has found.
View ArticleMaid leapt to death from 14th floor of condo after attacking employer with a...
October 22, 2015 7:17 PMSINGAPORE - A foreign domestic worker leapt to her death from the window of a condominium unit after hitting her employer on the head with a hammer, a coroner's court heard.
View ArticleThe Straits Times' News In A Minute: Oct 22, 2015
October 22, 2015 7:37 PMWe look at: The Land Transport Authority is looking for partners to create a transport app that will help commuters plan the best routes to their destinations.
View ArticleChangi Airport awards $1.12 billion contract for three-runway system works
October 22, 2015 7:38 PMSINGAPORE - Changi Airport Group (CAG) has awarded a $1.12 billion contract to develop a three-runway system that will allow for more flights to be handled.
View ArticleCity Harvest trial: How the international media reported it
October 22, 2015 7:41 PMSINGAPORE - All six accused of multimillion-dollar fraud in the high-profile City Harvest Church (CHC) trial were found guilty on Wednesday (Oct 21).
View ArticleTeachers' reflections on national identity captured in new book
October 22, 2015 7:46 PMSINGAPORE - Former secondary school English and literature teacher Samantha Tham used to get puzzled reactions from students when she discussed Eurasian identity while covering...
View ArticlePUB working to identify illegal angler at Toa Payoh who hurt otter with hook
October 22, 2015 8:11 PMSINGAPORE - The PUB is working to identify a man seen fishing illegally in Toa Payoh whose fishing hook hurt a wild otter.
View ArticleSingapore Polytechnic wins inaugural Asean People's Award
October 22, 2015 9:00 PMSINGAPORE - Two weeks ago, 300 students from across Southeast Asia took on the roles of diplomats at the Singapore Polytechnic's annual Youth Model Asean Conference.
View ArticleSGH hep C cluster update: 600 patients screened, no new positives
October 22, 2015 9:42 PMSINGAPORE - No new cases of hepatitis C were found on Thursday, the Singapore General Hospital said, leaving the total number of patients infected at 23.
View Article48 awarded prizes for genealogy writing competition
October 22, 2015 9:50 PMSINGAPORE - It was not until she lived abroad that Singaporean Dawn Marie Lee, a fifth generation Peranakan Chinese, became interested in her family history. The 40-year-old...
View ArticleHaze: Expect air quality to remain in moderate range on Friday, but...
October 22, 2015 10:15 PMSINGAPORE - Expect the air quality to remain in the moderate range on Friday (Oct 23), but conditions could deteriorate.
View ArticleMore than 200 pioneer ICA officers honoured at appreciation dinner
October 22, 2015 10:41 PMSINGAPORE - More than 200 pioneers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)were honoured for their contributions at a special SG50 Pioneer Appreciation dinner on...
View ArticleHaze: Air quality worsens on Friday; hazy conditions expected to persist on...
October 23, 2015 11:28 AMSINGAPORE - Air quality deteriorated on Friday (Oct 23) morning due to some haze from Kalimantan spreading to this region.
View Article'Return Our CPF' protester discharged after public apology
October 23, 2015 11:36 AMSINGAPORE - One of four "Return Our CPF" protesters has been let off with a conditional warning, after making a public apology.
View ArticleFacebook user apologises for accusing ICA officer of abuse of power
October 23, 2015 12:12 PMSINGAPORE - A Facebook user, Mr PJ Wong, has apologised for his post accusing a Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer of abuse of power.
View ArticleMyRepublic starts 4G trials as part of bid for fourth telco licence
October 23, 2015 1:07 PMSINGAPORE - Fibre broadband service provider MyRepublic has started its 4G mobile service trials as it makes a play for the fourth telco licence here.
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