Porsche Experience Centre to open in Singapore by 2027; world-class wellness attraction planned for Marina South

Marina Bay Sands, UOB and STB also inked a memorandum of understanding to drive awareness and strengthen visitorship to the Marina Bay precinct. This builds on the partnership announced in January that culminated in the dragon drone show over Marina Bay earlier this year. STB also signed a memorandum of understanding with Sentosa Development Corporation, … Read more

Sashya Subono Halse: Indonesian animator who helped bring Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes to life

Planning to catch Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes in cinemas this weekend? Don’t forget to pay close attention to how realistic the ape characters are.  Indonesian animator Sashya Subono Halse literally had a hand in that – as well as plenty of other movies and TV shows you’re probably very familiar with. The 36-year-old Subono … Read more

All about EPF’s Account 3

PETALING JAYA: Account Three goes live tomorrow, and EPF members under the age of 55 will have until Aug 31 to choose to opt in for an initial amount transfer to the flexible account. Here’s a quick list on what to know. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key … Read more

3 more men charged over King Albert Park armed gang robbery involving over S$4.3 million

SINGAPORE: Three more men have been charged in court over their alleged roles in an armed gang robbery at a residence along King Albert Park in Bukit Timah last month that involved more than S$4.34 million (US$3.2 million) in cash, cryptocurrency and other valuables. Malaysians Kartik Palaniappan, 31, Mohd Hamidon Ahmed, 47, and Mohd Hashim Ismail, … Read more

“Glory to Hong Kong” banned by appeals court judging it a ‘weapon’

The song can no longer be broadast or performed “with criminal intent”, or disseminated or reproduced on internet-based platforms, though the injunction contained exceptions for “academic activity and news activity” — a tweak the government made after earlier questioning by judges. The judgement said an injunction order was “necessary” because internet platform operators “indicated that they are ready to accede to … Read more

No to violence: Socso to help bear medical costs for Faisal Halim

PETALING JAYA: Social Security Organisation (Socso) has come forward to assist in terms of the initial treatment or rehabilitation needed by national winger Faisal Halim. Majoriti reported Socso Group chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed saying that the discipline of Selangor FC and Red Giants FC Sdn Bhd in contributing under … Read more

Woman who reported Ken Lim for sexual comments had harboured ‘some small hope’ of being signed by his record label

SINGAPORE: A woman who had reported Ken Lim Chih Chiang after his alleged indecent remarks towards her had harboured “some small hope” of being signed to his record label, the court heard on Thursday (May 9).  Lim, who was the executive director of record label Hype Records at the time, is standing trial on one … Read more

Football clubs in Malaysia tightening security amid recent attacks on players; some bicker over cancelled match

PULLOUT FROM SEASON OPENER  Selangor FC’s decision to pull out from the Charity Shield event on Friday came after the Malaysian Football League (MFL) decided to proceed with the match. Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah also said that he was disappointed that the MFL had rejected Selangor FC’s request to postpone the match.  “After … Read more

SPM results announcement too close to start of school holidays, says NUTP

PETALING JAYA: The National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) has appealed to the Education Ministry to bring forward the announcement of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 results, which is scheduled to be out on May 27. Educators had raised concerns about the results announcement being too close to the start of the school holidays, … Read more

Pek Sin Choon and Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh: Tea time with Kym Ng

Though the soup recipe remains untouched, Mr Ng has made changes to keep up with evolving tastes and customer demand. Previously, his father only sold pork ribs, pig tail and rice, but now the extensive menu includes different cuts of meat. The most coveted is the premium loin rib, also known as long gu (“dragon … Read more