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Controversy erupts as business owner fined for ‘indecent’ attire in Kelantan

A female business owner in Kota Bharu, Kelantan was fined by the city council for wearing shorts considered “indecent.” The incident sparked widespread criticism, with the Local Government Development Minister urging the revocation of the compound due to its violation of constitutionally protected freedom.

Singaporean shares experience of being forced to abandon a masters in a local university due to alleged subsidy removal

A Singaporean shared her story of having to give up her dream of pursuing a local Masters in Engineering after subsidies for her desired course were allegedly removed. The fees skyrocketed from a few thousand dollars to around S$30,000. She settled for an online MBA and hopes the government prioritizes subsidies for local students.

A TikToker reveals alternative route to Johor via ferry, escaping Causeway traffic jams

A Singaporean shared a video on TikTok, unveiling an alternative route to Johor via ferry. Departing from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, she showcased a spacious and lightly occupied vessel, providing a hassle-free trip to explore Pangerang’s attractions before returning to Singapore at 4pm on the same day.

Tragic incident unfolds on Pan-Island Expressway as car flips multiple times, driver fatally ejected

Last Friday night (23 June), a car lost control while attempting to change lanes on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) towards Changi. The vehicle collided with another car, flipping multiple times before landing on the road shoulder. Shocking dashcam footage of the incident has gone viral online. The 33-year-old driver was tragically thrown from the car and pronounced dead on the scene by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedics. Investigations are currently ongoing.

CCKTC defends the high futsal court rates at Arena@Keat Hong amid criticism from residents

A resident has questioned whether young children can afford the high costs of accessing the futsal court at Choa Chu Kang’s mega sports facility — S$30-S$50 for a maximum of 2 hours per session and a S$100 refundable deposit. The Chua Chu Kang town council defended the rates, claiming they are “among the lowest in Singapore”, while recently announcing free Sunday sessions for residents.

Singaporean activist Gilbert Goh reconnects with a homeless elderly, advocates for support in Orchard Road area

Gilbert Goh, founder of Love Aid Singapore, encountered multiple homeless individuals at Orchard Road, marking his first time supporting the homeless in the shopping belt area, and rekindling contact with a senior he’d lost touch with.

Death of 77-year-old man in Toa Payoh Flat unveiled amid withered plants and foul odor

A 77-year-old uncle was found dead inside his Toa Payoh flat after neighbors reported a foul smell resembling that of a decomposing corpse. Preliminary investigations indicate no criminal activity. A neighbour remembers the man’s love for gardening, but she hadn’t seen him for about two weeks and observed his outdoor potted plants wilting over the past week.

Hougang Flat Fire: Passer-by heroically evacuates Residents, hospitalized and later discharged

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) swiftly tackled a fire on the 13th storey of a residential block in Hougang. While the occupant evacuated safely, a passerby assisting in the evacuation was hospitalized for smoke inhalation but has since been discharged. MP Dennis Tan expressed gratitude for the responders and residents’ selfless actions. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical fault as the cause of the fire.

Singapore’s Core Inflation Declines 4.7% in May, prompting moderate outlook for inflation in H2 2023

Singapore’s core inflation fell to 4.7% y-o-y in May, declining from 5.0% in April. A joint statement by MAS and MTI highlighted the decrease in inflation for services and food as the driving factor. MAS expects further moderation in MAS Core Inflation in H2 2023 due to reduced imported costs and the easing of tightness in the labor market.

Dedicated Singaporean Swiftie appeals to PM Lee, urging for school holidays on Taylor Swift’s concert ticket sale date

The announcement of Taylor Swift’s upcoming performances in Singapore for three consecutive days in March 2024 has ignited excitement among Singaporean fans. A passionate Swiftie took the initiative to reach out to ministers, appealing for a school holiday on the concert ticket sale date. In her appeal to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the Swiftie amusingly stated, “PM, I know you’re secretly a Swiftie too, please.” Responding to the calls, Minister Chan Chun Sing amusingly proposed an alternative solution: he asked if any creative and enterprising Swifties could invite Taylor Swift or any other A-list artists to perform at their school, free of charge. “In that case, we could consider declaring a school holiday. This way, everyone can enjoy this inclusive concert! ”