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A MRT train travels along a track in a neighbourhood in Singapore

Cross-border railways Bill to support Singapore-Malaysia future rail links

Introduced by the Second Minister for transport Ng Chee Meng, this Bill will provide operators authorization to run train services and maintain railway assets.

Oct 4, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

Tribute to animals on World Animal Welfare Day

It's up to the educated masses to create awareness among themselves and help in preventing the animals from becoming extinct.

Oct 3, 2017

By Sahana S

Singapore: Education Ministry lambasts bullying in any form

Singapore's Minister of Education, Ng Chee Meng on Tuesday, October 3 stated that bullying in any form will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against the accused.

Oct 3, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Ghost of 'Governess' photographed at pub, Halloween begins early

The Griffin Inn, which was converted to a pub in the early 19th century, has a record of several haunting incidents, including an old man's spirit sitting by the fire, and a lady, who has been christened "The Governess."

Oct 3, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore river turns bright green overnight, tiny organisms to blame

Workers near the Singapore river have said that they have been noticing a green tinge of algal bloom and a pungent smell from the river for the past two days.

Oct 3, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Passive smoking is equally harmful: Study

Singapore sets 21 as revised legal age for smoking

According to the Health Ministry, raising the minimum legal age intends to reduce and eventually eradicate chances that tempt youngsters to begin smoking before reaching 21 years.

Oct 3, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

Singapore: Bank loans show downtrend, but still up 5.1%

Latest figures from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) showed that bank loans grew for 11th straight month in August due to the still resilient business and consumer lending.

Oct 3, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore residential market wakes up to new dawn

The flash estimates by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore shows that the city-state's residential market is finally past its slump.

Oct 3, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore Airlines launches biofuel-powered flights

Singapore Airlines forges deal with Germany's Lufthansa

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Lufthansa Group formally launched their joint venture that covers flights between Singapore, Australia and Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Belgium.

Oct 3, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

1 in 3 Singapore millennials unhappy about their careers, says survey

A survey by Happi found out that a third of millennials in Singapore are unhappy with their career paths.

Oct 3, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore: Rats spotted at Alexandra Village Food Centre, pest control measures carried out

Pest control measures were carried out by National Environment Agency in Singapore's Alexandra Village Food Centre after rats were spotted at the establishment.

Oct 3, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Animal offenders will be given 5 years' imprisonment in England from 2018

The government of England has decided to give maximum punishment of five years imprisonment for the people who commit atrocities to animals. The new rule might get implemented by 2018.

Oct 1, 2017

By Rahul K R

Mid-Autumn Festival: All you need to know about legends surrounding the Chinese harvest festival

Originally a Chinese festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Moon Festival falls on the 5th day of the eighth lunar month, coinciding with the autumn equinox.

Oct 1, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

PM Lee's Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations continue: Check out another series of awesome pictures here

PM Lee enjoyed yet another course of splendid celebrations, with Teck Ghee residents in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Saturday night.

Oct 1, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

A boy cycles through a puddle as a burst main shoots a plume of water into the air in the Huyton area of Liverpool, northern England, July 18, 2011. The burst main led to localized flooding and evacuations of residents. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN - Tags:

Singapore: Bukit Batok East wakes up to giant water geyser

Water pipe leaks in Bukit Batok East Avenue 3 in Singapore on Sunday, October 1, leading to the formation of a water jet that shot up to the height of a four-storey building.

Oct 1, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

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