Eileen Gu, a multi-Olympic medallist, spoke at an event hosted by SMU and the Karim Family Foundation. The session focused on leadership and personal ambition. Gu emphasized the importance of self-reliance in achieving goals. She discussed how true ambition starts by ignoring comparisons. Gu shared insights from her own athletic career. The event featured SMU President Lily Kong. The discussion highlighted women's leadership in sports and beyond.
Singapore’s air quality has reached levels that could trigger haze pollution regulations, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA). The NEA is closely monitoring the situation as pollution l…
A tourist shared her disappointment after witnessing dirty plates and trays left on tables at Lau Pa Sat, a popular hawker centre in Singapore. The visitor, who identified herself as a regular, expres…
Singapore's Sengkang MP, Jamus Lim, was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, according to a report from The Straits Times. The news came on October 12, 2026. The politician, who has represented th…
Singapore will begin offering subsidies for the treatment of illnesses linked to haze exposure starting on October 12, 2026. The initiative, announced by Health Minister Zaihan Mohamed Yusuf, aims to…
A tourist in Singapore observed an unusual transaction involving a rubbish bin in Jalan Besar, prompting online discussions about its legality and local regulations. The incident, captured on video, s…
The Jakarta Running Festival, held annually in Indonesia, has become a key event in Southeast Asia’s road racing calendar. Organized by a local sports association, the festival features multiple races…
The Jakarta Running Festival has emerged as a key event in Southeast Asia’s expanding road racing calendar, drawing attention from European sports observers. Organized in Indonesia, the festival featu…
A woman has been sentenced to 21 weeks in prison for kissing a man and a teenage boy without their consent. The court ruled that non-consensual kissing constitutes sexual assault. The victim, Shaffiq…
A police car crashed into a road divider in Singapore on October 11, 2026, as officers were assisting with an investigation. The incident occurred on a main road in the city-state. The driver, identif…
A customer shared their dissatisfaction with an Osim leg massager that malfunctioned on the first use. The device was also delivered late, missing a promised free gift. The buyer expressed genuine reg…
A customer purchased a leg massager for $449 and reported it was defective on first use. The product was also delivered late. The customer mentioned a complimentary trolley was promised during the pur…
Gambling regulators in Singapore have imposed fines totaling $275,000 on three operators for failing to comply with regulations. The fines were levied against Singapore Pools, MBS, and RWS. The violat…
Singapore's air quality continued to be in the unhealthy range as of October 11, 2026, according to a report by The Straits Times. The haze, primarily caused by regional forest fires, has led to eleva…
A 16-year-old Thai teenager has embarked on a 2,000km journey from Thailand to Singapore with his grandfather. The trip, undertaken on a tight budget, has gained widespread attention online. The young…
Lion City Sailors and Tampines Rovers ended the Shopee Cup match in a 1-1 draw. The game took place at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore. Both teams scored once, with Lion City Sailors scoring firs…
In the 2026/27 ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup, Singaporean football clubs experienced mixed results in the group stage. Tampines Rovers drew with Kuching City, while Lion City Sailors lost to Công…
Max Verstappen secured his first pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit during the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, overcoming difficult weather conditions and a competitive field. The Dutch driver de…
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the sprint qualifying session for the Singapore Grand Prix, securing his first pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Dutch driver, driving for Red…
Two men were tased by security officers at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix after entering the event area without valid tickets. The incident occurred during the race weekend, as police sought to enforce s…
Berita Harian, a Malaysian news agency, has announced the launch of a new bursary and mentorship programme aimed at supporting students financially and professionally. The initiative, set to begin in…
Content creator Benjamin Wong found himself in an unexpected confrontation at a Formula 1 event in Orchard. A woman reportedly called him a “low-class creator” during the event. Wong responded directl…
A group of Formula 1 attendees attempted to establish their own queueing system outside Circuit Park, according to a report. A staff member intervened, asserting that the space was public and could no…
A taxi driver was warned by ride-hailing platform TADA after allegedly leaving a passenger stranded while they prepared to board at Tekka Market in Little India. The incident occurred as a family with…
A 5-room HDB flat in Bedok sold for $1.588 million within five hours, setting a new record for the fastest sale of such a property. The property, located on the top floor, was marketed with “unblocked…
A new kopitiam in Clementi has launched with a focus on affordable meals, offering 80-cent kopi and $5 Western-style dishes. Owner Danny Chen has introduced these prices to respond to rising living co…
