A running coach duped nearly 40 people of more than $100,000, selling them false tour packages for overseas marathon trips or non-existent Garmin watches. Tan Swee Tiong, 48, also known as Lexxus Tan, is the founder of popular running club F1 Runners and had cheated club members to feed his gambling addiction. Yesterday, he was […]

Businesses in Singapore have seen a significant increase in cyber security challenges as more people work from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a survey commissioned by American tech giant Cisco has revealed. Of the nearly 3,200 companies from 21 countries polled in the survey from June 16 to Sept 4, Singapore made the largest shift […]

Thai PM Prayut preparing to lift emergency measures in Bangkok The emergency measures had prompted demonstrations by tens of thousands of people. READ MORE HERE NUS files police report against former Tembusu College don for sexual misconduct NUS said it made the report because of the seriousness of the allegations, and has advised the victims […]

Prospective tourists will soon be able to view 3D models of Singapore icons like the Merlion from their living room, as part of an augmented reality (AR) push by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The tourism board is building a database of such content that businesses in the industry can use to promote Singapore as […]

After a long, sustained battle to suppress Covid-19 infections in dormitories, the authorities yesterday launched a new campaign to guard against fresh mass outbreaks that could derail Singapore’s hard-won gains against the coronavirus. The measures will encompass educating migrant workers and ensuring that living conditions in dorms remain safe, and that they do not become […]

A group of six researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has invented new hardware that it says will significantly reduce costs for electronics used in satellites and improve protection for them in space. Known as the Latchup Detection and Protection (LDAP) chip, it was launched yesterday by Zero-Error Systems (ZES), a Singapore start-up that was […]

Banking-related phishing scams are not new but scammers have discovered new hunting grounds for victims: messaging apps and social media. New variants of phishing scams in the digital arena involve fake advertising campaigns and lucky draws allegedly offered by banks, the police said. Victims of such scams receive a message via WhatsApp allegedly sent by […]

Participating in Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications project: “Survey Study for International Expansion of AI Diagnosis Support System Using Ultra-High Magnifying Endoscopes in India” TOKYO, Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Olympus Corporation took part in a ground-breaking project as a business promoter, in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications […]

Within 180 days of their first positive test, people who have recovered from Covid-19 and are well will not need to take an antigen rapid test that is required before some events in a pilot scheme that will run from this month to December. The reason is that they are very likely to be immune […]

National Kidney Foundation (NKF) chairman Koh Poh Tiong will step down on Oct 31, after holding the position for eight years. Mr Koh, 73, will be succeeded by Mr Arthur Lang, 48, the chief executive of Singtel’s International Group, who joined the foundation as a board director in 2015. While announcing Mr Koh’s relinquishing of […]

A lawyer who left Singapore after more than $33 million parked in his firm went missing has been slapped with 19 new charges. Jeffrey Ong Su Aun was charged yesterday with 14 counts of criminal breach of trust as an attorney involving more than $17.4 million, as well as five counts of cheating. With this […]

Participants in some mass events will have to take an antigen rapid test for Covid-19 and obtain a negative result before admission to the events, under a new pilot programme meant to help Singapore resume more activities safely. Results of antigen rapid tests are out within 30 minutes and the tests can be conducted at […]

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has issued a letter of demand to lawyer M. Ravi to apologise and retract comments he had made about a case involving a drug runner who escaped the gallows. In a video interview with alternative news site The Online Citizen (TOC) on Monday, Mr Ravi had made “false and highly inflammatory” […]

SHANGHAI, Oct 16, 2020 – The Buick Electra concept vehicle made its global premiere in Shanghai. The all-electric crossover offers a sneak peek at Buick’s vision for a new intelligent electric future.   “Today, Buick’s innovative thinking and imagination of future intelligent mobility have reached the next level with the Electra,” said Sam Basile, executive vice president of […]

One works in the public sector as a manager with South East CDC (Community Development Council) that covers neighbourhoods spanning the eastern coast of Singapore. The other is an account manager at Expedia Group whose job is to provide travel solutions and manage partnerships. Yet for a span of 12 sessions from May to Sept […]

It is always important to guard your heart against diseases, not only during times of crises. This is because cardiovascular disease (which includes heart disease and stroke) is one of the top three causes of hospitalisation and death in Singapore. The good news is, taking preventive measures early can drastically reduce your chances of getting […]

Those visiting libraries to read, study or work can look forward to more services resuming from Tuesday at the National Library Building, 25 public libraries and Oldham Theatre in the National Archives of Singapore Building. The National Library Board (NLB) said in a statement on Thursday that it will open up seating and study areas […]

After nearly two years of training, John (not his real name) and his fellow cadet pilots were looking forward to flying for the national carrier. Instead, they will be without a job when their training ends in a few months. With too many pilots and too few flights amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore Airlines (SIA) […]

After nearly two years of training, John (not his real name) and his fellow cadet pilots were looking forward to flying for the national carrier. Instead, they will be without a job when their training ends in a few months. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to […]

The wife of a Sats officer who died of food poisoning after eating a bento set from Spize is suing the food and beverage establishment and a related firm for damages. Madam Noor Hidayu Md Ishak, 37, is claiming more than $631,000 from Spize and Spize Events for the death of Mr Mohamad Fadli Mohd […]