| |
National Day Award Recipients 2012
THE ORDER OF NILA UTAMA (FIRST CLASS) 1. Mr Joseph Yuvaraj Pillay (Chairman Council of Presidential Advisers) THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER 1. Mr Tan Chin Tiong,........
|
| |
What nursing taught her
During her first year of training in 2004, Ms Audrey Chan, who was then interning in the oncology ward in the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), had spent much time nursing an elderly man who was in his terminal stage of cancer......
'We learnt life the hard way'
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) senior nurse manager Rosie Kwan, who is in her 60s, who has been a nurse for almost half a century, can still remember the early days when injection needles were recycled, manually sterilised in boiling water........
Prime Minister's National Day Message 2012
My Fellow Singaporeans, We celebrate National Day amidst an unsettled world. Europe and the US face serious economic problems. Asia is doing better than other regions, but China and India are slowing down and tensions are simmering in the South......
Keeping a 'dying trade' alive
Amir Hussain amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE - Since taking over their father's provision business, Mr Mohamed Sameeulla Khan, 28, and his elder brother have reshaped it to serve the needs of a group of people........
Better days are behind
Once ubiqutious at void decks, "mama shops" are a rare sight these days. And Mr Anwardin, 58, who has been running a mama shop for the past 32 years at Block 426 in Bedok North Road, would rue the day when he has to close shop.........
Making fairytales come true
Wedding banquets these days are less about tradition than making it a night to remember for the couple, as Shangri-La Hotel senior events manager Nellie Sin would testify. While wedding couples, by and large, still respect........
Keeping with tradition
The attention to detail and the strict adherence to tradition were the hallmarks of Chinese wedding dinners in the yesteryears. And in those days, Lai Wah Restaurant at Jalan Besar was synoymous with wedding celebrations......
When duty calls
Seven years ago, Mr Ling Young Ern, then an officer with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), was activated to respond to a call for help to find a boy who went missing in the waters - half an hour before he was due to play the piano for a........
Following his instincts for 30 years
In 1979, Mr Jaffar Sabtu - as a rookie fireman - witnessed the gotong royong spirit first-hand when he and his colleagues rushed to fight a fire that broke out at Kampong Soo Poo, which was near the Kallang area. "I still remember,........
Singaporeans must form backbone of country's workforce: Tan Chuan-Jin
Acting Minister for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin says Singapore must continue to attract foreign companies and skilled workers. Mr Tan also stressed that Singaporeans must form the backbone of the country's workforce. The........
COE prices for cars rise sharply
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums rose across the board at the end of the latest bidding exercise today. For Category A (Cars 1,600cc and below), premiums rose 7 per cent, or S$4845, to S$73,501, compared with S$68,656 in........
Woman gets jail, fine for stealing Ferragamo wallet
An Australian woman was sentenced to one day's jail and fined S$1,200 for stealing a branded wallet. 56-year-old Alexander Bratislava was convicted today. She stole the wallet from a Duty Free Shop at the departure hall........
3 ex-maids fined for "moonlighting"
Three Filipino former foreign domestic workers (FDWs) have been fined between S$3,000 and S$5,500 for "moonlighting" by working in other households. They were charged yesterday by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). MOM said........
|
|
| |
3 suspects caught for illegal football bookmaking
Police have arrested three men for suspected involvement in illegal football bookmaking. Two of them were caught at about 2.45am yesterday around Hougang Avenue 7. Police believe the suspects, who are 19 and 21 years........
|
| |
Video of Singapore's National Anthem updated
An updated video of Singapore's National Anthem, produced by the National Heritage Board, will be broadcast on Thursday at 6am in celebration of the country's 47th National Day......
Singapore's economy grew 1.7% in first half of this year
Singapore's economy grew 1.7% in the first half of this year and is on track for 1.5% to 2.5% growth for 2012, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Message......
S'poreans must form backbone of country's workforce: Tan Chuan-Jin
Acting Minister for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin has said Singapore must continue to attract foreign companies and skilled workers......
Singaporeans in South Korea celebrate National Day
SEOUL: As Singapore prepares for its National Day parade, it is far from being alone. The event is also being celebrated in other parts of the world......
Woman jailed 5 months for cheating and fraud
SINGAPORE : A former spa employee was sentenced to five months' jail for cheating and fraud......
Freelance internet advertiser jailed 8 weeks for cheating
SINGAPORE : A freelance internet advertiser has been sentenced to eight weeks' jail for cheating......
Singaporeans urged to work together to forge greater cohesiveness
SINGAPORE : Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Grace Fu has said that Singapore is home to all Singaporeans......
Chilean maritime chief in S'pore under MPA Distinguished Visitors Programme
Singapore is playing host to the General of the Directorate of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine (DIRECTEMAR) of Chile, Vice Admiral Enrique Larranaga Martin......
COE prices for cars rise sharply
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for small cars have reached a new record high in the first bidding round after changes to the COE system took effect in August......
Woman gets jail & fine for stealing Ferragamo wallet
SINGAPORE - An Australian woman was sentenced to one day's jail and fined S$1,200 for stealing a branded wallet......
US Secretary of Navy in S'pore on visit
The United States Secretary of the Navy, Raymond Mabus, is on an official visit to Singapore that underscores the excellent defence relations between Singapore and the US......
MINDEF, SAF personnel mark Singapore's 47th birthday
More than 2,000 personnel from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) marked Singapore's 47th birthday (on 9 August) with an observance ceremony on Wednesday morning......
3 ex-maids fined for "moonlighting"
Three Filipino former foreign domestic workers (FDWs) have been fined between S$3,000 and S$5,500 for "moonlighting" by working in other households......
S'pore-Indonesia ties set to expand with re-opening of consulate
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Masagos Zulkifli, said Singapore and Indonesia are close neighbours who have cooperated well in many areas......
3 suspects caught for illegal football bookmaking
Police have arrested three men for suspected involvement in illegal football bookmaking......
Aim is to reduce need for foreign sports talent: Chan Chun Sing
LONDON - Singapore's national table tennis team has consistently produced results on the biggest stages, including the Olympics, with the women's team winning a bronze medal in London yesterday......
BTO project too near our flats, say residents
The Government's aggressive ramping up of the supply of Build-to-Order (BTO) flats has got at least one group of residents unhappy......
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment