Insurer William Russell ranked the safest countries for expats in 2025. It includes the likes of Singapore, Portugal, and New Zealand. Singapore Shines as a Top Destination for Expats In a recent ranking by insurer William Russell, Singapore has emerged as one of the safest countries for expats in 2025. Known for its efficient governance,…
Government’s Efforts to Revitalize Tourism Industry The Malaysian government has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at revitalizing the country’s tourism sector, which has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press conference held today, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri outlined the plans that are set to be implemented in the coming…
Singapore Launches New Youth Mental Wellness Program In a bid to address the growing concerns surrounding mental health among the youth population, Singapore has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting mental wellness and providing support to young individuals. Program Details The new program, titled ‘Mind Matters’, will offer a range of mental health services…
Rollout of Vaccination Program Today, Malaysia officially launched its national COVID-19 vaccine program, aiming to vaccinate at least 80% of the population. The program kicked off with healthcare workers and frontliners receiving the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Implementation Plan The government has outlined an implementation plan that prioritizes different groups for vaccination based…
Singapore Launches New Mental Wellness Program In an effort to prioritize the mental health of students, the Ministry of Education in Singapore has introduced a new initiative aimed at promoting mental wellness among young people. Program Details The program, titled ‘Mind Matters’, will be implemented in schools across the country and will focus on providing…
Singapore Tourism Board Launches ‘Passion Made Possible’ Campaign The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign called ‘Passion Made Possible’ in a bid to boost tourism recovery in the country. The campaign aims to showcase Singapore’s unique offerings and experiences to attract visitors from around the world. New ‘Travel…
In April 2024, the international community was shaken by the tragic death of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang in Spain. Her alleged murderer, fellow Singaporean Mitchell Ong, was arrested shortly after. As of February 2025, the case has seen significant developments, shedding light on the intricate details of their relationship and the events leading up to…
When the Lift Upgrading Programme ( LUP) first started in 2001, there were 5, 300 HDB blocks without full lift access, according to National Development Minister Desmond Lee in Parliament on February 18th. Since therefore, over 5, 000 stones have been upgraded, leaving about 140 stones where LUP remains impossible. He advised that families who…
Following claims made by employees about unpaid wages, the Ministry of Manpower ( MOM) has opened an investigation into Singapore-based technology company Napier Healthcare Solutions Pte Ltd. Former people have claimed that they haven’t received full regular salaries since as early as November 2023, according to a report from The Islands Times. MOM and the…
A candlelight vigil held on 19 February 2025 at Speakers’ Corner in Hong Lim Park in memory of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman turned into an emotional gathering as news broke that his execution had been stayed. The event, attended by over 200 people, was also a collective memorial for 12 individuals executed in the past year…