Bloomberg to Contest Defamation Claims by Singapore Ministers Bloomberg is set to contest defamation claims in April 2026 brought forth by Singaporean Ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng. The claims are in relation to a 2024 article published by Bloomberg concerning property dealings in Singapore’s high-end real estate sector. Background of the Defamation Claims…
Hwa Chong Institution Faces Criticism Over New Canteen Model Hwa Chong Institution, a renowned school in Singapore, has recently implemented a new hybrid canteen model that has sparked online criticism. The backlash stemmed from images circulating on Reddit that purportedly showed catered meals provided to secondary students at the institution. Concerns Raised by Netizens Upon…
Controversy Surrounding NMP Designate Haresh Singaraju’s Past Political Affiliation A deleted Instagram photo of newly nominated Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Haresh Singaraju wearing a People’s Action Party (PAP) T-shirt has stirred up discussions on the neutrality of Singapore’s NMP scheme. Haresh has acknowledged his previous affiliation with the PAP but has stated his commitment…
Indonesian Religious Leader Admits Mistake in Allegations Against 11-Year-Old Student An Indonesian religious leader has admitted to being wrong in making accusations against a student who is currently 11 years old. The leader, known as a guru agama in Indonesia, acknowledged the mistake in the allegations that were brought against the young student. Background of…
Sofia Kenin Starts 2026 Season with Victory American tennis player Sofia Kenin kicked off her 2026 season with a challenging match against Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse. The match ended with Kenin securing a victory after a tight battle that lasted three sets. Match Overview The match between Sofia Kenin and Elena-Gabriela Ruse was a closely…
Hong Kong Leads Asian Markets Higher On Friday, stock markets across Asia saw gains, with Hong Kong leading the way by climbing 2.8%. Other markets that saw positive movement include Taipei, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila. Market Analysis The positive performance in these markets can be attributed to a variety of factors including positive…
Stefanos Tsitsipas Battles Back Pain Throughout 2025 Season Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas faced challenges on the court due to back pain during the 2025 season. The former world number three experienced significant discomfort that impacted his performance in various tournaments throughout the year. Struggles on the Court Tsitsipas’ back pain became a persistent issue…
Mourners Gather to Pay Respects to Ravi Hundreds of individuals came together on December 26 to say their final goodbyes to Ravi in a solemn and emotional procession. The gathering was a reflection of his legacy, remembered for his compassion and the lingering questions surrounding his last days. Reflection on Ravi’s Legacy Ravi’s passing brought…
Masjid Tanah MP Denies Internal Conflict within Melaka PN Masjid Tanah Member of Parliament (MP) has recently refuted claims of any internal conflict within the Melaka Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition that would necessitate her resignation. The MP, whose name has not been disclosed, made this statement in response to speculation surrounding potential discord within the…
Singaporean Filmmaker Jason Soo Interviewed by Police Singaporean filmmaker Jason Soo recently completed a 90-minute police interview on 29th December regarding remarks he made after a screening of the documentary “Al Awda.” The film focuses on a 2018 Gaza flotilla mission that aimed to challenge Israel’s maritime blockade. The case is currently under investigation under…