Pauline India apologises, says not aware ‘We can achieve’ is Singapore’s national song
Pauline Communications which produced the song “We Can Achieve” said that that they were not aware that the song was plagiarised from a Singapore national song sung on Singapore’s National Day since 1986. In a Facebook post, the company said it had produced the song with the help of a Mr Joey Mendoza ‘who sold […]
Family support is strength in trying times: PM Lee’s New Year message
In his Chinese New Year Message, PM Lee said that with COVID-19, it is perhaps “more important than ever to show our appreciation to our family members. The warmth, comfort and support of our families have given all of us strength to get through the most trying times of COVID-19.” Through a tremendous effort, Singapore […]
Singaporeans respond to new restrictions ahead of CNY 2021 celebration
Ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) 2021 celebration and in view of the increasing number of community cases with clusters formed in recent days, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) decided to calibrate the pace and scale at which certain activities in the community can resume. New measures were announced on 22 Jan. They include a […]
Is it true that the Singapore Dollar will be replaced soon?
We have been alerted to this sponsored post on Facebook posted by a Facebook community called Tea time talks, which headline read: “SGD will be replaced soon says Chinese authorities during press release”. Unsurprisingly, the shocking headline quickly got netizens very triggered, who did not hesitate to leave their two cents worth under the said […]
Government to introduce legislation to formalise assurances on use of TraceTogether data for serious offences
Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) said that the Government will pass legislation to formalise assurances that the use of TraceTogether data would be restricted to serious offences. On Monday (4 Jan), Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Tan said in Parliament that TraceTogether data is not precluded from provisions under the CPC […]
Tribute to Encik Mahmud Awang, 93, who passed away in Johor Malaysia
Encik Mahmud Awang, a founding member of NTUC, passed away at the age of 93 on Sunday (3 Jan 2021) in Johor Malaysia. He left behind a legacy of service to the working people, one that workers continue to benefit from today. Mahmud Awang was born on 19 August 1928 in Labis, a town in […]
Authorities investigating safe management beach by marine COVID cases
The authorities are investigating if two COVID-19 cases in the marine sector have breached safe management measures. The two cases are a marine surveyor who was confirmed positive on 30 December and a marine service engineer who had dinner with 12 family members at Seoul Garden in Tampines. Preliminary investigations reveal that the marine surveyor, […]
2021 New Year Message from PM Lee Hsien Loong
PM Lee’s New Year Message for 2021 reproduced in full: 2020 has been an exceptionally testing year for Singapore. At the beginning of the year, all of us had big plans to travel, grow our businesses, spend time with loved ones, get married and start a family, or graduate and take our first jobs. But […]
On Difficult Times: What Single Mum, Madam Walter, Has to Teach Us About Grit and Courage
I met single mum, Madam Walter, 53, on Christmas Eve. An acquaintance of mine had heard about her and thought her sharing would be inspiring for us all during these difficult times. Now 2020 has been brutal, hasn’t it? Decades of Struggles, Still Optimistic Madam Walter is no stranger to difficult circumstances. A single mum. […]
Safe Nation: moving into Phase Three of re-opening for religious activities
From 28 Dec 2020, up to 250 people will be allowed at congregational and other worship services, up from 100 people today, MCCY said. The number excludes religious and supporting workers and persons implementing safe management measures. Supporting workers may include musicians. Where the places of worship are located in residential units, up to 8 […]