Three motorists fined, banned from driving for a year for providing illegal vehicle pooling services in Singapore

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Three men were each fined $1,800 and banned from driving for a year for providing illegal car and motorcycle pooling services, following enforcement operations by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). They were all caught on May 3, 2023, and one of them became the first motorcyclist here to be convicted for conveying...

Malaysian Deputy Speaker Confuses The Word ‘Swifties’ With ‘Striptease’ During Parliament

You need to calm down, sir. It seems the debate over American popstar Taylor Swift’s six exclusive nights in Singapore is still having a stranglehold over our neighbour up north. During a Parliament sitting in Malaysia on Wednesday (Mar 13), ministers debated over why their country did not manage to host the singer’s Eras Tour shows while she was in the...

Travis Kelce had a ‘lovely’ time in Singapore with Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce had a "lovely" time in Singapore with Taylor Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs tight-end travelled to Asia last week to support his 34-year-old girlfriend on her Eras tour and not only did he get to see her in action during two "amazing" concerts, the couple also got to enjoy some downtime. Speaking on his New...

Taylor Swift, her mum’s family and a glimpse of a bygone era in Singapore

SINGAPORE: She came, she thrilled thousands across six sold-out shows, and now, Taylor Swift has left Singapore – but leaves in her wake a lasting impact. The celebrated American megastar filled the National Stadium and generated a spike in business for airlines, hotels and eateries here. She inspired MPs to pepper their Parliament speeches with references...

Just opened March 2024: New restaurants, cafes and bars in Singapore this month

Singapore’s March culinary line-up is set to captivate your taste buds and elevate your dining escapades. From innovative restaurants and cosy cafés to chic bars, the Lion City continues to evolve its gastronomic landscape with new additions. Here are the latest establishments that promise unique flavours, stylish ambiances, and unforgettable dining experiences. Restaurants Maison Boulud PHOTO: Maison Boulud Michelin-starred chef Daniel...

Taylor Swift wooed by Singapore before other international dates were lined up, says KASM chief

In early 2023, a team from Singapore flew to Los Angeles to meet leaders from the sports and entertainment world, as American pop star Taylor Swift was about to embark on her United States tour. At the time, no international venues had been confirmed for the superstar's The Eras Tour run. A few months later, the Singapore...

S$12mil Toto Hong Bao jackpot to be split among four winning tickets

SINGAPORE: Holders of four winning tickets will share the highly anticipated jackpot in the annual Toto Hong Bao Draw, which boasts a grand sum of almost S$12.4 million this year. The draw took place at 9.30pm on Feb 23, and the winning numbers are 18, 21, 26, 35, 38, 43. The additional number is 40. Two of the...

Taylor Swift wooed by Singapore before other international dates were lined up: KASM chief

SINGAPORE: In early 2023, a team from Singapore flew to Los Angeles to meet leaders from the sports and entertainment world, as American pop star Taylor Swift was about to embark on her United States tour. At the time, no international venues had been confirmed for the superstar’s The Eras Tour run. A few months later, the...

Four drivers caught by LTA for providing illegal cross-border rides between Singapore and Malaysia

SINGAPORE: Four drivers have been nabbed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for providing cross-border chauffeured services between Singapore and Malaysia without the required licence. In a Facebook post on Feb 21, LTA said it caught the drivers during a recent enforcement operation. It did not say when the operation was conducted. Photos accompanying the post showed...

Jack Ma’s wife bought three prestige properties in Singapore: Report

SINGAPORE: The wife of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma (pic left) has acquired three so-called shophouses in Singapore, the Business Times reported, properties that are among the city-state’s most highly prized. Zhang Ying (pic right) paid between S$45 million (US$34 million) and S$50 million, the Business Times said, without specifying where it got the information. The niche market...