In Confinement, directed by Singaporean film-maker Kelvin Tong, actress Cynthia Koh plays Ah Qing, a nanny hired by Rebecca Lim's character to look after her newborn baby. In her own life, being child-free is a choice Koh has made, having accepted that the boat to motherhood has long sailed. She shared many scenes with a baby in...
When saving every sen matters, JB motorcyclists have no choice but to ‘figure it out’ JOHOR BARU: They rise at the crack of dawn to get to work in Singapore, and when evening comes, they face another hurdle. These Malaysian motorcyclists would then have to deal with the delicate task of navigating their machines out of a...
KOTA KINABALU: The subsidies given by the government to the people throughout the country including electricity, fuel and food is expected to exceed RM81bil this year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said even though the figure was seen as high, reducing the total subsidy without looking at the needs of the people was...
GEORGE TOWN: The Singaporean tourist who died after a van plunged into a ravine at Bukit Genting on Sunday (Sept 24) has been identified. Penang tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the deceased was Lee Kwee Yiam, 62. "The tour company informed us," he said in a text to the media on Monday...
The Story of Yanxi Palace stars are now represented by Mediacorp in Singapore. They tell 8days.sg what they look forward to doing here and what they think of their local fans. No part of this story can be reproduced without permission from 8days.sg. Earlier this month, Mediacorp’s artiste management arm, The Celebrity Agency (TCA), announced their collaboration with China’s...
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Friday (Sept 15) congratulated Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who was sworn in as Singapore’s ninth president on Thursday (Sept 14). In a Facebook post, the king expressed hope that Malaysia and Singapore will continue to work closely to bring progress and prosperity to both countries and...
In case you missed it, Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon on 29 Sep 2023. Looking for something more unique than the usual mooncakes? Fret not because Goody Feed has got your back. Here are 10 most unique mooncakes you can buy in Singapore; and don’t worry, this isn’t your generic mooncake scam. 1. Awfully Chocolate When it comes to chocolate, Awfully...
The Ultimate Guide to Moon-Gazing in Singapore: Where to Catch the Best Views this Mid-Autumn Festival Mid-Autumn Festival isn’t just about mooncakes; it’s about a full moon, too. This year, mark your calendars for 29 September to bask in the glow of the fullest and brightest moon. Let’s embark on a moonlit adventure to the best spots in Singapore...
After a night of comedy and laughter, Ronny Chieng ended his Singapore show last night (Sept 13) with a story about his dad's death. "People ask me why I always shit on my mum and I don't shit on my dad," he prefaced the segment. "It's because I respect him a lot and also because he...
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Singapore for a compact one-day working visit. The aircraft carrying the Prime Minister, who is accompanied by his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, landed at the VIP Complex, Changi International Airport, at 10.30am on Wednesday (Sept 13). They were received by Malaysia's High Commissioner...
