JOHOR BARU: Motorists travelling towards Jalan Jim Quee and Jalan Ismail Sultan (city centre and Stulang Laut-bound) here will have to take an alternate route from Oct 24 to 31. Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn Bhd said in a statement on Friday (Oct 20) the traffic diversions will take place following lane closures along both routes. “The...
2024 is looking good for music fans in Singapore. Just two weeks after Coldplay's six-night concert in January, British musician Ed Sheeran will be in town on Feb 16 for his +-=÷x world tour, with Calum Scott as a special guest. In an announcement this morning (Oct 20), concert promoter AEG Presents Asia said the UOB cardmembers presale...
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...
