Tag - Singapore

Court releases Rosmah’s passport

PUTRAJAYA: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has succeeded in getting the temporary release of her passport to visit her pregnant daughter in Singapore. A three-judge bench of the Court of Appeal chaired by Justice Hadhariah Syed Ismail allowed Rosmah's application here on Thursday (Aug 17). The court was earlier informed by Rosmah's lawyer Datuk Jagjit Singh that the...

Rosmah seeks release of passport again to visit daughter

KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has applied to the Court of Appeal for the temporary release of her passport to visit her daughter, who is expected to give birth later this month. In a notice of motion filed through Messrs Akberdin & Co on Friday (Aug 11), Rosmah sought the release of her passport to...

Siti Nurhaliza, David Foster and other celebs serenade AirAsia passengers with ‘mini concert’

PETALING JAYA: A recent flight to Singapore saw a massive “upgrade” to its in-flight entertainment system when several renowned singers, including local icon Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, treated passengers to a mini 'concert'. The pleasant surprise saw the popular songstress accompanied by Grammy Award-winning music legend David Foster and fellow acclaimed singers Michael Bolton, Katherine McPhee,...

M’sian Rapper Namewee Says Malaysian Food Is Tastier Than Singapore’s But Singapore Made Food In The Region Famous Internationally

Do you agree with him? The controversial star was asked to rank popular holiday destinations in Asia in terms of food, sightseeing, traffic, safety and friendliness of the people. If you didn’t know, Malaysian star Namewee, 40, known for his outspokenness and controversial social commentaries, has a YouTube channel with a name that would make our mums smack us for saying...

Singaporean man killed, girlfriend hurt in Johor motorbike crash

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 23-year-old Singaporean man was killed and his pillion rider injured after their motorcycle crashed into the back of a trailer lorry at KM9.5 of the Second Link here. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm Rahmat Ariffin said that the incident occurred around 10.30pm on Friday (Aug 4) when the victim was riding his motorcycle...

A modern tribute to the golden age of travel: Pullman Singapore Hill Street to Open in Q3 2023

Pullman Hotels & Resorts, Accor’s pioneering design-led brand for the global nomad finds a new home in Singapore’s downtown core: Pullman Singapore Hill Street is poised to be the perfect playground for cosmopolitan travelers. With its forward-thinking approach that centralizes experiences and productivity into a singular interconnected property, expect the true hallmarks of Pullman—opulent, innovative,...

Donnie Yen’s daughter Jasmine performs debut single for the 1st time in Singapore

Her dad is a martial arts movie icon, but Jasmine Yen is forging her path in a different art form — music. On Sunday (July 30), the 19-year-old, who is the daughter of renowned Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, performed live for the first time at Singapore's Majulah Music Night. Signed under Sony Music Entertainment's RCA Records China,...

Singapore’s Capital Is… Moscow? Street Interview In China About Our Capital Spawns Hilarious Answers

One guy guessed Kuala Lumpur… Good try but no. Local TikTok page SG Kaki Nang recently shared a clip of a street interview in China, where passers-by were asked this question: Which city is Singapore’s capital? Just so we’re all on the same page, Singapore’s capital is Singapore. While Singaporeans would be able to answer the question immediately (we hope), it appears...

Local celebs Ivy Lee, Jacelyn Tay, Cherie Lim and more have ‘wonderful gathering’ at kopitiam co-owned by Chew Chor Meng and Dennis Chew

Wrapping up July, we have another gathering of familiar faces in the local showbiz scene to bring back nostalgic memories. Former Mediacorp actress Ivy Lee returned to Singapore with her twin sons earlier this month for their national service, and has been meeting up with old friends in the industry. Last night (July 26), the 50-year-old posted a series of...

“I Overheard Them Scolding My Mum Over The Phone”: Local Actress Ferlyn G On Why She Gave Up Her Career As A K-Pop Idol

Well, it’s their loss. The 31-year-old, who is the star of Mediacorp drama The Sky Is Still Blue, tells  8days.sg if she thinks her time in Korea was a waste and if she’s still pals with fellow Skarf member Tasha Low. No part of this story can be reproduced without permission from 8days.sg. Google local actress Ferlyn G,...