Smith Street, Temple Street, Japanese Street and Banda Street; all adjoining streets in today's Chinatown had one thing in common during the colonial times. Three and four-storey brothels which along with prostitution, also promoted opium smoking, drinking and gambling
Read MoreThis would help provide coverage to all Singaporeans for life, as is the stated objective of the scheme
Read MoreThe Labour Movement says many lost their jobs last year, with many more expected this year. The Economic Development Board's (EDB) outlook for the sector in 2014 is also weak
Read MoreRace and religion matter to Malays more, Singlish has popular support, gambling is wrong, and English-speaking helps in Singapore
Read MoreReports commissioned by Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) over last few years on the “state of the elderly” in Singapore raises more questions than provide answers
Read MoreThe country will know in six months the causes of the Little India riot and whether “unhappiness among foreign workers” led to that. But, no matter whatever the findings are, a closer look at foreign worker issues in Singapore is mandated.
Read MoreWhile a majority of children in Singapore have better material comforts than their counterparts elsewhere, studies on their mental health are not so encouraging
Read MoreIn two panel discussions - Why local history matters, and War and Peace, arguments flew on the need for preserving and passing on the historical narrative to the next generation of Singaporeans
Read MoreThe discussion centred around food traditions, food science and food chain, with call to all Singaporeans to cook more at home if the city-state is to truly be the culinary capital of Asia
Read MoreAwards are always controversial, and Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) is no different
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