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Where do the $3b money laundering assets go? How Hotlotz became Singapore’s go-to broker

Founder Matthew Elton says the online auction house is a local brand driven by tech and a 'do it properly' ethos.

Matthew Elton, the founder of Singapore online auction house Hotlotz, pictured at the Bukit Merah showroom on August 27, 2026.

‘I screamed’: Battle-ready Pokemon fans gear up for the World Championships on home turf

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Rapper Sheikh Haikel reveals that he has stage 4 cancer

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Pantler patisserie saved from closure by white knight

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona to appear at Ion Orchard on Sept 11 for Sulwhasoo pop-up event

Save the stick shift: Three-pedal cars improve road safety

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‘No excuse for ignorance’: Taiwan actress Tsai Yi-chen fined and apologises for staining Japan temple stone

The 39-year-old was arrested when she re-entered Japan on Aug 22.

Taiwanese actress-host Deborah Tsai Yi-chen (seen here in Japan in 2024) was fined 500,000 yen (S$4,060) for the vandalism.

Jay Chou reportedly buys two Taipei homes for $19.9mil, puts them in wife’s name

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Travis Kelce’s new Ohio home has neighbours buzzing with excitement about Taylor Swift

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Travel

Legend of the Seas cruise: Dine on a ‘train’, stay in a $127,000 family suite with slide

The newest Royal Caribbean ship offers something for everyone in the family, including the largest water park at sea.

The three-storey Ultimate Family Townhouse is the most expensive stateroom on Legend of the Seas.

Who picks the movies you watch at 35,000ft?

How to plan an African safari

Welcome to wine-optional wine country

Food

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Sexiest fine-dining we’ve ever done: Three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Zen reopens on Aug 25

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Breakfast for dinner: Why do some restaurants in Singapore stay open 24/7?

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Can canned food be healthy?

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How a 47-year-old lost weight with a calorie-tracking app without giving up hawker food

Design & Living

Where do the $3b money laundering assets go? How Hotlotz became Singapore’s go-to broker

Founder Matthew Elton says the online auction house is a local brand driven by tech and a 'do it properly' ethos.

Matthew Elton, the founder of Singapore online auction house Hotlotz, pictured at the Bukit Merah showroom on August 27, 2026.

Mao watch, Alexander McQueen dress and more: 5 buys under $500 from Singapore auction house Hotlotz

The Chic Home

Couple’s atmospheric BTO embraces dark Japandi style

Design News

Beyond teak: Singapore’s Scanteak opens furniture megahub and lifestyle sandbox in Genting Lane

Living well

She has seizures at work, but epilepsy hasn’t stopped her career from progressing

Many people with epilepsy are fit to work, but fear backlash if they reveal their condition.

An estimated 29,000 people have epilepsy in Singapore. Many are able to work full time, including in senior roles.

Is motion sickness preventable?

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How healthy are beets?

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Smart parenting

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The unheralded strengths of teachers with special needs

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Free breakfast packs, AI study tool, stress-busting activities to support PSLE pupils

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PSLE Companion: Read more

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The final stretch: Essential listening tips for PSLE pupils

Motoring

Self-parking shoot-out: Four cars put to the test in parallel and perpendicular spots

The models tested were the Avatr 07, Xpeng G6, Toyota bZ4X and GAC E9.

Berth control: (From left) The Avatr 07, Toyota bZ4X, Xpeng G6 and GAC E9.

Fast Lane

BYD launches privilege programme and two new EVs

Save the stick shift: Three-pedal cars improve road safety

Car review

Proton e.Mas 7 electric SUV is rebadged version of China-made Geely Galaxy E5

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Hollywood closes best summer since Covid-19 as younger audiences return to theatres

Pantler patisserie saved from closure by white knight

Pantler will continue at its River Valley location.

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona to appear at Ion Orchard on Sept 11 for Sulwhasoo pop-up event

K-pop singer and actress Yoona with Sulwhasoo’s Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.

Rapper Sheikh Haikel reveals that he has stage 4 cancer

Sheikh Haikel also shared the news of his cancer diagnosis on Instagram on Sept 4.

How a Dostoevsky novella took TikTok by storm

The “solitary dreamer” in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s White Nights is resonating with Gen Z readers, like 27-year-old TikTok user Marcelo Nogueira.

Theatre review

Gateway Arts’ The Parting Glass aptly sets men’s mental health drama in a gastrobar

Actor Rishi Vadrevu shines in Gateway Arts’ The Parting Glass, written by Chris O’Connor and adapted by Krish Natarajan, at live music bar The Blackbird.

Torque Shop

Staying as far as possible from the car ahead is not necessarily safe

You need to be paying attention at all times to stay out of trouble.

Car review

Proton e.Mas 7 electric SUV is rebadged version of China-made Geely Galaxy E5

The tuned-down Proton e.Mas 7 is as well-equipped as ever.

Save the stick shift: Three-pedal cars improve road safety

With hands and feet kept busy by the manual transmission, there is little bandwidth left to be distracted by the infotainment screen.

Plant Parenting

Oil-based pesticides: What you need to know and how to make your own food-grade version

Small, soft-bodied pests tend to congregate on newly produced plant parts as they are tender and full of sap. Their feeding pattern causes developmental issues where leaves crinkle up and serve as hiding spots for these pests. Curled-up plant parts are better pruned away as horticultural oil application may not be able to reach them.

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