Festivals/Celebrations

Suspicious man in Ultraman costume nabbed at Malaysia’s National Day celebration in Perak

Perak police chief Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the man was detained at around 5am after he was spotted behaving suspiciously around the area.

Keeping the Hungry Ghost Festival alive

Getai singer Lin Jia Jia's performing at a hungry ghost festival getai show at Toa Payoh Industrial Park on Aug 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Singing, dancing, banter: The ones who keep the show going at the Hungry Ghost Festival

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Show staff working the livestream behind the scenes as dancers perform for the attendees on Aug 16, 2026.

Dinner, auctions, rituals: The ones who keep the incense burning for Hungry Ghost Festival

The auction in progress during the Hungry Ghost Festival dinner in Toa Payoh on Aug 23, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

The old, the young, the MPs: The ones who attend the Hungry Ghost Festival events

Getai hosts Ke Le (left) and Jacky Chin (right) interacting with getai singer Lin Jia Jia (centre) on stage at a hungry ghost festival getai show at Toa Payoh Industrial Park on Aug 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Trending Food

Durian kunafa, balsamic strawberry and more: 8 mooncakes to slice and share for Mid-Autumn Festival

The hottest mooncakes of 2026 ride on fruity flavours and current dessert fads.

Design News

Ancient Egypt takes over Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome for Lilytopia

Lilytopia at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome.

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

US President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with First Lady Melania Trump at his side, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington DC on Aug 23.

Myths and legends come alive in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct

For two weeks, the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct will be transformed into a landscape where old myths meet contemporary art.

Charity show ChildAid to return as a free outdoor festival in November, auditions now open

ChildAid 2024: The Dream Emporium at the Esplanade Theatre raised about $2.1 million for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

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