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Pofma correction notice issued to TikTok user over comments on Chinese community leadership course

TikTok user Jay Ish'haq Rajoo has since put up the correction notice, as well as deleted the original video, although it is unclear when he did so.
TikTok user Jay Ish'haq Rajoo has since put up the correction notice, as well as deleted the original video, although it is unclear when he did so.

Reflections from a columbarium tour with my mother

honirvana - A visit to Nirvana Memorial Garden, a private columbarium that houses niches in a condo or hotel-like environment. 
ST PHOTO: HO AI LI
honirvana - A visit to Nirvana Memorial Garden, a private columbarium that houses niches in a condo or hotel-like environment. 
ST PHOTO: HO AI LI

Chinese teachers play important role in passing on values and culture: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong meeting Madam Chan Yoon Ling, his former Chinese teacher from Victoria Junior College, at the 28th Distinguished Chinese Language Teachers Awards Ceremony on Sept 6.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong meeting Madam Chan Yoon Ling, his former Chinese teacher from Victoria Junior College, at the 28th Distinguished Chinese Language Teachers Awards Ceremony on Sept 6.

New annual course will groom future leaders of Singapore’s Chinese community

Mr Chee Hong Tat, chairman of the Chinese Community Liaison Group, speaking at the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations in Toa Payoh on Aug 20.
Mr Chee Hong Tat, chairman of the Chinese Community Liaison Group, speaking at the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations in Toa Payoh on Aug 20.

Govt to strengthen partnership with Chinese community, which played key role in nation-building

The Government will strengthen its partnership with the community, so that its groups and associations can stay vibrant and continue to contribute to society.
The Government will strengthen its partnership with the community, so that its groups and associations can stay vibrant and continue to contribute to society.

BookTalk: Promote Mandarin Council’s Richard Siaw reads to unwind and for mental well-being

gmtalk05 - Richard Siaw, member of the Promote Mandarin Council, with his favourite book

PHOTO: COURTESY OF RICHARD SIAW
gmtalk05 - Richard Siaw, member of the Promote Mandarin Council, with his favourite book

PHOTO: COURTESY OF RICHARD SIAW

Same person, but different S’porean Chinese names? How have such naming practices evolved?

Mr Don Shiau’s interest in Singaporean Chinese naming conventions began in 2024, when he noticed that his identity card listed both his dialect and pinyin names.
Mr Don Shiau’s interest in Singaporean Chinese naming conventions began in 2024, when he noticed that his identity card listed both his dialect and pinyin names.

New global Chinese-language literary competition launched

(From left) Editor-in-Chief of CMG, SPH Media Lee Huay Leng,; Deputy Editor-in-Chief of CMG, SPH Media Loh Woon Yen; Vice President of Public Affairs at Yuewen Wang Chen, and CEO of Yuewen Hou Xiaonan at the launch of the Global Chinese Literary Awards on June 30.
(From left) Editor-in-Chief of CMG, SPH Media Lee Huay Leng,; Deputy Editor-in-Chief of CMG, SPH Media Loh Woon Yen; Vice President of Public Affairs at Yuewen Wang Chen, and CEO of Yuewen Hou Xiaonan at the launch of the Global Chinese Literary Awards on June 30.

More sizzle and soul for Chinatown, please

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People's Park Complex in Chinatown being repainted in red and white on May 20, 2025. 

People’s Park Complex is a 31-storey 99 years leasehold mixed residential and commercial building. The commercial part was built in 1970 whereas the residential block was built in 1973. It is situated in the heart of Chinatown at 1 Park Road Singapore 059108 in district 01. The commercial space is primarily used for office, F&B and retails shops sale and rental.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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People's Park Complex in Chinatown being repainted in red and white on May 20, 2025. 

People’s Park Complex is a 31-storey 99 years leasehold mixed residential and commercial building. The commercial part was built in 1970 whereas the residential block was built in 1973. It is situated in the heart of Chinatown at 1 Park Road Singapore 059108 in district 01. The commercial space is primarily used for office, F&B and retails shops sale and rental.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

New leadership development programme to train young Chinese community leaders

Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat speaks to the council members during a luncheon held at Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations on June 13.
Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat speaks to the council members during a luncheon held at Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations on June 13.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.