SINGAPORE HERITAGE

The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles (centre) by the Singapore River has been joined by (from left) community leader Tan Tock Seng, Raffles' secretary and interpreter Munshi Abdullah, treasury chief clerk Naraina Pillai and Sang Nila Utama.

Looking back 700 years in Singapore's history to glean lessons for the future

Jan 13, 2019, 5:00 am

Peranakan Association ex-president and Dick Lee's father, Lee Kip Lee, dies aged 96

Jan 4, 2019, 8:27 pm
The writer having lunch with her grandaunt Titi Setyawati (above) at the family home in Indonesia's Purbalingga regency in May 2009. During her trip, the writer also interviewed Sumanto (below), a cannibal in the neighbouring village who was jailed f

A story about my Javanese family roots, kopi susu and a cannibal

Dec 21, 2018, 5:00 am

Chendol and other culture 'wars'

Dec 20, 2018, 5:00 am

SG200? Singapore is older than you think

Dec 8, 2018, 5:00 am
Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Maliki Osman (above) said autonomous robots like the one shown here may be used for security patrols at Wisma Geylang Serai (top).

Geylang Serai hub celebrates heritage, embraces new tech

Nov 2, 2018, 5:00 am

Robots being considered for security patrols at new Wisma Geylang Serai

Nov 1, 2018, 11:46 pm
Founders' Memorial Committee chairman Lee Tzu Yang said the memorial is meant to unify all Singaporeans. A view of Bay East Garden, where the memorial will be located. It will capture the values and ideals that have made Singapore what it is.

Founders' Memorial to go up on 5ha Bay East Garden site

Oct 20, 2018, 5:00 am
At East Coast beach, one can enjoy the tranquillity of the area, as well as view shipping vessels in the distance and airplanes making their descent into Changi. The Speakers' Corner in Hong Lim Park is a space for Singaporeans to express themselves

Trekking from Tuas to Tanah Merah

Oct 14, 2018, 5:00 am

Precincts working on membership fees to fund improvement plans

Sep 18, 2018, 5:00 am