GEORGE TOWN: Those in the low-income group are relieved with the government’s decision to continue with the subsidy for cooking oil in 1kg packet. For many, the subsidy that was introduced in 2007, helped them relieve the cost of living given the spate of price increases lately. Housewife Jaznira Cita Jaafar,47, said it was a timely move as the people have been suffering … [Read more...] about Subsidy decision ‘a timely move’
Living in the end times
Zanjoe Marudo prefers a ‘more justified’ ending instead of unexpected finale of ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’
Zanjoe Marudo If he had his way, Zanjoe Marudo said he would change the ending for his character, the narcissist and womanizer David Ilustre, in the drama series “The Broken Marriage Vow” to a “more justified one.” Still, the ending that the audience would see for David in the finale tonight, June 24, would be something they never expected, added Zanjoe. “Some of us have … [Read more...] about Zanjoe Marudo prefers a ‘more justified’ ending instead of unexpected finale of ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’
Commonwealth ends summit with call for action on climate change, trade
KIGALI (Reuters) -The newly-expanded Commonwealth made broad commitments on Saturday to address climate change and boost trade, concluding a summit aimed at shoring up the relevance of a group that evolved from the British empire. The club, whose 56 members range from India to the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru, covers some 2.5 billion people or about one-third of the … [Read more...] about Commonwealth ends summit with call for action on climate change, trade
This S’pore man’s digestive system ends in a bag but he’s not letting that stop him from living life
A cheeky grin appears on 21-year-old Ui Wun Juan's face as he dribbles past his friend, feinting left before moving to the right to take a shot. It's just another Saturday for the full-time National Serviceman (NSF), whom friends call Juan. If you didn't know more about him, however, you'd probably think that he was just any other 21-year-old. But Ui has lived, and … [Read more...] about This S’pore man’s digestive system ends in a bag but he’s not letting that stop him from living life
Turning tragedy into triumph
PREVENTION is better than cure, as the saying goes. A safe work environment is paramount for a company to thrive, no matter the size of your business. Logically, a safe and healthy work environment not only protects employees from injury and illness, it can also lower related costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee … [Read more...] about Turning tragedy into triumph