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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Living in Singapore

Lift safety Published June 11, 2013 GMT +8

Singapore father saves son from lift doors

A malfunctioning lift has nearly caused a horrific accident in Singapore. If it wasn’t for the quick actions of a father, this could be a very different story. The incident has eerie similarities to the lift accident in China last month, which decapitated a woman. Find out more about this and lift safety.

shutterstock_125499185 Published June 7, 2013 GMT +8

Top 10 elite secondary schools in Singapore

Independent schools, schools that provides integrated programs and SAP schools are ranked accordingly and we present the top 10 elite schools.

Singaporeans complain Published June 7, 2013 GMT +8

Do Singaporeans complain a lot online?

You’ve lived in Singapore all your life—would you say that Singaporeans are complainers and they would gladly take their gripe online? Find out what a survey reveals about what Singaporeans complain about online as well as how much they complain.

See what is in store for you and your family this June holiday! An amazing line-up not to be missed. Published June 7, 2013 GMT +8

June holiday 2013 activities for kids!

Do not let your children get bored this June Holiday 2013! There are plenty of activities in store for them! Schedule this holiday wisely with these educational and fantastic activities Singapore has in store for them this month.

Check out what's in store of your kids this June holiday in Singapore! Published June 7, 2013 GMT +8

Where your kid should be this June holidays

Gear up your hyped up kids this june holiday because there are great activities to take part in! From adventurous historical activities to fun-under-the-sun, take your pick from this list!

shutterstock_76651036 Published June 6, 2013 GMT +8

Top 10 neighbourhood secondary schools in Singapore

All Singaporeans know that independent schools regins top, but discover these top neighbourhood secondary schools that are equally as good. This ranking is based strictly on secondary schools that are under the Singapore Government that are not autonomous, SAP, independent or facilitate integrated programs. Find out which secondary school comes in the first!

Singapore HeritageFest 2013 - Memories For Tomorrow Published May 30, 2013 GMT +8

Event listing: Singapore HeritageFest 2013

Singapore HeritageFest 2013 specially presents to you : “Memories For Tomorrow”. Don’t miss out on this thrilling and enriching event fun for all families! Look forward to Singapore HeritageFest 2013 this July!

Adoption in Singapore -- Is it too difficult and too expensive? Published May 28, 2013 GMT +8

Why is it more difficult to adopt now?

The prices for adoption have spiked in the recent years following stricter regulation compounded by a shrinking number of babies. Find out how a baby can now cost up to S$28,000 and why adopting seems like a more difficult option now.

Road rage and road bullies in Singapore Published May 22, 2013 GMT +8

Dealing with road bullies in Singapore

A Singaporean mum recently encountered a vulgarities-spewing road bully and was terrified when he confronted her. Find out more about the case and how to deal with road rage and road bullies.

Harmful Sunright bubble tea pearls from Taiwan contains substances that cause kidney damage Published May 21, 2013 GMT +8

Harmful bubble tea pearls recalled

Who would’ve thought this would happen in Singapore? Taiwanese-produced tapioca “pearls” were recently taken off local shelves by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration. What could be so harmful about these pearls?