Parents call out 'new kind of stress' in new PSLE scoring system for students aiming top grades, though benefiting average students - The Independent Singapore News

“Education institutes should be a safe haven for kids of all ages to learn, driven by their passion and interests. You don't have to be at the top; you simply have to be a better You.” — Sze Chan, FB netizen

Singapore records 1,761 new Covid-19 cases and six deaths

Singapore records 1,761 new Covid-19 cases and six deaths

Balloons, relief at Dutch airport as tourists beat COVID-19 Omicron variant shutdown

Balloons, relief at Dutch airport as tourists beat COVID-19 Omicron variant shutdown

Liverpool trounce Southampton, Gerrard enjoys second win with Villa

Liverpool trounce Southampton, Gerrard enjoys second win with Villa

Brighton frustrated in goalless home draw with Leeds

Brighton frustrated in 0-0 draw with Leeds

Superb Sane strike fires Bayern back to Bundesliga summit

Superb Sane strike fires Bayern back to Bundesliga summit

Giving finger, French presidential hopeful Zemmour sees campaign slump

Giving finger, French presidential hopeful Zemmour sees campaign slump

Lille squander late penalty and held at home by Nantes

Lille squander late penalty and held at home by Nantes

Howe remains calm, but Newcastle plight is dire

Howe remains calm, but Newcastle plight is dire

Juve's season goes from bad to worse with home defeat by Atalanta

Juve's season goes from bad to worse with home defeat by Atalanta

UK's Johnson sets out more measures to fight new COVID-19 Omicron variant

UK's Johnson sets out more measures to fight new COVID-19 Omicron variant

問題是很多人上飛機持著陰性反應報告

Gerrard's Villa win again to end Palace's unbeaten run

Gerrard's Villa win again to end Palace's unbeaten run

Spain tightens COVID-19 restrictions for British tourists

Spain tightens COVID-19 restrictions for British tourists

UK's Johnson sets out more measures to fight new COVID-19 variant

UK's Johnson sets out more measures to fight new COVID-19 variant

‘Battery arms race’: how China has monopolised the electric vehicle industry

Tesla’s factory in Shanghai now produces more cars than its plant in California.

Animal rescuers save 53 dogs muzzled and tied up in a truck outside Indonesia slaughterhouse (VIDEO)

In a video shared by Humane Society International, the terrified canines were whimpering in fear and crying for help when authorities opened the back of the truck.

Being cancer-stricken and begging CPF Board to repay overdue debt; that which in any case cannot be done as the money had been commingled and funneled to private entity Temasek Holdings for Ho Ching to wager on unviable, untenable and ultimately, invariably doomed gambles

Two cases of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in Britain

Two cases of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in Britain

Arteta praises Arsenal patience

Arteta praises Arsenal patience

Britain beat France, Australian De Minaur wins at Davis Cup

Britain beat France, Australian De Minaur wins at Davis Cup

Covid-19: 1,761 new cases and 6 more deaths in Singapore; weekly infection growth rate at 0.75

Covid-19: 1,761 new cases and 6 more deaths in Singapore; weekly infection growth rate at 0.75

Two cases of new COVID-19 Omicron variant detected in Britain

Two cases of new COVID-19 Omicron variant detected in Britain

Is omicron a booster for covid-19 to mutate faster ?
That's the consequence after opening borders. It has been spreading now. Don't say I so negative, even my posts are being monitored.

Singapore reports 1,761 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths; ICU utilisation rate rises to 56.6%

Singapore reports 1,761 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths; ICU utilisation rate rises to 56.6%

rollercoaster
有起有落

Lawrence wins maiden tour event as Joburg Open cut to 36 holes

Lawrence wins maiden tour event as Joburg Open cut to 36 holes

Barbarians match cancelled shortly before kickoff due to COVID cases

Barbarians match cancelled shortly before kickoff due to COVID cases

Milan coach Pioli aiming high after extending his contract

Milan coach Pioli aiming high after extending his contract

Arsenal stroll past rock-bottom Newcastle

Arsenal stroll past rock-bottom Newcastle

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew books spot in Indonesia Open final, will face world number 2 Axelsen

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew books spot in Indonesia Open final, will face world number 2 Axelsen

All overseas travellers to Australia's New South Wales, Victoria states must isolate for 3 days amid new COVID-19 variant concerns

All overseas travellers to Australia's New South Wales, Victoria states must isolate for 3 days amid new COVID-19 variant concerns

India's Patel continues to live the dream

India's Patel continues to live the dream

Figure skating-Kvitelashvili wins in Sochi, Kolyada secures Grand Prix Final spot

Figure skating-Kvitelashvili wins in Sochi, Kolyada secures Grand Prix Final spot

The Chinese dad making medicine to treat his dying son

WATCH: The only medicine that can help two-year-old Haoyang's rare genetic condition is not sold anywhere in China. His desperate father, Xu Wei, has set up a home laboratory to create a remedy for the boy himself.

Happy Feet: Volunteer pedicurists help Hong Kong's elderly

The CHANGE (Caring Health Anywhere Nails Goal Elderly) initiative offers free pedicures for low-income elderly people in Hong Kong who cannot afford healthcare and do not have family to fall back on.

Thailand police warn sexy crispy pancake vendor to wear a bra, maintain social distance from customers

Aranya Apaiso said she was told to maintain a social distance from her customers queueing for her delicious crepes and to dress more discreetly.

All overseas travellers to Australia's New South Wales, Victoria state must isolate for 3 days amid new Covid-19 variant concerns

All overseas travellers to Australia's New South Wales, Victoria state must isolate for 3 days amid new Covid-19 variant concerns

This is being pro-active 👍👍👍

Committee of Privileges has begun work on complaint on MP Raeesah Khan, will hold meetings in private

Committee of Privileges has begun work on complaint on MP Raeesah Khan, will hold meetings in private

There must be zero tolerance on public servants who lie.
Never believe in WP!

Hong Kong protest film wins at Chinese-language 'Oscars'

Hong Kong protest film wins at Chinese-language 'Oscars'

Congratulations! StandWithHongKong
Congratulations

All overseas travellers to Australia's New South Wales, Victoria states must isolate for 3 days amid new COVID-19 variant concerns

All overseas travellers to Australia's New South Wales, Victoria state must isolate for 3 days amid new COVID-19 variant concerns

Women's WC qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Women's WC qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

India PM Modi orders review of reopening borders amid Omicron COVID-19 concerns

India PM Modi orders review of reopening borders amid Omicron COVID-19 concerns

why does Modi looks more and more pre-historic .. get a trim man

Suspected Omicron COVID-19 case found in Germany, regional minister says

Suspected Omicron COVID-19 case found in Germany, regional minister says

vtl some more...
VTL travel what happen Vaccine work or no?

No time to wait: World premiere for new Bond movie

No time to wait: World premiere for new Bond movie

Bond no longer have all the time in the world...
probably the worst Bond movie made ... so looking forward to it ... what a disappointment

New Zealand 296 all out in first test against India

New Zealand 296 all out in first test against India

Welsh, Irish clubs in South Africa face quarantine, fixture disruption

Welsh, Irish clubs in South Africa face quarantine, fixture disruption

Patel's five-wicket haul gives India handy lead over NZ

Patel's five-wicket haul gives India handy lead over NZ

‘Hijab. Modest’: Dating app user in the UK mocked for requirements set for potential matches

The profile said he was 'fully house trained' and the 'eldest out of three siblings'.

Mountain climbers rescue stray dog stranded on inactive volcano in Mexico (VIDEO)

Canelo, a mixed breed hound, was stranded on the inactive volcano for almost a month.

Latham misses ton, India spinners restrict New Zealand

Latham misses ton, India spinners restrict New Zealand

Italy finance police search Juventus offices in player trading probe

Italy finance police search Juventus offices in player trading probe

Australia's Cummins not interested in white-ball captaincy

Australia's Cummins not interested in white-ball captaincy

Thailand bans entry from 8 African countries over COVID-19 Omicron variant

Thailand bans entry from 8 African countries over COVID-19 Omicron variant

Taxi driver taken to hospital after accident with bus in Toa Payoh

Taxi driver taken to hospital after accident with bus in Toa Payoh

bus again?!!!

Xiaomi to open car plant in Beijing with annual output of 300,000 vehicles

Xiaomi to open car plant in Beijing with annual output of 300,000 vehicles

Where Afghanistan's New Taliban Leaders Went to School

Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa, one of Pakistan’s largest and oldest seminaries, has educated more Taliban leaders than any school in the world.

Former quick Lawson lauds Cummins' captaincy

Former quick Lawson lauds Cummins' captaincy

Xiaomi to open car plant in Beijing with annual output of 300,000 vehicles - Beijing govt

Xiaomi to open car plant in Beijing with annual output of 300,000 vehicles - Beijing govt

This story sounds so familiar. Bye Tesla and the rest of the ‘corpses’ before Elon.

61 travellers from South Africa in Netherlands positive for COVID-19: Authorities

61 travellers from South Africa in Netherlands positive for COVID-19: Authorities

Death of human kind start yesterday.

Spain's Lopez grateful for Davis Cup 'gift' at 40

Spain's Lopez grateful for Davis Cup 'gift' at 40

New Zealand lose Young and Williamson in reply to India's 345

New Zealand lose Young and Williamson in reply to India's 345

Malaysia police to look into claim ATA whistleblower beaten by police

Malaysia police to look into claim ATA whistleblower beaten by police

Nice. Ownself check ownself.

South Koreans are so stressed, they're forking out cash just to sit in a room and stare blankly into space

South Koreans are paying to sit in movie theaters and for time slots at special quiet spaces to do nothing and space out, per The Washington Post.

Madonna's semi-nude shoot triggers social media meltdown

All the best social media comments on the Queen of Pop's latest racy move.

Lexus ES 250 F Sport review: F marks the Sport

China asks Didi to delist from US on security fears: sources

Five men charged after disorder at Leicester v Legia Europa League game

Five men charged after disorder at Leicester v Legia Europa League game

Philippines cuts target for ambitious three-day COVID-19 vaccination sprint

Philippines cuts target for ambitious three-day COVID-19 vaccination sprint

The Big Read: As global clamour grows again to tax the rich more, Singapore weighs up the pros and cons

O no!

India's Paytm September quarter net loss widens

India's Paytm September quarter net loss widens

The Big Read in short: Taxing the rich less straightforward than it seems

The Big Read in short: Taxing the rich less straightforward than it seems

The Big Read: As global clamour grows again to tax the rich more, Singapore weighs up the pros and cons

Fortune 500 ranking is nothing more than PSLE ranking. There will only be more willingness to accept redistribution when ranking and wealth comparisons become meaningless.

China's Wenzhou issues arrest warrant for Macau junket mogul Chau

Alvin Chau is the founder of Macau's biggest junket operator, Suncity, which operates VIP gambling rooms across Asia.

Beekeeper petitioning for bees to be protected by law, but some say suggestion may not be practical

Beekeeper petitioning for bees to be protected by law, but some say suggestion may not be practical

China's Wenzhou issues arrest warrant for Macau junket mogul Chau

China's Wenzhou issues arrest warrant for Macau junket mogul Chau

All Whites still have work to do, says Hay after World Cup draw

All Whites still have work to do, says Hay after World Cup draw

Arsenal not willing to entertain offers for Pepe, says Arteta

Arsenal not willing to entertain offers for Pepe, says Arteta

WTO postpones major meeting after new variant outbreak

The WTO postponed the ministerial conference after the new variant outbreak led to travel restrictions that would have prevented many ministers from reaching Geneva.

WHO labels new Covid strain 'variant of concern'; world reacts in fear of another virus surge

WHO labels new Covid strain 'variant of concern'; world reacts in fear of another virus surge

Asia markets battered in knee-jerk reaction to new Covid-19 variant

Pacific International Lines creditors to receive US$1b repayment ahead of schedule

How to Budget and Save in Your 20s and 30s (Part 1/2)

The economic and job uncertainty wrought by the pandemic has made more folks keenly aware of the need for good financial discipline and a rainy-day kitty. Bu...

Australia sets out curbs for travellers from virus-hit southern Africa

Australia sets out curbs for travellers from virus-hit southern Africa

And we are still open to them everyday

Dortmund's Haaland to return from injury for Wolfsburg trip

Dortmund's Haaland to return from injury for Wolfsburg trip

Millennials are getting coaxed into the grueling world of Indonesian farming

What makes a dysfunctional work culture?

For China, why the stork may be the limit instead of the sky

For China, why the stork may be the limit instead of the sky

Singtel, M1-StarHub tie-up, and TPG provisionally awarded 2.1 GHz spectrum rights for 5G networks

BRUNCH See you in the metaverse: How VR and NFTs could transform commerce

Aurum Land CEO tears walls down to build communities

Down with Covid-19 or flu? When you don't feel well, good nutrition is more important than ever

Klopp tells Mane to 'pay back with football' if teams target him

Klopp tells Mane to 'pay back with football' if teams target him

Jurgensen hails Southee's leadership after five-wicket haul

Jurgensen hails Southee's leadership after five-wicket haul

US health panel says Merck pill can prevent grave COVID-19 infections

US health panel says Merck pill can prevent grave COVID-19 infections

Moderna undisputed king of vaccines. CanSino Biologics queen of vaccines along with Sputnik V. MODERNA is excellent against ALL variants. Do your homework before touting rubbish vaccines. Shut up and push PROVEN VACCINES — MODERNA — STOP TOUTING RUBBISH.
How about the variant?

China's industrial profits growth accelerates in Oct

China's industrial profits growth accelerates in Oct

Teas, teaware and T2 deals for the soul (updated!)

Keep calm and drink tea 🍵

Singapore factory output to stay positive - but electronics slowdown may kick in soon

Billionaire economy is booming with private jets in short supply

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dead at 91

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dead at 91

Bulk-buy high: Stock up your wine cabinet with these deals (Updated with Black Friday deals)

Vinomofo 12-wine Advent Calendar is the stuff made of dreams.

What do we know about the new Covid-19 variant from South Africa with 'unusual' mutations?

WTO postpones major meeting after new COVID-19 variant outbreak

WTO postpones major meeting after new COVID-19 variant outbreak

The passengers on the bus go ZZZ on Hong Kong nowhere route

How to save your knees without giving up your workout

Little-known nut helps Indonesian farmers build sustainable forest economy

Does running ruin the knees? How to save your joints without giving up your workout

Does running ruin the knees? How to save your joints without giving up your workout

Thats why those naysayers who said running will ruin my knees should suck back their words. slurrrrppp.. i do hv occasional pain but I just need to adjust my footsteps.

The best tech gifts for Christmas that aren't gadgets

The best tech gifts for Christmas that aren't gadgets

As cases climb in Americas, health agency warns Europe's covid surge could be 'window into the future'

There has been a 23% spike in coronavirus cases across the Americas in the past week.

WTO postpones major meeting after new variant outbreak

WTO postpones major meeting after new variant outbreak

First 'robotaxis' enter service in Beijing

US: Stocks tumble on new Covid-19 variant fear

Gold pauses after safe haven rush sparked by new virus variant

Oil settles down US$10/bbl in largest daily drop since April 2020

Explainer: What do we know about the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, and should Singapore be concerned?

Explainer: What do we know about the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, and should Singapore be concerned?

I'll get the shot when when all of Congress has it.
They need to stop creating stuff to kill us. We the people are not the enemy. Liberals act like they are doing stuff for our good, but they want to kill us out, and our votes. It's a control thing.

Djokovic gives Serbia 2-0 lead in Davis Cup Finals, Italy down US

Djokovic gives Serbia 2-0 lead in Davis Cup Finals, Italy down US

Things new BTO homeowners didn’t know they need

Five items new BTO homeowners should not overlook when furnishing their new homes.

Taiwan's Golden Horse a holdout for uncensored Chinese cinema

Long dubbed the Chinese-language 'Oscars', the Golden Horse Film Awards will kick off in Taipei on Saturday – again without the legion of Chinese filmmakers and stars who once used to walk the red carpet.

Top US diplomat for Asia to visit four ASEAN countries

Top US diplomat for Asia to visit four ASEAN countries

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dead at 91

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dead at 91

New COVID-19 variant Omicron triggers global alarm, market sell-off

New COVID-19 variant Omicron triggers global alarm, market sell-off

IN FOCUS: Will changing what we eat help save the planet?

IN FOCUS: Will changing what we eat help save the planet?

Commentary: Why is a global vaccination certificate for travel taking so long to work out?

Commentary: Why is a global vaccination certificate for travel taking so long to work out?

Becos of fraudulent certificates.

Commentary: Why inflation is sweeping the world dramatically, except Asia

Commentary: Why inflation is sweeping the world dramatically, except Asia

Where do we think the payments for vaccines are coming from and its impact on everyday things’ prices would of course deive inflation. Nothing is free in this world.

‘My heart was shattered’: Social stigma hinders safe abortion in Thailand despite legalisation

‘My heart was shattered’: Social stigma hinders safe abortion in Thailand despite legalisation

It is good to hear that some people in Thailand are against the baby killing abortion.

Windies' Holder rested for Pakistan series, Hetmyer and Russell also out

Windies' Holder rested for Pakistan series, Hetmyer and Russell also out