Singapore and 3 other nations to nominate kebaya for Unesco intangible cultural heritage list
The idea, proposed by Malaysia, is also supported by Brunei and Thailand where the kebaya is a popular garment.
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Cancelled T-Rex auction sparks calls for respect of copyright, more transparency on ‘real bones’
The Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) Shen was initially expected to fetch between US$15 million and US$25 million at the auction on Nov 30.
Second life: Turning dead insects and animals into art
Ms Vivian Tham’s early fascination with insects turned into a passion for preserving dead wildlife - from fruit flies to civet cats.
FIFA World Cup: ‘Messi is not God’, say Saudi fans revelling in historic victory
Turning out in force, the Saudi fans gave their full-throated support to their team from the first whistle and never let up.
Why Ukraine may not win the war despite Russian setbacks
The Russian attempt to subdue Ukraine by either occupying the entire country or imposing a puppet government on it has failed, the writer contends.
Blue glow returns to S’pore waters, but frequent appearance a concern: Scientist
The microbial ecologist said that this may be a sign that Singapore’s waters may be changing, and that it may have far-ranging effects on marine life here.
Updated Covid-19 vaccines offer better protection than originals: US study
However, authors of the study warned that the conclusion may not be generalisable to future variants, as dominant variants may keep changing.
Debt stress levels up, investment returns fall but S’poreans not saving enough for crises: OCBC survey
Respondents were assessed based on 10 pillars of financial wellness, including saving habits, whether they plan for their retirement and whether they speculate excessively or…
GE15: Malaysia’s King enters political minefield again to decide on PM
This is not the first time that Sultan Abdullah, 63, has been forced to intervene, in a marked departure from the ceremonial role of the Malay rulers.
GE15: Muhyiddin rejects Malaysian King’s call for unity government
The request to do so came from Malaysia’s King after no leader appeared able to cobble together a simple majority following Saturday’s general election.