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15 things to do if you’re stuck at home15 things to do if you’re stuck at home

15 things to do if you’re stuck at home

On Friday, February 21, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced that employers who make their staff deduct their mandatory leave…

5 years ago
ESM Goh Chok Tong launches a Children Book – Panjang: The Tall Boy Who Became Prime MinisterESM Goh Chok Tong launches a Children Book – Panjang: The Tall Boy Who Became Prime Minister

ESM Goh Chok Tong launches a Children Book – Panjang: The Tall Boy Who Became Prime Minister

No prize for guessing who the character "Panjang" takes inspirations from in real life. Published by homegrown publisher World Scientific…

5 years ago
This ‘When Mr Kiasu Meets SpongeBob SquarePants’ coffee table full-colour book is a must-have for all fans!This ‘When Mr Kiasu Meets SpongeBob SquarePants’ coffee table full-colour book is a must-have for all fans!

This ‘When Mr Kiasu Meets SpongeBob SquarePants’ coffee table full-colour book is a must-have for all fans!

Nickelodeon and Johnny Lau, the creator of Mr Kiasu, collaborate on a coffee table book that features everyone’s favourite yellow…

5 years ago
Rakuten Kobo unveils the perfect gift for booklovers this Christmas – new eReaders and accessoriesRakuten Kobo unveils the perfect gift for booklovers this Christmas – new eReaders and accessories

Rakuten Kobo unveils the perfect gift for booklovers this Christmas – new eReaders and accessories

Rakuten Kobo announces launches its full range of eReaders and accessories in Singapore which includes a strategic partnership with Ingram…

5 years ago
The world’s first Travel Guide to “The Universe” is worth US$29.99 and only has 628 pages – know moreThe world’s first Travel Guide to “The Universe” is worth US$29.99 and only has 628 pages – know more

The world’s first Travel Guide to “The Universe” is worth US$29.99 and only has 628 pages – know more

Lonely Planet is journeying further than it ever has before with the world's first and only travel guide to The…

6 years ago
[Movie Review] Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans (2019)[Movie Review] Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans (2019)

[Movie Review] Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans (2019)

One of the world's best-selling children's history brand, Horrible Histories, is coming to cinemas and the first film will be…

6 years ago
Singaporean Writer launches first local LGBTQ + Superhero Comic – Scalemail & Ixora the Flower Knight – Now on KickstarterSingaporean Writer launches first local LGBTQ + Superhero Comic – Scalemail & Ixora the Flower Knight – Now on Kickstarter

Singaporean Writer launches first local LGBTQ + Superhero Comic – Scalemail & Ixora the Flower Knight – Now on Kickstarter

Ryan Mennen, a Singaporean script doctor and writer, launches a crowdfunding round for a long-nurtured LGBTQ+ superhero comic, Scalemail &…

6 years ago
A book lover’s reflections on MPH’s closure and what it takes for book retail to thriveA book lover’s reflections on MPH’s closure and what it takes for book retail to thrive

A book lover’s reflections on MPH’s closure and what it takes for book retail to thrive

Another one bites the dust! MPH is closing its last 2 bookstores in Singapore by end of July and September 2019. End…

6 years ago
Ms Trunchbull is the unexpected star in ‘Matilda’ the musicalMs Trunchbull is the unexpected star in ‘Matilda’ the musical

Ms Trunchbull is the unexpected star in ‘Matilda’ the musical

Considering the sheer amount of tongue-twisting lyrics the actor performing the role of Matilda had to memorise, it truly takes…

6 years ago
Send your kids to attend Storytelling Sessions at McDonald’s this 2019 – see schedule hereSend your kids to attend Storytelling Sessions at McDonald’s this 2019 – see schedule here

Send your kids to attend Storytelling Sessions at McDonald’s this 2019 – see schedule here

McDonald’s Singapore is launching the Happy Meal Readers Programme to instil a lifelong passion for reading in children and further…

6 years ago