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Discover S’pore’s hidden alphabet: Write a message for a chance to win a pair of NDP 2026 tickets

Football fever in Singapore: Watching with the world

SIFA 2026 transforms the Civic District into a playground

One of the headline acts of this year's festival, the 30-minute Noli Timere performance runs at Empress Lawn from May 15 to 17 at 7.15pm and 9.15pm, before moving to Punggol Digital District for multiple weekends from May 22 onwards. Admission is free.
One of the headline acts of this year's festival, the 30-minute Noli Timere performance runs at Empress Lawn from May 15 to 17 at 7.15pm and 9.15pm, before moving to Punggol Digital District for multiple weekends from May 22 onwards. Admission is free.

A ‘Garden Raya’ blooms outside Beach Road flat

(PLS DO NOT USE PIX, PIX IS FOR PUBLICATION ON MARCH 21) Mr Ryan Qim (an alias), 49, a chef, adjusting his Hari Raya decorations outside his flat in Beach Road on March 9, 2026. He began decorating his apartment six years ago after noticing that the festive spirit of Hari Raya seemed to be fading, and now creates a different theme each year. This year’s “Garden Raya” theme was inspired by his love for flowers and the floral displays at Gardens by the Bay. Though a chef by profession, Mr Qim picked up interior design as a passion about 15 years ago and now does freelance consulting work on the side. His elaborate decorations have drawn the attention of neighbours, who often stop to take photos and compliment his work. His desire to decorate stems from childhood memories of his family adorning their home during Hari Raya, which brought relatives and neighbours together. To Mr Qim, Hari Raya is a time for family bonding, and he hopes his decorations help share the festive spirit with others. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
(PLS DO NOT USE PIX, PIX IS FOR PUBLICATION ON MARCH 21) Mr Ryan Qim (an alias), 49, a chef, adjusting his Hari Raya decorations outside his flat in Beach Road on March 9, 2026. He began decorating his apartment six years ago after noticing that the festive spirit of Hari Raya seemed to be fading, and now creates a different theme each year. This year’s “Garden Raya” theme was inspired by his love for flowers and the floral displays at Gardens by the Bay. Though a chef by profession, Mr Qim picked up interior design as a passion about 15 years ago and now does freelance consulting work on the side. His elaborate decorations have drawn the attention of neighbours, who often stop to take photos and compliment his work. His desire to decorate stems from childhood memories of his family adorning their home during Hari Raya, which brought relatives and neighbours together. To Mr Qim, Hari Raya is a time for family bonding, and he hopes his decorations help share the festive spirit with others. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Silent stewards of history: Meet the caretakers of Kranji War Memorial

Mr Ben Lim, 53, the Singapore country manager at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, casts a shadow against the wall bearing the names of World War II casualties during the light-up of the Kranji War Memorial at 1am on Aug 16, 2025, as part of the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day commemoration. The timing coincides with the lighting up of memorials across the United Kingdom. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 
Mr Ben Lim, 53, the Singapore country manager at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, casts a shadow against the wall bearing the names of World War II casualties during the light-up of the Kranji War Memorial at 1am on Aug 16, 2025, as part of the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day commemoration. The timing coincides with the lighting up of memorials across the United Kingdom. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 

No horseplay, ride high this zodiac year with photo shoots at Bukit Timah Saddle Club

Ms Zann Chin, her husband Ting Min Long and their daughter Zaelyn posing for a family photograph with Molly the horse at Bukit Timah Saddle Club on Feb 18.
Ms Zann Chin, her husband Ting Min Long and their daughter Zaelyn posing for a family photograph with Molly the horse at Bukit Timah Saddle Club on Feb 18.

Flights of fancy: Singapore Airshow 2026 in pictures

Galloping into the new year: Singapore Mint Lunar Fair opens at Chinatown Point Atrium

A close-up of the Singapore Year of the Horse 1 troy oz 999.9 fine gold coin juxtaposed against the Singapore Mint Lunar Fair at Chinatown Point Atrium on its opening day on Jan 1, 2026. The fair, which runs from Jan 1 to 11, offers the public a first look at newly issued Lunar New Year-themed coins, gifts and collectibles. Jan 1 also marks the first day of issuance of the Singapore Year of the Horse coins. Featuring the horse, the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, the coin design is set against Punggol Waterway Park, part of the North Eastern Riverine Loop linking four parks. The series comprises 10 versions across different face values, formats, metallic compositions and relief treatments.
A close-up of the Singapore Year of the Horse 1 troy oz 999.9 fine gold coin juxtaposed against the Singapore Mint Lunar Fair at Chinatown Point Atrium on its opening day on Jan 1, 2026. The fair, which runs from Jan 1 to 11, offers the public a first look at newly issued Lunar New Year-themed coins, gifts and collectibles. Jan 1 also marks the first day of issuance of the Singapore Year of the Horse coins. Featuring the horse, the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, the coin design is set against Punggol Waterway Park, part of the North Eastern Riverine Loop linking four parks. The series comprises 10 versions across different face values, formats, metallic compositions and relief treatments.

Motion and Emotion: SEA Games 2025 in pictures

Singapore’s sprint queen Shanti Pereira raising her arms in ecstasy after retaining the women’s 100m title in 11.36sec at the Supachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok on Dec 11, with Thailand’s Khanonta Jirapat (in blue, 11.54) second and Vietnam’s Ha Thi Thu (not in picture, 11.58) third. Pereira went on to secure a historic double-double by winning the 200m two days later.
Singapore’s sprint queen Shanti Pereira raising her arms in ecstasy after retaining the women’s 100m title in 11.36sec at the Supachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok on Dec 11, with Thailand’s Khanonta Jirapat (in blue, 11.54) second and Vietnam’s Ha Thi Thu (not in picture, 11.58) third. Pereira went on to secure a historic double-double by winning the 200m two days later.

SEA Games 2025: Eight of the best and worst moments

Singaporean kitefoiler Max Maeder celebrating on shore after winning the last round of the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.
Singaporean kitefoiler Max Maeder celebrating on shore after winning the last round of the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.

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