Tag: Singapore
Singaporean artisan family keeps religious effigy art alive
For the family, the pieces play an important role in the lives of their customers when they are going through rough patches
Singapore climate rally calls for inclusivity and more protection for vulnerable...
Organizers and participants hope that the enthusiasm generated by the recent rally will create greater awareness about climate issues
Singapore executes second prisoner in three weeks
Singapore has some of the world's toughest anti-narcotics laws: trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis can result in the death penalty
Updated: Singapore hangs prisoner over 1 kg of cannabis
The country has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws and insists the death penalty remains an effective deterrent against trafficking
Singapore lifts gay sex ban, blocks marriage equality
Parliament's move follows previous failed attempts to have the legislation repealed in the courts
Singapore passes law against ‘harmful’ social media content
The law tightens regulation of social media in the city-state, where rights groups have accused the government of stifling free expression
Cardinal Goh reminds Catholics of Singapore not to take ‘blessings’ for...
"I come to realize how blessed we are, but how often we take our blessings, peace, unity and prosperity for granted”
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
While the city-state boasts a modern and vibrant culture, attitudes towards homosexuality remain conservative
Singapore proposes new law to tackle harmful online content
Content that poses a public health risk or that is likely to cause racial and religious disharmony in Singapore is also included
Catholics in Singapore celebrate archbishop’s elevation as country’s first cardinal
More than 3,500 people gathered for a thanksgiving event, which was attended by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, on September 8