Tag Archive: Muslims

Early P1 Ballot Likely At 5 Popular Schools; Not For Malay Students

Parents hoping to place their six-year-olds in five of the most popular primary schools this year may face a ballot next week. The schools are CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School, Nanyang Primary, Nan Hua Primary, Red Swastika School and Catholic…
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China’s Warship Liaoning Has 10 Cafeterias With 20 Ethnic Minorities On Board

Last weekend, China is opened up its aircraft carrier Liaoning to the public for the first time. The ship arrived in Hong Kong on Friday (July 7), accompanied by two destroyers and a frigate. Only 2,000 tickets for the tour…
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Seeking Forgiveness For Any Wrongdoings; A Yearly Hari Raya Practice

This is one of the yearly Hari Raya practices from our culture that I truly believe in and treasure. Recently, there were many debates about its relevance and importance. Many who do not fully understand the rationale behind the action…
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Alamak! Unlicenced Pasar Malam In Bedok Defiantly Operated For 3 Whole Days

Featuring more than 20 stalls, the pasar malam in Bedok operated for three days – July 1 to 3 – without a licence. Repeated efforts by The New Paper to contact the pasar malam operator came up empty. Yesterday, a…
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