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24/08/2024

Fire on Punggol dormitory. 

23/07/2024

6 years old found safe. 3 men 2 women arrested and was charged with kidnapping.

21/07/2024

Missing 6years old girl in malaysia. Girl last seen 20 July at Iskandar Puteri wearing mini mouse shirt. Any sgers visit malaysia please help on lookout. 🙏🙏

14/07/2024

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭

Donald Trump got shot during his speech at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Around 6.13pm (Butler's time) on 13 Jul, Trump was speaking when loud noises were heard in the crowd and he appeared to have been struck by something in the area of his right ear.

Online videos showed him quickly clutching his ear and then ducking down to the ground, as security agents and others leap to his aid. Shortly, Trump stood up with blood on the side of his face and appeared to be saying “fight, fight” while pumping his fist.

According to The Guardian, one spectator was killed and at least two were injured.

Video: TikTok

21/05/2024

𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥-𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚: 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥

Justice never come late. It’s just matter of time.

18/05/2024

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞: 𝐑𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐏𝐓 𝐓𝐚𝐲 𝐗𝐮𝐞 𝐐𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐡

Deepest condolences

25/04/2024

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝

Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 42, allegedly involved in a fatal six-vehicle crash in Tampines on April 22 will be handed four charges on April 25.

A painful reminder for us to obey traffic rules.

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23/04/2024

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡

WhatSAbout SG sends deepest condolences to:
1. Norzihan Juwahib
2. Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril

14/04/2024

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭

Fatal Fight broke out at Redhill market on 14 April 2024. SPF has been alert.

According to a member of public, a fight carried out between 2 men, one of which was a Chinese man named as 'Bo Ge'. Footage from the member of public showed that police had surrounded the area.

Investigation still ongoing.

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20/03/2024

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬.

Fire in Jalan Bukit Merah, likely to have started from the battery pack of a power-assisted bicycle (PAB), caused damage to three market stalls on March 19.

SCDF said that they were alerted to a fire at Block 112 Jalan Bukit Merah, which is a market and food centre. There were no reported injuries.

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01/03/2024

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐎𝐔 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬

On 25 Feb, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combat scams across telecommunication channels in Barcelona, Spain, at the Mobile World Congress. The MOU to combat scams across telecommunications channels was signed by Chief Executive of IMDA, Mr Lew Chuen Hong, and Chairman of MCMC, Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din.

Scams is a cross border issue requiring strong cooperation amongst countries. Singapore and Malaysia are close neighbours and share a common resolve in combatting scams. Both countries have collaborated across many issues, such as cross border enforcement actions against scammers. Malaysia is therefore a key partner for Singapore in building up regional cooperation in combating scams across our telecommunications channels.

The MOU seeks to strengthen cross-border exchange of strategic intelligence to combat scams across telecommunications channels and drive a coordinated regional approach to better protect both countries’ citizens from scammers. These include the following key areas:
• Provide regulatory assistance and cooperation related to scam telephone calls and text messages;
• Facilitate research and education related to scam telephone calls and text messages;
• Facilitate the mutual exchange of knowledge and expertise through training programmes and staff exchanges.

IMDA recognises the importance of adopting a global approach to address the threat of scams and has earlier entered into similar MOUs with New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs, United States Federal Communications Commission and Australia’s Communications and Media Authority. This latest MOU with MCMC represents a further step to strengthen international partnerships against scams coming through telecommunication channels.

Image: Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)



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01/03/2024

Why arrest him🤣

01/03/2024

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

On 2 March 2024, all sealed boxes containing ballot papers and other documents used in the Presidential Election on 1 September 2023 will be transported from the Supreme Court, where they have been kept in safe custody, to the Tuas South Incineration Plant for destruction.

The Elections Department will reach out to candidates or their representatives who wish to witness the proceedings.

In accordance with the Presidential Elections Act 1991, ballot papers and other documents used in an election shall be sealed and retained in safe custody for a period of 6 months, after which they will be destroyed unless otherwise directed by order of the President. This is to ensure secrecy of the vote.

Read previous related article on Presidential Election 2023: https://www.facebook.com/whatsaboutsg/posts/pfbid0yU6scrLbQVUkLYTV5Evjc8RAVFXxePZiMazjc6k9Nd55C8yJ8Gu6kP8wNGopeJqxl

Image: Screengrab Elections Department Singapore website



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29/02/2024

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟔 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐨 𝟏𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

As we honour the tradition of Qing Ming and pay respects to our dearly departed, we understand the significance of this solemn occasion. On 27 Feb, the National Environment Agency (NEA) issued an advisory to visitors heading to Choa Chu Kang Cemetery, Choa Chu Kang Columbarium, Mandai Columbarium and Yishun Columbarium to expect large crowds on 13 peak days:
- Good Friday: 29 Mar 2024
- Qing Ming: 4 Apr 2024
- Hari Raya Puasa: 10 Apr 2024
- Weekends between 16 Mar 2024 and 14 Apr 2024.

NEA encourages members of the public to visit these facilities outside of the peak days. Additionally, to better manage the crowd, the columbaria will open 24 hours during the peak period from 16 Mar 2024 to 14 Apr 2024.

On the said 13 peak days, only next-of-kin with bookings and inland ash scattering permits will be allowed in the Garden of Peace to accord privacy to those who have applied for the scattering of ashes. It will only open for visiting on weekdays between 18 Mar 2024 and 12 Apr 2024.

E-appointment for Car Park in Choa Chu Kang and Mandai Columbaria Opens on 4 Mar 2024
Visitors, who plan to drive and park in Choa Chu Kang and Mandai columbaria, are required to book an e-appointment on stipulated dates and timings.

Owing to the high traffic and footfall expected at these premises, visitors should always exercise caution and look after their safety and that of other road users when crossing roads. NEA also advises drivers to stay alert and pay attention to their surroundings when driving.

NEA highlights to visitors to plan their visits early by downloading the advisories for each of the locations:
- Choa Chu Kang Cemetery and Columbarium, and Garden of Peace : go.gov.sg/qingming2024-cck;
- Mandai Columbarium: go.gov.sg/qingming2024-mandai;
- Yishun Columbarium: go.gov.sg/qingming2024-yishun.

𝑬-𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒖 𝑲𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒊 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒏 4 𝑴𝒂𝒓 2024
Visitors who plan to drive and park in Choa Chu Kang and Mandai Columbaria are required to book an e-appointment on stipulated dates and timings. As appointment slots are limited, visitors should make their bookings in advance.

E-appointment slots, in 2-hour intervals, will be available for booking from 10am on Mon 4 Mar 2024 at go.gov.sg/qm2024vehicleappt. Visitors are required to show proof of their successful e-appointment booking before they can park at Choa Chu Kang and Mandai Columbaria during the stipulated dates and timings.

An e-appointment is not required for:
People making visits outside the dates and timings indicated above;
Visitors taking public transport;
People who are dropping off passengers.

NEA encourages all visitors to take the shuttle bus, which will be available on the 13 peak days, or use public transport services. Visitors may wish to note that there are now new pick up / drop off points, e.g. Choa Chu Kang MRT Station, for shuttle bus services towards Choa Chu Kang Columbarium.

𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍-𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒅
Real-time information on traffic conditions at Choa Chu Kang and Mandai Columbaria will be available at www.nea.gov.sg/qingming2024 from 16 Mar 2024 to 14 Apr 2024. Drivers are encouraged to check the latest conditions before visiting.

𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒖 𝑲𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒖𝒎
Members of the public can continue to access all occupied niches in the Choa Chu Kang Columbarium. As there are ongoing essential works at the Columbarium, visitors are reminded to keep out of the hoarded areas. The latest update on essential works and the hoarded
areas at Choa Chu Kang Columbarium is available via www.nea.gov.sg/qingming2024.

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆
Visitors to the cemetery and columbaria should also refrain from offering ‘red packets’ to all staff working at these premises.

To minimise fly ash and to keep the premises safe and clean, all visitors are reminded:
- To use burners and containers for burning of joss paper at the cemetery and columbaria;
- To burn joss paper in small quantities;
- To avoid leaving lit candles and matches unattended;
- To clear all food offerings and/or litter, to prevent mosquito breeding or rat infestation. All offerings left unattended will be disposed of to minimise inconvenience to other visitors and keep the premises clean;
- To avoid consuming food and drinks in columbaria;
- Not to bring pets into the columbaria.

Image: Facebook NEASingapore



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29/02/2024

𝐌𝐎𝐇 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐄𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐙𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) are closely monitoring Boon Lay Place for potential Zika transmission. In Dec 2023, after the report of one Zika case, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Environment Agency (NEA) stepped up surveillance.

On 22 Feb, MOH and NEA said in a joint news release that “while there have been no more Zika cases reported in this area since then, enhanced surveillance involving mosquito and wastewater testing has revealed persistent Zika virus signals in the area, which suggests ongoing Zika transmission.”

The area in question includes local landmarks such as Boon Lay Place Market and Food Village, Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Church of St Francis of Assisi, ActiveSG Hockey Village Gym @ Boon Lay and Housing Board blocks along Boon Lay Place.

Despite stepping up precautionary control measures, MOH and NEA “cannot rule out the possibility of further cases as most infected persons may display mild or no symptoms”. MOH had “alerted doctors to be vigilant and to test for Zika among patients with clinically compatible symptoms, especially for individuals residing or working in the Boon Lay area.”

MOH said, “We advise residents in and around the Boon Lay Place area, especially pregnant women, to protect themselves and monitor their health closely. They added, “They should seek medical attention if unwell with Zika virus infection symptoms, which include rashes, fever, joint pain, muscle pain, headache and/or conjunctivitis (red eye). They should also inform their doctors of the location of their residence and workplace.”

𝑽𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍
Since November 2023, NEA has been conducting intensive vector control operations at the Boon Lay area where dengue cases were also reported. Grassroots leaders were alerted and mobilised for house visits to remind residents to practise the Mozzie Wipe-out at the dengue clusters. Such efforts would also help to mitigate Zika transmission.

Both agencies said, “Indoor spraying of insecticides at residential premises in the vicinity is being carried out to kill adult mosquitoes. Inspection and larviciding were also conducted in common areas to destroy any mosquito breeding.”

They urged residents to “allow NEA officers to inspect their premises, and spray insecticide to enable immediate removal of adult mosquitoes to stop the chain of Zika transmission".

NEA exercises the same vector control for dengue and Zika. As part of their ongoing control efforts, NEA officers and community leaders, have conducted outreach activities in the vicinity to raise general awareness of dengue prevention, reiterate the need for source reduction to prevent mosquito breeding and advise residents to apply repellent as a precaution.

𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒁𝒊𝒌𝒂
While Zika is generally a mild and self-limiting disease, Zika virus is primarily transmitted by the bite of the infected Aedes mosquito, similarly to the dengue virus. It can also be passed from a pregnant woman to her foetus or through s*x.

Symptoms of Zika virus infection include rashes, fever, joint pain, muscle pain, headache and/or conjunctivitis (red eyes). However, most people infected with the Zika virus infection may not develop symptoms. Although rare, Zika virus infection can cause microcephaly in unborn babies of pregnant women. There are no vaccines or specific anti-viral drugs against Zika virus infection.

𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔
MOH and NEA advise persons with Zika virus infection to take protective measures against mosquito bites to prevent further spread. They urged “infected men should practise safe s*x or abstain from s*x for at least three months after recovery to prevent s*xual transmission of the Zika virus”. Additionally, they said, “If a woman is confirmed positive for Zika, she should practise safe s*x or abstain from s*xual in*******se for at least two months after recovery, before trying to conceive.”

In their joint news release, in addition to taking measures such as enclosing rooms or installing wire-mesh mosquito screens to prevent entry of mosquitoes, MOH and NEA remind remind residents, especially those residing at Zika and dengue cluster areas, to prevent mosquito bites with the ‘S-A-W’ actions to protect themselves and their loved ones:
S - Spray insecticide in dark corners around the house;
A - Apply insect repellent regularly, with DEET, picaridin or IR3535 as the active ingredient;
W - Wear long-sleeve tops and long pants

As of 28 Feb, there is no Zika cluster as per NEA website.

You may refer and access the following links for more information on Zika:
1. HealthHub website:- https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/diseases-and-conditions/faqs-on-zika-virus;
2. MOH website:- https://www.moh.gov.sg/diseases-updates/zika;
3. NEA website (on Dengue and Zika):- https://www.nea.gov.sg/dengue-zika

Image: Boon Lay Shopping Centre (testing) website / CNA (MOH, NEA)



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27/02/2024

𝐉𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS) is thrilled to announce that the JASS Music Scholarship 2024 are now open for applications! This prestigious scholarship is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of jazz leaders who possess a deep passion for jazz music and are committed to promoting excellence in jazz performance and composition. If you're passionate about pursuing your studies in jazz or know someone who might be interested, don't miss this golden opportunity to apply for the JASS Music Scholarship today!

🎵 𝑨𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑪𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑨𝑹𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑷
The JASS Music Scholarship is a specialised merit-based scholarship for a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Jazz Studies. It is designed to nurture talented young musicians with a passion for jazz music, promote excellence in jazz performance and composition as an art form and develop leaders in the jazz arts landscape.

JASS aims to award up to 2 scholarships in Jazz Studies (Performance or Composition/Arrangement) annually. Successful applicants stand to receive up to $10,000 per academic year for 3 years for Local Scholarships and up to $30,000 per academic year for up to 4 years for International Scholarships.

📅 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑫
Applications open from 22 February 2024 to 31 March 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by April 2024. Applications must reach JASS by Friday, 31 March 2024, 1159pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑰𝑩𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑪𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑨
- Applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
- Applicants must possess GCE "A" Level, Diploma (Polytechnic or Music Diploma, Licentiate or Fellowship Diploma), International Baccalaureate or equivalent, or have gained admission/ are eligible for admission into first-year full-time undergraduate/ postgraduate studies for the AY2024/ AY2025 intake.
- The scholarships are also open to undergraduates/ postgraduates currently enrolled in a Bachelor's/ Master's degree programme in Jazz Studies (Performance or Composition/Arrangement).

Don't miss the chance to embark on your jazz journey with the support of the JASS Music Scholarship! Apply now and let your passion for jazz music shine. Visit our website for more details on how to apply: www.jazzassociation.sg/scholarship.

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26/02/2024

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚 ‘𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐇’ 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞.

he Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI), in collaboration with Papahan Films, has produced a music-driven short film anthology series entitled ‘Kasih’ (‘Love’).

🎬 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 "𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒉"
Launched on 14 February 2024, the mixed-language (English-Malay) anthology, consisting of six 10-min episodes, explores the concept of love in its multitude of forms – between family members, friends, acquaintances and fellow Singaporeans.

The six-episode series tie together by a 90s-style rock Original Soundtrack (OST) about love, which seeks to create a sense of nostalgia, encourage resilience and stir feelings of hope for the future. This new web series features a talented cast of artistes such as Ainon Talib, Azura Goh, Erwin Shah Ismail, Fizah Nizam, Hisyam Hamid, Iskandar Ismail, Izzat Yusoff, Khairuddin Samsudin, Rae Saleha, Sani Hussain, Shahril Wahid, Yuslina Yussof and many more.

🏡 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Kasih aims to inform and engage Singaporeans on the various Government support measures such as housing grants, childcare subsidies and CDC vouchers. It also shares timely information on issues such as scams, workplace fairness, and cost of living. Other ongoing initiatives, such as Majulah Package and HealthierSG, will also be covered in the anthology.

👥 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔
Mr Aaron Lye, Director of Campaigns and Productions at MCI says, “In MCI, we try to find creative ways to address public issues as well as raise awareness on various Government initiatives and support measures. With Kasih, we aim to better connect with members of the community through stories of love as well as music.”

Creative Director of Papahan Films, Mr Raihan Halim, added, “Kasih continues my journey as a filmmaker in telling unique, emotional and uplifting stories. The series is a labour of love and getting to recreate a 90s OST makes it a more unique experience. I hope that Kasih resonates with the audience as much as it did for me and the team working on it.”

🔗 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑵𝒐𝒘
All episodes of "Kasih" and its 90s-style rock Original Soundtrack (OST) are available on Gov.sg's YouTube channel: go.gov.sg/kasih.

🎶 𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔
1. Episode 1 (Zaidi) tells the story of a quirky young man trying to find a life partner . With the help of his sisters and brothers-in-law, Zaidi meets two women at a cooking class.
2. Episode 2 (Mak Pengantin “Mother of the bride") tells the story of a mother’s unconditional love and the lengths she would go to for her children. Suriana walks us through the emotional journey as she helps with her daughter-in-law’s wedding to another man.
3. Episode 3 (The Date) tells the story of two unassuming individuals who, after a first bad date, are forced to commute home together. Things take a turn when one of them receives an unexpected call.
4. Episode 4 (Abang “Brother”) tells the story of two estranged brothers who set their differences aside when one of them is diagnosed with liver failure. Yan races against time to salvage their relationship and become a suitable liver donor to Azlee.
5.Episode 5 (Part I) & Episode 6 (Part II) (Kasih “Love”) tells the story of a father-daughter duo and how their love for each other rises above all. Kay struggles at work with an unreasonable boss, and at home as a caregiver to her dementia-stricken father, Salihin.

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Presenting the Kasih Anthology. Six short films about love in its multitude of forms. Featuring Azura Goh, Erwin Shah Ismail, Fizah Nizam, Hashimah Hamidon, ...

26/02/2024

𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 - 𝐃𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.

The Lion City Jazz Festival (LCJF) returns with its latest edition, 'Lion City Jazz Festival 2024 - Dizzying Heights', scheduled to run from 26th February to 2nd March. Proudly presented by Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS) and Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!), the festival promises a week-long celebration of jazz music rich heritage and innovative spirit. Established in 2017, LCJF aims to foster the growth of local youth musicians while welcoming new talent into Singapore's thriving jazz scene.

'Lion City Jazz Festival 2024 - Dizzying Heights' boasts an impressive lineup of international mentors. Led by John Lee, the Chief Mentor and leader of the iconic Dizzy Gillespie Band, alongside other distinguished musicians from the ensemble. Joining them are esteemed local mentors, including Jeremy Monteiro (JASS Executive Director and Music Director), Weixiang Tan (JASS Senior Associate Music Director), and Chok Kerong (JASS Associate Music Director).

The festival offers an immersive program featuring symposiums, workshops and concerts. Also attendees have an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of jazz music. From exploring the life of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie to understanding the significance of trumpets in big bands, the festival covers a wide range of topics. Additionally, discussions will focus on the contributions of women in jazz and the nuances of jazz composition.

The highlight of this festival will be the grand finale concert, "Celebrating the Music of Dizzy Gillespie," which showcases the talents of local youth musicians from JASSYO! as they share the stage with international and local mentors.

In conjunction with the festival, attendees can experience the inaugural Jazz Composition Symposium, a week-long event organized by the Jazz Association (Singapore) and the Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!). The symposium will feature acclaimed composers discussing the role of tradition in their works, the evolution of their creative processes, and the trajectory of jazz music.

Secure your tickets now at https://sg.bookmyshow.com/lcjf2024, or visit www.jazzassociation.sg/lion-city-jazz-festival-2024 for more details.

Festival Calendar:
Day 1️⃣ (26 Feb): Workshop - "My Life with Dizzy Gillespie by John Lee”
Day 2️⃣ (27 Feb): Workshops - “The Trumpet in the Big Band by Frank Greene and Freddie Hendrix” and "Celebrating Women in Jazz by Sharel Cassity”
Day 4️⃣ (29 Feb): Jazz Composition Symposium on "The Consolidation, Expansion, and Longevity of Jazz"
Day 5️⃣ (1 Mar): Mentors Concert - “The Dizzy Gillespie Band led by John Lee”
Day 6️⃣ (2 Mar): Finale Concert - “Celebrating the music of Dizzy Gillespie

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