An avid reader of fantasy and dystopian fiction, 27-year-old Megan often turns to social media platform Goodreads and TikTok sub-community BookTok for recommendations on what to read next.Both platforms have become go-to resources for book lovers to discover trending reading lists and reviews on popular titles.«I haven't come across much Singapore Literature (SingLit),» said Megan, who declined to give her full name. She told AsiaOne that the only SingLit titles she had encountered were from English class during her schooling years.Many readers have similar experiences with SingLit, and are largely unaware of the vast range of titles and genres published by the literary community in Singapore, as seen in the results of the National Library Board's (NLB) National Reading Habits Study 2024. Only three in 10 adults had read a SingLit book in the past 12 months, according to the study released on June 26 which surveyed 3,725 Singapore residents. Among the 2,575 respondents that were non-readers of SingLit, over half said that they were unaware of local authors and literary works.

Shatec, a hospitality and tourism training institute in Singapore, is reportedly shutting down after more than 40 years of operation, due to operational difficulties.Chinese publication Shin Min Daily News reported that real estate firm CBRE has been appointed as the exclusive marketing agent for Shatec's main campus building at Bukit Batok Street 22. The four-storey property is reportedly listed for sale at $18 million, with its land lease expiring in 2051.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, Shatec's chairman Loh Lik Peng said that the institute is currently in the early stages of reviewing its long-term plans.«The sale of the building is part of Shatec's asset management strategy. As the review is still ongoing, we are unable to provide further comments,» said Loh.Shin Min reported that after an evaluation, the Shatec board concluded that the current model was no longer sustainable and made the difficult decision to begin winding down operations from April 1. 

The owner of a local automotive detailer has admitted to generating fake five-star customer reviews and posting them on its business page on popular online car platform sgCarMart for the last two years. This comes after the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) launched an investigation into Lambency Detailing in January, following a customer complaint regarding unauthorised reviews using her name.In a media release on Thursday (July 3), the consumer watchdog said it confirmed with seven other Lambency Detailing customers that false reviews containing their names, car plate numbers, and photographs of their vehicles had been posted on sgCarMart without their consent.CCCS said it also used digital technology and algorithms in its investigations, which found mass postings of suspicious five-star reviews on sgCarMart on certain dates.When shown evidence, Holding company Quantum Globe, which owns and operates Lambency Detailing, admitted to having used their customers' information without their knowledge or consent to create the reviews.

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There is no train services at all stations of the Bukit Panjang LRT line due to a power fault, transport operator SMRT has said.The announcement was published in a post on social media platforms Facebook and X at 9.13am on Thursday (July 3).Free regular buses as well as bridging buses are available outside all 12 affected stations, said SMRT.'We apologise for the disruption'In a Facebook post at 9.18am, SMRT said that a power fault had occurred on the line at 8.50am.«Our staff are on-site working to resolve the issue and are assisting affected commuters,» it added.SMRT also said that in-train and station announcements have been made to inform commuters.«We apologise for the disruption to your journey and appreciate your patience.»As of their latest update made on Facebook at 9.56am, train services are still not available across the entire LRT system.lim.kewei@asiaone.com

Son sacre, Miss Tahiti 2025 le doit d'abord à sa famille. Sa mère notamment qui lui a toujours apporté son amour. Sans oublier sa chaperonne Ihivai, qui l'a guidée et poussée à se dépasser. Après l'effervescence du week-end dernier, Hinaupoko redescend peu à peu de son nuage, bien entourée par ses proches. De quoi refaire le plein d'énergie et de confiance avant d'embarquer dans la toute nouvelle aventure de Miss France.

The police arrested a 17-year-old male teenager on Tuesday (July 1) for allegedly trespassing onto the MRT tracks along Upper Changi Road, between Simei and Tanah Merah stations. He will be charged in court on Thursday (July 3) for wilfully endangering the safety of persons travelling along the railway and for trespassing. Police said they received a report on June 10 regarding an individual who trespassed onto the MRT tracks at the said location. The teenager was identified through ground enquiries and follow-up investigations. Police did not say when the alleged trespass occured. Earlier in June, rail operator SMRT told AsiaOne that it had filed a police report  after a video taken in dimly lit conditions, showing a passing train on a nearby track made rounds on social media. 

The City of Victoria says it will address ‘public disorder’ in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.

Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke says negotiations on a centuries-old land claim are moving too slowly. The area in question, about 97 square kilometres, extends beyond Kahnawà:ke's current borders.

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RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 1,139 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included 1,080 unexploded ordnances, 56 anti-tank mines, two improvised explosive devices and one anti-personnel mine, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said that 498,683 mines have been cleared since the project began in 2018. The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

RIYADH: The Film Commission announced its membership in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives, a step aimed at supporting its work in audiovisual archiving. The association includes members from 70 countries and represents institutions that preserve materials such as visual content, musical works, historical and literary recordings, and oral histories. According to the Saudi Press Agency, this membership supports the commission’s efforts to preserve Saudi Arabia’s audiovisual heritage.

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who also chairs the region’s Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to security personnel and entities taking part in Hajj missions in Madinah. Prince Salman visited the Prophet’s Mosque to review readiness for the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims from Makkah after completing this year’s Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.  

RIYADH: The Didier Aaron Gallery in New York, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia, is hosting an art exhibition by French architect Jean-Pierre Heim. The exhibition showcases AlUla’s culture and heritage through a collection of sketches depicting Saudi Arabia’s archaeological landmarks. It runs until June 20, reported the Saudi Press Agency. A special event at the exhibition featured Heim speaking about his visits to AlUla and the surrounding region.

MADINAH: The National Water Co. has confirmed it is operationally ready for the post-Hajj season. The company said it would distribute more than 630,000 cubic meters of potable water daily to pilgrims at the Prophet’s Mosque and throughout Madinah and said its readiness built on ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims and visitors. The plan involves more than 1,200 employees, including technical, administrative and engineering staff, working to provide water and environmental services.

Tahiti est toujours en tête du classement provisoire des Mini Jeux du Pacifique, avec 56 médailles au total, dont 33 en or. Résultats complets et replays dans cet article.

Alberta continues to battle a relentless wildfire season, with more than 70 wildfires burning across the province, fuelled by days of extreme heat, high winds and low humidity. 

The former boss of Manitoba Hydro was paid nearly $900,000 in compensation in 2024, despite only working 1½ months before her dismissal from the Crown corporation.

In a bizarre turn of events, five Patna University colleges received new principals via a lottery system. This unusual method, implemented to ensure fairness after allegations of corruption, saw individuals like a history teacher from Chapra selected to lead Magadh Mahila College.

A parliamentary committee session on the land acquisition law was disrupted when BJP MPs objected to social activist Medha Patkar's scheduled testimony. Accusations of Patkar being «anti-national» and stalling development led to a heated exchange between opposition and BJP members. The BJP bloc, holding a majority in attendance, ultimately walked out, prematurely ending the session.