Translators, comic-book authors and debut writers all stand a chance of winning one of Singapore’s coveted literary prizes – including homegrown translators, comic book authors and debut authors. The 2024 biennial Singapore Literature Prize — Singapore’s longest ongoing literary awards program in four languages — will introduce new categories this year with resonance — the way that writing triggers emotions or memories — being its focus – marking its first shift since 1992 and including works written in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
The top prize in this sweepstakes is an all-expenses paid trip for two to the Singapore Grand Prix, including airfare and other travel costs. Winner and guest can explore Singapore’s vibrant beauty with sightseeing tour passes while also experiencing wonderful on-circuit live entertainment! This sweepstakes ends November 30.
Kampung Admiralty – designed by local firm OMA and home to over 100 senior citizens – took home this year’s World Building of the Year Award at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF). It beat off stiffer competition to capture this prestigious distinction at WAF. Kampung Admiralty became only the latest community or public building to claim this prestigious honour after previous winners included an earthquake reconstruction project in China and Poland’s National Museum extension were honored as well.
Dr Ng Eng Hen, Singapore Minister for Defence, awarded two individuals and four teams with the Defence Technology Prizes today at a ceremony. These prizes recognize contributions that have enabled Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to maintain an edge in defence capabilities.
Earthshot Prize 2023 winners were unveiled during an elaborate ceremony, with Prince William and host Hannah Waddingham both wearing matching dark green velour shirts as co-founders of Jalan Journey – an initiative which offers virtual experiential learning for youths – wearing matching outfits in dark green velvet velour. Their efforts have already made an impactful contribution to their local communities while expanding outward to help people worldwide.
As part of its effort to reduce illegal gambling, the government has proposed restricting arcade and claw machines. Operators would need to display stickers proclaiming prizes are no longer exceeding S$10,000. Failing to comply could result in having their public entertainment license suspended or revoked and face fines of up to S$20,000. The ministry will seek public feedback before seeking implementation in 2022. This is the second time the MHA has solicited feedback on an issue; in 2021 it invited members of the public to share their views about a proposed cap on prize values for games such as mystery boxes and claw machines. Following public submissions, an impact study will be undertaken before finalising changes – submission deadline is October 2. Read more: