Mothership

Mothership is a digital media company based in Singapore. As of April 2020, it boasts the highest local reach among all media platforms that operate primarily online in Singapore.

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Robert Francis Prevost is 1st American pope, takes the name Leo XIV

6 days ago | mothership.sg | Syahindah Ishak

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8 (Vatican City time) after two days of conclave. Born in Chicago, the 69-year-old is the first American pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church. ADVERTISEMENTHe takes the name Leo XIV.
Tampines St 33 residents at a loss over cicadas swarming HDB corridors, flying into units since 2022

6 days ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

Residents of 321 Tampines St 33 have been facing a unique problem for the past few years. Swarms of insects have been congregating around the lights in the corridors and flying into homes if windows or doors are left open. These aren't the usual bugs one may encounter, but large insects called cicadas. Annual issueCindy Tan, who stays on the 8th floor, shared with Mothership that the cicadas have been a perennial problem since 2022.
1st-ever hatching of endangered kagu chick at Bird Paradise marks 1 of few in the world

1 week ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

Bird Paradise recently celebrated a new addition to its avian family. The newly hatched kagu chick is considered a historic milestone for the park, as the species is notoriously difficult to breed under human care. The kagu is a large, flightless bird native to New Caledonia, a group of islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It is characterised by bluish-grey plumage, bright orange legs and beak, and a striking crest used in courtship and territorial displays.
Final count: PAP beats WP in Punggol GRC with 55.17 % of votes

1 week ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

The incumbent People’s Action Party (PAP) has won Punggol GRC with 55.17 per cent of votes. PAP won 63,589 of the votes, while the Workers' Party (WP) lost with 44.83 per cent, 51,663 of the votes. A total of 822 out of 116,074 votes were rejected. The PAP team comprises Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Sun Xueling, Janil Puthucheary and Yeo Wan Ling. The WP team is made up of Harpreet Singh, Alexis Dang, Jackson Au and Siti Alia Binte Abdul Rahim Mattar. Top photo from PAP
Bukit Panjang SMC sample count: PAP's Liang Eng Hwa ahead of SDP's Paul Tambyah with 62% of votes

1 week ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

The sample count for Bukit Panjang SMC has been released. According to the Elections Department (ELD), the People's Action Party's (PAP) Liang Eng Hwa is ahead of Singapore Democratic Party's Paul Tambyah with 62 per cent of the votes. The ELD has cautioned as this is a sample count, the election result could be different. Counting is still in progress.
Acres rescues baby changeable hawk-eagle found on the ground, scales tree to return it to nest

1 week ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

On Apr. 21, the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres) found itself with a changeable hawk eagle at its doorstep. A member of the public had found the young raptor on the ground in a forested area, and worried for its safety, had brought it to the Acres Wildlife Centre. Speaking to Mothership, Acres co-CEO Kalai Vanan shared that the bird was identified as a nestling about to fledge. The Acres veterinary team took it in and gave it some tender loving care.
Impassioned speeches & muddy fields: WP's 1st rally of GE2025 at Sengkang

2 weeks ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

GE2025 Pritam Singh made a surprise appearance halfway through. The Workers' Party (WP) held their first rally for the 2025 General Election on Apr. 24.
SPP surprised & disappointed by WP's decision not to contest Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC

3 weeks ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

The Workers' Party (WP) will not be contesting Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC. WP was widely expected to contest there, but no candidates showed up at the Kong Hwa School nomination centre. No choices for residents: SPPIn a subsequent statement to the media, the Singapore People's Party (SPP) expressed its surprise at the move. This was especially so considering "their active ground engagement in the constituency since GE2020", SPP said.
'I do so knowing that we have good strong teams to serve you': Teo Chee Hean on retiring after 3 decades of politics

3 weeks ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean will be retiring from politics after a storied career as one of Singapore's longest-serving politicians. Teo previously shared that he will be stepping down as Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris on Apr. 21. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong subsequently confirmed Teo's retirement in a Facebook post on Nomination Day (Apr. 23).
DPM Heng Swee Keat not running in GE2025, retiring after almost 15 years in politics

3 weeks ago | mothership.sg | Ashley Tan

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat will not be running in the 2025 General Elections. This was despite Heng making an appearance at Yusof Ishak Secondary School, the nomination centre for East Coast, Pasir Ris-Changi, Punggol and Sengkang GRCs.In a Facebook post in the midst of Nomination Day, Heng said it has been a great honour serving as a Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister for almost 15 years. He added that he believes "now is the right time" to make way for a new team.