Singapore's MFA says December meeting with Malaysia on water was overshadowed by new issues, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday (Feb 19) that the attorneys-general of Malaysia and Singapore met after both prime ministers agreed that officials should have d
R Kelly is allegedly engaged to one of his victims: TMZ, Entertainment News,R Kelly is allegedly engaged to one of his victims. Joycelyn Savage revealed the apparent partnership in a letter to Judge Ann Donnelly moments before Kelly, 55, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, was sentenced to 30 years in fede
Coconut in Malay cuisine: How it is used in popular delicacies, Lifestyle News,Coconut, or Kelapa in Malay, is frequently used in Malay cooking. There are many ways to prepare and consume coconut, whether through the coconut juice or meat. One of the popular uses of coconut is through its grated coc
Hawkers at Chinatown Complex Food Centre offer discounts to bring back the crowds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It's been a lean few weeks for hawkers at the Chinatown Complex Food Centre but some tasty promotions this weekend have brought diners streaming in to get their fix of local fare. It wa
40 new Covid-19 cases on Sep 6, including 4 in community and 13 imported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 40 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Sunday afternoon (Sept 6), including four community cases and 13 imported cases. The four community cases announced on Sunday are all work pass hol
Latte, kopi c or cappuccino: Which coffee has the most calories?, Lifestyle News,We know, we know… you love coffee but did you know that how you take your cuppa and what you add into in can make you gain weight? A cup of coffee make seem harmless but add in cream, a pump of flavored syrup, and some
MVL launches Tada taxi service, promises same zero commission, Singapore News,Mass Vehicle Ledger Foundation (MVL), the company behind the zero-commission ride-hailing service Tada, has followed up with a taxi-booking service with the same \”no commission\” promise. Called Tada Taxi, the service allow
5-room flat second HDB unit in Ang Mo Kio to cross million-dollar mark, Money News,A winning combination of view, size and proximity to an MRT station recently made a five-room flat in Ang Mo Kio cross the million-dollar mark. It was sold for $1,008,888 in November. The unit is located at Block 310b
BooksActually co-founder Kenny Leck under fire after female ex-employees allege misconduct, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For nearly 16 years, iconic independent bookstore BooksActually has been held up as one of the pillars of Singapore's literary community. But owner Kenny Leck, 42, is stepping
No plans for second Covid-19 booster jab in Singapore: Kenneth Mak, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Some countries are moving towards offering their citizens a second booster shoot, or a fourth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, but there are no plans to do so in Singapore yet, said the Health Ministry's D
Shanmugam on India decriminalising gay sex: Singapore society to decide which direction to take, laws will have to keep pace with changes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore society has to decide which direction it wants to go on the issue of Section 377A, the law which criminalises sex between me
Man found dead in Hougang drain: Coroner says no evidence of external injuries or trauma, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An open verdict was declared by the coroner in the case of Mr William Leck Swe Chua, who was found dead in a drain in Hougang in January. Mr Leck, 80, had gone missing after leaving h
'We are really very sorry about the trouble': Couple in $32m luxury goods scam charged in court after fleeing Singapore due to pressure, death threats , Singapore News,The couple allegedly involved in a luxury goods scam, related to undelivered items worth $32 million, were hauled to court
Licensing, theory tests: Expert panel to review rules on cycling on the road, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An expert panel will review existing regulations governing cyclists on the roads, and study whether theory tests and licenses should be required for riding on roads. Announcing this on Monday (Ap
Food delivery service What To Eat owner missing, F&B outlets fume, Singapore News,The owner of a local food delivery service has become uncontactable after apparently owing several dozen food outlet owners thousands of dollars. What To Eat, which started its business in 2013, vacated its office prem
Sammi Cheng says it's time to move on and she will no longer talk about husband Andy Hui's cheating scandal, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – It's time to move on and look forward, Cantopop star Sammi Cheng posted on Sunday (April 28), adding that she would no longer discuss the cheatin
A gunman shoots at New Delhi protesters, Asia News,NEW DELHI – The protests outside New Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University on Thursday started out small and relatively low-key – another show of anger by students who oppose a citizenship law they say discriminates against Muslims. But that
Berners-Lee says World Wide Web, at 30, must emerge from 'adolescence', Digital News,GENEVA – The fraying World Wide Web needs to rediscover its strengths and grow into maturity, its designer Tim Berners-Lee said on Monday, marking the 30th anniversary of the collaborative software project
'Keanu Reeves day' as Matrix, John Wick sequels set for May 21 release in 2021, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Keanu Reeves' \”renaissance\” is about to step up a gear. May 21, 2021 has been dubbed \”Keanu day,\” with both his hotly anticipated Matrix and John Wick sequels due to hit th
EU estimates up to 80% of population has had Covid-19, World News,BRUSSELS — The European Commission said that between 60 per cent and 80 per cent of the EU population was estimated to have been infected with Covid-19, as the bloc enters a post-emergency phase in which mass reporting of cases was no
5 things you must do if your spouse passes away, Lifestyle News,Few things are more difficult than coping with the loss of a loved one, especially a spouse. While the grieving process varies from person to person, you should take your time to get you and your spouse's affairs in order. One thin
Najib's stepson agrees to testify against him in 1MDB trial: Prosecutors, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Riza Aziz, the stepson of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has agreed to testify against the ex-premier in a trial linked to a multibillion-dollar fraud at state fund 1Malaysia Dev
China's young shoppers breathe new life into luxury market, China News,SHANGHAI/HONG KONG – Guo Jiaxi is typical of a new generation in China that is driving a sharp revival in luxury spending: young, female and unafraid to spend. An accountant in eastern Suzhou, Guo, 24, likes Coach and Louis
Kanye West feels powerless amid feud with Kim Kardashian, Entertainment News,Kanye West is feeling \”powerless\” amid his feud with Kim Kardashian West. The 44-year-old rap star and his estranged wife have recently exchanged insults over social media, with Kim accusing Kanye of constantly attacking he
Woman given Pofma warning for Facebook post claiming 3-year-old died from Covid-19 in KKH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A conditional warning has been given to a Singaporean woman who claimed last August that a child died of Covid-19 at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) and it was del
'It is hard for us to bear the costs': Hawkers mull over raising food prices, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Since she took over her father's yong tau foo stall 13 years ago, Madam Lee Siew Khim had raised her food prices only once before, in 2019. Madam Lee, 50, who runs Xiu Ji Ikan Bili
Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video, Asia News,HANOI – Police in Vietnam have summoned a beef noodle seller who filmed himself imitating Nusret Gokce, or \”Salt Bae\”, days after a top Vietnamese official was caught on camera eating gold-encrusted steak at the T
'I'm Malay and this displeases me': Jade Rasif reviews food on her Singapore Airlines first-class flight, Lifestyle News,Food on a first-class flight has got to be first-rate. But the reality is that not many would actually know if that's truly the case. Well, DJ and online perso
Man found guilty of molesting Scoot stewardess on board flight to Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Reeking of alcohol, a man boarded a Singapore-bound Scoot flight in Cochin, India with his fly unzipped. The passenger, Vijayan Mathan Gopal, 39, later molested a stewardess by touching her buttoc
'You don't know anything': Mimi Choo not acting in Singapore for now after local director berated her, Entertainment News,Mimi Choo has no plans to film in Singapore as of now. And it's all because she was berated quite badly by a local director, reported Shin Min Daily News yest
Hong Kong actor Tony Hung joins the list of dads-to-be in 2021, Entertainment News,Latest celebrity pregnancy announcements have got us all excited this year. From television actors, to movie stars and famous Singapore DJs, there are many famous couples who are set to welcome their little tots in st
Caitlyn Jenner wasn't invited to Kourtney Kardashian's wedding in Italy, Entertainment News,Caitlyn Jenner was not invited to Kourtney Kardashian's wedding in Italy on Sunday (May 22). The former Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was noticeably absent when her step-daughter tied th
8 in 10 girls in western Nepal forced to sleep outside during periods, Asia News,Teenage girls are still being forced to sleep outside during their periods in parts of Nepal despite a string of deaths and a law banning the ancient custom, researchers said on Tuesday. A new study published days after
'I don't believe him anymore': Why Fann Wong doesn't trust Christopher Lee to sample her bakes, Entertainment News,When it comes to honest opinions, you can always look to your loved ones and closest friends. But for online pastry shop owner Fann Wong, she doesn't really bel
Chose not to be vaccinated? Your employer may ask you to pay for regular Covid-19 testing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All employers have been urged to consider implementing a regime for existing employees and new hires to get vaccinated or undergo regular tests. As part of efforts to boost vaccinati
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review: Eco-warrior in disguise, Lifestyle News,If environmentalists are to be obeyed, then we should all refrain from driving to work. In fact, we should do everything we can to not burn fossil fuels. Hence, we should either walk, run, cycle or take public transport. But as much
Aloysius was the 'most precious one in the family', says brother, Singapore News,Actor Aloysius Pang had a nickname among his family members — they called him 小瓜 (\”xiao gua\”), a term of endearment for the youngest of three boys. \”He's the most precious one in the family — the younge
Waterfall? ITE College Central roof partly gives way due to rainwater, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A segment of the roof at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Headquarters in Ang Mo Kio buckled on Tuesday, Nov 10. The incident occurred after a roof pump malfunctioned, causing rainwater to acc
Marie Kondo sparks joy with pregnancy news, Entertainment News,Marie Kondo has revealed she and her husband Takumi Kawahara are expecting their third child together, a sibling for daughters Satsuki and Miko. The Tidying Up star shared a photo of her growing bump on Instagram and captioned the image:
Lorde feels lonely amid Covid-19 pandemic, Entertainment News,Lorde has been feeling lonely amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Solar Power singer has opened up about how she has been finding this year in her newsletter, calling it \”a real f****** head spinner\” and admitting 2021 has been challenging in
Xinyao singer Dawn Gan dies at the age of 55, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Xinyao singer Dawn Gan has died at the age of 55 after a battle with cancer. Gan was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma – a rare form of cancer which affects the soft tissue and usually occurs near the joints of the arm, neck or l
1 person wounded in German school shooting: Police, World News,BERLIN – Shots were fired at a German school in the northern city of Bremerhaven on Thursday (May 19) and one person, who was not a student, was wounded, police said. An armed person was detained and taken into police custody after the s
EU's von der Leyen says Russia is using food supplies as a weapon, World News,DAVOS/BRUSSELS — Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way it does in the energy sector, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday (May 24). Spea
Coronavirus: Some students flouting safe-distancing measures after school, Singapore News,Even as the coronavirus pandemic rages on globally and remains a major worry here, some students are letting down their guard by flouting safe distancing rules. It has been over two weeks since schools reopened
More tragedy befalls family: Yu Tian suffers stroke as 38-year-old singer daughter's cancer spreads throughout body, Entertainment News,Veteran Taiwanese crooner Yu Tian was admitted to hospital on Tuesday (July 26) after suffering a stroke, while his daughter's cancer prognosis appears to
'Stay at home': Man rants about friend attending their gathering despite being close contact of Covid-19 case, Singapore News,Missing out on a meet-up with friends isn't great but what if your presence might put their health in jeopardy? Jason Yu had an uncomfortable experience after
Dozens turn up at wake of Singaporean kayaker Puah Geok Tin, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Friends and relatives gathered at the wake of Singaporean kayaker Puah Geok Tin, who drowned during a trip in Malaysia, painted a picture of a woman who lived life large. Long-time friend Florence Yeo, 52, said s
Thai immigration officers at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport diagnosed with Covid-19, Asia News,BANGKOK – Two immigration officers at Bangkok's main airport have the coronavirus and may have handled the passports of visitors to Thailand, a health official said on Wednesday (March 11). The m
Sprained neck, swollen eye for 60-year-old security supervisor punched in face at Roxy Square, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Police are investigating an incident in which a man was caught on camera punching a 60-year-old security supervisor at Roxy Square on Thursday (April 4). The police said that a 4
Apple closing all stores outside China until March 27 due to coronavirus, Digital News,Apple is closing all of its stores outside China until March 27 in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, CEO Tim Cook said. Cook said the firm had learned from steps taken in China, where the tech
Samsung's 2021 Galaxy Note phone could be the last of its line, Digital News,According to Korean mainstream news website ET News, Samsung will be including the S Pen stylus for its next Galaxy S series flagship smartphone. While the article doesn't outright state the scrapping of Galaxy No
Navy training harder than the Air Force? These naval pilots 'absolutely' think so, Lifestyle News,These servicemen might be from the Navy, but their job description extends beyond just going out to sea. In an interview with AsiaOne at the recent Top Gun: Maverick premiere, Commander Jason
Japan's ruling coalition makes strong election showing after Abe killing, Asia News,TOKYO/NARA, Japan – Japan's conservative coalition government increased its majority in the upper house of parliament in an election on Sunday (July 10), two days after the assassination of dominant politic
Indonesian helper who died in Telok Blangah fire was sole breadwinner; $30,000 donations raised, Singapore News,The woman who died in the Telok Blangah blaze last Saturday (Jan 29) is said to be a 48-year-old Indonesian domestic helper who had been working in Singapore for the past three years, Shin
Hunting for a new flat? HDB launches one-stop portal, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Those hunting for a new home can now get pricing and loan information of Housing Board (HDB) flats on a new platform which aims to streamline the process of buying and selling a place. The portal, which is being progres
Pants ripping, training 3 times a week to wear costume — Fun facts revealed at Bridgerton season 2 press conference, Entertainment News,To quote a wise fictional author on Bridgerton, the 'social season' is upon us. Yes, the second season of the steamy romance period drama is here on Netfl
Formula One governing body approves 2026 engine regulations; Porsche and Audi could join, World News,LONDON – Formula One's governing body approved engine regulations for 2026 on Tuesday (Aug 16), an eagerly-awaited move that could lead to the arrival of premium Volkswagen Group brands Porsche
Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett had a secret wedding before Covid-19 pandemic, Entertainment News,Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett had a secret wedding before they eloped during the Covid-19 pandemic. The actress, 33, surprised fans last year when she let slip she had married her 30-year-old fian
UK banks told to reimburse customers tricked by scams, World News,LONDON – Banks will have to reimburse customers tricked into sending money in a type of online scam that has become Britain's largest type of payment fraud, the Payment Systems Regulator proposed on Thursday. The PSR proposed tha
11 Saudi princes detained following protest: media, World News,RIYADH – Saudi authorities have detained 11 princes after they gathered at a royal palace in Riyadh in a rare protest against austerity measures that included suspending payment of their utility bills, Saudi media reported on Saturday. S
Asian Games: Japan basketball players suspended after buying sex, Asia News,Four Japanese basketball players kicked out of the Asian Games for paying prostitutes for sex will be suspended for a year, officials said Wednesday. Japan Basketball Association chief Yuko Mitsuya told reporters the players
SkyParc @ Dawson review: Possibly the best unblocked views in a central area and close to nature, Money News,SkyParc @ Dawson offers residents with an opportunity to own a high-rise flat with stunning greenery views in a central location, however, it's not the most convenient in terms of MRT ac
In parched central India, no water means no wife, Asia News,Mr Ram Hetu was sure his 16th proposal would finally secure him a wife, but it didn't – just like all his other attempts to find a partner in central India's Bundelkhand region, where years of drought and water scarcity are keepin
A stinky situation: Punggol resident claims neighbour upstairs pours urine out of window, Singapore News,Something smells, and it may not just be the pee. Even though other residents have said that they have not heard or witnessed any unusual behaviour, one woman is adamant that her neighbour upstai
North Korea fires multiple artillery shots, South Korea says, Asia News,SEOUL — North Korea on Sunday (June 12) fired multiple artillery shots between 8.07am and 11.03am local time, South Korea's military said, in another show of force a day after leader Kim Jong-un vowed to boost the reclusive
The late Goo Hara's surprise gift to fans: A new music video released posthumously on her birthday, Entertainment News,Fans of the late K-pop star Goo Hara received a bittersweet gift yesterday (Jan 12) when her Japanese label released her new music video two months after her death. As the song
Singapore to churn out ventilators, Digital News,Singapore has started churning out ventilators to meet the global shortage as Covid-19 cases worldwide surged past the 13 million mark. Home-grown medical device company Advanced MedTech, which is wholly owned by Singapore's Temasek, has received
JYJ's Kim Jaejoong alleges sexual violations from fans: 'They broke into my bedroom…', Entertainment News,Korean pop trio JYJ's member Kim Jaejoong made a startling revelation on Japanese TV show Gyoretsuno Dekiru Horitsu Sodanjo on Sunday (Jan 6): he was sexually violated by f
Chris Columbus wants to release original 3-hour cut of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Entertainment News,Chris Columbus wants to release the original three-hour cut of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The 63-year-old filmmaker — who directed the first film in the magical fra
'I'm in awe': Ben Affleck praises Jennifer Lopez for her 'effect on the world', Entertainment News,Ben Affleck has praised girlfriend Jennifer Lopez for her \”effect on the world\”. The 48-year-old actor says he's in \”awe\” of his partner who he \”can only stand by and admi
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are expecting a baby girl, World News,The couple are currently expecting their second child together, and during their tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey – which aired on Sunday (March 7) – they revealed their unborn baby will be a girl. Harry said: \”It's a gi
Robinsons store closures: Company to do its best to transfer affected staff to other retail brands , Singapore News,Department store Robinsons said it is doing its best to transfer staff to other brands under its parent company, after it announced on Friday (Oct 30) that it will be closing its last
Woman receives backlash for posting about funeral and its alleged breaches of circuit breaker rules, Singapore News,Singaporeans might have a new penchant for naming and shaming those who flout circuit breaker measures, but some netizens were not too pleased when one woman tried to call out attendee
WHO chief says he is identified as contact of Covid-19 positive person, World News,World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Sunday that he had been identified as a contact of someone who tested positive for Covid-19, but added that he was feeling well and did not
Thieves grab precious jewels worth $1.5 billion in daring German museum heist, World News,DRESDEN – Thieves smashed display cases and grabbed priceless jewels from an eastern German museum in the early hours of Monday (Nov 25) in a lightning raid on one of Europe's greatest collections of treas
Nick Jonas says it was love at first sight when he met Priyanka Chopra, Entertainment News,Nick Jonas says his love for wife Priyanka Chopra was \”an instant thing\”, as he knew right away they were going to be partners \”for life\”. Nick Jonas says it was love at first sight when he met his wife Priyan
Singapore tops list of 105 cities most ready for AI disruption, new index shows, Digital News,Singapore is the most prepared for the next wave of technology disruption that will be brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new index on AI readiness that ranks 105 global cities. T
Single dad appeals for unwanted design books to support son's interest in architecture, Singapore News,A simple note by a father to appeal for educational resources for his son has inadvertently made rounds on social media platform Twitter. And it’s all thanks to a student from the LASALLE Coll
How to avoid overpaying for your next vacation , Lifestyle News,According to a report by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS), an estimated 81 per cent of consumers report that they were charged a higher price than was initially advertised for their online travel bookings. To
Titus Low tells talkshow host Phyllis Quek he regrets not starting his OnlyFans earlier, Entertainment News,He may be in legal trouble for posting photos of his family jewels online, but OnlyFans creator Titus Low remains pretty cool about the situation so far. The 22-year-old was a guest on the sec
John Lennon's son still striving to forgive him for leaving his family for Yoko Ono, Entertainment News,John Lennon's son felt \”cast aside\” when John embarked on a relationship with Yoko Ono. Julian Lennon has recalled how he felt the late Beatles legend had \”disappeared off the face of th
Warwick Davis thinks he wouldn't have made it as an actor if it wasn't for his dwarfism, Entertainment News,Warwick Davis is best known for starring in the Star Wars franchise as the Ewok named Wicket, and as both Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter movie series. But
Second Vietnamese family fears son among 39 dead in UK truck, World News,HANOI – Another Vietnamese citizen is feared among the 39 people found dead in a truck in Britain this week, after his father said on Saturday (Oct 26) he received a chilling call to say his son died en route to the UK. British
Covid infections imperil Indonesia's vaccinated health workers and hospitals, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian pulmonologist Erlina Burhan is exasperated after another long shift in a jam-packed hospital missing 200 staff infected by the coronavirus despite being vaccinated just months ago. \”It&#
YouTube steers viewers to climate denial videos: Non-profit, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – YouTube has driven millions of viewers to climate denial videos, a US activist group said Thursday as it called for stopping \”free promotion of misinformation\” at the platform. New York-based Avaaz said it scru
Taiwan says needs long-range weapons to deter China, World News,TAIPEI – Taiwan needs to have long-range, accurate weapons in order to properly deter a China that is rapidly developing its systems to attack the island, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Monday. Taiwan this month proposed extra
First kids' TV show about sexual harassment being made: Italian broadcaster, World News,The world's first children's television series about sexual harassment will be screened next year, its Italian makers told AFP Saturday. \”Jams\” will tell the story of an 11-year-old girl called Joy
Pakistan says it shot down Indian jets, carried out airstrikes in Kashmir, Asia News,ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI – Pakistan carried out airstrikes and shot down two Indian jets on Wednesday, Pakistani officials said, a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a war in 1971,
Woman ignores OTP message and loses almost $300 to online fraudsters, Singapore News,One woman had the shock of her life when she noticed that nearly $300 had been deducted from her bank account. And to add salt to injury, this entire fiasco started off with her doing what most of us would have done
Latest Q3 property stats: Condo and HDB rents up 20.9% over past 9 months, 8.6% this quarter, Lifestyle News,It's near the end of October (Halloween, yay!), and no, it's not time for another housing-related scare. It's the time when both the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Hou
Best home spa treatments under $150, Lifestyle News,The Circuit Breaker may be officially over, but the lack of a Covid-19 vaccine and fluctuating number of cases make it necessary to continue to limit social interactions. It also means having to postpone your visit to your favourite spa for just a
Prince Harry hopes his kids never have to experience social media in its current form, World News,Prince Harry, who has Archie, three, and Lili, 11 months, with wife Meghan, hopes his children never have to experience social media in its current form. The Duke of Sussex slammed online companies for
Neutral pronoun 'they' chosen as word of the decade, World News,The neutral pronoun \”they\” has been voted word of the decade by US language experts, beating out other contenders that included \”climate\” and \”meme\”. \”They\” is used in English by a growing number of non-binary individuals, peo
Covid-19: 15 new cases in Singapore, including 1 in the community and 5 imported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 15 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Saturday noon (Sept 19), taking Singapore's total to 57,558. They included one community case, who is a Singaporean, said the Ministry
Animal killer on the loose? Acres pleads for help after civet found dead with blow dart in body, Singapore News,A man was walking out to his driveway on Thursday (May 20) not expecting that he would discover a cruel sight – a civet lying dead with a large dart lodged in its body. User Martin Yeoh up
US man recovering after 'breakthrough' pig-heart transplant, World News,CHICAGO – A US man with terminal heart disease was implanted with a genetically modified pig heart in a first-of-its-kind surgery, and three days later the patient is doing well, his doctors reported on Monday (Jan 10)
'$900 salary, doesn't want to wash car, mop only on alternate days': Employer bemoans demands of transfer maid, Singapore News,With the Covid-19 pandemic putting restrictions on travel, many employers have found it difficult to hire new foreign domestic workers (FDW). The number of tr
China firm develops 'laser gun' for police use, China News,A Chinese firm has developed a laser gun designed for police use that can set fire to protesters' hair or banners from a range of almost one kilometre. The general manager of the ZKZM fiber laser company, who asked to remain a
Lorry driver caught in Pasir Ris viral video convicted of causing hurt to cyclist by rash act, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A lorry driver seen in a viral video having an altercation with a cyclist was convicted on Tuesday (Dec 17) of causing hurt to the latter by performing a rash act. District Judge
Workers' Party MPs appealing to public for funds to fight AHTC lawsuit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Workers' Party (WP) town councillors embroiled in a multimillion-dollar civil suit over alleged improper payments are appealing to the public for funds. \”We need financial resources to fi
Teen driver who survived horror crash at Macau F3 Grand Prix vows to race again, Asia News,A 17-year-old racing driver who fractured her spine in a horrifying crash at the Formula Three Macau Grand Prix has vowed to return to the sport after surviving surgery lasting nearly half a day. German Sophia
Flash floods, landslides kill 9 in Indonesia, Asia News,MEDAN, Indonesia – Flash floods and landslides have killed at least nine people and forced thousands into temporary shelters on Indonesia's Sumatra island, the local disaster agency said on Thursday (Jan 30). Torrential rain in North Sumat
First 3 stations of Thomson-East Coast Line to begin service on Jan 31; free travel for commuters for 3 days, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Woodlands residents will enjoy greater connectivity with the opening of the first three stations along the new Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) from Jan 31, the Land
Pilot killed as Indian military jets collide in air show rehearsal, Asia News,BANGALORE, India – Two Indian Air Force jets practising for an aerobatic display collided in midair Tuesday (Feb 19) killing one of the pilots, officials said. Witnesses told how the aircraft spiralled out of control after
Veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui to become a resident of Yishun, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Veteran actor Benz Hui is a familiar face to fans of Hong Kong drama serials. But he will soon become a familiar face in real life for Yishun residents. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Oct 21), Nee Soon GRC
4 new Covid-19 clusters including Punggol Primary School and Westlite Juniper Dormitory, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Four new Covid-19 clusters have surfaced, one of which involves a Punggol Primary School cleaner with four cases and another at Westlite Juniper Dormitory with nine cases. The other tw
180 people evacuated after Hougang condo PMD fire on second day of Chinese New Year holiday, Singapore News,A fire broke out in a Hougang condominium unit in the early hours on the second day of the Chinese New Year celebrations on Sunday (Jan 26). The fire, which is linked to a personal mobility de
Whitney Houston's life to be made into feature film, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Whitney Houston is headed back to the big screen in a feature film about the singer's life that took her to the heights of fame but ended in drug addiction and tragedy. Taking its title from one of Housto
Charles Yeo now a wanted man after breaching overseas travel conditions, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have issued a gazette for the arrest of lawyer Charles Yeo after he breached conditions of the court for approval for overseas travel. In a statement on Monday (Aug 1), the police said they
'There's no such scenario': KKH files police report over woman's claim of miscarriage after 4-hour wait, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) has made a police report over an \”incorrect\” claim made by a pregnant woman, who said she had to
Bollywood's Sridevi drowned in bathtub after losing consciousness: Dubai police, Entertainment News,DUBAI – Indian actress Sridevi died from drowning in her hotel room bathtub, police in Dubai said on Monday following a post-mortem. Media reports had earlier said the 54-year-old, who had been i
Decision to reopen schools based on scientific evidence: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Education Minister Ong Ye Kung responded to parents' concerns about schools reopening on Monday (March 23), citing scientific evidence, extra precautions, and a desire to reduce disruptions as key c
Fann Wong turns down invite by Zhang Ziyi to be on China show, David Gan calls people managing local stars 'trash', Entertainment News,You can always rely on local celebrity hairstylist David Gan to speak his mind. The 58-year-old, who's friends with both local and international stars
MOH investigating Covid-19 infections among Vietnamese social hostesses, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Health Ministry (MOH) is investigating Covid-19 infections among a group of Vietnamese social hostesses who had frequented KTV lounges or clubs now operating as food and beverage outlets. Their cl
Sony cuts PlayStation 5 production due to component snag, Digital News,Sony Group Corp has reduced its PlayStation 5 production outlook for this fiscal year due to component and logistics constraints, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday (Nov 10). The company has cut down the number of PS5 units ass
Tom Hanks announces he has coronavirus, Entertainment News,Los Angeles – Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have both tested positive for coronavirus, the US actor said Wednesday. Hanks, 63, said he and Wilson came down with a fever while in Australia, where he is reportedly filming a new movie abou
Windshield damage causes Scoot flight for Gold Coast to return to Singapore after three hours into journey, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Scoot flight carrying 341 passengers between Singapore and Gold Coast was forced to return to Changi Airport on Wednesday morning (Jan 30). Flight TR6, which was s
2 dead including gunman, 13 people injured in Toronto shooting, World News,MONTREAL – A gunman opened fire in central Toronto on Sunday night (July 22), killing a young woman and injuring 13 other people including a child, before turning the gun on himself, police said. Global News quoted a Toronto
Education centre founder Julia Gabriel, 67, dies after long battle with cancer, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Education centre founder Julia Gabriel, a well-known figure in early childhood education, died early Monday morning (July 22) after battling cancer for more than 10 years. She was 67. Ms Gabrie
Scarlett Johansson persuaded to join Marvel by Iron Man, Entertainment News,Scarlett Johansson wanted to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe after watching 'Iron Man'. The actress has played the role of the Black Widow since Iron Man 2 in 2010, and will front her own standalone film next ye
England removes Singapore and Thailand from coronavirus quarantine list, adds Slovenia, World News,LONDON – Singapore and Thailand have been removed from the list of countries from which travellers must quarantine when entering England to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus, British transport
Changi Airport Covid-19 cluster up by 7; free testing for all who visited T3 since May 3, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 16 cases of Covid-19 infection confirmed on Wednesday (May 12), 10 of which are community cases and the other six imported ones. Of the community cases, seven are linked to
'Sovereign' man? Briton caught not wearing mask on MRT train says charges do not apply to him, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man captured on video not wearing a mask on an MRT train in May told a district court on Thursday (Aug 5) that he is \”sovereign\”, adding, \”The charges don't appl
Man seen caning dog in Yishun, dragging it with leash while cycling, Singapore News,A man was caught on camera repeatedly caning a dog and dragging it by its leash while he cycled. Stomp contributor Heng witnessed the incident that occurred at the traffic junction of Yishun Avenue 1 and Yishun Stree
Number of babies born in Singapore drops to 8-year low, Singapore News,The number of babies born here last year fell to an eight-year low, posing more demographic challenges for an ageing population. The Report on Registration of Births and Deaths 2018 said 39,039 births were registered last year, a
'They're using Covid-19 as a joke': Influencers in Bali may be deported for painted face mask prank, Asia News,They might have called it a prank, but no one was laughing. For tricking a security guard at a supermarket with a mask drawn on with face paint last Friday (April 16), a pair
I'm healthy enough to be PAP's next leader, says Heng Swee Keat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat would not have assumed leadership of the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP's) fourth-generation team if he was not confident he was healthy. The PAP&
Japan firm pulls Naomi Osaka ad amid 'whitewash' spat, Asia News,Japanese noodle firm Nissin announced Thursday it was scrapping an \”anime\” advert featuring tennis star Naomi Osaka, after portraying the half-Haitian player with pale skin, sparking accusations of \”whitewashing.\” The cup noo
Man charged over armed robbery at foodcourt, investigations reveal possible inside job, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Police were alerted to a case of armed robbery at a foodcourt last weekend, only to uncover later that it could have been an inside job, with a worker at the eatery being the mastermind
Lions returned to enclosure at Sydney Zoo after escaping, World News,SYDNEY – Five lions have been returned to their enclosures at Sydney Zoo after escaping early on Wednesday (Nov 2) prior to opening to the public, according to a statement from the zoo. “An emergency situation occurred this morning
Sparked by passing cars, Egyptian oil pipeline burst into flames, injuring 17, World News,CAIRO – A major fire broke out after a leak of oil from the Shuqair-Mostorod pipeline next to a busy highway in a Cairo suburb on Tuesday (July 14) and 17 people were injured, authorities said. The pipeline run
'This is damn dangerous for your privacy': Man warns holidaymakers about posting air tickets on social media, Lifestyle News,The fun of vacations usually starts even before jetting off to a new country. Instagram stories or TikTok posts of air tickets and passports are almost mandatory the
Murders of land activists spike under Philippines' Duterte: Watchdog, Asia News,MANILA – Murders of environmental activists and land defenders in the Philippines have risen sharply under President Rodrigo Duterte, an international rights watchdog said on Tuesday (Sept 24), alleging his speeches
Surely Gillian Chung's husband isn't a gigolo in a Taiwanese escort club? , Entertainment News,Hong Kong singer Gillian Chung's husband Michael Lai is an aesthetic doctor. But has his business fallen so badly during the coronavirus outbreak that he has to sideline in a Taiwanese male
Singapore at risk of heatwaves, rise of rare dengue virus due to climate change: Report, Singapore News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SINGAPORE – Health problems cause
'He was actually really excited': This woman got matching tattoos with her 91-year-old grandpa, Lifestyle News,Many from the older generation would be horrified if their grandkids came home sporting a new tattoo, but not Ortega Francis. In fact, the 91-year-old is so cool about it that he
Demi Lovato believes 2018 overdose was due to battle over gender identity, Entertainment News,Demi Lovato believes they overdosed in 2018 because they were “ignoring (their) truth” about being non-binary. The 28-year-old singer came out as non-binary earlier this year, and has now said their battle
Hong Kong director Gordon Chan, 60, and wife, actress Jelly Xia, 29, welcome baby daughter, Entertainment News,Hong Kong director Gordon Chan is a father again – at the age of 60. He married Chinese actress Jelly Xia in June last year after admitting in May 2018 that he was dating the now 29-year-ol
PUB appealing for information on two youths fishing illegally at Merlion Park, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A viral video of two youths fishing at Merlion Park has led to an investigation by national water agency PUB. In a statement posted to Facebook and Twitter on Friday morning (Sept 7), the PUB sa
Singapore launches 6 new VTLs, including Thailand, Cambodia and Maldives, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Travellers from Thailand, Cambodia, Fiji, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Turkey will be able to enter Singapore quarantine-free from the middle of next month with the launch of six new vaccinated travel lan
7 new cases added to Jem and Westgate Covid-19 cluster, including 2 Concord Primary students, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two pupils from Concord Primary School in Choa Chu Kang as well as a pastor from Grace Assembly of God church are among the 26 new Covid-19 cases announced by the Ministry of Heal
Parliament: Free opt-in cervical cancer vaccine for Sec 1 girls from this year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All Secondary 1 girls in national schools, including madrasahs, will be offered free vaccination from next month to protect them against cervical cancer. About 200 women get the cancer each yea
New Caledonia votes against independence from France, World News,PARIS – The South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia voted against independence from France on Sunday (Nov 4) in a long-awaited referendum that capped a 30-year long decolonisation process. A \”yes\” vote would have deprived Paris of a
Dover Forest will be used for both housing and nature: HDB, Singapore News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SINGAPORE – The plan for Dover Forest has been revised, with p
Ed Sheeran's Hong Kong concert cancelled after fans waited for hours in the rain, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – Perfect singer Ed Sheeran has apologised over an imperfect outing for fans in Hong Kong. Many fans posted their outrage after the show, which they waited for hours in the rain, was c
Legitimate to question WP chief Pritam Singh's support for playwright Alfian Sa'at, says Shanmugam on post by MP Tan Wu Meng, Singapore News,Jurong GRC MP Tan Wu Meng had asked a legitimate question about the position taken by Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh, after the opposition le
Visitors with recent travel history to China not allowed entry or transit to Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All travellers arriving from mainland China who had been there in the past 14 days, as well as anyone with a China passport, will be barred from entry or transit in Singapore, as the na
Keyboard predators: South-east Asia's kids targeted by online paedophiles, Asia News,BANGKOK – South-east Asia is in the grip of a fresh surge of paedophile activity, with predators orchestrating and watching abuse on live-streaming sites and via webcams, and paying for it with near-untraceable
Doubling up: Italian children should get both parents' surnames, court says, World News,ROME – Italian children should be given the surname of both parents, the Constitutional Court said on Wednesday (April 27), overturning the tradition by which all newborns are automatically named after their
Disney star Cameron Boyce suffered from epilepsy: Family, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Disney star Cameron Boyce, who died last week in his sleep following a seizure, suffered from epilepsy, his family confirmed on Wednesday (July 10). The 20-year-old actor, best known for his starring role in t
Male Hollywood stars must take pay cuts says Salma Hayek, Entertainment News,Hollywood star Salma Hayek said Sunday that male stars will have to take pay cuts if they are serious about equality for women. The Mexican-born actress, a leading voice in the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, said high
US and allies would 'take action' if Taiwan attacked: Blinken, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States and its allies would take unspecified \”action\” if China were to use force to alter the status quo over Taiwan, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (Nov 10). Blinken w
Trump says no need for him to get coronavirus test, World News,US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be happy to get a coronavirus test but that he has been told there's no need, despite having had contact with several lawmakers who chose to self-quarantine. \”I feel extremely good. I
Missouri high school shooting leaves 3 dead, including suspect, World News,A gunman opened fire at a Saint Louis, Missouri, high school on Monday (Oct 24), killing two people and wounding six others before officers fatally shot the suspect, the city's police commissioner said. Students were fle
Shanmugam calls out Yishun resident over 'bullying demands', threatening MP, Singapore News,Meet-the-People sessions (MPS) are a way for Members of Parliament (MPs) to connect with their residents, but there would be occasions where one would cross the line. Taking to Facebook on Thursday
Pakistan demands joint probe into 'accidental' India missile fire, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Saturday demanded a joint probe into a missile India said it accidentally fired into its territory, rejecting New Delhi's decision to hold an internal inquiry into the incident and cal
Wurst night ever? Taste takes a holiday at German sausage hotel, Travel News,Sausages on the menu, sausage motifs on the wallpaper, sausage mobiles hanging from the ceiling — and to top it off, a sausage-shaped pillow on your bed. What sounds like a vegetarian's nightmare is the audacious drea
Amber Heard changes legal team for Johnny Depp appeal, Entertainment News,Amber Heard has scrapped her long-time attorney Elaine Bredehoft and hired a new legal team to appeal the $10 million (S$13.7 million) verdict in her defamation case against Johnny Depp. The actress announced on Monday (Aug 15
Troubled Hin Leong's owners try to block OCBC from picking at shipping units, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The family that owns beleaguered Singaporean oil trader Hin Leong Trading (HLT) is seeking to block creditor OCBC’s request to appoint overseers for the family’s Xihe Holdings and four other
Goldman Sachs is lining up Prince Harry for its interview series: CNBC, Entertainment News,Goldman Sachs is in discussions to feature Prince Harry as a guest speaker for its online interview series \”Talks at GS\”, CNBC reported here on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter. He will like
London police chided again for corruption, crime links, World News,LONDON – London police received yet another rebuke on Tuesday (March 23) for internal corruption and links to crime in a damning report born out of their flawed investigation of a 1987 murder. The police inspectorate, an independent
Teaching assistant who gained parents' trust and sexually abused 11 boys gets 42 years' jail, 24 strokes, Singapore News,A tip-off by the Australian authorities to the Singapore police led to the arrest of a teaching assistant who systematically groomed and sexually abused 11 boys he had m
CNB calls out 'misinformation' in Nagaenthran's case by reiterating court's findings, Singapore News,Malaysian Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam, who was arrested for trafficking 42.72g of heroin into Singapore in 2009, had his capital sentence carried out today (April 27) at Changi Pri
OnePlus explains why the OnePlus 10T has no mute switch, Digital News,Days after revealing the camera specs of the OnePlus 10T, the company shared via an interview with The Verge the reason for removing the mute switch on the phone. According to OnePlus chief designer Hope Liu, the mute switch is re
Patricia Arquette's Golden Globes gown tore before she got there, Entertainment News,Patricia Arquette had to get her dress sewn back up before she could hit the Golden Globes red carpet. The 51-year-old star won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Dee Dee B
Dutch police discover family of 6 locked away for years on farm 'waiting for the end of time', Singapore News,AMSTERDAM – Five siblings and a man believed to be their father were receiving medical treatment after Dutch police acting on a tip discovered them locked away in a secret room at
Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down after launching the next major product category, Digital News,Tim Cook has been leading Apple as its CEO for 10 years and he recently commented that he 'probably' won't be in the company in another 10 years' time. This led to Bloomberg's Mark
'Completely shocked': Nantes coach, fans in tears over Sala, World News,NANTES, France – Nantes coach Vahid Halilhodzic admitted the disappearance of striker Emiliano Sala, whose plane came down in the English Channel, had left him \”completely shocked\” while fans said on Thursday (Jan 24)
The end of a life cycle? Mobike calls it quits in Singapore, Singapore News,Another major bicycle-sharing operator bites the dust. Mobike has made an application on Monday (March 11) to seek consent to surrender its bicycle-sharing licence in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) confirmed.
Fly buzzes Duterte as he attacks Philippine priests, Asia News,MANILA – A fly that interrupted his speech was working under the orders of priests, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte joked on Tuesday (July 30), as he launched a new verbal attack on the country's influential Catholic church. Th
Khaw Boon Wan makes surprise visit to MGS to thank young well-wishers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Seven-year-old children were among the well-wishers who sent Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan messages of encouragement when he was hospitalised for a fractured left arm. In a Facebook post on Wednesday
Netizens fangirl hard as hunky hawker in Malaysia turns Klang into simp city, Malaysia News,A plate of pork knuckle rice is good, but it can be better — some netizens may have found the perfect side dish to go with their meal. Photos of the owner of a newly opened stall in Klang, Malaysia, are makin
Divorced couple battle in court over CNY reunion dinner arrangements with son, Singapore News,A couple, who divorced nine years ago following a $60 million settlement, fought in court for 1½ years over which parent their youngest child should have reunion dinner with on the eve of Chinese New Year.
Singapore mulls tightening cryptocurrency trading by retail investors, Money News,Singapore is planning to roll out new regulations that will make it more difficult for retail investors to trade cryptocurrencies at a time when they seem to be \”irrationally oblivious\” about the risks, its central ban
K-pop star Wonho leaves Monsta X after allegations of drugs, stealing and debt, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – K-pop star Wonho of the rising boy band Monsta X has confirmed, to the shock of fans around the world, that he will leave the group. The announcement on Thursday (Oct 31) comes after a stri
Sequel to 2022's Scream has been greenlit, Entertainment News,Another Scream movie has been greenlit. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — who are members of the American filmmaking trio Radio Silence with Chad Villella — are set to helm a new sequel from writers James Vanderbilt
Luke Evans 'wouldn't have a career' if an actor's sexuality determines their roles, Entertainment News,Luke Evans \”wouldn't have a career\” if his sexuality meant he should only play gay roles. The 43-year-old actor praised Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies for his spee
Singaporean man's wife endures 33 hours of labour to give birth to stillborn baby for research, Singapore News,True beauty is found in a woman's strength, as Singaporean Eugene Wee can attest. His wife was five months pregnant when it was determined that their child could not survive to te
Fatty 'katsuo' fish may foreshadow climate change, threat to Japan's sushi, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. NAKATOSA, Japan – For half a century
Christmas turkeys in Singapore for under $120, Lifestyle News,What would a Christmas feast be without sumptuous Christmas turkeys roasted to perfection? While they make your festive celebrations complete, this feasting can also be a tad costly during this festive season. To save you time from huntin
Lorena Bobbitt, who cut off husband's penis in 1993, tells her story in documentary, World News,LOS ANGELES – Mention the name Lorena Bobbitt and the reactions are all too predictable: the knowing snigger, the grimace that indicates pain combined with a protective gesture over the crotch area.
2 passengers molest Grab driver during ride, telling him they're 'women disguised as men', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After a night of merrymaking, two friends boarded a private-hire car and ended up molesting the male driver. During the trial, the Grab driver, 28, who cannot be named
No self-discipline? Secondary school discipline master takes upskirt videos of colleagues and students, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A secondary school discipline master ironically broke the law at his own workplace when he took multiple upskirt videos of his colleagues and at least seven students. Th
Almost-full oil supertanker runs aground near Singapore gas pipeline, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A crude oil supertanker has run aground in Indonesian waters close to a key pipeline that supplies natural gas to Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said. The MPA said in a sta
'Unconstitutional' to delay election without state of emergency: Teo Chee Hean, Singapore News,It would be unconstitutional for Singapore to delay the holding of a General Election beyond the April 2021 deadline, as such a delay can only be done if a state of emergency is called, Senior Mi
Zouk debunks rumour about Covid-19 positive student on its premises, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Home-grown club Zouk says that a message circulating that a Covid-19 positive student was present on its premises last week is \”unverified\”. The message seen by The Straits Times alleges that a student wh
Polls open in Thailand for the first election since 2014 coup, Asia News,BANGKOK – Millions of Thais braved long queues and blistering heat on Sunday (March 24) to vote in a much-anticipated general election – the country's first in eight years which pits the military-backed government against
New Covid-19 cases in Singapore fall for fifth day in a row, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The total number of daily Covid-19 cases here has fallen for the fifth day in a row. On Tuesday night (Aug 10), the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 53 local cases and one imported case. The last time there were
Struggle to take medical leave, demanding parents among bugbears for pre-school teachers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One of the biggest problems pre-school teacher Nicole Chin has faced in the last 1½ years is that it is a struggle for her to go on medical leave when she is unwell. She said the lack
Segment of PIE to have added road safety features after string of skidding accidents, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A segment of the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) at Jalan Anak Bukit will undergo improvements after several vehicles were seen to have skidded out of control along that part of the highway.
Teacher from remote Kenya village is world's best, wins $1.3 million, World News,A maths and physics teacher from a secondary school in a remote village in Kenya's Rift Valley has won the $1 million (S$1.3 million) Global Teacher Prize for 2019, organisers have said. Peter Tabichi, who org
2 imported Covid-19 cases in Singapore test preliminarily positive for Omicron, says MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two imported Covid-19 cases have preliminarily tested positive for the Omicron variant on Thursday (Dec 2), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. Both cases were isolated upon arrival in
Where do our old cars go? Surprisingly to Jamaica and Kenya, found one Reddit user, Singapore News,Singaporeans, it seems, are not terribly fond of keeping their cars for long, preferring new ones. Just consider this, the average age of cars in Singapore is a mere 5.5 years, according to a report by
World Economic Forum in Singapore postponed to August, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The World Economic Forum (WEF) has postponed its special annual meeting in Singapore from May to August, due to the global Covid-19 situation. The meeting will now take place from Aug 17 to 20, the WEF said in a statem
Watch out: Spilled paint at Eunos has pedestrian and cyclist slipping and sliding, Singapore News,Some passers-by in Eunos were greeted with a strange sight last Sunday (Nov 27), where a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Changi Road and Joo Chiat Road was splattered with white paint. An unfortu
3 newly admitted inmates and a nurse working at Changi Prison have tested positive for Covid-19, Singapore News,Three newly admitted inmates and a staff nurse working at the Changi Prison Complex have tested positive for Covid-19 as of Friday (May 29). The four patients are unlinked to one another a
Boon Lay wedding slashing: Man admits to attacking guest with bread knife, was upset victim was talking to his girlfriend, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who was upset that another man was talking to his girlfriend used a bread knife to attack him at a wedding celebration in Boon Lay on April 6. M
TV goes royal 'crazy' in run-up to Harry and Meghan marriage, Entertainment News,Republicans might like to look away from their television screens for the next six weeks. An avalanche of royal documentaries is set to flood schedules across the world in the run-up to the marriage of Britain
Record 447 new coronavirus cases in S'pore, of which 404 are linked to dormitories, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – New Covid-19 cases hit another daily high on Wednesday (April 15), with the Ministry of Health announcing 447 new cases. This brings the country's total cases to 3,699 as of noon
'He knows he's on camera': Peeper accused of harassing Ang Mo Kio family for over 2 years, Singapore News,Most of us view our home as a safe haven where our privacy is almost guaranteed. Well not so for one family living in an HDB flat at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, all thanks to a man who k
Car flips over after crash in Jalan Besar, driver crawls out, Singapore News,An accident occurred near 327 Jalan Besar yesterday morning, which left a car overturned in the middle of the road. An eyewitness, Mr Mike Ho, said he was on his way to work at Sing Huat Hardware & Machinery, which is l
Punggol residents fear attack by macaques ‘sooner than later’, as monkeys steal from bakery and supermarket, Singapore News,After entering their neighbourhood to steal food and cause a nuisance, several residents in Punggol East are now worried that they would be attacked by the gang of brazen monke
NDR 2021: Muslim nurses in public healthcare allowed to wear tudung from November, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From November, Muslim nurses in the public healthcare sector here will be allowed to wear a tudung with their uniforms if they wish to, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Da
Many primary and secondary schools to scrap mid-year exams in 2020, a year ahead of schedule: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – By next year, more than half of primary schools and over 90 per cent of secondary schools would have removed mid-year examinations for some levels – a year ahead of s
61 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, lowest daily number since April 2, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A total of 61 new Covid-19 patients were announced by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (Aug 11), the lowest daily total in more than four months since April 2, when 49 new infections were reporte
