Mother of worker who died in PIE accident: 'I never expected to take him back as a dead body', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Every night, Sugunan Shanthi would wait for her son's call so that her worries about his contracting Covid-19 would be eased. Nearing midnight on Monday (April 19)
Expats wait anxiously as Singapore weighs Covid-19 reopening, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For months, Briton Jamie Pierre has been trying to get approval to travel to Singapore for his new job there. But after repeated checks online plus multiple emails and messages, he is frustrated, confused, and s
Organiser of group badminton session that drew flak after Covid-19 case: Guidelines can be clearer, Singapore News,The Covid-19 patient who had played badminton at the ActiveSG Jurong East Indoor Sport Hall on Monday (June 22) with a large group had joined the session for the first time this year, s
Insurance riders in Singapore: Which ones do you actually need, Money News,Just when you think you’ve compared insurance products thoroughly and found the absolute best one for your needs, you scroll down and realise that there are these things called “riders” to choose from. What they heck are they
Shenzhen accelerates China's driverless car dreams, China News,SHENZHEN, China – On a busy downtown street three delivery bikes suddenly dart over the pedestrian crossing ahead of the car. On the car's dashboard they look like small 3D blue blocks from a 1990s video game. The steering whee
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide, China News,CHICAGO/PARIS – Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines&#x
Myanmar junta shifts Suu Kyi trial to prison venue; no explanation given, Asia News,Myanmar's military rulers have without explanation ordered all legal proceedings against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved from a courtroom to a prison, a source familiar with her cases said on Wednesd
Thai cave reopens for visitors after Wild Boars rescue, Asia News,Thailand has reopened the cave where 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped last year in a saga that captivated the world. The Tham Luang cave has been closed to visitors since the Wild Boars football team were rescued aliv
E-scooter rider gets 2 weeks' jail, told to pay injured victim $6,000, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Housewife Balkis Nachiar was shopping in Toa Payoh Central in February last year when she stepped onto a public footpath and an e-scooter collided into her. The 48-year-old suffered a fracture in h
Trump aide predicts 'hundreds of miles' of border wall by 2020, World News,WASHINGTON – A top adviser to Donald Trump said Sunday (Feb 17) that the president's emergency declaration could allow \”hundreds of miles\” of barriers to be built on the Mexican border before the 2020 election.
My parents are scared I'll lose my IC. Can I bring a photocopy version instead? – We answer your questions about GE2020 polling day, Singapore News,There's no question too dumb, too outrageous, or too insignificant, at least not in our books. Voting is a big responsibility, after all. And
Beijing to reopen schools, Shanghai declares victory over Covid-19, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING – Beijing on Saturday said it would allow primary and secondary schools to resume in-person classes and Shanghai's top party boss declared victory over Covid-19 after the city reported zero new local
The complete guide to transfer of HDB ownership , Money News,Are you a HDB owner or a proposed owner-to-be? Either way, here’s everything you need to know about the conveyancing procedure. If you’re a HDB dweller, there may come a time in your life when you find a need to appoint another owner or si
Umno-led BN wins key election test amid rise in youth voters, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A coalition led by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Saturday scored a landslide victory in a state election seen as a key test for national polls, after voting reforms that saw a large influx of
8 things to know about changes to Singapore's integrated resorts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) have committed $9 billion in investments to expand their integrated resorts (IRs). In a joint release by four Government ministries on Wednesday (A
UK to grant visas to graduates from Singapore universities, World News,LONDON — Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world's best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the \”best and brightest\” workers. Since leaving the Eur
Healthcare workers hailed after pictures of their mask-scarred faces emerge online, Digital News,Anecdotes about discrimination against healthcare workers have emerged during the course of the coronavirus outbreak, and it’s probably important to combat the negativity by expressing support for the ve
British singer Rita Ora apologises for breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules with birthday party, Entertainment News,LONDON – British pop star Rita Ora apologised on Monday (Nov 30) after she admitted she had attended a party to celebrate her 30th birthday which broke England's strict Covid-19 lockd
Man who abused Myanmar maid gets longer jail term on prosecution's appeal; his wife convicted of not paying worker's salary, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A former regional manager who assaulted his Myanmar maid – the second domestic worker he was convicted of abusing – had his jail term for
South Korean Naver's robotics ambitions challenged by 5G on-the-ground realities, Asia News,SEONGNAM — On weekdays, South Korean tech company Naver Corp's new headquarters near Seoul resembles a scene straight out of a science-fiction movie, with some 40 robots ambling across floors and de
Beijing Games competitors to face daily Covid-19 tests, remain in closed loop, China News,BEIJING – Competitors in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will be subject to daily tests for Covid-19 and will be required to remain in a closed loop that includes transport between the various games venues, or
Getai singers and hosts head online as live shows get cancelled during pandemic , Digital News,Some of Singapore's top getai singers and hosts will be selling products for corporations during Hungry Ghost Festival virtual performances, as a way to make up for a loss of income due to the Covid-1
Social dis-dance: Clubbing goes online as virus shuts nightspots, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Strobe lights flash across a near-empty dance floor, as a DJ live-streams thumping electronic music from a Singapore nightclub to revellers confined to their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak
Philippines to allow foreign investors to enter country as it eases Covid-19 travel curbs, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines' coronavirus task force has approved the entry of foreign investors to the Southeast Asian nation starting from Nov 1, the presidential spokesman said on Friday (Oct 23)
Beijing dangles carrots to lure foreign talent to its Silicon Valley , China News,BEIJING – Beijing, a major hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors in China, is touting a new list of incentives to try and bait foreign talent for its equivalent of Silicon Valley in the Chinese capita
Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers, Digital News,Video conferencing provider Zoom plans to strengthen the encryption of video calls hosted by paying clients and institutions such as schools, but not by users of its free consumer accounts, a company official said on Friday.
Uproar as politician praises White Australia policy, urges Muslim ban, World News,SYDNEY – An Australian politician was widely condemned Wednesday (Aug 15) after demanding \”a final solution\” to immigration and calling for a return to the White Australia policy which favoured \”European Christians\”. Q
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble: Flight tickets for rest of November sell out, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Tickets for flights from Singapore to Hong Kong were snapped up a day after the announcement of an air travel bubble between both places, which starts on Nov 22 and allows leisure travel. Air
Man accused of rape in 'threesome' plan was worried his hairy legs would give game away, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A jobless young man, who was invited by a man he met online to take part in a threesome with the latter's girlfriend without her knowledge and consent, was concerned abo
Initiative launched on Google Sheets to collate support for migrant workers affected by Covid-19, Digital News,Last night held a harrowing update for the Covid-19 outbreak in Singapore: a record high of 120 new coronavirus cases, with many linked to two dormitories that house migrant workers. Now, n
Abramovich flies into Moscow as yachts are seized and caviar banned in hit to Russia's rich, World News,ISTANBUL/MADRID/BRUSSELS – Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich jetted into Moscow on Tuesday (March 15) as the Spanish government seized more assets belonging to Russia's rich and the E
Rome bans souvenir stands from major tourist sites, World News,Rome's city council has banned souvenir stalls from around the Trevi Fountain and other major tourist attractions in the Italian capital, reports The Guardian, which quotes a note published by city authorities. Since January 1, 2020
Healthy people don't need to wear surgical masks: Experts, Singapore News,To wear or not to wear? That is the question as people all over are gripped by fear of the Wuhan virus, which has claimed at least 130 lives so far in China. In Singapore, the answer is clear from the long queues outside
Indian Muslim students say hijab ban forces choice of religion or education, Asia News,UDIPI, India – Ayesha Imthiaz, a devout Indian Muslim who considers wearing a hijab an expression of devotion to the Prophet Mohammad, says a move by her college to expel hijab-wearing girls is an insult that will
Man arrested following gunshots at Canberra airport, World News,SYDNEY – Australian capital Canberra's airport was evacuated and a man arrested after gunshots were heard in the main terminal building, police said on Sunday. One person has been taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, the
Coronavirus: Man's daily video calls with family in Johor Baru end in teary goodbyes, Singapore News,It has been four months since Mr Terry Mariyadas, 35, was separated from his family, and his wife is worried sick. Their daily video calls end in teary goodbyes and the stress of having to care
New Zealand to reopen to foreign travellers from April 30, World News,WELLINGTON — New Zealand will keep its borders closed to most international travellers for a further five months, the government said on Wednesday (Nov 24), outlining a cautious easing of coronavirus border curbs that have been in
This made my day: Video of neighbour gifting family during Hari Raya makes netizens go aww, Singapore News,While the circuit breaker has brought to light some horror stories about neighbours from hell, Singaporeans have also been sharing heart-warming stories of neighbourliness. Despite being stuck
