J&T Express apologises after courier caught dropping parcel in front of customer's gate, Singapore News,With Singaporeans staying home to help curb the spread of Covid-19, many of us have turned to online shopping for our necessities. While the majority of our packages arrive at our doorsteps i
Cancelling Olympics remains an option, says Japan ruling party official, Asia News,TOKYO – A senior Japanese ruling party official said cancelling this year’s Olympics in Tokyo remains an option if the coronavirus crisis becomes too dire, as a fourth wave of infections surges less than 100 days from
'Sovereign' woman gets 2 weeks' jail, fine for breaching Covid-19 regulations , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The woman who claimed she was a \”sovereign\” when told to wear a mask in public was sentenced to two weeks’ jail and a $2,000 fine on Friday (May 7). Paramjeet Kaur, 41, pleaded g
Netflix helped me drop 20kg within a year, Lifestyle News,Disclaimer: I'm in no way a trained fitness expert. Just a girl sharing her story on how she lost weight. Losing weight is tough — just walk into any gym in January and you'll probably find 'losing weight' on someone'
Win Batman premiums worth $200!, Entertainment News,Batman Day — yup, the Dark Knight has a day dedicated all to him — falls on this Saturday (Sept 18) and in celebration, AsiaOne is giving out two sets of Batman premiums. Each set includes a Batman wireless charger, Batman logo floor mat, Batman lo
'Everyone deserves a second chance': Crowd gathers at Cathay despite busker Jeff Ng cancelling show, Lifestyle News,The higher you rise, the harder you fall (or so the saying goes). But it seems that busker Jeff Ng might not have flamed out completely just yet. Hours after the scandal-ridd
Piercings, incense, drumming: Malaysia marks Thaipusam festival, Malaysia News,Hundreds of thousands of Malaysian Hindus, some piercing their skin with hooks and skewers to show their devotion, gathered in temples across the country on Monday to mark Thaipusam. The annual Hindu festival sees believe
What you need to do if you test positive for Covid-19 using self-test kit and have no symptoms, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Asymptomatic individuals who test positive for Covid-19 using do-it-yourself antigen rapid tests (ART) are being urged to self-isolate at home for 72 hours. If they are unwell d
Tearful reunions, music comebacks and pop freedom: 2021 showbiz stories, Entertainment News,LONDON – From the return of cinema's favourite spy to Friends reuniting, an array of stories dominated entertainment news headlines this year. Below are some of the biggest stories. After several delays,
Hire a professional on Taobao to argue on your behalf, Digital News,If you’ve ever dreamed about hiring someone to fight your battles, Taobao just became your favourite online marketplace to do just that. Imagine getting a proxy to argue with a stubborn colleague, a frustrating family member, or a j
Mario Ho surprises Ming Xi with fairy-tale proposal, Entertainment News,99,999 roses and a pink castle flying a 'M' flag — it's the proposal of many ladies' dreams. And the 'princess' in this fairy tale is Chinese supermodel Ming Xi. Mario Ho, son of Macau casino tycoo
World failed to learn Sars lessons for coronavirus fight, World News,The novel coronavirus outbreak has exposed a lack of global research on ways to combat the spread of infectious diseases, with health authorities failing to learn lessons from previous flare-ups, experts said Tuesday. The last outb
Couple abused maid who was caned, given insufficient food and forced to eat own vomit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A sales manager wedged a funnel into the mouth of one of her maids and forced a mixture of rice and sugar down her throat after the woman complained about not having enough to eat, a cou
Tampines HDB residents keep koi fish in 'pond' built into multi-step entrance, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine koi fish swim lazily around a clear pond, accompanied by two dark and placid suckerfish moving slowly along its floor and edges. It is a description not out of place anywhere in S
Flying lemur impaled by razor wire fence outside Swiss Club Singapore, the 3rd such incident on this fence, Singapore News,Flying lemurs are known to be adaptable creatures which have learned to survive in semi-urban environments such as Singapore. Sadly, they aren't always so lucky. A passerby
Burger & Lobster Singapore to open May 23, lobster rolls start at $40, Food News,Jewel Changi Airport has been opened for a little over a month and those who have yet to flock to Singapore's new icon will have another store's opening to look forward to. Famed for their namesake, the openin
I try the simple cake hack Jeanette Aw shared and all you need is just 3 ingredients, Lifestyle News,There's nothing that is able to convey your appreciation more than a handmade gift, or in some instances, a handmade cake. But baking a cake requires a list of items that not of us readily have
Good progress in talks on reopening of Singapore-Malaysia land border: MTI, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The reopening of land borders between Singapore and Malaysia for quarantine-free travel could take place soon, with good progress in talks on this front. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on
Paris nudist restaurant undone by scanty custom, World News,The first nudist restaurant in the French capital is being forced to close because it cannot put enough bums on seats. \”O'Naturel\” will draw the curtain on nude fine dining in Paris in February after a little over a year despite rave r
R. Kelly accuser says R&B singer made her dress like a Girl Scout, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – A key prosecution witness against R. Kelly at his sex abuse trial resumed her testimony on Thursday (Aug 19), saying the R&B singer videotaped their sexual activity and insisted she dress like a Girl
Entire Singapore gets Go-Jek today: Here's how my ride with them went, Singapore News,If you, like me, woke up this morning to a message from ride-hailing service Go-Jek saying they're \”open for all\”, you might be understandably confused. After all, haven't they been operating in Sing
1-room HDB flat in Tiong Bahru for sale at $1.5m, Money News,On the hunt for an HDB flat but fancy a unit with a touch of history? A one-room flat in Singapore's very first public housing estate in Tiong Bahru has been put up for sale this week. At 117sqm, the ground floor unit at Block 64 Tion
Michelin does not mean expensive: Here are 9 Michelin eateries with food that's $4 and below, Lifestyle News,Slap the Michelin title onto anything and most people would naturally assume that the food by these establishments is a notch above your run of the mill eateries. Another conclusion that
Canadian court weighs bail for jailed CFO of China's Huawei, World News,VANCOUVER – A Canadian provincial court weighing whether to grant bail to a top executive of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL], who is facing possible extradition to the United States, adjourned on Monday
$4.50 durian buffet and other durian buffet promotions to catch this season, Lifestyle News,We're in peak durian season now and almost every durian store is bursting at the seams with an unending line of customers snagging up their favourite fruit. For all you durian aficionados, we've spe
One people, one nation, one gaming laptop to rule them all: Razer Blade 15, Digital News,National Day is arriving in a matter of days and as we commemorate our independence amid a global pandemic, it’s important to remember that many of our entrepreneurial compatriots could be struggling to stand ta
Gossip mill: Li Nanxing jumped into a mud pit of insects because it's what actors do — and other entertainment news this week, Entertainment News,Li Nanxing jumped into a mud pit of insects because it's what actors do Long filming hours, working on weekends and public holidays… these aren&
'Don't treat her like this': Ex-pop idol defends 'goddess' Joey Wong after she's criticised for looking like 'a normal person', Entertainment News,Former screen goddess Joey Wong may have bowed out of the limelight for close to two decades, but her every move
Electricity supply disrupted for nearly 1.5 hours in parts of Singapore including Bishan, Toa Payoh, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A power outage that lasted about one and a half hours hit parts of Singapore on Saturday afternoon (Jan 26). Residents in Bishan, Toa Payoh and Shunfu reported that electri
Ex-Thai navy Seal dies in Thailand cave rescue: Official , Asia News,A former Thai military diver helping to rescue a young football team trapped inside a flooded cave drowned Friday as officials warned the window of opportunity to free the youngsters is \”limited\”. The diver's death raises seri
Local movie Number 1 wins Best Makeup and Costume Design at Golden Horse Awards 2020, Entertainment News,This year's Golden Horse award for Best Makeup and Costume Design has gone to Singaporean Azni Samdin and Malaysian Raymond Kuek for the Singapore movie Number 1. The awards ceremony took pl
Quick fix? Struggling Singapore retailers turn to vending machines, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With sales stagnating and high rent and manpower costs eating away at his profits, Azan Tengku, the director of Singaporean gift company Kalms, decided to close down his stores and move all his products in
Imran Rahim drops legal action against Charles Yeo for sexual misconduct allegations, Singapore News,Weeks after their social media drama — which involved some serious allegations — lawyers Charles Yeo and Imran Rahim said they have buried the hatchet. Imran will be discontinuing legal proceedings a
My first time… exploring the Science Centre, Lifestyle News,“Seriously?” I can already hear some people shaking their head in disbelief. I know, I know. For a self-proclaimed museum buff like myself, it’s a miracle how I have never set foot in our Science Centre, even though it has been around for
Hindu queen film opens in India amid violence threat, Asia News,New Delhi – Thousands of police in riot gear guarded cinemas across India on Thursday amid threats of violence by Hindu hardliners opposed to the release of a movie about a legendary Hindu queen and a Muslim king. Some schools near Delh
Smart tech the new tool for African farmers, Digital News,How do you manage the trick of feeding school children better and at a lower cost? How do you count the number of mangoes on your farm so that you get a fair price? And what's a clever-but-cheap way for a farmer to cut down his irrigatio
Scarlet Nexus review: An action-packed 40-hour romp that carves out a strong footing for its future, Digital News,As a publisher and developer, fans of games are certainly no stranger to Bandai Namco, the Japanese stalwart who has given players plenty to cheer about over the years, particularly when
Spotlight on Xbox Game Pass as Microsoft showcases upcoming games, Digital News,Microsoft on Sunday (June 13) showcased 30 upcoming games and said most of those titles will be available on its monthly subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. The company said it would launch new games on Game Pass every
Couples 'freeze' on Orchard Road for World Marriage Day, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For five minutes on Sunday (Feb 10) amid the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road, Mr William Wee, 80, held his wife, Nancy, 79 and the couple \”froze\” in that pose for five minutes. With one arm over her shoul
MOM investigating cases of maids being 'sold' on online marketplace Carousell, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating cases of maids being “sold” on online retail platform Carousell. In a Facebook post on Friday evening (Sept 14), the ministry said that
Sceptres and silk: The kit and garb of Japan's enthronement, Asia News,The abdication of Japan's outgoing Emperor Akihito and the enthronement of his son Naruhito will be solemn, ritual-bound affairs complete with sumptuous clothing and sacred paraphernalia. Here are some of the key elemen
Daily roundup: Literal catfight goes viral as furs fly during serious Filipino news broadcast – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Literal catfight goes viral as furs fly during serious Filipino news broadcast To her credit, Bigornia rem
Cuscaden Peak seeks to win over shareholders in tussle for SPH, Money News,Cuscaden Peak, which trumped a bid to take control of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), is seeking support from SPH's shareholders to vote against its rival's offer as it aims to seal the deal, a senior executive told
Guy gets scolded by tourist for not knowing what's Bayfront in Mandarin, responds to 'online fame', Singapore News,First, I want to apologise to Mr Timothy Bon for writing about him. The 22-year-old has had a rough week. One contributing factor was that he was written about in a newsp
Family dump their raincoats beside their BMW and drive off, Singapore News,Just because it's a disposable raincoat doesn't mean that you can dump it anywhere you want. A family was caught on video tossing their ponchos on the ground at a carpark at East Coast Park on Saturday (Nov 12), at
5 essential tips to get rid of debt in 2021, Money News,Cliched as it sounds, one of the first steps to getting out of debt is to actually realise and acknowledge that there’s a debt issue that needs to be resolved. Once you’ve done that and evaluated the level of debt you’re in, consider half the j
Entire Singapore gets Gojek today: Here's how my ride with them went, Singapore News,If you, like me, woke up this morning to a message from ride-hailing service Gojek saying they're \”open for all\”, you might be understandably confused. After all, haven't they been operating in Singap
Mystery solved: Man who allegedly left cut electronic tag on Grab ride arrested, Singapore News,A week after the discovery of a cut electronic tag in his car confounded one Grab driver, the culprit has finally been tracked down. A 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (Oct 27) after allegedly tamp
13 rose gold watches that go with every kind of outfit, Lifestyle News,Rose gold adds a nice touch of femininity to everything – while remaining fashionable and elegant. There's no wonder it's been making waves in the watch scene! Whether you're looking to add one to your watch collec
Be inspired by this white-and-wood themed HDB home, Singapore News,If a white-and-wood palette is what you're looking for in your home, this 1,380sqf HDB apartment at Havelock Road is a good design inspiration for you. Designed by Mark Chen of Artistroom, homeowners Benjamin Chia and Adelle Tay
No bombs, just blooms at North Korean flower show , Asia News,Pyongyang, North Korea – When nuclear-armed North Korea put on a flower show last year to celebrate the birthday of its founder Kim Il Sung, scale model rockets were on display. But taking pride of place at the national security ministry
From dragon boating to skating on stage, Temasek Polytechnic graduates find creative ways to say their goodbyes, Singapore News,Graduation is one of the most important events in a student's academia, and recently some graduates from Temasek Polytechnic came up with really wacky ways to celebrat
$20 for a night with Jeff Ng? Local busker will be holding music showcase in September, Lifestyle News,It takes a while for others to let go of your past misdemeanours. That's what celebrity busker Jeff Ng is finding out after Golden Village announced he will be performing a music showcase at G
Support local: How to set up a fully Singaporean work-from-home workstation, Digital News,When 2020 kicked off, none of us foresaw how the majority of the year would be spent cooped up indoors. But judging from how the health crisis continues to unfold globally, it looks like we’ll be working from h
Thai cave rescue: Farmers happy even though fields ruined to help clear exit for trapped boys, Asia News,MAE SAI, THAILAND – His fields are submerged and his ducks nearly wiped out by water being frantically pumped from the cave that holds captive 12 boys and their football coach, but Thai farmer Le
North Korean soldier defects across border: South's military, Asia News,SEOUL – A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the eastern land border on Saturday (Dec 1), the South's military said. Defections across the closely guarded inter-Korean frontier are rare, and this one c
Floods in Indonesia kill 29, dozen missing, Asia News,Floods sparked by torrential rains have killed 29 people in Indonesia with a dozen more still missing, officials said Monday, marking the latest calamity for a disaster-prone nation. Landslides and floods are common, especially during the monsoon
Here are the new TV shows and films you should absolutely binge in May 2021, Digital News,Lots of stuff to look forward to this month. May is especially packed with exciting new releases, though almost all of it is coming from Netflix and Disney+. It looks like the two streaming services are really
Indonesia dam burst raises alarm over unchecked forest clearing, Asia News,MAKASSAR, Indonesia – In the Indonesian city of Makassar, where the rainy season often brings floods, Ms Hasriani didn't worry when a day-long downpour last month saw water rise to her knees by the time she had picked up
Star Awards 2022: A Chinese cabbage and The Mad Hatter? Here are some outfits that made us cringe, Entertainment News,Star Awards is the time of the year when our local celebrities dress up to the nines and flaunt their red carpet-worthy dresses and suits. It's also a time where they get creati
Louis Vuitton honours memory of designer Virgil Abloh with his final collection, Lifestyle News,PARIS – Fashion house Louis Vuitton paid homage to Virgil Abloh with a presentation of his final collection Thursday (Jan 20) in Paris, taking to a surreal setting featuring a sunken house and oversize be
Here's how your dividends can help to generate even more dividends, Money News,There’s probably nothing more joyful than hearing that “ka-ching” when a dividend cheque lands in your bank account. Of course, the days of receiving dividends in the mail are numbered as electronic transfers eventua
Changi Airport Terminal 4 to close from May 16, following Terminal 2's 18-month closure, Singapore News,With global travel coming to a near standstill around the world, Changi Airport has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all operations at Terminal 4 (T4) from May 16. This includ
Man sends e-scooter for repair, but gets it back in worse condition and is asked to pay more, Singapore News,A Stomp contributor paid for his e-scooter to be fixed, but ended up receiving it back in even worse condition and having to pay more than what he originally agreed to. The Stomp contributor
Will The Wus become the next 'It' reality TV family? Wu Chun says maybe, Entertainment News,Move over Kardashians, The Wus could be the next \”it\” reality TV family. We're talking about Bruneian actor Wu Chun and his photogenic family. Admit it, you've googled and ogled at Daddy W
POP loh! Olympic swimmer Quah Zheng Wen completes BMT, Singapore News,It might seem like a typical Instagram post by the Singapore Army to celebrate their latest cohort of recruits graduating from Basic Military Training on Pulau Tekong. But if you swipe to the last photo shared last Sunday (Dec 5),
Hotpot ladles and brooms as decor? This Etsy shop is selling Asian household items as rare 'rustic vintage' finds, Lifestyle News,Brooms and hotpot ladles may be a common sight in many households, but it seems that some aren't using them for their intended purpose. In a Facebook post
Kim Lim and fiance to give out meals to 1,500 frontliners, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Newly engaged socialite Kim Lim and her fiance, known only as LL, will be giving out meals to 1,500 frontline workers from Saturday (Nov 6). The daughter of Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim is also in talks with S
'I f***ed up': Jayesslee's Janice confesses younger son was 'born out of wedlock', both sisters now single mums, Entertainment News,Marital separation is never easy, neither is airing your personal matters. And when you're a public figure, the additional scrutiny from t
4 REITs that are primed to grow, Money News,The turbulence experienced in the stock market this year has led many investors to wonder if it still makes sense to invest in the stock market. After all, volatility has remained elevated and pessimism continues to reign as Covid-19 remains untamed. Yet,
Mum of 3 Cecilia Cheung wants to continue having kids, Entertainment News,It seems that hot mum Cecilia Cheung has no plans to stop at three kids. On a recent episode of Chinese variety show Women 30+, the Hong Kong actress shared that she will continue to have children while she can. The 38-year-ol
Are you financially ready to be your own boss?, Money News,Being your own boss is undoubtedly exciting. However, I would liken starting your own business full-time without preparing financially would be like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. Sure, you might survive the fall. But, it would
New study finds smartphone users take more pain medication for headaches, Lifestyle News,New research has found that those who suffer from headaches appear to be more likely to take pain medication if they also use a smartphone. Carried out by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Scienc
My messages were not abusive, insists GrabHitch driver suspended after sending anti-LGBTQ texts to passenger, Digital News,A few weeks ago, a GrabHitch driver got into some trouble after it was revealed that he sent a passenger some messages that chastised her over a profile picture banner in suppor
Mothers of babies afflicted by Zika in Brazil fight poverty, despair, Health News,RECIFE, Brazil – Nearly three years after a Zika outbreak in Brazil caused thousands of cases of microcephaly and other devastating birth defects in newborns, Reuters returned to check on the mothers and their children
Pokemon Go, attempting Rotiboy buns and Chloe Ting workouts: Here are some coping mechanisms Singaporeans turned to for their mental health this year, Lifestyle News,Let's face it — the pandemic has made us feel all kinds of things and the roller coaster of emotions hasn't been the easiest
All 12 boys and their football coach found alive in Thailand cave after 9 days, Asia News,CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Twelve boys and their assistant football coach have been found alive by rescuers inside a Thai cave complex nine days after they went missing, Chiang Rai province's governor said on
Daily roundup: Man refuses to put on mask, yells at others in Sembawang coffee shop — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I'm very angry': Man refuses to put on mask, yells at others in Sembawang coffee shop \”Fortunat
Lasik Singapore price list: How much does Lasik surgery cost?, Money News,In the beginning, there were spectacles. Until then, if your eyesight failed you, your best bet was to squint. But now you can undergo Lasik and get your eyesight corrected in a fuss-free way. How much would this actually cost
Going green: We look at Lee Min-ho, Hyun Bin, Lee Seung-gi and other hot K-drama hunks in their military uniforms, Entertainment News,Earth Day may be over (and we hope everyone contributed in their own small way) but we're still going green for another reason. It's K-drama Hunks Appreciat
Tiong Bahru Market: The 10 best stalls for consistently good hawker food, Lifestyle News,There are so many reasons to love the quaint Tiong Bahru neighbourhood, and the sheer variety of delicious hawker eats at the second-floor food centre are definitely the main draw. With nearly 80 stalls to choos
Get your hair done and eat at this hidden cafe within a salon at Orchard Road, Lifestyle News,Get Out!! is a bi-weekly video series where our hosts go out and discover new things around Singapore. This week, Le En and Kexin head to a beauty and dining concept in Orchard Road to check out a cafe that
Here's how to make an income as a mum influencer, Money News,If you follow Singaporean mums Clara Chan (@chanclaraa) and Sherlyn Chan (@sherlynchanwp) on Instagram, then you probably have a good idea of what it takes to be a mum influencer. These self-made working mothers built their brands thr
Police, MOM looking into allegations against Night Owl Cinematics, Singapore News,The saga surrounding Night Owl Cinematics (NOC) and its co-founder Sylvia Chan continues after the police and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed on Thursday (Oct 21) that they are looking into the matter. Since Oct 1
Cambodia's 'Rubbish Man' schools children – for trash, Asia News,Sitting in a building made from used tyres, plastic bottles and old sneakers, Cambodian student Roeun Bunthon jots down notes during an English lesson at the \”Rubbish School\” where tuition is paid for with trash instead
Scary alleys and smelly pits: Singapore travellers warn of dodgy Seoul Airbnb apartments, Lifestyle News,Thinking about booking an Airbnb instead of a hotel for your next trip to Seoul? You might want to think twice before doing so — or at least do your research thoroughly. These unlucky Singaporean
Pokka CEO suspended in management reshuffle, Singapore News,A chief executive at beverage company Pokka, Mr Alain Ong, has been suspended from his position in a management shake-up last week. Shin Min Daily News broke the news on Wednesday that Mr Ong, 43, who is the husband of Mediacorp actress Viv
Police and SCDF called in after suspicious letter sent to The Straits Times newsroom, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were called in to the newsroom of The Straits Times on Friday afternoon (Nov 2) after a suspicious letter was received. Three employees
Huawei's new campus looks more like Disneyland than a high tech research centre, World News,Chinese tech giant Huawei has built a massive research centre in Dongguan, just on the shore of Lake Songshan – and it looks like a magical castle that's straight out of a fairytale book! The campus
Grandfather jailed for repeatedly molesting young child of daughter's neighbour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A private-hire driver with grandchildren of his own repeatedly molested the young child of his daughter's neighbour in 2016 to satisfy his own sexual urges, a district court heard on
Football fans enjoy World Cup from a distance at Dubai festival, World News,DUBAI — Soccer fans in Dubai were jubilant on Sunday (Nov 20) as they watched the opening match of the 2022 World Cup in neighbouring Qatar at a fan festival in the region's commercial hub. The BudX FIFA Fan Festival in
Woman wants a handbag made out of her own skin: 'It's part of me and I want to keep it', World News,Handbags made of exotic skins have always been a point of controversy in the fashion industry. And Joan, a 55-year-old woman from Manchester, just expanded the definition of exotic skin
Yvonne Lim reveals plans to relocate entire family back to Singapore, Entertainment News,Has Singaporean actress Yvonne Lim finally convinced her Taiwanese husband Alex Tien to move their entire family back in town? Perhaps. Yvonne, who is currently based in Taipei, expressed her happiness during an
Elon Musk says Twitter to provide 'amnesty' to some suspended accounts, Digital News,Elon Musk said on Thursday (Nov 24) that Twitter will provide a \”general amnesty\” to suspended accounts starting next week after running a poll on whether to do so for users who had not broken the law or e
Japan's Akita dogs melt foreign hearts, Asia News,TAKASAKI, JAPAN – Hollywood actor Richard Gere, French film star Alain Delon and Russia's figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova have one thing in common: They adore Japan's Akita dogs. And they're not alone. In recent years, for
Wild boar killed in lorry accident in Punggol, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A lorry accident in Punggol took one life on Saturday (Jan 12) – that of a wild boar. The incident took place at about 11.55am outside the Waterway Point shopping mall, said the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (
Former Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa will return next week: Local media, Asia News,Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week after fleeing in July amid mass protests, local broadcaster Newsfirst reported on Wednesday (Aug 17), citing a former am
Meet Bhutan's cerebral palsy 'foot' artist Pema Tshering, Asia News,He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was a child, but that has not stopped artist Pema Tshering from being one of the most recognised painters and wood-carvers in Bhutan. Using only his feet, Pema holds a chis
'Funny, but a little disturbing': Dr Tan Cheng Bock on being the subject of deepfake videos, Digital News,By now, you might have been tickled (or horrified) by a video making its rounds on local social media: 16 prominent Singaporean political figures seemingly singing in unison to a Japan
NJC coach sacked after admitting to inappropriate behaviour, Singapore News,A relief physical education teacher at National Junior College (NJC) has been terminated for inappropriate behaviour. The coach, a student at Nanyang Technological University, admitted to sending inappropriate messages to fe
Thai PM warns protesters not to defy ban, threatening to 'use the law', Asia News,Thailand ’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Friday he was not quitting after tens of thousands of anti-government protesters defied a ban on demonstrations. He also warned them not to persist. The st
Zoe Tay reveals mum has dementia, shares how she and her children care for her, Entertainment News,Losing your most precious memories may be a scary thing but Zoe Tay tells us not to fret. In a video uploaded to Instagram yesterday (Sept 22) for the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) and Dementia Sing
1 dead, 4 injured after Mercedes crashes through railing at Tampines junction, Singapore News,A 59-year-old man died on Thursday (Dec 23) night following an accident involving four cars, a taxi, and a motorcycle along Tampines Avenue 10. Dashcam footage from a nearby vehicle circulating on social me
11-year-old pushes on after road accident to win bursary award, Singapore News,Muhammad Hayden Dany Osman, 11, had to miss almost two months of school after being hurt in a road accident last April. But with a little help from his family members, friends and teachers at Townsville Primary School, Ha
This made my day: Auntie passes $50 notes to migrant workers in Admiralty, Singapore News,There's nothing quite like receiving an act of kindness from a stranger – even more so when they do not expect anything in return. That was what a group of migrant workers experienced when an auntie walked
Pakistan's first transgender news anchor makes headlines, Asia News,A Pakistani TV channel has put the country's first transgender news anchor on the air, a watershed cultural moment for the marginalised community in the deeply conservative country. Marvia Malik, a former model who appeare
How to earn KrisFlyer Elite status without taking a single flight, Lifestyle News,From now till Feb 28, 2022, KrisFlyer and PPS Club members can earn status credits without flying. Should you join the status chase? On March 15, 2020, the MOH issued its blanket advisory against all overseas travel. M
How to go green on a budget – and save $500/month, Money News,It is time to flick the “green switch” and take small steps to tackle climate change. To help promote eco-friendly living, Singapore has doubled down on its '30 by 30' goal, an initiative to produce 30 per cent of the country&#x
Samsung Electronics names Jay Y. Lee executive chairman, Money News,SEOUL – Samsung Electronics' de facto leader Jay Y. Lee was named executive chairman on Thursday (Oct 27), a symbolic move confirming that South Korea's most valuable company will be officially run by the third generation
The world's largest underwater restaurant has opened and there's already a six-month waiting list, Food News,The world's largest underwater restaurant, Under, opened its doors in Norway just a few weeks ago. Designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, the restaurant takes the fo
With bikes, transit, Uber unveils urban transport vision, Business Wires News,Uber said Wednesday it plans to add mass transit, bike-sharing and other options to its mobile app, as it unveiled a vision for urban transport that goes well beyond its core ridesharing offer. Chief executive Dara Khosrow
OnlyFans reverses ban on posting 'sexually explicit' content, Digital News,OnlyFans, an online subscription platform known for adult content, on Wednesday (Aug 25) scrapped its planned policy that would have prohibited users from posting any material containing 'sexually explicit cond
Stand-off in Paya Lebar: Man arrested after climbing on top of taxi, refusing to come down, Singapore News,One man took unruly behaviour to new heights — literally — when he planted himself squarely on the roof of a taxi. The 33-year-old man was arrested in relation to a case of rash act after climb
