Low Thia Khiang says up to residents to ask him if he will return to politics to help Workers' Party, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Former Workers’ Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang has sought to reassure concerned supporters, saying the party has plenty of talent within its ranks and there is no n
Baby amazes internet with her first word – 'Google', World News,No incoherent babbling or basic 'goo-goo ga-ga' for this tiny tot. The baby has spoken, and her first word is 'Google'. Los Angeles dad Joe Pitt was singing and dancing with his daughter two weeks ago when
GE2020: PAP members look and sound the same because we're consistent, says Grace Fu, Singapore News,As the last People's Action Party (PAP) member to speak in the final Constituency Political Broadcast (CPB) aired today (July 8), Grace Fu spared some time to rebut some common misconception
Coronavirus: No need to suspend school, says Ong Ye Kung, after some parents express concern about children’s safety, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is no need to suspend school, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung stressed on Friday (Feb 7), after some parents expressed concern about their children’s
Tap dancing lions? Dance troupe withdraws from Chingay 2021 after criticism over segment, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Local dance troupe Dance Spectrum International (DSI), which was slated to perform a tap dance segment in Chingay 2021, has decided not to participate in the annual celebrations. This
Nails Mama chain closes down suddenly, leaving many customers with unused credits, Singapore News,Nail salon Nails Mama has shut down both its outlet at Kovan Heartland Mall and Block 152 Serangoon North Avenue 1, leaving customers with unused packages worth hundreds of dollars. Stomp contributor Di
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to hold historic meeting by May, World News,President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to a historic first meeting with Kim Jong Un in a stunning development in America's high-stakes nuclear standoff with North Korea. Standing in front of the White House, South Korean N
Digital lock company warns public against man who allegedly took $42k from customers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who had links to a company that sells digital locks, house doors and gates allegedly took some $42,000 from its customers on the pretext of collecting deposits or balance of payment
Trump considers re-joining Trans-Pacific Partnership he once spurned, Business Wires News,President Donald Trump has directed senior aides to explore re-joining the 11-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership if a \”better deal\” can be reached, the White House said Thursday. The decision, which was welcomed
How death threats, hate speech trapped Rohingya man in Malaysia home for a year, Malaysia News,Zafar Ahmad Abdul Ghani, a Rohingya Muslim refugee and activist who fled persecution and ethnic strife in Myanmar, has called Malaysia home for nearly three decades. Now, it’s more like a prison. Zafar, 51
GE2020: WP's Nicole Seah, Dennis Tan and others thank overseas voters for 'making their votes count', Singapore News,While some Singaporeans expressed frustration at the long queues at polling stations this general election, it was a much more arduous process for Singaporeans living o
Youth trespasses into white rhino enclosure at Singapore Zoo; police investigating, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating an incident involving a youth who trespassed into the white rhinoceros enclosure at the Singapore Zoo on Thursday (Dec 17). Videos circulating online show the m
Saudi Arabia strips Osama bin Laden's son of citizenship, World News,Saudi Arabia has stripped citizenship from Hamza bin Laden, the son of slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the interior ministry said in a statement published by the official gazette. The US State Department said on Thursda
Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra apologises over 'Quantico' Hindu terror plot, Entertainment News,Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra apologised Sunday after a furore over a US TV series that showed her uncovering a terror plot hatched by Indian Hindu nationalists. The episode of spy thrille
WHO approves Sinovac Covid shot in second Chinese milestone, World News,The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday (May 1) it has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries. A WHO emerg
Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife Amber Heard left him 'broken', Entertainment News,WASHINGTON – American actor Johnny Depp concluded his testimony on Monday (April 25) in the defamation case he filed against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, saying he was the
Mediacorp actress in viral 2013 Crimewatch clip finds it cringey too, Entertainment News,For some reason, Crimewatch has been seeing a resurgence on TikTok despite questionable standards in its script and the acting. Just in case you aren't familiar, Crimewatch is a local docu-drama series that
Indonesian lawmaker calls for probe into deaths of hundreds of election staff, Asia News,JAKARTA – A top Indonesian lawmaker has demanded a parliamentary inquiry into the deaths of more than 500 officials during last month's elections, most of them linked to fatigue-related illnesses in gruelli
Donald Trump says 'probably' has a good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: WSJ, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Jan 11) he \”probably\” has a very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a change in tone for Trump after excha
Tokyo governor warns of possible 'explosion' in Covid-19 cases, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo’s coronavirus outbreak is severe and could explode in the coming days just as Japan begins its New Year’s holiday period, in which millions of people usually move around the country, the city’s governor
US, EU pledge to punish Russia over civilian deaths in Ukraine; heavy shelling in south and east, World News,LVIV – The United States and Europe were planning new sanctions on Tuesday (April 5) to punish Moscow over civilian killings in Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned more deaths w
Do you have a spooky story that outspooks these?, Lifestyle News,In the, ahem, spirit of Halloween, we've rounded up some pretty spine-chilling accounts of the supernatural kind. Read on, if you dare… Bag by Sabrina, 21 This happened around 2013 or 2014, during the seventh month. Both of my s
Surfing pet goat coolly rides the waves at California beach, World News,SAN CLEMENTE, California – As cheering children and men frantically paddle their inflatable surfboard through the frothy Pacific waves onto the beach, one passenger placidly sits in the bow taking it all in – a large, white goat
NUS dentistry student who tried to strangle ex-girlfriend suspended amid petitions, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A National University of Singapore (NUS) dentistry student who tried to strangle his former girlfriend when she refused to resume their relationship is facing ongoing disciplinary proceedin
GE2020: WP, PSP leaders urge public to give Ivan Lim a break, Singapore News,Following People's Action Party (PAP) newcomer Ivan Lim's sudden withdrawal from GE2020 last night (June 27) — mere hours after he had pledged to \”stay the course\” — some opposition leaders have also spoken up to
Women demand compensation over Japan university discrimination, Asia News,TOKYO – A group of women is demanding compensation from a Japanese medical university that admitted to routinely altering the scores of female applicants to keep them out, lawyers said on Wednesday (Oct 24). More than 20 forme
Trendy avocados removed from UK menus amid environmental concerns, Food News,LONDON – Avocados, the soft, green superfood may be falling out of favour with some restaurants in Britain as they move to ban the trendy food from their menus, amid environmental and land concerns. Smashed on toast or artf
French student in Singapore slammed for defending slanted-eye Instagram post, says it's not racist, Digital News,A young French woman in Singapore found herself on the receiving end of online brickbats after she strongly denied that her Instagram post — a photo showing her pulling the sides of
'Driver did not sleep for 72 hours': Singapore mum shares coach bus horror story, Singapore News,Bus operator Billion Stars Express is getting zero stars from customers after their alleged poor handling of an accident that took place en-route to Kuala Lumpur. Disgruntled customers took to
