Cost of treating burnout in Singapore: What is burnout and how you can prevent it, Lifestyle News,“Ah boy ah! Must study hard and become doctor or lawyer hor!” Singapore is known to be a fast-paced society; especially when we are raised with kiasu (Hokkien: afraid of losing) ideology. Remember when
Samsung to deploy software patch after Galaxy S10 fingerprint flaw found, Digital News,A flaw with Samsung's top-end Galaxy S10 fingerprint system that allows the smartphone to be opened by a third party will soon be fixed, the tech giant said Thursday. A user in the UK told the Sun newspaper e
Malaysian PM Mahathir suggests law to force companies to stop fires abroad, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia may have to pass a law forcing its companies to tackle fires on land they control abroad, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday (Sept 18), as forest fires in neighbouring Ind
Scientists warn of potential wave of Covid-linked brain damage, World News,Scientists warned on Wednesday of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested Covid-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium. A study
James Bond movie set rocked by blast, Entertainment News,An explosion at Britain's Pinewood Studios on Tuesday rocked the set of the next James Bond film, causing damage to the stage and one minor injury. The Sun newspaper said a triple blast hit the set after a stunt went wrong, taking off par
22 taken to hospital after Jurong Island accident between car and bus with foreign workers, Singapore News,A total of 21 bus passengers believed to be foreign workers were taken to hospital on Sunday morning (Dec 6) after the bus they were on collided with a car on Jurong island. Police said they we
PM Lee asks The Online Citizen to remove 'libellous' article and Facebook post, or face legal action, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has asked The Online Citizen (TOC) website to remove an article and Facebook post repeating \”false allegations\” against him with r
8 killed as parcel bombs and gunfire rock Myanmar's biggest jail, Asia News,Bombs inside parcels exploded at Myanmar's biggest jail on Wednesday (Oct 19) prompting soldiers to return fire in a confrontation in which at least eight people were killed, state media and a witness said. An arme
Romeo Tan got more female attention after losing weight; realised 'how superficial people are', Entertainment News,It's no secret that local actor Romeo Tan was a chubby kid. And like most chubby kids, he was the victim of bullying. While the 36-year-old has mentioned this briefly bac
'A mother's love knows no bounds': Indonesian mum tells son to lie after he stabs her, Asia News,A mother's love knows no bounds, an Indonesian teen recently realised. On Sept 19, a 17-year-old boy from Central Java stabbed his mother in the stomach, killing her as a result. The
Government will address Singaporeans' anxiety over job competition from foreigners: President Halimah, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – President Halimah Yacob on Monday (Aug 24) acknowledged the growing anxiety over competition for jobs from foreigners, and said the Government will address these con
Woman who killed daughter acquitted of murder due to schizophrenia, but to be confined indefinitely, Singapore News,A woman who stabbed her elder daughter 76 times after hearing voices telling her the eight-year-old was an evil spirit will be confined indefinitely. The High Court on Tuesday (Sept 20
This season's grapes are a 'choking hazard' for toddlers, says paediatrician , Lifestyle News,Parents with young children, the next time you go to the supermarket skip purchasing this season's Australian grapes. According to Australian paediatrician Dr. Luke Sammartino, these gra
Scoot flight to Bangkok delayed 7 hours at Changi Airport due to technical issue, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Passengers on a Scoot flight to Bangkok on Sunday (Nov 25) were stranded at Changi Airport for nearly seven hours due to a technical issue with the aircraft. Flight TR616 was due to depart th
Both lifts at Bedok HDB block shut off after residents conduct prayers along corridor, Singapore News,Both lifts at Block 747B Bedok Reservoir Crescent were shut off at about 11am on Sunday (Aug 25) after residents conducted prayers along a corridor at the third floor. Stomp contributor Chan contrib
No asbestos found in Johnson & Johnson's baby powder in Singapore: HSA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has said that it did not find any asbestos in Johnson & Johnson's baby powder or other talc products sold here. HSA has also not received reports on ad
Newspaper says Alibaba has fired employee who accused former co-worker of sexual assault, China News,BEIJING – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding has dismissed a female employee who accused a former co-worker of sexual assault earlier this year, government-backed newspaper Dahe Daily rep
Elderly man arrested for possessing air guns, after shooting metal pellets at Jurong flat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 63-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (April 3) for possessing air guns. The police said in a statement on Thursday that the owner of a flat in Jurong West Street 42 found susp
Denmark to allow mink breeding again from 2023, World News,COPENHAGEN – Denmark will not extend a ban on mink breeding when the current ban expires at the turn of the year, the country's agriculture ministry said on Friday. The government introduced the temporary ban after it ordered the cullin
Atwood says 'Handmaid's Tale' got much closer to reality, prompting sequel, Entertainment News,LONDON – Canadian author Margaret Atwood said a deterioration in women's rights in some parts of the world including in the United States prompted her to write a sequel to her best-sell
Persistent boy steals show at papal audience, World News,VATICAN CITY – A boy stole the show at Pope Francis' Vatican audience on Wednesday (Oct 20), getting a seat at his side and a white papal cap as a reward for persistence after walking onto the stage. The boy, who Francis later said had a
Climate migration predicted to rise in India as extreme weather worsens, 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. CHENNAI – A rise in extreme weather events in India –
Clashes as police try to clear Hong Kong protesters after Uighur support rally, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong riot police pepper sprayed protesters to disperse crowds in the heart of the city's financial district on Sunday after a largely peaceful rally in support of China's ethnic Uighu
Thousands to sleep at beaches as fires encircle Australian towns, World News,Thousands of holidaymakers and locals were bedding down at beaches in fire-ravaged southeast Australia on New Year's Eve after fleeing deadly blazes that ripped through popular tourist areas and cut off several towns.
Six killed as typhoon lashes South Korea, Asia News,At least six people were killed and several others missing after Typhoon Mitag lashed South Korea with heavy rain and strong winds, authorities said Thursday. The storm hit southern parts of the country on Wednesday night, prompting flood warnings
How to prevent back pain while working from home, Lifestyle News,With safe management measures in place during the Covid-19 pandemic, work from home (abbreviated to WFH) will become a standard practice in many workplaces. WFH often involves sitting in front of your laptop for hours without getting u
'Homeless' Quan Yi Fong clarifies she's not leaving Singapore – she sold her home and is now Addy Lee's house guest, Entertainment News,We guess that for Quan Yi Fong, the air at Addy Lee's house is akin to \”air in another city\”. That's where the television host is putt
New K-dramas to catch from now until November starring Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Go-eun, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Soo-hyun, Entertainment News,Just when the number of Covid-19 cases here are rising scarily high every day and we're told to reduce social interactions, we get a big lot of new K-dramas coming up f
5 spooky tales from Singapore film sets that will give you the chills this Hungry Ghost Festival , Lifestyle News,Burning kim zua (offerings) shroud the neighbourhood in a hazy fog and a distinct chaota (burnt) smell fills the balmy air. Getai booths pop up around the heartlands, performers in iride
Woman suffers 7cm gash on foot after brush with electric bicycle on pavement, Singapore News,A short walk out of her estate to retrieve a package turned into a trip to the hospital for one resident, after she suffered a bleeding wound on her foot from a brush with an electric bicycle. According to L
Japan marks sarin attacks anniversary as executions near, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan on Tuesday (March 20) marked the 23rd anniversary of a deadly sarin attack on the Tokyo metro, as speculation grows that members of the cult behind it could soon be executed. At a solemn ceremony at Kasumigaseki statio
Don't suffer in silence, mums: Ella Chen on urinary incontinence after giving birth, Entertainment News,Is Ella Chen expecting baby no. 2? Pregnancy rumours have surrounded the Taiwanese singer after fellow S.H.E member Selina was recently seen visiting her at a women's and children's
5 ways to get the highest credit score in Singapore, Money News,How is your credit score calculated? More importantly, how do you make sure that it's in the best shape possible? Not to mention, if you are looking for a career in finance, your credit score is now more important than ever. The Mo
Microsoft says disruption to Teams, Outlook resolved, Digital News,Microsoft Corp has resolved a major outage to its Microsoft 365 services that impacted users of business products including Outlook and Teams, the company said on Tuesday. The company said it has rolled back an update to its services
S.H.E's Ella Chen wants to livestream her upcoming surgery, Entertainment News,At a press conference for her upcoming concert in November, the Ella Show, Taiwanese artiste Ella Chen casually revealed that she has a 4cm lipoma on her back. A lipoma is a benign tumour of fat tissue and is general
Taylor Swift resale ticket prices soar past $38,000 amid fan frenzy, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Ticket resellers were trying to fetch as much as US$28,000 (S$38,500) per ticket on Wednesday (Nov 16) for Taylor Swift's upcoming US stadium tour as fans flocked online for a second day lookin
Floods and landslides in Philippines' south kill at least 31: Government official, Asia News,MANILA — Flooding and multiple landslides in a southern Philippines province killed at least 31 people, a senior government official said on Friday (Oct 28), as rescuers searched for missing residents.
Living on a top-floor unit: 5 potential issues that you hardly hear about, Money News,Many of us dream of living on the top floor, waking up to unblocked views every day. Given where they’re situated, these units also tend to be more breezy, bright and feel more spacious due to the higher ceiling he
7 killed, 15 missing as fierce typhoon pounds Tokyo, Asia News,TOKYO – Seven people were killed and 15 were missing after the most powerful typhoon to hit Japan in decades paralysed Tokyo, flooding rivers and leaving almost half a million homes without power, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunda
