Close one eye? Woman says she was stopped by ICA officers over chewing gum, surprising netizens, Singapore News,Singapore is internationally and famously well known for having a chewing gum ban, but is it actively enforced here? Well, one Singaporean woman recently found that out the hard way, that
Mutated Covid-19 detected in Singapore in possibly 12 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One case of a new coronavirus strain reported in the United Kingdom to be potentially more contagious has been detected here, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (Dec 23). The patient is a 17-year-old
How the man behind Khashoggi murder ran the killing via Skype, World News,He ran social media for Saudi Arabia's crown prince. He masterminded the arrest of hundreds of his country's elite. He detained a Lebanese prime minister. And, according to two intelligence sources, he ran journalist
'Idiot' New Zealand health minister breaks lockdown, keeps job, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand's health minister described himself as \”an idiot\” on Tuesday (April 7) for breaking lockdown restrictions, but kept his job coordinating the South Pacific nation's Covid-19 respons
'Save me, my hand is gone': 9 men who fought off Beach Rd attacker receive awards, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine men who flung objects at a man allegedly hacking his estranged wife with a chopper in Beach Road were on Monday (April 18) commended by the police for helping the bloodied wom
Christina Aguilera voices support for Britney Spears over her 'unacceptable' conservatorship, Entertainment News,Christina Aguilera has voiced her support for Britney Spears over her \”unacceptable\” conservatorship. The 40-year-old singer – who starred alongside the Toxic hitmaker in Disney
Europe must act now or risk tougher Covid-19 measures later, WHO official says, World News,LONDON — European nations must accelerate vaccine uptake and bring back mask wearing to tackle a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by an Omicron offshoot and avoid stricter measures later in the year, a senior Wo
New Covid-19 curbs, mandatory mask wearing in New South Wales, World News,SYDNEY: Australia's most populous state of New South Wales yesterday reported eight new Covid-19 cases as new social distancing restrictions and mandatory mask wearing kicked in, while neighbouring Victoria had three new
Samsung expands its local mid-range lineup with the Galaxy A73 5G, Digital News,Samsung Singapore now has the Galaxy A73 5G available to our local Samsung fans. Back in March, Samsung announced three mid-range Galaxy A series handsets for 2022 – the Galaxy A73, A53, and A33. The Korean electronics f
Parents, schools, society ill-equipped to deal with youths' mental health issues: President Halimah, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Parents, schools and society are ill equipped to deal with young people who are struggling with mental health issues, said President Halimah Yacob in a Facebook post o
Beijing chokes in heavy dust as sandstorm blows in, China News,BEIJING – Beijing's air quality index (AQI) soared to hazardous levels on Wednesday (March 28) morning as a sandstorm smothered the Chinese capital in dust after triggering an alert late on Tuesday from the National Meteorological C
Big winners of Total Defence logo competition went with their heart, Singapore News,When asked what attracted her to her chosen design, Cheryl Foo compared it to something akin to love at first sight. \”It was more of like, I see it once and I like it,\” she said. \”I thought it was nicer than the rest
SDA fired after unprofessional behaviour, soliciting favours from store: ESG, Singapore News,Since April, safe distancing ambassadors (SDA) have been making their rounds to ensure that Singaporeans follow the Covid-19 rules. But what happens when they don't exactly behave by the book? An SDA ha
Like ET, but with a robot, Ron's Gone Wrong a heartwarming movie focused on friendship and connections, Entertainment News,There are so many ways to make friends in today's day and age. The older generation prefers the in-person, face-to-face way, while the younger folks can easily do the
9 often overlooked costs that can eat into your condominium profits, Money News,New homeowners often focus on the price of the property, but not the additional fees, stamp duties, and recurring charges. It’s a common mistake to think these “miscellaneous” costs don’t amount to much – in fact, they c
Daily roundup: The sad tale behind the knife skills of a 6-year-old Chinese girl – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. The sad tale behind the knife skills of a 6-year-old Chinese girl While most 6-year-olds enjoy meals prepared by thei
Woman who provided sexual services during circuit breaker fined $22,000, Singapore News,She wails several times interrupting proceedings but fails to convince judge A woman who provided massage and sexual services during the circuit breaker was fined $22,000 yesterday. Jin Yin, 55, a Singaporean, pl
What's in a name? Web developer in Philippines names newborn baby 'HTML', Asia News,Some suggest looking at the Internet for ideas when naming your newborn baby. One couple from Bulacan, Philippines may have taken that advice literally and named their baby boy Hypertext Markup Languag
Why you should maximise your CPF LIFE before other private annuity plans?, Money News,Today, an average retiree is expected to spend $1,154 a month in retirement expenses and this is going to increase over the years. Thus, ensuring that we have a steady stream of income in our retirement becomes eve
Taiwan to extend Covid-19 curbs until July 12, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan will extend its coronavirus curbs by two more weeks until July 12, as the situation has yet to reach a point where they can be relaxed, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said on Wednesday (June 23). Taiwan has been dealing with a
Singapore likely to see 'significant' Omicron wave: Gan Kim Yong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore is likely to soon see a \”significant wave\” of Covid-19 cases as the more infectious Omicron variant spreads through the community, which could strain its healthcare capacity. To protect s
Japan's life-sized moving Gundam statue has been unveiled, Digital News,All set for the inevitable kaiju invasion. The 18-metre life-sized moving Gundam statue has been unveiled to the media in Yokohama, ahead of Gundam Factory’s official opening on December 19, 2020. The Gundam statue has 24 a
Lotte Group keeps jailed chairman Shin Dong-bin in key post despite ouster attempt, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean retail giant Lotte Group kept its jailed chairman in a key affiliate post on Friday (June 29) despite an effort by his brother to oust him, re-igniting a bitter family feud. The company
English Premier League could be declared null and void warns West Ham chief, World News,West Ham United vice-chairman Karen Brady says hopes of re-starting the Premier League in three weeks are “dreamland” and believes this season could be declared null and void. England’s top-flight soccer league,
British chip designer ARM halts work with Huawei after US ban, Digital News,LONDON – British chip designer ARM has halted relations with Huawei in order to comply with a US blockade of the company, potentially crippling the Chinese company's ability to make new chips for its future smartphones.
Botched double eyelid surgery leaves woman unable to shut her eyes, China News,Beauty comes at an eye-opening price. Quite literally, in this case. Plastic surgery might be increasingly commonplace in today's society, but while it's helped rebuild confidence and self-esteem, it comes with
From her favourite brooch to a game of sepak takraw: 5 things to know about Queen Elizabeth's ties with Singapore , Singapore News,As Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II became one of the world's most recognisable figures, with her face appearing in newspapers, TV pr
12 best hiking trails and nature parks in Singapore for young kids, Lifestyle News,Looking to get the kids off their devices and have them soaking up more vitamin D? Get them more in tune with nature and explore these kid-friendly nature parks and hiking trails in Singapore — some of them are even s
Former US President Bill Clinton recovering from infection in hospital, doctor says, World News,CALIFORNIA – US former President Bill Clinton is recovering after two days of treatment for an infection in a California hospital, his doctors said on Thursday (Oct 14). The 75-year-old was admitted to th
'So close yet so far': Student tracks lost AirPods to Pasir Panjang condo, begs finder to return them, Singapore News,Being able to track our lost electronics might be a blessing, but perhaps not for one woman who tracked down her stolen AirPods and subsequently hit a wall when it came to
Britain's iconic red phone box reborn as tiny nightclub, World News,LONDON – A small English town has converted its red phone box into what might be the world's smallest nightclub, complete with glitterball, disco lights and a selection of telephone-themed tunes. Enter the phone box in Kin
Taiwan urges no panic buying as new Covid-19 rules kick off, Asia News,Taiwan appealed to people to avoid panic buying of items such as instant noodles and toilet paper as new curbs on gatherings and movement took effect to rein in the spread of Covid-19 during a spike in domestic infections. Taiwan
Tom Cruise rants at Mission: Impossible crew in London over Covid safety, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Tom Cruise let rip over an apparent breach of Covid-19 safety protocols on the London set of the new Mission: Impossible movie, telling crew members they would be fired if they don’t obey the r
Walt Disney closes all theme parks in Asia on coronavirus concerns, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo Disneyland will be closed from Saturday (Feb 29) to March 15 due to concerns about coronavirus infections spreading in Japan, its operator said on Friday, leaving all of Walt Disney Co's theme parks in A
China issues red alert as super typhoon Lekima approaches mainland, Asia News,SHANGHAI/TAIPEI – China's weather bureau issued a red alert early on Friday (Aug 9) as super typhoon Lekima approached Zhejiang province on the eastern coast, after forcing flight cancellations in Taiwan and shutting
Keppel, SPH announce 'firm intention' to buy out M1, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Keppel Corporation and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) announced on Friday (Dec 28) their \”firm intention\” to make a voluntary general offer of $2.06 per share for the remaining M1 shares that they do not o
All mosques here to be closed for five days for cleaning, Friday prayers cancelled, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All 70 mosques in Singapore will be closed for five days for cleaning from Friday (March 13) and no congregational prayers will be held on that day, as a preventive measure to curb the spre
3 key risks when investing in REITs (and how to avoid them), Money News,Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, have done extremely well as an asset class. Since the very first Singapore REIT, Ascendas REIT, was listed back in 2002, there has been a slew of IPOs for different REITs covering a wide
New launch condo vs resale condo: 5 factors to consider when choosing between the 2, Money News,Buying a condo that you can call your own is an aspiration that many Singaporeans have. It is the 'defining' moment in your life that many have been waiting for to upgrade from your existing HDB
Southeast Asia feels the burn as virus keeps Chinese tourists at home, Asia News,Elephant parks unvisited, curios at markets unsold as tuk-tuks sit idle: Southeast Asia is facing billions of dollars in losses from a collapse in Chinese tourism since the outbreak of a deadly new coronavirus. From Lua
All of Italy on lockdown as coronavirus cases surge, World News,Global financial markets tanked, oil prices crashed and Italy extended strict quarantine measures across the whole country on Monday as the deadly coronavirus disrupted economies and societies across the world. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom
Shane Pow back on screen after his hoo-ha doing livestream sales, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Local actor Shane Pow has finally resurfaced after his contract with broadcaster Mediacorp was terminated in April over a drink-driving charge. The 29-year-old has kept a low profile since then. He appea
Young Thais join 'milk tea alliance' supporting HK, Taiwan after Chinese netizens slam local celebrities, Asia News,BANGKOK – Young Thais have banded together to pillory the Chinese embassy in Bangkok over a feud with Thai celebrities, part of a growing online movement to show solidarity w
People are more likely to contract Covid-19 at home, study finds, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean epidemiologists have found that people were more likely to contract the new coronavirus from members of their own households than from contacts outside the home. A study published in the US Centres for D
Jodie Foster thought her Golden Globe award win was a 'mistake', Entertainment News,The 58-year-old actress – who took an honorary award at the 2012 ceremony and scooped a Best Actress prize in 1992 – was visibly shocked to be told on Sunday (Feb 28) that she'd been named Best Support
Southeast Asia seek cyber security deal with Russia after series of hacks, Asia News,SINGAPORE/MANILA – Southeast Asian nations hope to strike a joint agreement on cybersecurity in coming days with Russia, accused by the United States of meddling in its elections, after a series of high-profile hack
Hong Kong shortens coronavirus quarantine for vaccinated residents, China News,Hong Kong authorities said on Friday (May 7) residents who have been fully vaccinated can spend a shorter time in quarantine if they have been exposed to a Covid-19 patient, after thousands of people were sent to tiny qua
Vietnam jails dissident journalist for 9 years over anti-state acts, Asia News,HANOI — A court in Vietnam jailed a journalist and prominent dissident for nine years on Tuesday (Dec 14) for anti-state activities, her lawyers and state media said, in a case that attracted the attention of internationa
Singaporean paramedic shares disinfecting routine to prevent the spread of coronavirus at home , Lifestyle News,Frontline healthcare heroes have been working hard at fighting against the coronavirus, and they deserve all our respect. After a long day of treating patients and possibly coming in conta
Man falls through passing BMW's sunroof after jumping from Balestier condo, Singapore News,A 27-year-old man died after jumping from a condominium in Balestier on Thursday (March 5) morning. He leapt from a unit on the eighth floor of The Interweave along Kim Keat Road and landed on a BMW X5 th
Hospital beds could fill up in a week if a Covid-19 cluster grows 'uncontrollably': Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore had to move back to phase two (heightened alert) and tighten Covid-19 restrictions to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed, said Health Mini
Priyanka Chopra has partnered with Crocs and UNICEF to send shoes to children in Belize, Entertainment News,The 37-year-old actress has teamed up with the comfortable footwear brand and the the United Nations Children's Fund to donate around 50,000 pairs of shoes to deserving school children in
Not funny: Baey Yam Keng on video of boys stealing slippers from low-income family in Tampines, Singapore News,They did it for a laugh, but what a group of rowdy boys thought was a harmless prank could have greater consequences on their victims. That was the gist of what Tampines MP Baey Yam Keng sa
Coronavirus: Wife of critically ill Bangladeshi worker says he's going to be a dad, Singapore News,A Bangladeshi worker with coronavirus in Singapore has been critically ill for over three weeks now and will be a father soon, according to his wife. The worker's wife told this to the Migran
It took 3 years for this Singaporean-Hongkonger to change his father's mind about his African girlfriend, World News,Even the sturdiest wall can be worn down with time. And that's exactly what Clarence Tan did. He bided his time and proved that patience was indeed a virtue when he managed
Toddler 'disfigured' after falling while using Evorie water bottle, father says he is 'still baffled', Singapore News,A toddler was rushed to hospital after he fell while using a straw water bottle on Aug 14. The boy's father, Stomp contributor Dickson, shared the traumatic
Rumour has it: Brad Pitt spending time with 31-year-old model Emily Ratajkowski, Entertainment News,Brad Pitt has reportedly been spending time with Emily Ratajkowski. But the actor, 58, and 31-year-old model are not \”officially dating\”, a source told Page Six on Monday (Sept 26). The insider crypti
7 like-new executive condos that will MOP in 2022 , Lifestyle News,With home prices at record highs, resale condos are back in the spotlight. None more so than newly Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP)-ed Executive Condominiums (ECs), which are at least halfway to full privatisation. There are a couple o
Police investigating pickpocketing attempt at AMK Hub taxi stand, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating a pickpocketing attempt at a taxi stand at AMK Hub on Thursday afternoon (Feb 14). In videos sent to citizen journalism website Stomp on Friday, a man could be seen taking a wall
