Car slams into Hougang lamp post; 3 men leave crash site in a hurry, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three men were spotted leaving the scene of a crash site hurriedly after a black car slammed into a lamp post in Hougang on Wednesday morning (March 16). The accident happened at around 8.20am in Hougang
20 delivery riders descend on Braddell Heights property on April Fool's after prank orders made by loan shark, Singapore News,April Fool's Day took a decidedly unfunny turn for one family and about 20 delivery food riders last Thursday (April 1). The delivery riders had descended upon the
India's new Covid-19 rules aim to free up resources but carry risks, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India has eased its Covid-19 rules on testing, quarantine and hospital admissions in a bid to free up resources for its neediest people, a strategy hailed by experts even though it carries the risk of a h
Reddit launches Discover feature for photos, videos on app, Digital News,Online message board platform Reddit Inc said on Thursday (Feb 24) it is launching a new Discover tab that will feature photos and videos from across the site to make its mobile app more visually appealing. The new feature come
'I'll vomit every time before going on stage': Sezairi Sezali struggles with anxiety, has stomach scars from 'all the acid', Entertainment News,Even idols can get cold feet and Singapore's own Sezairi Sezali is no different. In an interview with Jean Danker on a Nov 2 e
'Your dog was blocking my way': Woman claims jogger snatched her leash and 'flung' it at Robertson Quay railing, Singapore News,A woman's morning walk with her dog at Robertson Quay was interrupted when a jogger allegedly snatched her dog's leash and \”flung\” it towards
'It's inauspicious': Resident complains about funeral 'gate' framing entrance to Serangoon HDB block, Singapore News,Having to walk through a funeral 'gate' on the way home has left some residents feeling spooked. One resident who did not wish to be named contacted
Daily roundup: Chinese student throws alleged bully off 4th floor of school building – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Chinese student throws alleged bully off 4th floor of school building A secondary school student in Guangxi, China,
Falling window at Toa Payoh HDB block narrowly misses 78-year-old man, Singapore News,She was preparing ingredients and chatting with her employees at her yong tau foo stall when she heard a crashing sound at the back of the coffee shop at the foot of Block 116 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh yesterday morning \”
Singapore to use rapid coronavirus tests for weddings, events, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore plans to roll out rapid Covid-19 tests for events such as weddings and business conferences as the city-state looks to further reopen its economy, its health ministry said on Tuesday. Governments arou
Wellness Wednesday: Moom is changing the supplements game with personalised solutions and Ayurvedic medicine, Lifestyle News,By now, we all know there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all for any wellness solution. But that hardly means it’s easy to find remedies tailored to our minds and bodies. In
China plans $4b supercomputing centre to analyse data from space, China News,BEIJING – China's southern space port of Wenchang will build a supercomputing centre by year-end to analyse data obtained from space, according to state media on Tuesday (April 20). With a planned investment of 20 bill
Travel agency Konsortium Express and Tours suddenly shuts down, nearly 1,000 customers affected, Singapore News,Travel agency Konsortium Express and Tours has closed down leaving an estimated 1000 customers in the lurch. Based in Golden Mile Tower, the agency which specialises in coach trips to Mala
'Successors are hard to find during the pandemic': Maxwell hawker lowers asking price for business from $1m to $500k, Lifestyle News,Despite it being over a year since the second-generation owners of popular hawker stall China Street Fritters tried to pass down their recipe to a successor
US CDC no longer recommends students quarantine for Covid-19 exposure, World News,The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer recommend quarantines or test-to-stay programs at schools or daycare centres for people exposed to Covid-19, the agency said in updated guidelines on Thu
Explosion from air-con compressor heard in Hougang, 30 people evacuated from fire, Singapore News,30 people had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in Hougang on Monday (Jan 3) night. The origin of the fire reportedly came from an air-conditioner compressor outside a senior activity centre along
Around 200 people seen attending funeral procession along Jalan Bukit Merah: Report, Singapore News,A large funeral procession took place along Jalan Bukit Merah on Tuesday (July 20), drawing the curiosity of residents and onlookers. According to Shin Min Daily News, an estimated 200 people were see
StarHub launches travel insurance and doubles your roaming data, Digital News,StarHub customers planning overseas holidays can do so with peace of mind by taking up TravelProtection, a travel insurance plan that is underwritten by Chubb Insurance Singapore Limited and covers subscribers from medical
'I got screamed at': Struggling doctors and nurses say many A&E visitors are self-entitled, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Hospitals and healthcare workers are struggling to cope with a flood of Covid-19 patients seeking treatment in the accident and emergency (A&E) department, many with m
He takes the temperature of his 'hairy kids' at the zoo every day during this circuit breaker, Lifestyle News,Nothing can keep Jeremy Chew apart from the orangutans at the Singapore Zoo, not even a bad traffic accident. The Deputy Head Keeper of Great Apes at Wildlife Reserves Singapore (W
Nearly 200 attend raucous funeral procession in Boon Lay; 14 suspected gang members arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating a raucous funeral procession in Boon Lay on Sunday (June 13) that was attended by nearly 200 people, some maskless. Covid-19 regulations currently per
Living with dementia? Here's how much it might potentially cost, Lifestyle News,When we think about the challenges of living or caring for someone with dementia, the first things we think about are the social and psychological challenges. People with dementia require more attention because the
Gone in 5 minutes: Woman loses $150,000 of life savings to 'China Interpol' scammers, Singapore News,Accused of being part of a money laundering operation, one woman handed her life savings to scammers who offered to 'safekeep' her money. The 77-year-old lost $150,000 to scammers
1 for 1 pizzas and pastas at Lavo at MBS , Lifestyle News,Looking for a place for a special night out but don't want to spend too much? Try the Lavo Italian Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, which sits at the top of Marina Bay Sands, overlooking Singapore's picturesque city landscape. From 10pm
Hawker to close 45-year-old Ang Mo Kio curry stall due to health concerns, lack of successor, Lifestyle News,Despite its long history, this 45-year-old hawker stall will soon be shutting down. Ang Mo Kio Curry Rice, located at Teck Ghee Court Market and Food Centre, will be closing for good on April
China's 'mermaid descendants' weave final garments from skin of fish, World News,TONGJIANG, China – You Wenfeng, who belongs to China's tiny Hezhen ethnic group, is one of the few people in her community who can still make clothing from the skin of fish. She was not yet born when
Daily roundup: Zheng Wanling willing to lose 25kg for good acting role – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Zheng Wanling willing to lose 25kg for good acting role The 56-year-old said: \”I will take on the challenge, I'm very b
Daily roundup: Life imprisonment, caning for 29-year-old who killed girlfriend's baby – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Life imprisonment, caning for 29-year-old who killed girlfriend's baby A 29-year-old man who murder
The latest base model iPad is available for a lower price in a limited-time promo. Today, the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad is down to just $299 from its original price of $350 on Amazon.Advertisements.gadsense_slot_2{ display: inline-block; width: 336px; height: 280px;}@media (min-width:300px) { .gadsense_slot_
Benz Hui thanks 'Sister Flower' Lee Bee Wah for helping with daughter's cafe opening, Entertainment News,Just five months ago, Charmaine Hui — Hong Kong veteran actor Benz Hui's daughter — was still producing bakes for sale from their family home in Yishun. Now, the 23-year-old f
Tokyo eyes lowering alert level as virus fears ease: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo's government is heading towards dropping its coronavirus alert from the highest level on Thursday (Sept 10) as cases continue to trend down, broadcaster NHK reported, opening the path for a loosening of restrictio
Britain’s FM urges caution over Huawei role in developing UK 5G network, World News,British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged caution over the role of China’s Huawei in the UK, saying the government should think carefully before opening its doors to the technology giant to develop next-generat
Lover's spats gone wrong: These boyfriends paid with their lives, Asia News,Love can be a battlefield – almost every couple experiences the occasional tiff. But for these couples, there will be no kissing and making up after their lover's spats resulted in actual casualties. A man from Sib
Chinese residents in lockdown learn to entertain themselves, China News,It has been more than 10 days since Wuhan, the epicentre of the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak, entered an unprecedented lockdown. For most residents trapped in their homes, life has not been easy, but they are trying their b
Singapore citizens will be able to enter Malaysia via land VTL from Dec 20, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Vaccinated Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia from next week (Dec 20) via the Causeway when the two countries expand a quarantine-free scheme at the land borders. Likewise, vaccinated Malaysians
Saudi sent 'cover-up team' to dispose of Khashoggi body: Report, World News,ISTANBUL – Saudi Arabia deployed a chemist and toxicology expert to Istanbul after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in an attempt to cover up evidence of the killing, a Turkish newspaper reported on Monday
Tanjong Pagar crash victim Raybe Oh befriends fellow burn survivor from Tuas factory explosion, Singapore News,Bedridden in hospital and facing unbearable pain following multiple surgeries, burns survivor Raybe Oh found herself an unlikely cheerleader – a migrant worker recovering in a room next to
'I don't know this Korean man': Barbie Hsu's mother furious at her sudden remarriage, Entertainment News,While many people are shocked at Barbie Hsu's remarriage — less than four months after her divorce from Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei — no one is more aghast than her
Toa Payoh residents throw flowerpots down block in quarrel over lift landing, Singapore News,At wit's ends, a fight broke out between a woman and her neighbour to the point where flowerpots were thrown in the process. The straw that broke the camel's back was her karung guni neighbour'
Missing items at Tanglin Halt: Theft or just a case of itchy hands and prying eyes? , Singapore News,While residents of Tanglin Halt were preparing to move out, a man was caught rummaging through the furniture left unattended outside. The estate, comprising 31 blocks which were built in 1962, is set
5 things to eat and drink in Singapore this week including Singapore's largest umeshu tasting, Lifestyle News,With a number of travel lanes opening up to countries around the world, the bigger picture seems to be getting brighter. Things may seem a little less bright locally but fret not. A num
5 best cryptocurrency exchanges to use in Singapore 2021, Money News,So you’ve heard about Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin giving their investors some truly incredible returns. If you’re feeling major #fomo, here are some of the top cryptocurrency exchanges available for aspiring crypto-investors in
Miss going to a pasar malam? Relive the experience with these permanent stalls set up by ex-pasar malam vendors, Lifestyle News,They may be one of Singaporeans' favourite night-time haunts, but pasar malams have pretty much disappeared ever since Covid-19 struck. Even the annual Geylang Serai B
Record number of Covid-19-hit Australians in hospital as Omicron surges, World News,SYDNEY – The number of Australians admitted to hospitals with Covid-19 hit a record of about 5,450 on Monday (July 25), official data showed, as the spread of highly contagious new Omicron sub-variants strains the he
2 Singaporean boys injured after pickup truck hits 4 cars near Johor checkpoint, Singapore News,Two Singaporean boys were injured after a pickup truck lost control and crashed into four other cars as they were preparing to enter Singapore on Sunday (Nov 10) afternoon. The victims, aged 11 and 12, we
Hackers hijack Singapore home-based lessons on Zoom to allegedly show obscene photos to children, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – What was supposed to be a home-based geography lesson on video conferencing platform Zoom for Secondary 1 student Zee, 13, took a traumatising turn when hackers allegedly hija
Final family photo in PPE: Malaysian working in Singapore rushes home before dad dies, Malaysia News,For 30 minutes, a Malaysian woman returning from Singapore was allowed to meet her terminally ill father during her mandatory 14-day quarantine. But there was one condition — she had to wear personal
What's a credit line and when is it a better option than credit cards, Money News,A credit line is a type of unsecured loan that you can draw on when the need arises, for up to four times your monthly income, or more if you make over $120,000 annually. Also known as a personal line of credit, y
How losing weight through fruits affects health, tips from nutritionist, Lifestyle News,The thought of losing weight fast can be enticing and you might be exploring ways to do so without having to exert too much time and effort. While there are endless diets and supplements among other methods that
Things to eat and drink in Singapore this week: The Spot's Manjimup Black Truffle month, Cin Cin's new gin flights and more, Lifestyle News,This week’s grub list is filled with international flavours and premium ingredients. For those feeling stifled within Singapore’s borders, indulge in
Man praised for helping police subdue drunk at Woodlands coffee shop, Singapore News,A coffee shop patron was applauded after he helped the police subdue a drunk man on Saturday evening. A video of the incident showed four officers trying to subdue the struggling drunk at Block 892C Woodlands Drive
Party's over: 7 youths fined for breaking CB measures at Woodlands park, Singapore News,As Singaporeans turned in for the night, a group of youths held a late-night drinking party at a park in Woodlands. Gathering at a long table in Circle Green on Saturday (May 2), they ignored the tape cordon
Book containing swear words chosen by secondary school for 'literary merit': MOE, Singapore News,Offensive, disturbing, blasphemous — these are the words used to describe the content of a book that was assigned as a Secondary 2 student's reading material for English class. A photo of
230 Zhenghua Primary students hit by food poisoning, Singapore News,In a third incident of food poisoning this month, 230 pupils from Zhenghua Primary School suffered from gastroenteritis last Wednesday and Thursday. In a joint statement yesterday, the Ministry of Health and the Singapore Food Agenc
Divorced Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan to use co-parenting app for daughter, Entertainment News,Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum will reportedly use a co-parenting app to help raise their daughter together. The former couple had their divorce finalised earlier this month after announcing their separa
Man suspected of having heart attack while driving, dies after crashing into lamp post in Yishun, Singapore News,While driving along Yishun Avenue 3, a 64-year-old man lost control of his van and crashed into a lamp post on Tuesday (March 8) morning. He died in hospital subsequently. The driver had
Furious Wang Lei on reports over his Paris behaviour: When I raised donation funds for Malaysians, did I 'sia suay' Singapore?, Entertainment News,Wang Lei has been busy during his maiden trip to Europe. Besides going on Facebook to sell luxury goods live, the 60-year-old veteran getai ent
Simon Yam recalls everything was a blur during stabbing, didn't realise he was slashed in hand, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – Simon Yam's wife Qi Qi was gutted when she first heard the news of his stabbing at a promotional event in China. Worse, she could not contact him, and when she fin
That's my spot: Cabby and private-hire driver clash over drop-off point at Wisma Atria , Singapore News,Whose lane is it anyway? Two men — a cabby and a private-hire driver — were arrested after duking it out behind Wisma Atria on Saturday morning (Jan 9) over the mall's drop-off lane, the
Hong Kong to further ease Covid-19 curbs, bars to stay open until 2am, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong will further ease Covid-19 restrictions, allowing bars to open until 2am and raising the number of diners permitted at a table to eight from four, as cases in the global financial hub continue to
7 best things to buy from the SAF eMart – online, The Chevrons and SAFRA Mount Faber & Punggol, Lifestyle News,Take it from me — a girl who’s never served National Service — you don’t need to be an NSF or NSman to know of the legendary SAF eMart. Officially, it’s a “a kit replacement system that all
Thailand reports daily record of 4,887 Covid-19 cases after prison cluster, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand reported on Thursday (May 13) 2,052 new coronavirus cases in the community and 2,835 among prisoners, as authorities grapple with a third wave of infections in the Southeast Asian country. The co
Landlord headache: Bedok condo tenants allegedly owe $60k in rent, refuse to move out, Singapore News,It's never pleasant when a guest overstays their welcome. What more when they're tenants who simply refuse to leave. One landlord's attempt to evict his tenants on Tuesday morning (Oc
Woman allegedly threatens suicide after quarrel with mum, arrested after 6-hour stand-off in Toa Payoh, Singapore News,A 50-year-old woman who allegedly threatened suicide after a quarrel with her adoptive mother was arrested on Wednesday (Sept 2) after a stand-off at Block 107 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, p
Police officer, 29, found dead with gunshot wound at Bayfront Ave, allegedly fired twice into air, Singapore News,A police officer died on Monday (Sept 19) morning after he was found with a gunshot wound along Bayfront Avenue. The 29-year-old officer from Central Police Division had also allegedly f
Bound and dragged: Jesseca Liu and Carrie Wong tied up for 7 hours, dragged on floor in new supernatural drama , Entertainment News,Jesseca Liu is far from being a damsel in distress in real life, nor is she the demure character that she often portrays, that we know. Which is why the 43-year-old act
Dealing with Covid-19 is 'a marathon, not a sprint', S'pore must remain cautious and vigilant: PM Lee, Singapore News,Singapore has to remain cautious and vigilant after exiting the circuit breaker, as dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is \”a marathon, not a sprint\”, said Prime Min
Circuit breaker eats: Delivery options from North-East Singapore, Lifestyle News,Deciding what to eat for today but have no idea what to pick from the seemingly endless options? Here are some places to consider in the North-East of Singapore that will deliver to your doorstep: Tenderbest Makcik Tuck
2 men arrested after Liang Court fight, Singapore News,A man was attacked with a metal stool while curled up on the ground at Liang Court early on Sunday morning. A video of the incident was shared on social media, and showed the man being assaulted by at least two others in a foodcourt on the first
Daily roundup: Pokemon-themed home goods launching in Japan on Oct 16 – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Gotta buy them all: Pokemon-themed home goods launching in Japan on Oct 16 The Pokemon Center is launching a new furniture an
Singer Annie Yi, 52, bites back after being bullied for being 'old', Entertainment News,International Women's Day just passed, but people still shaming women for their age? No wonder Taiwanese singer-actress Annie Yi didn't hold back when a netizen came after her for being 52. An
Jacqueline Wong spotted at Los Angeles airport after cheating scandal, Entertainment News,Jacqueline Wong finally appeared in the public eye, 11 days after she was caught canoodling with Andy Hui in the backseat of a car. The TVB actress was spotted stepping out of the Los Angeles International Airp
Circuit breaker eats: Meals you can order from North Singapore, Lifestyle News,Deciding what to eat for today but have no idea what to pick from the seemingly endless options? Here are some places to consider in the North of Singapore that will deliver to your doorstep: Feng Food [embed]https://www.
