SCDF doctor shares insight from frontline of pandemic; internet thirsts for him instead, Digital News,Millennials of Singapore, a media company geared for Singapore’s millennials (go figure), recently chatted with a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) medical officer, a doctor by the name of Darren
Driving simulator helps teens with ADHD keep eyes on the road: Study, World News,A computer simulation programme for teen drivers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) helped them learn to keep their eyes on the road and resulted in fewer accidents or near collisions for a group at pa
Demolition of Sentosa Merlion a pity, some lament, but experts say new attractions needed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Plans to demolish the Merlion statue on Sentosa to make way for a new corridor linking the north and south of the island has upset some Singaporeans who hold nostalgic memories of th
Pfizer Covid-19 jab gets green light for children aged 5 to 11; booster shots for 18- to 29-year-olds from Dec 14, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children from five to 11 years old will be able to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine from the end of the month. Vaccination for this grou
What happens when my HDB flat's lease expires? HDB SERS and VERS redevelopment schemes explained (2020), Money News,What Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the father of modern horror has recognised is that the humans are uniquely vulnerable to uncertainty. I would think that this is why many Singapore
Singapore's Cabinet reshuffle: Chan Chun Sing, Ong Ye Kung and Lawrence Wong are firmly in the running for PM role, say observers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Cabinet reshuffle announced on Friday (April 23) provides the clearest signal yet that fourth-generation (4G) ministers Chan Chun Sin
Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's veteran politician Mahathir Mohamad predicted on Tuesday (Oct 11) that disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak would be released from jail if his graft-tainted ruling party wins a
GE2020: My surprise candidature is an advantage, says SDP's Tan Jee Say , Singapore News,While many were taken by surprise when former Singaporeans First party chief Tan Jee Say appeared at the nomination centre this morning and was eventually fielded as a Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) candi
Woman wakes up unable to hear men's voices – including that of her boyfriend, Health News,What if you woke up one morning unable to hear your partner's voice? That was the frightening experience of one woman in Xiamen, China, when she realised she couldn't hear her boyfriend when he w
Thailand urges calm after death of Covid-19 vaccine recipient, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's health officials rushed to calm public fears on Friday (March 26) after confirming a man had died 10 days after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine earlier this month. The cause of death was from an abdominal
Mitra the robot helps Covid-19 patients in India speak to loved ones, Digital News,NEW DELHI – A hospital in India has deployed a customer-service robot to patrol its wards, connecting coronavirus patients to friends and relatives. Mitra, meaning “friend” in Hindi, is best known for interacting with
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to evacuate residential building after suspected environmental transmission, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong is evacuating people from a residential building in the New Territories district of Tsing Yi, where two people confirmed with coronavirus live though on different floor
Covid-19 vaccines appear to protect patients' lungs; depression on rise among youth during pandemic, World News,The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19. Covid-19 vaccines may protect pa
Jurassic World director teases original cast return, Entertainment News,Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow has teased the original Jurassic Park cast may return in the next instalment of the franchise. The 42-year-old filmmaker revealed that \”nothing would make him happier\” than to see the like
At least 80% of kids infected with Covid-19 may not show symptoms, says US paediatrician, Lifestyle News,There has been much focus on Covid-19 infection risks and complications in especially the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions. But recent studies have revealed an unexpected gr
Women snore too – and just as loudly, Health News,It's long been assumed that snoring is a man's problem. But a new study finds that women snore too and often don't own up to it. And even when they do admit to snoring, they insist, incorrectly, that theirs isn't as loud as men&#x
Things to do this festive season: Music, movies and wintery fun, Lifestyle News,Christmas is on its way to us, so let’s get ready to celebrate this jolly season with gastronomic delights, musical merriment, and good ol’ Christmas movies. Unpack your snuggly jackets and fluffy gloves because winter i
Music training can improve your child's attention and memory: Study, Lifestyle News,Music has been found to have many benefits for child development and experts continue to find more advantages of musical training for children. Recently it’s been discovered that music training greatly improves
E-scooter ban is about footpath safety: Lam Pin Min, Singapore News,It was the biggest turnout at a meet-the-people session (MPS) since e-scooters were banned from all footpaths last Tuesday, and the riders who gathered at the Anchorvale Community Club's multi-purpose hall last night hoped Seni
Step-by-step guide: Top-up your CPF SA using cash to grow your retirement fund & save on income tax, Money News,As we reach the end of the year, I spent the morning together with my fiancée going through our yearly finances, identifying where we could have done better. Overall it was pretty satisfac
