Opposition party leaders gather at Tan Cheng Bock's home during CNY, Singapore News,The appearance of opposition party leaders at Dr Tan Cheng Bock's house on the second day of Chinese New Year has renewed discussion on whether a coalition could be on the cards. Among the politicians at th
Singapore strongly condemns Russia's invasion, must remain united: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore strongly condemns Russia's invasion and affirms that Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. In
Chew your way through National Day: Subway Singapore offers 6 cookies for just $5.60 , Lifestyle News,If you've ever been to Subway, you'd know about the tempting stacks of cookies right by the counter. This year, in celebration of Singapore's 56th birthday, Subway Singapore has jumpe
Will we see more women in the upcoming Singapore GE than in 2015?, Singapore News,Will there be more women contesting in the upcoming Singapore general election? Although the polls have not been called, speculation has been rife over the candidates that will be fielded in the next election. And a fa
Filipino man goes viral for walking down Tokyo's 'Sibuyas' Crossing with an onion, Digital News,To properly tick Tokyo off the holiday bucket list, one would have to already cross the world-famous intersection, Shibuya Crossing. For the uninitiated, Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo&#x
Actors paid to protest for Huawei exec's release: Media, World News,Protestors outside a Canadian courtroom pressing for the release of a senior Chinese telecommunications executive fighting extradition to the US were paid actors, they told local media. It was not clear, however, who footed the
GE2020: Debates, rallies and livestreams happening on July 1, Singapore News,There are no physical rallies held this year in view of the Covid-19 situation, and all the parties have gone online to share their thoughts and vision for Singapore, as well as to address concerns that Singaporeans might h
Malaysia-Singapore VTL bus tickets in early Feb snapped up amid Chinese New Year rush, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All 6,480 tickets sold by bus operator Causeway Link under the Malaysia-Singapore land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) were snapped up within hours on Monday (Jan 10) as people made plans t
Young tourists go viral for erecting new way to pose in front of Marina Bay Sands, Digital News,Aside from being a physical monument to Singapore’s economic might, the Marina Bay Sands towers are symbols of Asian excellence — so much so that it forms a prominent profile in Crazy Rich Asians. They’re
Robertson Quay incident: Six men and one woman to be charged for flouting circuit breaker measures, Singapore News,Six men and one woman, aged between 30 and 52, will be charged in court next Tuesday (June 2) for flouting circuit breaker regulations. They are linked to the incident where groups of p
HDB investigating renovation contractor who stuffed newspapers in balcony walls of HDB flat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is investigating a renovation contractor who placed newspapers in the walls of a HDB flat. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Aug 19), HDB said i
1.7m crocodile at Lower Seletar Reservoir caught by PUB, NParks, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A crocodile has been caught by the authorities at Lower Seletar Reservoir in the early hours of Saturday (Feb 23). In a Facebook post, national water agency PUB said that it trapped the reptile at about 3am w
Singapore's hawkers and restaurateurs team up via Facebook groups to promote delivery options, Digital News,Just as Covid-19 has forcefully accelerated companies big and small into digitisation, so has the pandemic pushed humble hawkers into digital transformation. As Singapore winds down into
GE2020: Here's a list of e-rallies happening on June 30, Singapore News,With all 93 seats being challenged in this year's general election and physical rallies disallowed in view of the Covid-19 situation, you can tune in to e-rallies happening on social media platforms instead. Here'
Sheng Siong is having promotions for frozen abalones if you missed out on Giant's, Lifestyle News,If you've yet to stock up on food for Chinese New Year or missed out on the abalone promotion by Giant, Sheng Siong has a deal that may appeal to you. [embed]https://www.facebook.com/ShengSion
Daily roundup: Ella Chen works out while watching Crash Landing On You – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Ella Chen shows off unorthodox workout routine while watching K-drama Crash Landing On You Showing her obsession with the hit K-d
'I've never borrowed money from loan sharks': Over 20 delivery riders turn up at residents' doors in suspected harassment, Singapore News,Was it a prank or the work of someone else? Residents of two blocks — one at Upper Aljunied and another along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 — found them
Government to set up Covid-19 hotline offering emotional support, CCs and RCs to close from Tuesday, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new helpline is being set up to help anyone facing stress or anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the People's Association (PA) said it will temporari
Singaporean man refuses to pay hacker $8,000, finds his photos used in deepfake porn video, Singapore News,After picking up a call from an unknown overseas number by accident, a Singaporean man named Owen was horrified to find himself in a porn video — a deepfake one, that is. Refusing to give in to
Hole in wall: Car crashes into Tampines void deck , Singapore News,While driving around the estate carpark on Monday (Oct 18), a Tampines resident crashed his car into a nearby flat, causing a large hole in the wall. A 23-second video of the aftermath, circulating on social media, showed the car bei
GE2020: Political broadcasts, rallies and livestreams happening on July 6, Singapore News,There are no physical rallies held this year in view of the Covid-19 situation, and all the parties have gone online to share their thoughts and vision for Singapore, as well as to address concerns that Singapo
McDonald's BTS meal packaging has fans creating 'shrines' and resellers making quick bucks in Malaysia, Malaysia News,When one of the biggest boy bands in the world collaborates with one of the biggest fast food chains in the world, you know that you’re gonna get one hell of a respons
Facebook Live stream of Malaysian man sleeping gets 61k views, which is totally not weird at all, Digital News,We live in a wonderful (or not, depending on how you look at it) time when anyone can get their 15 minutes of fame for doing the most random of things. There’s that now-legendary photo of a
Overweight passenger forces EVA Air flight attendants to wipe his backside, Asia News,Several female flight attendants were allegedly coerced by a male passenger to 'help' him remove his underwear and wipe his backside after he took a dump. The incident occurred enroute a long-haul flight
Netizens slam viral Instagram story about 'Chinese girl that loves ahneiii food', Digital News,Oof, I thought we've been through this so many times already. Someone still hasn't gotten the memo (in 2019, even) that whatever racist notions and supposed in-jokes one might have, it
Celebrity couples with babies due in 2021, Entertainment News,There were many celebrity newborns that shared the limelight with their parents this year and there are even more to come with several pregnant celebs currently waiting for their little ones to arrive next year. Here are several of them.
'Vday date with quarantine': Singaporean documents visit to the NCID , Singapore News,Of all the different ways to spend Valentine's Day, one local resident began her Valentine's in the National Centre for Infectious Disease (NCID) after being suspected of being infected with Cov
Loud bang in Jurong East after 45kg of chlorine powder poured into public sewers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Residents were startled by a loud bang after 45kg of chlorine powder was poured into the public sewers by a swimming school. A maintenance keeper at the site in Jurong East had discarded it w
Elvin Ng reveals what happened in the 'bullying' incident between him and Angel Lim, Entertainment News,Just when we thought the alleged bullying incident between Mediacorp hunk Elvin Ng and young actress Angel Lim was settled and dust in the wind, we now find it blowing right back to our
Singapore should be able to relax restrictions on social gatherings after June 13: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore should be able to relax restrictions on social gatherings after June 13, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (May 31). This is provided the Covid-19 situation con
Man to be charged with murder after allegedly pummelling elderly man to death at Beach Road, Singapore News,[UPDATE: Sept 15] Chng Hock Choon was charged today (Sept 15) with murdering 67-year-old Miskiman Maakip, and has been remanded for psychiatric observation. After the interpreter repeated the
Thomas Ong selling $12 wanton noodles till Sept 11, around 300 bowls sold a day, Entertainment News,Their shop may not have a star rating on Google but the celebrity duo of chef and actor behind its noodles has certainly drawn in a crowd. Actor Thomas Ong and MasterChef alumnus Aaron Wong are curren
Daily roundup: Kevin Cheng and wife Grace Chan welcome baby number 2 – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Kevin Cheng and wife Grace Chan welcome baby number 2 TVB actress Grace Chan has safely delivered baby Yannick. Her husband, Hong K
Foodpanda delivery rider sent flying after crashing into rear of cement truck at Punggol, Singapore News,A Foodpanda delivery rider and his bike were sent flying after he crashed into the rear of a cement truck along Punggol Drive on Wednesday evening (Feb 26). A Stomp contributor alerted Stomp to a
Daily roundup: How upcoming change in FairPrice LinkPoints will affect you – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. FairPrice LinkPoints to change from Aug 1, 2021, and how it'll affect you Plus! Rewards is making major changes to the L
K.Star Karaoke applies for nightlife pilot without Covid-19 test requirement, has reopened at Suntec for no-singing gatherings, Lifestyle News,Karaoke fans who miss singing their hearts out can now find some reprieve. K.Star has reopened its Suntec outlet for music lovers who can book the themed roo
PAP will work 'doubly hard, triply hard' to regain lost seats next GE, says DPM Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is no guarantee that the People’s Action Party (PAP) will win the next general election, nor is it inevitable that he will become the next Prime Minister, Deputy
Thai dad leaves kids in car, returns to find woman ransacking it, Asia News,Imagine stepping away from your car for a few minutes and returning to find a complete stranger in the driver's seat. That was exactly what happened to Ampon Kansuwan, a man from Bangkok, Thailand. He found a woman digg
'Singapore does not need another Lee': Lee Hsien Yang on why he isn't contesting in GE2020, Singapore News,Though we already knew that Lee Hsien Yang was not included in Progress Singapore Party's (PSP) line-up, it was still somewhat of a letdown when it was confirmed that Lee wo
'Today is D-Day': Rescuers begin mission to extract Thai cave boys, Asia News,THAM LUANG CAVE, Thailand – A dangerous rescue mission to free 12 schoolboys and their football coach trapped inside a Thai cave for two weeks began on Sunday, authorities said, with the first survivor to possibl
SBS Transit to discipline bus driver who reversed into woman's car, Singapore News,A bus driver who reversed into a woman's car in Thomson Road will be taken to task by SBS Transit. In response to queries, Ms Tammy Tan, the operator's senior vice-president of corporate communication,
Bungie to release new title in 2025, will continue supporting Destiny 2, Digital News,Bungie is planning to launch an entirely new game franchise that is not Destiny in 2025. The company has been through several major changes over the years, including separating from Activision last year, which saw
PMD users who ride on drain gratings may face up to $40,000 fine and jail, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – E-scooter users should not ride their devices on drain gratings as they try to find a loophole around the ban on personal mobility devices (PMDs) on footpaths. That is the recommendation of the nati
1-for-1 LiHo Tea drinks at all LiHo Singapore outlets , Lifestyle News,To wrap up 2020, LiHo has a one day-only 1-for-1 promotion for all their drinks on the last day of the year. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CJakK4pHzJI/[/embed] To enjoy this offer, all you need to do is to show the above Ins
Toddler dying of brain cancer celebrates Christmas early with family and neighbours, Health News,It's only September but a residential street in Ohio, United States, is already decked out in Christmas decor. Neighbours have come together to bring some festive cheer to Brody Allen, a two-year-ol
KFC unleashes their inner hypebeast, drops limited-edition sneakers, Singapore News,Get ready for a new player in the streetwear scene. You may recall the rush to grab a limited-edition McDonald's McGriddles hoodie earlier this year, but wait, there's more. KFC has just announced that they
Thai police arrest student leader over anti-government protest, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai police arrested a student leader on Tuesday (Sept 1) as part of a continued crackdown against political activists who helped organise an anti-government protest in July, a police officer told Reuters. Jutatip Si
Artbox night market in Thailand closes for good, Isetan too, Lifestyle News,Looks like Singaporeans will not get a chance to visit or revisit Artbox night market in Bangkok, following news that the market has closed. Its last opening was on Monday (Aug 31). The night market, located in between BTS s
Wuhan virus: Singapore confirms 5th case; patient from Wuhan stayed at her family's home in Ceylon Road, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed a fifth case of Wuhan coronavirus infection in Singapore. The patient is a 56-year-old female Chinese national from Wuha
Man tries to wake couple who are 'passed out drunk' on pavement at North Canal Road, Singapore News,A man was seen trying to wake up a couple who were apparently passed out drunk by the side of North Canal Road. A video of the couple was posted on ROADS.sg's Facebook page and accordin
Court of Appeal throws out blogger Leong Sze Hian's counterclaim against PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Blogger Leong Sze Hian has lost an appeal to make a counterclaim in a libel suit brought against him by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Mr Leong had filed a defence and countersuit agains
These local dishes made with Lego bricks will make you crave for chilli crab and chicken rice, Lifestyle News,When it comes to our local cuisine, Singaporeans and Malaysians can be quite opinionated on which is the 'better' version. So when our neighbour across the causeway decided to show
GE2020: Catch political broadcasts on TV and radio starting July 2, Singapore News,With the general election underway, it's time to turn on your TV and radio to hear what the candidates contesting in your constituency have to say. On July 2 and July 9, the following political parties will be sp
2 men arrested for drug-related offences after 1 rescued from Circuit Road flat, Singapore News,[UPDATE June 12] Two men, aged 44 and 53, were arrested on June 10 for suspected drug-related offences after one of them was rescued by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers from the ledge of a fl
Tan Tock Seng Hospital nurse, doctor and 3 patients test positive for Covid-19; affected ward locked down, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A possible Covid-19 cluster has surfaced at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with a nurse infected and likely infections in a doctor and three patients in a general ward. The
No joke: Parrot in Bangkok swallows 21 diamonds after raiding owner's jewellery box, Asia News,A diamond is forever but what happens if you throw a parrot into the mix? On Tuesday (June 22), Frosty, a pet parrot in Bangkok, Thailand, raided its owner's jewellery box and appeared to be enam
Thai court jails blind woman for 1½ years over royal insult, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Thai court on Thursday (Jan 4) jailed a blind woman for 1½ years for violating the country's royal insult law, her lawyer and a court official said. Thailand's lese-majeste law is the toughest in the world,
Woman, 53, arrested after allegedly throwing sand at woman's face in Ya Kun, Singapore News,A peaceful dine in at Ya Kun Kaya Toast was rudely interrupted when a 53-year-old woman allegedly threw sand on a young woman, leading to a quarrel at the counter. The incident took place on March 31 at
Police or New York Yankees? SPF warns of audacious impersonation scam, Singapore News,A man posed as a police officer and claimed to be calling from the Criminal Investigation Department, requesting for one's banking details in the process. Dressed in an attire that appears to have the Singapor
Foodpanda introduces riddles as part of customer service to 'lighten the mood', Singapore News,A hungry man is an angry man, but nothing that laughter can't cure. Which is why if you've recently contacted a Foodpanda customer service agent for help, you might have been presented
Daily roundup: Is Mayday's Ashin co-habiting with his assistant? – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Is Mayday's Ashin co-habiting with his assistant? As the only bachelor left in Taiwanese band Mayday, Ashin's love life
Police arrest 2 men who attacked 2 others with weapons in Boon Lay car park, Singapore News,[UPDATE APRIL 7, 7.25pm] Within a day of launching a manhunt, the police arrested two men who injured two others with weapons in Boon Lay. The pair, aged 20 and 21, were nabbed on Thursday afternoon (April 7)
PM Lee gets Covid-19 booster shot, urges others to follow, Singapore News,Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (Sept 17) he had received a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot and urged other elderly people to come forward to get a shot amid a new wave of infections across the city-state
In a tight spot: Volkswagen sedan occupying BlueSG lot trapped at Funan, Singapore News,Finding a parking lot in a shopping mall, on the weekend no less, is a bane for many drivers. But those who can't locate a free lot might want to think twice about parking in places where they shouldn't
JJ Lin clinches Best Asian Artist award at 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards, Entertainment News,Home-grown Mandopop star JJ Lin has added yet another feather to his cap, winning the Best Asian Artist (Mandarin) award at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Hong Kong on Friday (Dec 14). Lin had bee
The dummy's guide to Singapore's political parties: The SPP edition, Singapore News,Unless you've been living under a rock, you should have some inkling of the People's Action Party (PAP) and the Workers' Party (WP). But what about RP? Or PSP? Or SDP? If these acronyms mean
I tried Swensen's 'Ramly' burger and it's actually worth the $15.80 price tag, Lifestyle News,One thing I sorely miss from pre-pandemic times is ordering myself a piping hot Ramly burger from a random street food cart in Malaysia. On the bright side, you can find the burgers in S
Samantha Lee's death: Singapore Idol contestant posted these songs the day before she died, Entertainment News,Former Singapore Idol contestant Samantha Lee died on Dec 22, but her voice and singing lives on. On Dec 21, she uploaded two videos to her YouTube account. One looks like an old video
HSR deferred 2 years; Malaysia spared $166m penalty payment to Singapore: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia and Singapore have reportedly struck an accord on the deferment of the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur High Speed Rail (HSR) project, with the agreement expected to be formally announced th
Ratted out: Dead rodent found in vegetables bought from Giant outlet in IMM, Singapore News,When Lim Yiquan's wife bought vegetables from a Giant supermarket on May 15, she certainly didn't expect additional ingredients — especially not in the form of a dead rodent. Three days after buying
Lantern, music box and jewellery case: Mooncake box designs you'll love this year if you're extra AF, Lifestyle News,The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Oct 1 this year and it is tradition to celebrate the yearly occasion with mooncakes! But who says mooncake packaging can't be fancy? Re
'Stupid witch': Angry netizens on migrant worker discrimination scene in local drama Lion Mums , Entertainment News,They say that art imitates life. Maybe that's why this scene from a local drama caused such a stir online. On Monday (Dec 6), Channel 5 uploaded a snippet of an episode
Double whammy: Driver exits car after accident on PIE, gets hit by motorcycle, Singapore News,It was a bad day for a 66-year-old driver who was involved in not one but two accidents on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on Friday (April 16). A witness who had been travelling behind the man's car s
The Animal Resort in Seletar to close after 20 years, Lifestyle News,After 20 years of bringing joy to animal lovers and families in Singapore, The Animal Resort will be closing down next year. This rustic farm at Seletar is known for allowing visitors to get up close and personal with a range of cr
'Must I be with my grandchild 24/7?' Najib reveals why he met with Singaporean 'Popiah King' Sam Goi, Malaysia News,When Malaysia's Court of Appeal granted a temporary release of Najib Razak's passport in October, it was so that he could travel to Singapore to visit his
'Every time we think about what happened, we cry': Python swallows pet cat in Tanah Merah condo, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A reticulated python swallowed a 6kg pet cat roaming the condominium compound of its owner's house in Tanah Merah. Teacher Angel Low, 28, feared the worst when h
Hong Kong protest 'bottle flip' moment goes viral, Asia News,HONG KONG – A \”bottle flip\” brightened the moods of Hong Kongers waiting near a closed Mass Transit Railway (MTR) station last Saturday (Sept 7), in a moment that has since gone viral on social media. Hong Kong protesters took to
I'm not lovin' it: Some eateries sticking to 2-pax dine-in limit, including McDonald's and Coffee Bean , Lifestyle News,After enjoying dining in groups of five for a week, we're back to a two-pax dine-in limit with the newly implemented dine-in measures that were announced last F
Delivery rider in Waterway Point bubble tea scuffle permanently banned from Grab, Singapore News,The delivery rider involved in a public altercation at Playmade's Waterway Point outlet has stepped up to apologise for his actions, adding that his driver account since been permanently banned by G
Best sibling ever? Woman celebrates sister's birthday with RM52,000 'money cake', Malaysia News,\”I love you 52,000\”. One woman in Malaysia recently took #siblinglove to a whole other level — make that multi-levels — with an extravagant birthday gift for her elder sister. Netizens were
Singaporean spy for China: Schoolmate reveals Dickson Yeo sent him 'creepy' FB message, Digital News,In a stunning revelation last Friday (July 24), a Singaporean man admitted to acting as a spy for China to obtain sensitive information from the United States. The 39-year-old alumnus of th
Ex-PAP MP Inderjit Singh echoes Opposition's calls for GE to be held after Covid-19 under control, Singapore News,The government should wait until June to decide on an election date, former People's Action Party (PAP) MP Inderjit Singh wrote in a Facebook post on March 31. Singh, who retir
Kind and understanding Grab driver insists passenger break his fast in car during Ramadan, Singapore News,It's beautiful when a small gesture of understanding can make someone's day. A Grab rider was touched when his driver demonstrated concern and understanding during the month of Ramadan
Netizens poke fun at Marina Bay Sands replica being built at Bali tourist attraction, Digital News,Inspired by card decks, Moshe Safdie designed the grand Marina Bay Sands resort, now globally renowned as a prominent part of the Singapore skyline with its three main towers and a long skypark perched
First night in Singapore scared Nas Daily, Singapore News,The first time popular travel vlogger, Nas Daily, 27, was in Singapore in 2014, he was frightened by the many posters warning people about dengue fever. Equating it with malaria, the vlogger, whose real name is Nuseir Yassin, was afraid of co
GE2020: Political broadcasts, rallies and livestreams happening on July 7, Singapore News,There are no physical rallies held this year in view of the Covid-19 situation, and all the parties have gone online to share their thoughts and vision for Singapore, as well as to address concerns that Singapo
Woman hangs onto Mercedes-Benz's bonnet as it drives down Rochor Road, Singapore News,The man didn't stop driving when a woman blocked his way, so she hopped onto the bonnet of his Mercedes Benz. The sight on Friday (Jan 10) afternoon surprised other motorists on the road who recorded the
Family urges for compassion after video of wake in Tampines during circuit breaker circulates, Singapore News,Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, especially during such trying times where circuit breaker regulations mean being unable to honour one's passing the way it normally would. D
Coronavirus: 70-year-old Singaporean man dies from Covid-19 complications; third death in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 70-year-old Singaporean man has died from complications due to Covid-19 infection, at 12.12pm on Sunday (March 29), said the Ministry of Health. Mr Chung Ah Lay, who was
China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine could soon be made available in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Sinopharm vaccine could soon be made available in Singapore, with several private healthcare groups already taking steps to secure doses of the jab. This will likely see it becoming the
Darlie's mala toothpaste, Raffles Medical Group's K-drama spinoff – here are the best and worst April Fool's pranks of 2021, Lifestyle News,It's that time of the year again — April Fool's Day, otherwise known as the day when various brands and companies emerge from the woodw
Another day, another closure: Indonesian buffet restaurant The Ricetable to cease operations after 24 years, Lifestyle News,Whether it's due to factors like the pandemic, high rental or nasty landlords, a number of retail and F&B ventures have left the market in quick succession over the pa
Man's tongue pierced by 'needle' after biting into McDonald's burger, Asia News,Biting into a burger should be a pleasurable experience for most, but for one McDonald's customer in Taiwan, it was met with a jolt of pain instead. To his horror, the customer, surnamed Shi, fou
8-year-old girl in Woodlands accident still unconscious, Singapore News,Four people, including an eight-year-old girl were taken to the hospital when a red Audi and a van collided at Woodlands Avenue 12 around 8pm last Friday night (October 23). Collision causes critical injuries In a video posted o
Cheeky 'butt-clenching' poster to deter pole-hoggers on Bangkok BTS train goes viral, Asia News,One shouldn't lean on poles on trains, much less envelope them in their butt cheeks. That's the message that the operator of Bangkok's BTS SkyTrain service seems to have gone for
Singapore Cricket Club allegedly asks maid to wait in carpark while employers have dinner, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A maid was barred from having dinner at the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) last Friday (Nov 23), sparking a discussion on the policies of private clubs here, some of which do not allow
Korean fast-food chain Mom's Touch permanently closes all outlets in Singapore, Lifestyle News,If you're in the mood for Korean fried chicken, there'll be one less option to choose from — fast food chain Mom's Touch has closed all of its outlets in Singapore. It announced the clo
Celebs and billionaires accused of jumping the Covid-19 vaccine queue, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With Covid-19 vaccinations under way worldwide, some celebrities, politicians and billionaires have recently been accused of using their privilege to move to the front of the line. Here are six people w
'Old people must have something to do': 78-year-old hawker insists on keeping mee siam stall going after heart bypass surgery, Lifestyle News,He's gone through a heart bypass surgery, but 78-year-old Lawrence Chua refuses to retire from the local food scene just yet. After operating o
Driver stopped for not wearing seatbelt ends up arrested for assaulting police officers, Singapore News,A 27-year-old driver who was stopped by Traffic Police officers along Jurong Town Hall Road on Tuesday morning (Jan 29) for failing to wear a seat belt, became violent and assaulted two of the off
This or That? Baey Yam Keng picks between JJ Lin and Stefanie Sun, favourite K-drama and more, Singapore News,In AsiaOne's latest E-Junkies episode, we tested Baey Yam Keng on some Gen Z lingo and learnt some interesting fun facts – he taught Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong how to take selfies!
Man threatens to blow up pawnshop after failed robbery attempt outside Boon Lay MRT station, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are looking for an armed robbery suspect who threatened to blow up a pawnshop in Boon Lay on Saturday (July 28) after staging a failed robbery attempt using a knife and
Filipino domestic helper walks barefoot on glass to save toddler after shower door shatters on him, Singapore News,Thor aside, this story proves that heroes, or heroines for that matter, don't necessarily wear capes. When a Singapore toddler's forceful action caused a glass door in a bathr
Is it worth it to upsize your bubble tea? Facebook user lets you know which brand offers the most value for money, Lifestyle News,Here’s a first world problem if we ever saw one — is it really worth it to upsize your favourite cup of bubble tea? Well, thankfully for us, a Facebook user by the name o
Peeping tom in Thailand caught in the act in video taken by victim , Asia News,It might be a stereotype that women tend to prefer going to the toilet in groups rather than alone, but it would seem that their fears are not unfounded, considering the sheer number of cases involving peeping toms as of
F1 drivers turn up the heat as they prepare for Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore News,The Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix revs back into town this weekend from Friday (Sept 30) to Sunday, with many drivers bracing themselves for the tight corners and twisty bends of the Marina Bay
'Settings and risks are very different': Why social gatherings remain prohibited despite packed trains , Singapore News,Despite an online petition begging for permission for limited social interactions, gatherings remain prohibited post-circuit breaker, at least till phase two. However, th
Philippines' Duterte does not have cancer: Acting interior minister, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte does not have cancer, the acting interior minister said on Tuesday, after the firebrand leader underwent tests in a private hospital. The public has been clamoring for in
Good Samaritans hold series of surgical mask giveaways at Punggol MRT, next one on Feb 8, Singapore News,The recent coronavirus outbreak revealed the ugly side of some but here's a group of good Samaritans who are killing the virus with kindness. While others may be hoarding masks or hiking pri
Singapore distillery offers world's first bespoke barrel ageing service, Lifestyle News,As a species obsessed with leaving our personal mark on things, it’s a little surprising no distillery has yet offered a bespoke barrel ageing programme quite as comprehensive as the one Compendium Spirits j
PM Lee pays tribute to teacher who taught him Malay when he was a child, Singapore News,Malay language teacher Haji Muhammad Amin Shafawi, better known as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's teacher for the language, died on Tuesday morning (Sept 1). He was 84 years old. Following the news of his
Safe distancing ambassador forgot to wear mask after visiting restroom, Enterprise Singapore explains, Singapore News,Safe distancing ambassadors (SDA) may be out on the streets in full force to ensure Singaporeans abide by circuit breaker rules, but one of them just learnt a painful lesson that the
Campus Game Fest 2019 to assemble all things gaming at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Digital News,Esports tournaments are a dime a dozen, but Campus Game Fest (CGF) has always been intriguing due to its sheer magnitude and ambition. Now hitting its seventh year in the running, the festival has expan
Gojek driver declines tip after woman gives birth in his car, Singapore News,Baby couldn't wait. A pregnant woman living in Punggol East was on her way to hospital after she experienced contractions in the early morning of Aug 23. But her water bag burst during the Gojek ride to KK Women's
Man runs from NEA officers after he's caught smoking under sheltered walkway at Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore News,A man was seen running away from National Environment Agency (NEA) officers after he was caught smoking under a sheltered walkway behind Tanglin Shopping Centre on Saturday (M
Coronavirus: Schools, kindergartens to reopen on Monday; students, staff who return from overseas from March 14 have to isolate for 14 days, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Despite the record number of 47 new Covid-19 cases announced on Wednesday (March 18), schools and kindergartens will reopen next Mon
'We did the right thing together, all because you cared': Johnny Depp's first TikTok video gets 6.2m views in 6 hours, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Actor Johnny Depp made his TikTok debut on Tuesday (June 7), a week after winning a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, actress A
'A heartbreaking moment': Rare seafood tower restaurant to close in April, Lifestyle News,After six years in the local food scene, Korean restaurant Captain K Seafood Tower will be closing their doors for good. In a heartfelt Facebook post yesterday (March 8), the 80-seater restaurant said
Police car crashes into void deck at Choa Chu Kang Central, Singapore News,A police car crashed into the void deck of a Housing Board flat in Choa Chu Kang on Wednesday afternoon. (Sept 2). A Stomp contributor alerted Stomp to photos of the incident that were posted on Facebook. In the photos, the p
Sundown Marathon apologises for late flag-off, lack of water, Singapore News,Runners at this year's Osim Sundown Marathon, organised by Infinitus Productions, were left frustrated when they could not get water at certain designated points of the run. This happened during the half and full marat
This made my day: Porsche driver asks for lift from deaf Grab driver instead of compensation after accident, Singapore News,Another week, another magnanimous Porsche driver. Last week's accident between a Porsche and a cabbie was resolved in a wholesome exchange with just $1. This time, a Porsc
Woman arrested after stripping off clothes in argument with cabby along Middle Road, Singapore News,A 31-year-old woman has been arrested for public nuisance after removing her clothes in an argument with a taxi driver at Middle Road in the early hours of Thursday morning (Oct 24). Several Stompers
Circuit breaker eats: What to order if you're staying in the West, Lifestyle News,Deciding what to eat for today but have no idea what to pick from the seemingly endless options? Here are some places in the West that deliver to the doorstep to consider: Sunny Choice What's available: Veget
Not always $2: Daiso to implement new 15-tier pricing system, prices range from $2.14 to $25.47, Lifestyle News,Two weeks ago, Daiso Singapore, which is known for selling its items at a flat rate of $2, announced that its prices were set to rise from May 1. Yesterday (April 24), the Japanese lifesty
Instagram building a standalone shopping app for users: The Verge, Digital News,Facebook Inc's Instagram is working on building a new standalone shopping app, from which users can browse through goods and buy them directly, the Verge reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. It was
New Year's Eve 2020 in Singapore: Where to ring in the new year with dinner and drinks, Lifestyle News,For better or worse, this tumultuous year is finally coming to a close, and what better way to celebrate the good things than a dinner party with family or friends? Enjoy succulent meats, dele
No Chickenjoy: Jollibee closes Philippines outlet after woman finds fried towel in meal, Asia News,Many Filipinos enjoy Jollibee's fried chicken but one woman found no joy in her meal. On Wednesday (June 2), Alique Perez took to Facebook to express her disgust when the Chickenjoy meal she had o
Instagram chief insists it doesn't spy on users, Digital News,NEW YORK – Instagram doesn't snoop on private conversations as part of its advertising targeting strategy, the head of the popular social media site said in an interview on Tuesday (June 25). \”We don't look at your messages
Nostalgic secondhand bookstore at Beauty World to close due to high rent, netizen appeals for help, Lifestyle News,Yet again, another local business has announced its closure. But this time around, it isn't an F&B establishment. Popular secondhand bookstore Beauty World Book Centre, which h
Nas Daily addresses Disney theme of Orchard Christmas light-up. Sort of., Singapore News,'Tis the season for the Disneyfication of our Orchard Road Christmas light-up. Yes, we know, the debate has probably outlived its own lifespan. But just two days after even Dick Lee weighed in on whether th
International netizens slam local 'lo hei' culture for 'wasting food' following BBC article, World News,Netizens have reacted to footage of a group of people having a lo hei, shared by English broadcaster BBC, with some criticising as a 'wasting food'. On its Mandarin w
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf apologises for gaffe in SAF Day discount promotional artwork, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore chain of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has apologised for a blunder in its original promotional artwork to mark SAF Day, which featured a soldier in uniform. The coffee chain is
Tan Cheng Bock has breakfast with Lee Hsien Yang at West Coast hawker centre, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Former presidential candidate Tan Cheng Bock was spotted having breakfast with Mr Lee Hsien Yang at a hawker centre in West Coast on Sunday (Nov 4). The duo were at the West Coast Market and Food
Every mahjong addict's dream? This Punggol home has a luxe mahjong corner complete with a giant LED hong zhong, Lifestyle News,With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, some of us may want to get into the festive mood by updating our wardrobes with mahjong-inspired clothes and apparel to
Daily roundup: 2 men smash plates, threaten staff at Punggol restaurant; police investigating — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 2 men smash plates, threaten staff at Punggol restaurant; police investigating While diners were tuck
Toa Payoh carpark murder: Man who killed waitress in phone row gets jailed for life, caning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 28-year-old man who flung his friend over a parapet in a multi-storey carpark after a row over a mobile phone was sentenced to life imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for mu
Musician Goh Kheng Long renews marriage vows in Paris ceremony, witnessed by Jacky Cheung and Sharon Au, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – After being married for 25 years, Singapore musician Goh Kheng Long and his wife chose to renew their commitment to each other on Wednesday (Nov 28) in an intimate
Daily roundup: SCDF's elite Dart officers called in to rescue 3 people trapped in lift at Junction 10 mall – and other top stories today, Asia News,1. SCDF's elite Dart officers called in to rescue 3 people trapped in lift at Junction 10 mall Three shoppers out for what they thought was a
21-year-old student wants to track down 'handsome' seatmate she caught feelings for; Lufthansa says no, World News,\”Catch flights, not feelings,\” is the catchphrase of millennials these days. 21-year-old Jomaica Alfiler, however, caught both while on a flight from Frankfurt to Seattle on T
Best friends Hyun Bin and Jang Dong-gun happy to finally act together in zombie movie Rampant, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Signing on to film period zombie movie Rampant was a no-brainer for lead actors Hyun Bin and Jang Dong-gun as it finally gave the pair of real-life best friends the chance to
Paper and plastic found in McDonald's scrambled eggs and burger, Singapore News,Two customers of fast-food chain McDonald's had unpleasant surprises this week when they found stray objects in their food orders. On Friday morning (Feb 8), Facebook user Espen Tian Bao ordered a Breakfast Del
Stadium stories: 2 modern grounds at opposite ends of Jurong, Lifestyle News,Jurong sure loves its stadiums. Well, if you count Chinese Gardens and Pioneer as part of Jurong (West siders, help us out here), then it has built the most number of public sport stadiums in Singapore — three, to be precis
