Malaysian ex-PM Najib's wife Rosmah stands to face trial over RM60 million in unpaid jewellery, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak's wife Rosmah Mansor will know soon whether she will have to face trial over unpaid jewellery worth RM60 million (S
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin jet off to US for honeymoon, Entertainment News,SEOUL – South Korean stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have travelled to the United States for their honeymoon and their agencies have released more photos from their March 31 wedding. Hyun, 39, and Son, 40, were spotted by the medi
Taiwanese singer-actress Hsiao Shu-shen reveals she has cancer, had major surgery, Entertainment News,She was a beautiful singer-actress more famously remembered as the lead in the music videos for Fish Leung's Courage and also Michael Wong's First Time. But drug scandals between 2007 and
How McLaren aims to rebuild supercars to roar into electric era, World News,HEADLEY DOWN, England – There’s nothing quite like the roar of a revving McLaren engine to set a petrolhead’s pulse pounding, or the full-throated scream as it tears across the tarmac. Yet new gas-fuelled engines like McLare
Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol is ready for a tough test in Jakarta, Asia News,It took a couple of bouts for Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol to hit her stride, but now she’s on a tear, and looking towards the top of the ONE Championship atomweight division. The 29-year-old faces Filipina prospect Rome
GrabFood rider drops 30kg in 9 months after switching from PMD to bicycle for deliveries, Singapore News,It's been four weeks since the ban hammer struck and pedestrian paths were made devoid of e-scooters. The ban, a result of the increasing numbers of errant riders and incidents involving e-s
Amazon's Bezos tops Forbes richest list, pandemic knocks Trump lower, Money News,Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos topped Forbes’ list of richest Americans for the third year in a row, while US President Donald Trump’s ranking dropped as the coronavirus pandemic slammed his office buildings, ho
Now I lay you down to sleep: Wild boar whisperer 'trains' animals at Pulau Ubin, Singapore News,The sight of wild boars on the mainland may send people scurrying, but one man on Pulau Ubin appears to be comfortable with these creatures. He was seen prodding a wild boar with a stick in a Ti
Vietnam swine fever cull surges, 1.7 million pigs dead, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam culled a further 500,000 pigs over the past two weeks to tackle an outbreak of African swine fever, taking the total killed so far to 1.7 million, or 5 per cent of the country's herd, the agriculture ministry said
Influencer Rachel Wong suing woman who called her 'cheater of 2020' – here's the tea on their legal battle, Lifestyle News,If you don't know by now, Rachel Wong, 27, is currently engaged in a legal battle with a certain Olivia Wu after the latter accused the influencer of cheatin
5 hacks to avoid expensive credit card late payment fees, Lifestyle News,With credit card late payment fees now at S$100, it's more important than ever for Singaporeans to pay their bills on time. Banks in Singapore are raising late payment fees for credit cards. OCBC and DBS have increased the
IBM to acquire software company Red Hat for US$34 billion, Business Wires News,IBM Corp said on Sunday it had agreed to acquire US software company Red Hat Inc for $34 billion (S$46.9 billion), including debt, as it seeks to diversify its technology hardware and consulting business into higher-margi
Another report suggests no built-in S Pen slot on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Digital News,The S Pen slot may not come to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 after all. Tipster @UniverseIce shared that the Galaxy Z Fold4 will not have a built-in S Pen slot as the foldable phone will be \”a little smaller and
Thomas Ong to retire from showbiz after upcoming drama, Entertainment News,Thomas Ong is leaving showbiz for good. It was reported on 8world yesterday (Jan 9) that his role in the upcoming Channel 8 series Super Dad will be his last. However, this isn't the first time the 50-year-old actor has
'I miss dancing': Elderly South Koreans lament loss of 'playground' as senior discos shut, Asia News,SEOUL – For years, Jeong Nam-poong has found entertainment at daytime discotheques called colatecs that cater to older folks, often losing track of time while dancing the jitterbu
HSBC and Huawei CFO reach agreement on document publication linked to extradition case, China News,HONG KONG – HSBC and Huawei Technologies’ Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou have reached an agreement in a dispute about the publication of documents relating to US fraud allegations against her, th
Malaysia court frees Indonesian in Kim Jong Nam murder case, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian court Monday freed an Indonesian woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother after prosecutors withdrew the murder charge against her. Siti Aisyah, 26, had bee
Romantic staycations to suit all budgets this Valentine's 2020, Lifestyle News,Love is in the air! This coming Valentine's Day, indulge yourself and your loved one like never before with the most romantic staycations in Singapore. Save the money on airfare, and pick one of these 5 staycati
Hong Kong actor Ng Man Tat reportedly in hospital after cancer surgery, Entertainment News,Hong Kong actor Ng Man Tat is seriously ill and in hospital, the Hong Kong media has reported. Ng, 70, was admitted to hospital on Saturday (Feb 20) after returning to Hong Kong and is currently warded in the
Cambodian capital to end blanket Covid-19 lockdown despite surge, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia registered a record 841 new coronavirus cases on Monday (May 3) but Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the end to a blanket lockdown in the capital Phnom Penh and said there would be only be lockdowns in ar
What's on this weekend in Singapore: Feb 5 – 7, 2021, Lifestyle News,1. See the Art, Meet the Artist!: Yip Yew Chong's \”Something Somewhere Somewhen\” Art Walk [embed]https://www.facebook.com/indiesingapore/photos/gm.433472181226952/1793671284141830/[/embed] See the Art, Meet the Artist! is
Vietnam starts reopening schools after year-long pandemic closure, Asia News,HANOI – More than 17 million Vietnamese students were due to return to school on Monday (Feb 7) for the first time in about a year, the health ministry said, as authorities announced plans to start vaccinating children from
Emancipation, Will Smith's first movie since Oscars slap, to be released in December, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Actor Will Smith's first movie since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, a historical thriller called Emancipation, will debut in cinemas in December, a move that
