Smoke spread so fast at Japanese animation firm victims couldn't open rooftop door, Asia News,Smoke spread so fast through the Japanese animation company hit by an arson attack last week that a majority of victims who had tried to flee through a rooftop door were unable to open it before perish
'Can't believe we endured this': Woman stuck in 5-hour-long queue at JB customs, Singapore News,Ever since the borders reopened some four months ago, the Causeway has seen a flurry of activity, just like how things were during pre-pandemic days. And while many are thrilled to reunite
Former Islamic religious teacher jailed 16 months for molesting family friend in mosque, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An Islamic religious teacher told his female student that she was a victim of black magic and molested the woman in a mosque while trying to \”cure\” her. The man was then an accredited
Man with knife has 2-hour stand-off with police, Singapore News,He locks himself inside flat with 72-year-old mother, trashes interior For about two hours, a 51-year-old man kept police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers at bay, while he trashed his 12th-storey flat, throwing furnitur
'I had a little bit of hope': All he has left of his brother who died in 1972 Robinsons fire is his watch, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When he heard on the radio that there was a big fire at Robinsons department store in Raffles Place, Mr Sivalingam Sundaresan immediately rushed to the scen
Man, 30, jumps from 3rd floor car park while fleeing cops at Fortune Centre, Singapore News,Fortune Centre is normally a place to work, dine and shop but patrons witnessed a tense police chase on Wednesday (April 14). The police told AsiaOne they stopped a 30-year-old man for checks along Bugis Stre
34-year-old woman rescued from Bedok North fire still in ICU, in stable condition, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The 34-year-old mother of a toddler who died in a Bedok North fire last Friday (May 13) is still in the intensive care unit (ICU), but her condition has stabilised. In a Facebook post on Mon
5 practical housewarming gifts new homeowners wouldn't mind receiving, Lifestyle News,In Singapore, it's common knowledge that the first milestone for newly engaged couples is bidding for an HDB flat or, if they can afford it, buying a condo. In fact, Singapore's public housing policy
Hop in for a car ride to these 6 restaurants worth driving to, Lifestyle News,Substitute travelling with long car rides when you visit these restaurants that might be a little hard to get to but make for such a good reason to dust off the ‘ol convertible. These six establishments promise Singapore’s
Travel eco-friendly by visiting these green resorts, Lifestyle News,GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE The iconic hotel on Orchard Road is well known amongst locals for its well managed F&B outlets and facilities, making it a popular choice for a staycation. But little known to many is the fact that the 48-y
Maid crying on ledge outside Bukit Batok flat alarms residents , Singapore News,The sight of a crying woman standing on the ledge of a flat shocked residents in Bukit Batok on March 27 morning. Worried about her safety, residents called the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for help. \”I was afrai
Scores killed in Indonesia quake, tsunami, Asia News,MAKASSAR, INDONESIA – Scores of people were killed when a powerful quake and tsunami struck central Indonesia, an AFP photographer at the scene said on Saturday (Sept 29), as rescuers scrambled to reach the stricken region. Photographs from Palu,
Possible suicide pact in macabre German crossbow murders, World News,Investigators were on Tuesday pursuing leads that five mysterious deaths, including three by crossbow bolts, may have been a murder-suicide pact among Germans with a reported passion for medieval folklore and weaponry. Police probi
10 injured, including 3 children, after fire breaks out in Whampoa flat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Ten people, three of them children, were injured and suffered smoke inhalation after a fire broke out on Sunday (Feb 28) at a Housing and Development Board flat in Whampoa. They were subsequently take
Shrinking HDB void decks: For better or worse?, Lifestyle News,I forged some of my fondest childhood memories at the void deck. As an adventurous child, I spent many late afternoons there chasing the community cat around. It was a space I associated with freedom and safety, as it was close to home y
The 5 best restaurants for group dining in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Catching up with friends over a fine meal is one of the best ways we keep in touch amidst our busy schedules. However, when it comes to planning a group celebration or reunion, finding the perfect restaurant that'll accommodat
Trunk (House), a geisha house-turned-hotel with Japan's smallest disco, Lifestyle News,A hotel with only one bedroom, a former geisha house, a space where tatami mats and karaoke machines collide – Trunk (House) is all of these things. Hidden in the maze of cobbled streets that is Tokyo’s Kagur
About the E-GMP: Kia EV6 aside, these are the other cars riding on HMG's bespoke EV platform , Lifestyle News,It was quite the sight to behold: The doors parting slowly behind a sleek and futuristic KIA-badged crossover, to reveal Jewel Changi Airport's indoor waterfall surrounded by a mas
Public transport or public toilet? Woman pulls down shorts to pee on MRT train, Singapore News,No matter how full your bladder is, it's never a good idea to relieve yourself in public. However, one woman did so on an MRT train, in full view of a few startled commuters. This incident took place
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and How Does it Help in Abbotsford?,Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues of the pelvic region.
Man involved in Orchard Towers murder avoids criminal record, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One of the seven people linked to the high-profile Orchard Towers murder in July last year has been given a conditional warning. Mr Chan Jia Xing, 27, was originally charged, along with six others, with the murd
Shark attack in China mall aquarium leaves six-year-old girl with mangled hand, China News,A young girl in China was left with her hand bloody and mangled after a visit to an aquarium turned awry. Wang Xiaoli, 6, had been viewing the sharks in an aquarium in a shopping mall in Guiyang City, Guizhou,
Residents raise a stink over stinky tofu at Hougang night bazaar, organiser says he 'can't please everyone', Singapore News,Seeing a night bazaar pop up in the neighbourhood might be a pleasant surprise, but not for some residents in Hougang who were on the receiving end of a rather d
Man dies after falling several floors in Ngee Ann City; police investigating unnatural death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 35-year-old man died after falling several stories inside Ngee Ann City on Sunday afternoon (July 14). Police said they were alerted to the incident at 391 Orchard Road, the mal
Garter snake causes stir aboard United Airlines jet in New Jersey, World News,The unexpected appearance of a live snake on a plane caused some turbulence among business-class passengers aboard a United Airlines jet at the end of a flight from Florida to New Jersey. The reptile stowaway, identified a
7 factors to help you decide on the best location for your home, Lifestyle News,Ask any shrewd real estate investor and they’ll tell you – location is the first and most important rule of property. It governs almost every aspect of a condo development, from its asking price, to its rentability, to i
Duo on same flight who secretly met in hotel room during SHN jailed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A desire to chat and share snacks while serving stay-home notice (SHN) in a hotel here has earned two travellers a stay behind bars. Bojanki Suresh Naidu, 37, and Bharati Tulshiram Choudhari, 48, were eac
Salvage of Indonesian submarine ends as questions over military hardware loom, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia ended salvage efforts on Wednesday (June 2) to retrieve a disaster-stricken submarine that cost 53 lives and prompted questions over the maintenance of military equipment in the world’s fourt
Chinese man's corpse dragged out of coffin and beaten up by estranged children, China News,Bad blood between one family in China turned an elderly man's funeral into an ugly one-sided brawl between a group of resentful siblings… and the hapless corpse of their father. Three siblings in J
Thai baby elephant hit by motorcycle survives after receiving CPR, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand’s Mana Srivate has performed dozens of resuscitation attempts in his 26 years as a rescue worker, but never before on an elephant. Mana was called into action while off duty on a road trip late on Sunday
Make a checklist of these things when viewing properties, Lifestyle News,Property-viewing can be a tricky affair. After all, no house is perfect – even Build-to-Order flats often come with defects – and sellers aren’t going to highlight the flaws of their property to potential buyers. And if it’s yo
Just opened February 2022: New restaurants, bars, and cafes this month, Lifestyle News,Even as we charge full steam ahead into the festive season, Singapore’s dining scene never stops buzzing with fresh faces. A stylish new spot for a pizza party, a gloriously stinky café dedicated to Singapore’s na
Not a drill: 20 evacuated after foul and 'smoky' smell discovered in Sembawang building, Singapore News,A calm Saturday morning was quickly disrupted after strange smells were reported in a Sembawang building. A foul smell emanating from a rubbish compactor room at Nordcom II in Gambas Cre
Singapore minister K. Shanmugam caught in Lombok quake, says chaos at airport, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said on Monday (Aug 6) that he is waiting for a flight out of Lombok, after he was caught in the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the Indonesian resor
Police probing man accused of stealing and seen in video begging captor for leniency, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Police are investigating a man who was arrested for allegedly stealing and seen in a video begging the person who caught him for leniency. Police said on Thursday (Oct 31) that they were
South Korea Halloween crush victims' belongings fill quiet lost-and-found centre, Asia News,SEOUL – A temporary morgue for some of the people killed in South Korea's Halloween party crush is now a huge lost-and-found, where hundreds of items such as a Happy Halloween backpack and a Minnie
Orchard Towers killing: Sole woman in case cries after murder charge reduced to assault, Singapore News,The sole woman allegedly linked to the Orchard Towers killing burst into tears when told on Friday (Oct 18) that her murder charge has been reduced to assault. Offenders convicted of assault can b
