1-for-1 promotions and 15% discount off delivery orders at Crystal Jade, Lifestyle News,Crystal Jade is offering various delivery promotions on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and GrabFood. 1-for-1 promotions Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen: Steamed Cheong Fun with Dough Fritter Double-boiled Cordyceps Flower a
Cambodia PM's son assumes senior military post, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – The eldest son of Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen has assumed a position as joint chief of staff of Cambodia's Armed Forces, the latest promotion of one of Mr Hun Sen's family members to a senior post aimed
Malaysia challenges $8 billion settlement between 1MDB and Abu Dhabi's IPIC, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will file a legal challenge to a 2017 consent award granted to Abu Dhabi fund IPIC in a debt dispute with scandal-hit state fund 1MDB, its attorney-general said on Tuesday (Oct 30)
13 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, including 9 linked to Safra Jurong dinner and an SIA steward, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Thirteen new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Singapore, nine of them linked to a dinner at Safra Jurong on Feb 15, the Ministry of Health said on Friday (March 6).
Freed of 1MDB taint, Malaysia's tallest tower Exchange 106 opens its doors, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's tallest skyscraper is ready to take in tenants from December, its developer said on Wednesday (Oct 23), looking to move past its links to the 1MDB scandal and focus on making
Malaysia approves China's Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health ministry said on Friday it has granted conditional approval for emergency use to the Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm. The Sinopharm vaccine in Malaysia was
6 injured, 100 evacuated as fire engulfs Boon Lay HDB flat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Six people were injured and about 100 residents had to be evacuated after a fire engulfed a fourth-floor Boon Lay Housing Board flat. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it responded to the fire at Block 191, B
Nervous as a new driver? Don't worry, here are some of the best first cars to own in Singapore , Lifestyle News,You finally got your driver's licence and are excited to head out for the first time with your parents' car. But lo and behold, you drive out of the carpark and realise that
'I'd exchange my life for hers,' says Shin Lung, husband of critically ill Taiwan 'dancing queen' Serena Liu, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Shin Lung, the husband of Taiwan 'ballroom dancing queen' Serena Liu, has spoken up publicly for the first time following da
Pakistan seeks answers from India after crash of mystery flying object, Asia News,Pakistan’s military on Thursday (March 10) said an unidentified high-altitude supersonic object originating in India had crashed in Pakistani territory, in an incident endangering civilian passenger flights, and New De
Woman stranded on kitchen ledge after fire broke out in Jurong West flat, Singapore News,After a fire broke out in a fifth-storey flat, a woman, desperate to escape, climbed out of the kitchen window. Slowly lowering herself onto a narrow ledge, she steadied herself with both hands and squatted ther
Leaked PlayStation 5 gameplay footage of Godfall shows godlike visuals, Digital News,Up until now, we haven’t yet had a taste of what’s to come from the PlayStation 5 in terms of graphics and processing. As it turns out, we might just have one such morsel. Recently, a Redditor by the username of u/Y
Russia ridicules idea that cosmonauts wore yellow in support of Ukraine, World News,LONDON – Russia’s space agency on Saturday (March 19) dismissed Western media reports suggesting Russian cosmonauts joining the International Space Station (ISS) had chosen to wear yellow suits with a blue trim in su
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs in 1MDB probe, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Monday it has filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two of the US bank's former employees in connection with a corruption and money laundering probe at state fund 1MDB.
Worker dies after being pinned between pillar and bus in Kranji, taking number of work-related deaths this year to 32, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A tow truck driver died on Aug 3 after he was pinned between a bus and a pillar at a private transport interchange in Kranji. This takes the total number
All You Need to Know About Dengue | Health Plus, Health News,Pronounced dan-gee, dengue fever is a debilitating mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. Approximately 390 million dengue infections occur every year, with as many as 96 million resulting in illness. Closer to home, neighbourhoods are
Thousands of jobs in Singapore may go in next 6 months, say experts, Singapore News,Workers have so far been sheltered from the full impact of pandemic by substantial govt support There is a limit to what the Government can do to cushion the weakening job market, said observers, who expect tens of t
Trump charity to dissolve in deal with New York attorney-general, World News,NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump's namesake charitable foundation has agreed to dissolve under court supervision, partially resolving a New York state lawsuit claiming he misused it to advance his 2016 presidential
Restaurant review: Chez Kai elevates the streets of Geylang with Franco-Chinese private dining, Lifestyle News,A new dining experience perched at the edge of Geylang, Chez Kai is more than meets the eye. Hidden behind opaque brown doors and no signboard, this exclusive private dining space sits in a
Chiropractor, 2 agents charged over insurance fraud involving more than $14,000, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A chiropractor was taken to court on Tuesday (Jan 22) after he allegedly worked with two insurance agents to cheat Manulife Singapore of more than $14,000 by submitting bogus personal accident
Pot-smokers may have healthier sperm, Health News,Men who have smoked marijuana may be more fertile than those who've never touched a joint, new data suggest, surprising researchers who had expected the opposite. Men who smoked more than two joints in their lifetime had a significantly higher s
US judge blocks release of 3D gun blueprints amid uproar, World News,A US judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the online publication of blueprints for 3D-printed firearms, in a last-ditch effort to stop a settlement President Donald Trump's administration had reached with the company releasing
Interpol picks South Korean candidate Kim Jong-yang as new president, World News,Interpol announced Wednesday that Kim Jong-yang of South Korea had been chosen as its new president, beating a Russian official whose candidacy had unnerved Western nations. The US-backed Kim, acting president of the gl
The new generation: 3 up-and-coming Singapore models to know, Lifestyle News,Young, beautiful and digital savvy, these three faces represent the new breed of Singapore models and they're making major moves in some of SS '20's most eye-catching looks Noelle Woon, 22 (@toddnoeii) This N
Price and volume changes for neighbourhood condos when an integrated-MRT condo comes to town, Money News,A few months ago, we covered whether it is worth paying a premium for integrated or mixed-use condos, such as The Centris, North Park Residences and The Woodleigh Residences. These are 99-year le
GE2020 PAP candidate Victor Lye's Facebook page hacked to sell dresses and pans, Singapore News,Videos of women selling dresses and pans were posted on former People's Action Party's candidate Victor Lye's hacked Facebook account on Saturday morning (Sept 12) before the page was
Johor to spend $9.9m on air-conditioned walkway on Malaysian side of Causeway, Malaysia News,ISKANDAR PUTERI – The Johor state government is planning to build a 350m covered walkway for pedestrians on the Malaysian side of the Causeway, at a cost of RM30 million (S$9.88 million), a senior Johor offi
Thailand plans 10,000 field-hospital beds as Covid-19 spikes, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand plans to install 10,000 field-hospital beds in Bangkok, a health official said on Saturday (April 10), as the country strains to cope with a third wave of Covid-19 infections. At least a dozen hospitals in the
Tokyo enlists nightclub workers for Q&A-style videos to fight coronavirus, Asia News,Alarmed by a spike in infections in Tokyo's nightlife districts, the metropolitan government has released educational videos in the form of a Q&A between nightclub hosts, a hostess and a doctor, hoping to s
Family of Irish girl who died in Malaysia seeks inquest: Lawyer, Malaysia News,SEREMBAN – The parents of an Irish girl who was found dead in Malaysia last year have asked the authorities in Kuala Lumpur to conduct an inquest into the death, their lawyer said on Tuesday (Jan 21). Nora Anne Quoirin, 1
Singles can apply for HDB rental flats alone, get matched with a flatmate under new pilot scheme, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singles can now apply for public rental flats without having to find a flatmate under a pilot model launched by the Housing Board on Friday (Dec 17). The Joint Singles Scheme
New York attorney general announces $26 milllon settlement in Harvey Weinstein lawsuits, Entertainment News,An agreement has been reached to settle for nearly $19 million (S$26 million) two sexual misconduct lawsuits on behalf of multiple women against imprisoned former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinst
2 riders injured after accident between car and power-assisted bicycle in Pasir Ris, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two people were taken to hospital after the power-assisted bicycle they were riding was involved in an accident with a car in Pasir Ris on Monday (May 13). Police said that they were alert
Malaysia's daily Covid-19 cases hit 4-month high, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported 9,117 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday, the highest daily figure in four months, due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant. The new cases bring the total number of infections since the star
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Malaysia's new PM invites opposition to join Covid-19 effort, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Sunday (Aug 22) he will invite opposition leaders to join the government’s special committees to address the Covid-19 crisis, seeking to stabilise
10 types of substances in his system: Taylor Hawkins' heart weighed double the size of a man his age, Entertainment News,Taylor Hawkins' heart weighed double the size of a man his age when he died. The Foo Fighters drummer was tragically found dead in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia on
Vote counting starts in Indonesia's regional polls under tight security, Asia News,DEPOK, Indonesia – Indonesian officials started counting votes after tens of millions cast their ballots in regional elections held across the world's third-largest democracy and biggest Muslim-majority coun
My hands-on with Marvel’s Avengers was amazing, even though it was jarringly unvoiced, Digital News,As I picked up the PS4 controller and put on the headphones, I felt a certain sense of reverence and awe entering Marvel's Avengers in an exclusive hands-on demo at Gamestart Asia 2019
Family seeks answers for death of 19-year-old NSF who suffered heatstroke, Singapore News,The family of a full-time national serviceman (NSF) who died on Monday (April 30), two weeks after getting warded for heatstroke on April 18, are seeking answers for details surrounding the incident. Private Da
Coronavirus: Singapore Government to foot bills of infected patients at public hospitals, except outpatient expenses, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Government is paying for hospital bills incurred by coronavirus patients in public hospitals, but this coverage does not extend to outpatient treatment
Why do some people with coronavirus get symptoms while others don't?, Lifestyle News,SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus which causes Covid-19, has infected almost 2.5 million people around the world and claimed 170,000 lives. But some people don’t even get symptoms. Recent studies suggest as many as 8
India approves emergency use of remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients, Asia News,BENGALURU – India's government said on Tuesday (June 2) it has approved Gilead Sciences's antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in treating Covid-19 patients. Remdesivir is the first drug to show improve
One-year-old Taiwanese girl hospitalised with brain damage; nanny claims ignorance, Asia News,A one-year-old baby girl from Taichung, Taiwan, was hospitalised on June 21 with horrific injuries, after she was suspected to have been abused by her nanny. The girl was reported to have suffered intracere
Win movie passes to Golden Horse-nominated local movie Number 1!, Entertainment News,AsiaOne is giving away three pairs of movie passes to catch local movie Number 1 at Cathay Cineplexes! The musical comedy is nominated in this year's Golden Horse Awards for Best Leading Actor (Mark Lee) and Be
Malaysia election 2022: Former PM Mahathir loses seat in Langkawi, his first electoral defeat since 1969, Malaysia News,KANGAR, Perlis – Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad lost his seat in Parliament after residents of Langkawi on Saturday voted to put Barisan Nasional (BN) back in control of
US, China take the lead in race for artificial intelligence: UN, World News,GENEVA – China and the United States are ahead of the global competition to dominate artificial intelligence (AI), according to a study by the UN World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo) published on Thursday. The stu
Ryan Reynolds in talks to purchase Welsh football team, Entertainment News,The Deadpool star could be the next owner of Wrexham A.F.C., as it has been announced that he and fellow actor Rob McElhenney have both lodged plans to purchase the club, according to the Wrexham Supporters Trust Board. In a
How to tell if your investment is a scam, Money News,Investment scams are on the rise. Here’s how to avoid falling victim and losing your life’s savings. Last year, at least $69.5 million was lost to scammers running over 1,100 investment scams in Singapore. That works out to an average loss of more
