7 things to know about the 2022 BTO launch sites, Money News,2022 will be an interesting year, with the debut of the Prime Location Housing (PLH) flats, as well as demand being at a peak. On top of that, HDB has promised to ramp up production starting this year, to avoid the increasingly burdensome
Season of love: Ways to give back to the community, Lifestyle News,With Christmas just around the corner, why not spread the festive spirit by giving back to others? Here are some simple ways you can be a force for good and bring the gifts of joy and hope to those who need it most. Bring joy to our
Ryan Gosling nixes Nova rumours, says he's keen on Ghost Rider, Entertainment News,The Midnight Sons are coming together now that Ryan Gosling has thrown his hat into the ring in wanting to play Ghost Rider. [embed]https://twitter.com/joshuahorowitz/status/1546899022522200064?s=20&t=brP7LUp
What to do this phase 2 weekend (June 26-28), Lifestyle News,While Phase 2 is now in full swing, live events are still in short supply, especially since large congregations of people are a huge no-no. With that in mind, here's what else you can do this week once you've had enough of simple
From Wuhan tourists to Singaporean cabby: A detailed look at the 40 coronavirus patients in Singapore so far, Singapore News,Singapore – Over the past two weeks since the first case was reported here, 40 people in Singapore have been infected with the novel coronavirus. Here is a look at who they ar
'Idiot' New Zealand health minister breaks lockdown, keeps job, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand's health minister described himself as \”an idiot\” on Tuesday (April 7) for breaking lockdown restrictions, but kept his job coordinating the South Pacific nation's Covid-19 respons
Xiong Jing Nan Is Chasing A Stoppage Win In Shanghai, Asia News,ONE Women’s Strawweight Champion Xiong Jing Nan has reached the top of the mountain in mixed martial arts by capturing World Championship gold. Now, her aim is to defend her belt and showcase “the power of Chinese martial arts.” “Someti
Venezuela man charged with sexual slavery after holding woman captive for 31 years, World News,MARACAY – Venezuelan prosecutors on Tuesday indicted a man on charges that he sexually enslaved a woman whom he held captive for 31 years in an apartment building, a case that has shocked residents of the
Cinema legend Joan Chen's journey of self-discovery , Entertainment News,\”I hope I haven't played her yet.\” That was what veteran actress Joan Chen said when asked for her favourite role. With a decades-long career spanning across Asian, European and Hollywood screens, Chen was in town to
Man tried to shove wife out of window over money dispute, Singapore News,Upset that his Vietnamese wife had sent money to her homeland instead of saving it, a taxi driver tried to lift her and push out of a kitchen window several times. Seeing this, their five-year-old daughter shouted and knocked o
Funeral parlour suspended, to be charged after wrong body was cremated, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Harmony Funeral Care, the company implicated in a mix-up that resulted in a wrong body being cremated, will be barred from using government after-death facilities until it can prove it has taken measur
Americans flock to beaches as US coronavirus cases hit record high, World News,LOS ANGELES – Many Americans flocked to beaches on Saturday (Apr 25) as one Florida county expanded access and California experienced a heat wave, even as new coronavirus cases hit a record high in the United States the d
Sony is letting customers bring home its headphones and soundbars to test out for 7 days, Digital News,Lauded for its great noise-canceling performance and long battery life, the Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones have a sticker price of $549. Which is no chump change and thus hard to justify if yo
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's blood to be used to help develop Covid-19 vaccine, Entertainment News,Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's blood will be used by medical researchers who are developing a vaccine for coronavirus. The married couple were among the first high-profile individuals to contract
Neighbour wars: Elderly resident repeatedly pours water on smoking neighbour in Bedok, Singapore News,Like oil and water, a pair of neighbours just can't seem to see eye to eye over their differences in smoking habits. Annoyed that the neighbour living in the unit below below her refused to sto
Coronavirus outbreak in Italy causes Mission Impossible VII filming to halt, Entertainment News,Production of the latest film in the Mission: Impossible series starring Tom Cruise has been stopped in Italy following the coronavirus outbreak, American film studio Paramount Pictures said on Monday. Th
Taylor Swift voted artist of year for 6th time at American Music Awards, Entertainment News,Taylor Swift was named artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday and won two other trophies in a ceremony held live in Los Angeles amid tight coronavirus curbs. It was Swift's record sixt
Nick Jonas took over wedding planning duties so Priyanka Chopra could work, Entertainment News,Nick Jonas took over wedding planning when Priyanka Chopra Jonas was busy filming her new movie The Sky is Pink. Priyanka was busy filming the new Bollywood flick right up until her wedding day in December
Novichok nerve agent was in 'perfume bottle': Brother of victim Charlie Rowley, World News,LONDON – A British man exposed to Novichok, four months after the same nerve agent was used against a former Russian spy nearby, had found it in a perfume bottle, his brother said. Mr Matthew Rowley
Lorde feels lonely amid Covid-19 pandemic, Entertainment News,Lorde has been feeling lonely amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Solar Power singer has opened up about how she has been finding this year in her newsletter, calling it \”a real f****** head spinner\” and admitting 2021 has been challenging in
'He should not be allowed to hide behind the gag order': Prosecution on 23-year-old Singaporean undergrad who illicitly filmed female friends, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon on Friday (Sept 24) upheld a lower court decision to lift a gag order on the identity of a
Thailand's 'Jack the Ripper' arrested again, months after early release, Asia News,Thai police on Wednesday arrested a convicted serial killer in connection with another murder after his early release from jail for good behaviour, authorities confirmed. Somkid Pumpuang was sentenced t
Queen Elizabeth's death: Tearful crowds sing God Save the Queen at Buckingham Palace, World News,LONDON – Thousands of people gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London, shedding tears and singing \”God Save the Queen\” in an impromptu show of emotion as news emerged that Queen Elizabeth had di
Can you still afford a mature-estate HDB flat in 2020?, Money News,It’s BTO launch time, and once again your eyes are being drawn to places like Bidadari and Bishan. But a part of you may be thinking: this is all a fantasy right? Even if the balloting works out, the flats there look way out of budge
40 Umno MPs 'may join Mahathir's party', as Barisan Nasional mulls changing its name, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – As many as 40 MPs from Umno may jump ship to a political party led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, a senior aide to the premier said on Saturday (Oct 27). At the other
Johnny Depp, Jeff Beck team up for album of cover songs, Entertainment News,LONDON — Hollywood star Johnny Depp, who last week won a near-total victory in a defamation suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard, and English guitarist Jeff Beck will release an album of mainly covers next month (July), afte
Podcast: Money Hacks – Tips for starting out in property investment in Singapore, Business Wires News,Money Hacks Episode 6 Duration: 9:14 mins Synopsis: In this new podcast series for 2018, The Straits Times and The Business Times offer tips for the newcomer to the financial investment scene. Think
SIA investigating allegations made by passenger on delayed Singapore-India flight, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it is looking into a passenger's allegation that she and her fellow passengers were \”trapped\” on board flight SQ516 at Changi Airport for about three hours on June 8 w
How to encourage your kids to live a low-maintenance life, Lifestyle News,Have you ever wondered why we often joke that we need to find a low-maintenance better half? We usually do this when we seek suitable partners to date or marry. However, we never considered the importance of raising our childr
China virus death toll tops 200 as WHO declares global emergency, China News,SHANGHAI – The death toll in China from the new coronavirus reached 213 on Friday, with overall cases worldwide rising rapidly in an outbreak that the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global health emergency. The
Halal restaurants in Beijing ordered to take down Arabic, Muslim signs, China News,BEIJING – The authorities in the Chinese capital have ordered halal restaurants and food stalls to remove Arabic script and symbols associated with Islam from their signs, part of an expanding national effort to \”Sini
How much do Singapore Airlines' home delivery & inflight meals cost anyway?, Lifestyle News,Over the weekend, while the rest of us normies were watching Emily in Paris in our PJs, approximately 900 people boarded a plane for Singapore Airlines’ inaugural Restaurant A380 “dining experience” Yes,
Lick it up: Japan professor creates 'tele-taste' TV screen, Digital News,TOKYO – A Japanese professor has developed a prototype lickable TV screen that can imitate food flavours, another step towards creating a multi-sensory viewing experience. The device, called Taste the TV (TTTV), uses
ONE Warrior Series’ Akihiro Fujisawa earns first ONE Championship victory, Asia News,It was a short affair between ONE Championship debutants Akihiro “Superjap” Fujisawa and Kaji “Alpha” Ebin. Both men were scheduled to clash in a three-round catch weight match, but the bout ended abruptly due to in
'I've been playing the Squid Game for 30 years': Many South Koreans feel they are 'living' the plot in Netflix's latest hit drama, Asia News,SEOUL – Highly-skewed income disparity. Worsening household debt. Survival of the fittest amid fierce competition. South Korean t
Ex-pope Benedict suffering from debilitating disease, says brother, World News,BERLIN – Former Pope Benedict is suffering from a disease of his nervous system which means he often needs to use a wheelchair, his brother Georg Ratzinger told a German weekly, adding that he feared the paralysis could s
Malaysian anti-graft agency calls for statement from Najib's wife: sources, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's anti-graft commission has called for a statement from the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak in its investigation into a former unit of state fund 1Malaysia Developmen
Gillian Anderson hoped Bill Clinton would call her after 'intimate' meeting, Entertainment News,The 53-year-old actress — who stars as historic First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in Showtime series The First' Lady — revealed that she had once me
Jamie Foxx: My sister's death 'took the life out' of me, Entertainment News,Jamie Foxx has admitted his sister's death \”took the life out\” of him. The 53-year-old actor's sibling DeOndra Dixon sadly died aged 36 last October, and he noted the pandemic has been \”terrible for
Man arrested for alleged stabbing at Bedok Reservoir Road, victim only sought help next day, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 46-year-old man will be charged in court on Wednesday (June 29) with voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon in an alleged stabbing incident last Friday. In a statement on T
Singapore to bar short-term visitors who had been to China's Guangdong province in the last 21 days, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All short-term travellers with an air travel pass who have travelled to Guangdong province in China within the last 21 days will be barred from entering Singapore from
Daily roundup: The sad tale behind the knife skills of a 6-year-old Chinese girl – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. The sad tale behind the knife skills of a 6-year-old Chinese girl While most 6-year-olds enjoy meals prepared by thei
10 things to toss or replace when spring cleaning, Lifestyle News,Out with the old, in with the new. Here are ten things to throw away or replace when you're doing your spring cleaning. 1. OLD CLEANING MATERIALS It's time to take a good hard look at your collection of cleaning materials, i
Boy shoots grandma, self, after told to clean his room, World News,LOS ANGELES, United States – An 11-year-old boy in Arizona reportedly shot his grandmother in the back of the head and then turned the gun on himself, apparently because he was upset at being asked to clean his room. Yvonne Woodard,
Amy Adams set to play woman who thinks she's turning into a dog in Nightbitch, Entertainment News,Amy Adams is set to play a woman who thinks she's turning into a dog in Nightbitch. As per Deadline, the 45-year-old Oscar winner is reuniting with the Annapurna Pictures team, who have acquir
Women stranded in Pakistan floods take risky trips to give birth, Asia News,SEHWAN, Pakistan — Rubina Mallah took a perilous, three-hour boat journey across flood waters to get to the nearest hospital in time to give birth to her baby son, as the roads leading to the clinic in the southern Pakistani
Bollywood hero Salman Khan now Prisoner 106 in fight for bail, Entertainment News,Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, now Prisoner 106, will have to spend at least another night in jail as he fights a five-year prison term for killing endangered wildlife. Khan, one of the world's highest paid acto
The 6 trends to make travelling easier, Lifestyle News,Let's face it, travelling, no matter what class you are flying, is nearly always tiring. Well, all that might just be a thing of the past with these new inventions, designed to make your travelling life that bit easier. BYE BYE JETLAG Ugh,
All 20 polyclinics and some GPs can now perform coronavirus swab test, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Swab tests for the coronavirus have been extended from public and private hospitals here to all 20 polyclinics and several general practitioner clinics, The Straits Times has learnt. The ParkwayHealth L
Why we upgraded to a 1,593 sq ft executive apartment from a 4-room BTO , Lifestyle News,There’s been much talk about HDB upgraders in 2021/2022, and while most of the attention seems to be on upgrading to a condo, there are also many who are looking for bigger resale HDB homes as an upgrade to their
Prince Harry seeks right to pay for UK police protection, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince Harry is challenging a government decision that he should not receive police protection when on British soil even if he covers the cost himself, his legal representatives said. Harry, Queen Elizabeth&
Parasite director Bong Joon-ho gets hero's welcome in South Korea, Asia News,INCHEON – Parasite director Bong Joon-ho was greeted with cheers and applause as he returned to South Korea on Sunday after his historic four-Oscar win. About 300 reporters and many fans were waiting to greet Bong as h
12-year-old Chinese girl elopes with boyfriend that she met through an online video game, Digital News,Some dream of throwing a lavish wedding with scores of people, while others fantasize an intimate ceremony with few cherished guests. The heart wants what the heart wants, after all. But few would
US woman, 92, kills son to avoid being sent to assisted care facility, police say, World News,PHOENIX, ARIZONA – A 92-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her 72-year-old son over his plans to put her in an assisted living facility has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said on Tuesd
Netizens heartened by mum who gave GrabFood rider food and drinks for him to break fast, Digital News,Being a food delivery rider is already tough enough during the circuit breaker, when most of the population have been ordering in their meals. It’s a little bit harder to be one during the circuit b
Renovating your bathroom? Here are 8 remodelling tips to know , Lifestyle News,1. New bathroom wall and floor tiles cannot be hacked within three years from the date of flat completion For those who own BTOs, this regulation is meant to avoid ceiling leakage once the waterproofing membrane is temper
GrabFood delivery guy touched by note and tip left for him by customer: \”It was a blessing in disguise\”, Singapore News,Sometimes, the little things can make someone else's day. Stomp contributor Nazri, a GrabFood delivery rider, was touched by the gesture of a customer he delivered food to on
7 places with fab treats & perks to celebrate International Women's Day, Lifestyle News,It’s great being a woman in more ways than one. And this International Women’s Day (IWD), it means you can also enjoy exclusive deals or specially curated offerings. These cafes, restaurants and hotels are c
15 stunning photos of celeb mums breastfeeding their babies, Lifestyle News,Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject and it’s not necessarily something that comes easily to mothers. Beyond the possibility of pain, blocked ducts or even mastitis, feeding is often baby-led, so you can expect middle of th
5 tips to deal with a toxic work environment, Lifestyle News,Stress at work is inevitable. Small amounts keep you on your toes and help you perform at your best. Too much of it? It can tip you over the edge, especially if it’s the result of being in a toxic work environment. Office drama, nasty boss
Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo 2020 venues, despite warnings, Asia News,TOKYO, June 21 – Up to 10,000 domestic spectators will be allowed in Tokyo 2020 venues, Olympics organisers said on Monday, a decision that cuts against the recommendation of medical experts who said holding the event withou
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO as sales rocket past $133b, Digital News,NEW YORK – Amazon on Tuesday (Feb 2) said founder Jeff Bezos would step down as chief executive officer and become executive chairman, as the company reported its third consecutive record profit and quarterly sales above
Airbnb-style short-term home sharing still illegal: URA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will not be going ahead with proposed changes to the rules for short-term stays in private homes after extensive consultations since 2015 with diverse groups of stakeholders. I
Commonwealth Games organisers roll out red carpet – and condoms, World News,Gold Coast, Australia – About 225,000 condoms, 17,000 toilet rolls and free ice cream: welcome to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games village, where athletes and officials will want for little. Ahead of Wednesday's openin
Japan brings in 20 Ukrainian refugees on special flight, World News,TOKYO – The Japanese government flew 20 Ukrainian refugees into Tokyo on Tuesday (April 5) in a high-profile show of support for the international effort to help Ukraine by a country that has long been reluctant to take in foreigner
What to do this weekend (Dec 10 to 12) – stay safe!, Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Eevee Adventure @ Sentosa [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CW4sRBKLPr0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] Say hello to the adorable Eevee as they make
Actor Bryan Cranston still hasn't fully recovered sense of taste after getting Covid-19, Entertainment News,The 65-year-old actor and his wife Robin Dearden contracted coronavirus last March, and though he insisted they were \”very lucky\” to only experience mild symptoms, they are still feeling
American Airlines sued by family of woman who died after flight, World News,The family of a South Carolina woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing American Airlines of refusing to make an emergency landing after she fell ill during an April 2016 flight, leading to her death from an embolis
Tyler McGuire Wants To Join The World’s Elite With ONE Welterweight World Title Win, Asia News,Tyler McGuire (11-0) has a shot at World Championship gold in Singapore, and he plans on taking his opportunity to join ONE Championship’s top table of superstars. McGuire takes on fellow contender Zebazti
IMDA challenges Kenneth Jeyaretnam's claims RP not given due notice for broadcast recording, Singapore News,This general election, the Reform Party (RP) is fielding its biggest contingent in Ang Mo Kio GRC, directly taking on an incumbent People’s Action Party (PAP) team helmed by Prime Ministe
Complete first-timers' guide to buying a new executive condominium (EC) in Singapore, Lifestyle News,We've written previously on the pros and cons of buying an Executive Condominium (EC), and concluded that if you're a Singaporean who is eligible to purchase an EC, they should definit
What ants have taught Singapore's Ant Man that you should take note of too, Lifestyle News,“My wish is to set up the world’s largest ant enclosure!” proclaims John Ye boldly. John is the owner of Singapore’s first ant shop, Just Ants, located at Blk 928, Yishun Central 1. The outgoing and knowl
Families of Vietnamese missing in UK stuck with crippling migrant loans, Asia News,They borrowed thousands of dollars to fund their children's illegal trips to Europe, and now the Vietnamese parents of missing migrants feared dead in Britain have no idea how to pay off the crippling loans. Thei
5 things to eat and drink in Singapore this week, including local delights at Nutmeg & Clove and steak from Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse, Lifestyle News,This week, Singapore’s food scene has got our stomachs rumbling with the prospects of buttery steaks, well-crafted cocktails, local treasures, pizza,
Coronavirus: SIA responds after passengers want South Korea flights to be cancelled, refunded, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines (SIA) has responded to a Stomp query about its travel waiver policy amidst complaints from passengers about being unable to get refunds for their flights to South Korea. T
Song featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr found in British attic, Entertainment News,LONDON – A previously unheard song featuring Beatles members George Harrison and Ringo Starr was unveiled at the Liverpool Beatles Museum on Wednesday (Nov 10) after it was found in an attic last year. Written
50 cents for cutlery set? Woman shocked by surcharge on utensils including 'special' chopsticks at Prinsep Street restaurant, Singapore News,After a hearty dinner at a BBQ restaurant along Prinsep Street, a woman was shocked to find out her bill included a surcharge for \”chopsticks\”. In an
Tokyo area sees daily coronavirus cases topping 100 for first time: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Some 118 people were newly infected with the novel coronavirus in the Japanese capital of Tokyo, NHK public broadcaster reported on Saturday (April 4), citing metropolitan government officials. It marked the f
Man in Indonesia mourns death of pet arowana after dad fries it for lunch, Asia News,One man's prized pet recently became another man's meal. The owner of an arowana — the most expensive aquarium fish in the world — was devastated after learning that his pet was fried for his family's
New Covid-19 measures: Social gathering size raised to 5, up to 5 fully vaccinated people can dine out from Nov 22, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Monday (Nov 22), fully-vaccinated people will be able to dine at restaurants and other food and beverage outlets in groups of up to five. With the easin
See how these creative people are recreating their holidays at home with amazing results, Lifestyle News,Author Bryant H McGill once said that the realities of the world seldom measure up to the sublime designs of human imagination.Sometimes, what we imagine is more adventurous and fun than the real
Government bailouts and what they mean for shareholders, Money News,US airlines finally got something to cheer about. Earlier this week, US senate leaders came to an agreement on a US$2 trillion (S$3 trillion) stimulus bill. A whopping US$60 billion of that will be used to bail out struggling US air
US boutique bank Raine expands in Southeast Asia, bets on media and tech, World News,SINGAPORE – Southeast Asia's digital media and tech sectors, underpinned by young consumers and one of the fastest growing internet markets, had drawn US investment bank Raine Group to expand in the region, sen
France lift second World Cup after winning classic final 4-2, World News,MOSCOW, July 15 – France won the World Cup for the second time by ending battling Croatia's dream of a first title with a 4-2 victory on Sunday in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades. France l
How much in GST vouchers (cash, U-Save, MediSave) will I be getting in 2019?, Lifestyle News,This article was first published on 22 May 2019 and has been updated to include additional information on the Bicentennial benefits. While the exact date of the increase of Goods & Service Tax (GST) to 9
Who's a good doggy? Martha Stewart launches cannabis pet products, Entertainment News,Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart on Tuesday (Jan 26) launched a line of cannabis-infused oil drops and soft-baked chews for dogs, months after the successful release of her cannabidiol (CBD) gummie treats for hum
Drought, fire and flood devastate Australians in the bush, World News,HOLLISDAL – Robert Costigan thought the worst was behind him when he saved two family properties from bush fires a summer ago. This year, they floated away. The homes of the Australian cattle farmer and his father-in-law Brian Wat
Myanmar military accused of arresting doctors while Covid-19 infections rise, Asia News,YANGON – Angered by doctors' support for anti-junta protests, Myanmar's military has arrested several doctors treating Covid-19 patients independently, colleagues and media said, as the health system st
Bodies of Covid-19 victims among those dumped in India’s Ganges: Government document, Asia News,INDIA – Bodies of Covid-19 victims have been found dumped in some Indian rivers, a state government letter seen by Reuters says, in the first official acknowledgement of the alarming practice, which it sa
Everything you need to know about raising a puppy , Lifestyle News,I’ll be honest. When it comes to raising a puppy, you only get one chance to do it right, and it’s not going to be a walk in the park. But I promise you, when you build the foundation strong and right, your puppy is going to be well
Down but not out: French homeless man takes Twitter by storm, World News,PARIS – A French homeless man has become a social media sensation, chalking up nearly 20,000 followers on Twitter with his account of life on the mean streets of Paris. Christian Page was the head waiter in a ritzy restaurant i
Unliveable Sydney homes going for millions in Australia housing boom, Money News,SYDNEY, June 23 – Sydney houses with crumbling walls, shredded ceilings, and bathrooms and kitchens stripped of fixtures are getting snapped up for millions as buyers try to grab a slice of Australia's soaring prop
'Very soon': Tourism Minister says Malaysia may reopen to Singapore travellers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia could be opening up to international tourists including travellers from Singapore \”very soon\”, Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri has said. She
Coronavirus: All short-term visitors barred from entering and transiting in Singapore from Monday, 11.59pm, Singapore News,All short term visitors will no longer be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore from 11.59pm on Monday (March 23) in view of the heightened risks of importing coronaviru
'Potential air threat' on 9/11: RSAF scrambles F16 fighter jets in response, Singapore News,F-16 fighter jets from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) were scrambled in response to a potential air threat on Saturday morning (Sept 11). A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said: \”A
Cash-strapped Britons give up pets as living costs soar, World News,LONDON – Stood on her hind legs to greet any prospective owner who might approach her glass-doored kennel, Harriet is a black English cocker spaniel abandoned as a deepening cost-of-living crisis pushes growing numbers of Britons to
Coin deposit machines in Singapore and 3 ways to avoid coin deposit fees, Money News,Hate dealing with coins and have been leaving them in a pile or fishbowl? You might be surprised that those mouldy, forsaken coins can add up to a lot of money. But first, you have to figure out how to deposit coins
Prince Harry says he made sure queen was 'protected' during recent trip, World News,LONDON — Britain's Prince Harry said he made sure that Queen Elizabeth had the \”right people around her\” and was \”protected\” when he met the British monarch during a rare visit to Europe last week. Har
Supermums ditch office jobs, become Deliveroo riders to spend time with kids, Lifestyle News,From quitting office jobs to working as food delivery riders, these supermums have gone the extra mile for their children and in a male-dominated industry no less. Formerly a logistics officer, Madam Noryatt
Why you should consider a wet and dry vacuum cleaner, Lifestyle News,What is the difference between a dry only vacuum, and a wet and dry vacuum cleaner? As its name implies, a dry only vacuum cleaner is meant for cleaning up dry solids such as dust, dirt and soil. The way it operates is very straigh
Lina Ng admits to being 'tiger mum', shares how she prepares her kids for PSLE, Lifestyle News,The Mediacorp drama Lion Mums is known to tackle topics that any Singaporean mum can relate to. Issues such as tuition, work-life balance and stressed out children are all addressed in the show.
Woman rescues husband’s Gundam collection in raft with her dog in China flood, Digital News,Many relationships often see a tug-of-war between a geek and their spouse over just how geeky their household can be. One would consider themselves lucky just to be able to buy a figure or two to display in t
Employer who wrote viral post about millennial job seekers says he's a victim of doxxing, Digital News,An employer who recently aired his grievances in a Facebook post over millennial job seekers who applied for a job under him went viral on social media, with over 7,900 shares as of writing. B
Cost of living in Singapore (2020): Is your salary really enough?, Money News,Singapore is always appearing at the top of those cost-of-living surveys. But how expensive is it really to live here? If you're a young working adult or potential expat thinking of accepting that job offer in Singapo
Britain's Queen Elizabeth takes Meghan by train on first solo royal trip, World News,LONDON – Britain's newest royal Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will join Queen Elizabeth on Thursday (June 14) for her first official engagements without husband Prince Harry. Meghan, who married the monar
It's starting to look a lot like Christmas: 9 Christmas markets to check out in Singapore, Lifestyle News,CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT THESE 9 MARKETS Scrolling through pictures on Instagram of a white, snowy Christmas? Dreaming of warming your hands around a mug of hot chocolate while walking under
Thai girl suffers from vaginal bleeding after a leech crawled inside, Asia News,The monsoon season brings with it wet and humid weather, creating the perfect environment for bloodsuckers and other creepy crawlies to thrive. In Thailand, a young girl experienced an unwanted visitor in the form of a l
5 worst things to buy in JB – Totally not worth the causeway jam, Lifestyle News,By now, you would have seen the numerous memes and videos of the overnight super-jams at Johor Bahru during the National Day super-long weekend. Needless to say, the prospect of such traffic jams is enough to put off mo
World Cup: England roar into last 16 as Rashford scores twice in 3-0 Wales rout, World News,AL RAYYAN, Qatar – England marched into the last 16 of the World Cup as Group B winners after Marcus Rashford's double and a Phil Foden strike justified their first starts of the tournament in a 3-0 hamm
Magnitude 6.3 quake hits Indonesia: USGS, Asia News,JAKARTA – A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Papua, in eastern Indonesia on Thursday (June 20), US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake hit about 250 kilometres west of the town of Abepura in Papua province at 12.46am local
Landslide, floods from monsoon rain kill at least 41 in India, Nepal, Asia News,KATHMANDU/AHMEDABAD, India – A landslide and floods caused by heavy rain have killed at least 41 people in Nepal and India in the past week, officials said on Monday (Aug 31), as the annual monsoon season enters its fina
Russian ISIS fighters' children return home from Iraq, World News,MOSCOW – Thirty Russian children whose mothers are in prison in Iraq for belonging to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) arrived Sunday (Dec 30) in Moscow from Baghdad, Russian authorities said. The fathers of the childre
Bangladesh tells UN it will no longer take in Myanmar refugees, Asia News,Bangladesh told the UN Security Council on Thursday that it will no longer be able to take in refugees from Myanmar. Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque told a council meeting that the crisis over the repatriation of hundreds of
HDB BTO & resale eligibility – The Singles Singapore Citizen & Joint Singles Scheme (2019), Singapore News,You wake up, scroll through Facebook and \”like\” a bunch of your friends' #anniversary and #babyturnsONE photos. It's almost like any other day, except today is different. It's yo
Bye dyed hair, hello volunteer work: China's Idol Producer 2 heralds in new era of 'socially responsible' idols, Entertainment News,Now you see it, now you don't. Popular Chinese survival audition show Idol Producer suddenly went off air midway through this second season. When it
'I thought I was strong and would accept it after a day or 2': Diabetic local actor Duan Weiming amputates lower leg, Entertainment News,When it rains, it pours for this local actor; on top of losing his lower leg, local actor Duan Weiming also lost his adoptive mother, all in the span of
Body of Glee star Naya Rivera 'may never come back up', says police, Entertainment News,Naya Rivera's body \”may never come back up\”, police have said. The 33-year-old actress is presumed dead after she went missing on Wednesday (July 8) afternoon when her four-year-old son Josey was f
Bangkok's Covid-19 outbreak may take months to contain with the new wave of infections and a highly contagious variant, Asia News,BANGKOK – A coronavirus outbreak in Thailand's capital may take more than two months to control, a health official said on Thursday (April 8), as the authoritie
This made my day: Cabby turns up at passenger's door with phone and other belongings he left behind, Singapore News,Most of us have experienced losing a personal item before — be it a mobile phone, wallet, or some cash. It’s frustrating so imagine losing a number of your most important belongin
Miss collecting souvenirs and finding treasures in one-of-a-kind stores overseas? You can do that too in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Despite the introduction of Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) in Singapore, overseas ventures are still quite a hassle with all the Covid-19 tests involved. And not to ment
4 students and 1 non-teaching staff from different schools test positive for Covid-19; all have mild symptoms, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Four students and one non-teaching staff from five different schools have tested positive for the coronavirus. In a statement on Sunday (June 7), the Ministry of
Cardi B spends thousands of dollars every week on coronavirus tests, Entertainment News,Cardi B revealed she and her team get screened for Covid-19 four times a week to ensure they are all safe and well, and it is proving to be expensive. The 28-year-old rapper tweeted: \”I get Covid tested about 4 t
Migrant worker made misleading public posts, 'overstayed his welcome': MOM, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A migrant worker who was active in local literary circles and founded two community groups here has left Singapore after his work permit expired and was not renewed. In a Facebook post on
Signify launches an Ultraviolet C-powered Philips desk lamp that disinfects all that it shines upon, Digital News,Are alcohol wipes, sanitisers, and bleach not metal enough for you? Signify solves that first world problem with an equally first world solution: the consumer-grade Philips UV-C disinfec
No photographer, no sweat: We tried this Korean-style studio shoot that lets you snap your own professional B&W photos, Lifestyle News,Many people assume that professional photoshoots can only be done in a proper studio by skilled photographers wielding their thousand-dollar DSLRs. So, would you bel
Signs that you're paying too much for your home, Money News,When it comes to your personal finances, there's nothing as frustrating as finding out that you're overpaying for something. This frustration can turn to serious worry if you're overpaying for something as significant as
Healthy hot drinks to perk up a cold rainy day, Lifestyle News,It’s been raining more and more lately, making temperatures drop and contributing to sweater weather – the closest thing we’ll get to winter in Singapore. If you’re craving hot drinks to stay warm, here are five healthy and delicious pic
UK PM Johnson under fire over Christmas lockdown party, World News,LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a backlash on Wednesday (Dec 8) after a video surfaced showing his staff laughing and joking over how to explain a gathering in Downing Street during a Christmas Covid-19 lockdown l
An international property marketer shares how to start investing in overseas property, Money News,I clearly remember the first time I felt invigorated to become a landlord and it was when I came across Robert Kiyosaki’s book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. This was a long time back when I was still a student (S
Malaysian PM Mahathir sends resignation letter to king, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has submitted a letter of resignation to Malaysia's king, his office said on Monday, amid talk of forming a new governing coalition. The fate of Malaysia's ruling coalition
Voice-command ovens, robots for pets on show at Berlin's IFA tech fair, Digital News,Europe's biggest tech fair, Berlin's IFA, is showcasing a flood of product launches until Wednesday. Here are five trends and gadgets making waves. Fitness trainer for pets No time to walk or play wit
Half of Shanghai achieves 'zero Covid'; city presses on with 'unsustainable' fight, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING, – Shanghai officials said on Wednesday (May 11) half the city had achieved \”zero Covid\” status, but uncompromising restrictions had to remain in place under a national
Just discovered floating hotels? Here are several to consider for your next holiday, Lifestyle News,The recent Covid-19 crisis has made us pseudo experts on personal hygiene, educated us on what constitutes safe distancing, and alerted us to the existence of floating hotels, otherwise known as flote
Woman found dead in Woodlands flat; man arrested for alleged murder, Singapore News,For the past few days at a Woodlands block, neighbours had heard a woman and a man arguing loudly. Yesterday, it ended with the 41-year-old woman dead and a 34-year-old man arrested for murder. Police received a call
Man arrested for using fake $100 note in Geylang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly being involved in the use of a counterfeit $100 note. The police said on Monday (July 5) that they received a report last Friday that a counterfeit $100 portrait series note
7 unusual part-time jobs Singaporeans can do instead of tuition, Singapore News,Sometimes, it seems like Singaporeans are all doing the same few boring jobs in banking, finance, insurance and the civil service. As for students working part-time, everyone's either giving tuition or serving table
4 Indonesians arrested for swimming to Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Four Indonesian men who jumped off a boat and swam towards Singapore have been arrested for unlawful entry, the police said on Tuesday (Oct 13). The men, aged between 19 and 38, jumped off an unnumbered boat into the waters
US homeland security secretary tests positive for Covid-19, World News,WASHINGTON – US homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is vaccinated, tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning (Oct 19), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. \”Secretary Mayorkas tested positive this
Car badly damaged after being parked overnight: 'Both doors on driver's side need to be changed', Singapore News,A driver noticed damages to her car when it was left in a carpark at Changi Airport Terminal 3 overnight, from Saturday (Aug 24) to Sunday (Aug 25). Stomp contributor Ong d
This family camp lets you relive your army days, Lifestyle News,Time to apply leave and spend some quality time with the fam! If you're looking for an option that doesn't require you to haul everyone out of Singapore, check out Camp 1N – a 2D1N family friendly experience by the Singapore D
Singapore homeowners embrace the jungalow trend, Business Wires News,It's official: plant ladies are the new cat ladies. Flick through the decor tags on Pinterest or Instagram and you'll be sure to find homes with one common denominator – plants. From giant monstera leaves to tiny succulen
Esports player granted NS deferment for further studies, not for Overwatch World Cup, Digital News,The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has clarified that esports player Figo Chua was not granted deferment from national service (NS) to take part in an international competition. A Mindef spokesman said t
17 Team Singapore athletes are making their Olympic debut in Tokyo – who are they?, Singapore News,Joseph Schooling, Feng Tianwei, Quah Ting Wen — these are familiar faces Singaporeans have supported and cheered on at international competitions and the Olympic Games over the past years. And at the u
Not your usual staycation: A McDonald's-themed holiday, Lifestyle News,Over the past year, we’ve seen pet-friendly staycations, all-you-can-eat staycations, and sexy staycations, but a McDonald’s-themed staycation might be just what we need to get through the rest of phase three (however long t
Scientists unearth 'most bird-like' dinosaur ever found, World News,Researchers in Germany have unearthed a new species of flying dinosaur that flapped its wings like a raven and could hold vital clues as to how modern-day birds evolved from their reptilian ancestors. For more than a centu
5 tips for saving your child's future university tuition fees, Money News,At the end of the education rat race, all Singaporean parents hope that their child eventually does well enough to get into a good university and enrol in a course that ensures a decent future. To that end, parents are wi
Cakes with edible, realistic-looking lizards and cockroaches made by an Ipoh home baker, Lifestyle News,Thinking of pests like cockroaches and lizards are enough to make most people's hair stand. So, who would anyone make edible replicas and serve it on a cake? Well, that someone is The Slice I
Secret life as a social escort in Singapore, Singapore News,Within the past year, Rebecca* has developed crushes on a lawyer, a cafe owner, and a freelance writer. They shared interests and talked about \”normal things\” like feeling miserable after watching La La Land and discovering that a particula
Hope from chaos: An ArtScience Museum exhibition that reflects on the turmoil of living with Covid-19, Lifestyle News,After a period of turmoil, nothing is more important than taking time to reflect. A pause amidst the chaos, reflection offers a chance to untangle our thoughts, consider multiple vie
7 things to know about the 2022 BTO launch sites, Money News,2022 will be an interesting year, with the debut of the Prime Location Housing (PLH) flats, as well as demand being at a peak. On top of that, HDB has promised to ramp up production starting this year, to avoid the increasingly burdensome
Sean Penn worries for future of cinema, Entertainment News,Sean Penn worries for the future of cinema. The 61-year-old actor fell in love with cinema at an early age, but with the rise of streaming platforms and the impact of the pandemic, he wonders what the future holds. He shared: \”The business I
Daniel Craig wishes he could have kept Aston Martin car from latest James Bond film, Entertainment News,Daniel Craig wishes he could have kept an Aston Martin car from the latest James Bond film, branding the company \”b******s\” for not allowing him to do so. The 53-year-old star is reprising the rol
