A guide to navigating CPF after losing a loved one, Money News,It’s never easy to talk about death. There’s still a stigma around this topic as we are all afraid to face the reality of losing someone we love. And if we have to deal with the loss, dealing with matters like finances would probably be
Unvaccinated pregnant woman who got Covid-19 twice 'wracked with guilt' for putting infant son through death-threatening ordeal , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A miracle. That was what Madam Yvonne Khoo kept hearing from doctors and nurses after she woke up in the intensive care unit (ICU) at
Japan PM Abe returns to office after health exam, says ready to work, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to his office on Wednesday (Aug 19), telling reporters he was ready to work two days after undergoing a medical check-up at a Tokyo hospital. \”I underwent a medical exa
Man who bit young son, tied him up with bicycle cord and said he hated him jailed 9 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A delivery driver who bit his son and later choked him and tied him up with a bicycle cord was jailed and fined on Tuesday (Aug 10). The 36-year-old, who cannot be named due to a ga
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).
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
Knife-wielding man shot by police during confrontation at Clementi NPC, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man was shot during a confrontation with police officers outside Clementi Neighbourhood Police Centre, in Clementi Avenue 5, on Thursday night (Feb 17). In a video posted at around 11pm by netizen Be
Chart-topping rapper XXXTentacion shot dead at 20, Entertainment News,MIAMI, United States – XXXTentacion, the troubled 20-year-old rapper whose bleak, self-released rhymes propelled him to the top of the US chart this year, was shot dead Monday in Florida, authorities said. The rapper, whose real n
Coronavirus: Bangladeshi worker whose wife just gave birth to baby boy out of ICU after more than 2 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's 42nd Covid-19 patient, a 39-year-old Bangladeshi construction worker, has been transferred to a general ward after being in intensive care for over
2 men set off bomb in Canadian restaurant, 15 wounded – authorities, World News,TORONTO – Two unidentified men walked into a restaurant on Thursday in the Canadian city of Mississauga and set off a bomb, wounding more than a dozen people, and then fleeing, authorities said. The blast went off in the
Student arrested after shooting, wounding another boy at US school, World News,MEMPHIS – A student was arrested after shooting and badly wounding another boy at an elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, early on Thursday (Sept 30), police said. No other injuries were reported and the Cummings Elem
3 members of University of Virginia football team slain in shooting, suspect in custody, World News,CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia – A suspect in a shooting at the University of Virginia that left three members of the University of Virginia football team dead was in custody on Monday (Nov 14), hours afte
4 children die as wind lifts jumping castle into air at Australia school, World News,SYDNEY – Four children were killed and several more badly injured in Australia after strong winds lifted an inflated jumping castle into the air during end-of-year school celebrations, causing them to fall 10 metres
Don't discard your TraceTogether token or delete the app, says Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore residents should not discard their TraceTogether token or delete the app just yet, as the country may need to step up contact tracing measures if the Covid-19 situation worsens, said
Bangladeshi worker who is Singapore's case 42 hopes to return home soon to be with wife and baby, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Much has happened since Mr Raju Sarker, 39, was infected with Covid-19. For one thing, the number of coronavirus infections has shot up to more than 30,000 since Mr Raju,
Taiwanese director Doze Niu accused of sexual assault, Entertainment News,Acclaimed Taiwanese director Doze Niu of Monga (2010) fame has been accused of sexually assaulting a female employee. Taiwan's United Daily News reported late on Wednesday (Dec 5) that the alleged assault took place in la
Car crashes into Geylang eatery, passers-by scramble to help trapped woman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 26-year-old driver lost control of her car along Geylang Road on Sunday (June 2), before mounting the kerb and crashing into an Indian-Muslim eatery. Fortunately, several patrons of ABC Bistro, a
Baby in China gets tossed out of 3-storey window by mother, minutes after being born, China News,A 22-year-old woman from China has been detained by police after she tossed her son out the window just moments after giving birth to him. The police told Chinese media on Saturday (June 8) that she thre
Singapore's Covid-19 weekly infection growth rate drops below 1 for the first time since January, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 weekly infection growth rate dipped to 0.98 on Wednesday (March 2), the first time it has gone below one since Jan 3, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in it
Matthew Perry's heart stopped beating for 5 minutes, Entertainment News,Matthew Perry dropped out of Don't Look Up after his heart stopped beating for five minutes. The 53-year-old actor was cast as a Republican journalist in the Adam McKay-directed movie, but he was forced to quit the pro
Three men arrested after fight breaks out at Redhill Close, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three men were arrested after a fight broke out between them at Redhill on Saturday morning (Aug 17). Police said they were alerted to a fray at Block 88 Redhill Close at about 11.30am. They arrested three men, ag
Gleaming mooncake deals for Mid-Autumn Festival 2022, Lifestyle News,Even though the Mooncake Festival 2022 is still more than one month away, it is never too early to look for early bird discounts to save a few dollars. We have compiled a list of the best mooncake deals below ranging from tradition
Woman who jumped off 5th storey of Eunos block in viral videos survives, Singapore News,A woman, 31, survived a fall from five storeys at Block 36 Eunos Crescent on Tuesday (Sept 20). Videos circulating online show the woman standing on a ledge outside a window before she jumped. In response to a St
Singaporean dentist dies on holiday in Maldives, Singapore News,He would go on regular humanitarian and mission trips abroad to help the less fortunate and had even asked his friends to join him on his trips. On Monday, all prospect of such trips ended when Dr Jimmy Tang Chian Piao died while on hol
Daily roundup: Why sudden change in age for automatic CPF payouts not a good idea – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Parliament: Why sudden change in age for automatic CPF payouts not a good idea, says Josephine Teo Manpower Minister
No tea or coffee, Indians warned, as heatwave continues, Asia News,CHURU, INDIA – Hospitals across the desert state of Rajasthan reported a surge in heatstroke cases on Tuesday (June 4) as fierce temperatures kept up for a fourth day across northern India. The government advised the public not to dr
Indian groom gets shot but returns hours later after surgery to take his vows, Asia News,NEW DELHI – An Indian groom shot by two gunmen as he rode a chariot to his wedding in New Delhi managed to return just hours later after surgery and take his vows, police said on Wednesday (Nov 21). The unidenti
World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor, World News,LONDON – A woman in Brazil who received a womb transplanted from a deceased donor has given birth to a baby girl in the first successful case of its kind, doctors reported. The case, published in The Lancet medical journal,
Cirque du Soleil star plunges to death during Florida show, World News,An experienced Cirque du Soleil performer has died after plunging onto a stage during an aerial straps routine at a weekend show in Tampa, Florida, the company said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Yann Arn
Thais resell private Covid-19 vaccination slots as free govt supplies build, Asia News,BANGKOK – Some Thais who had scrambled to book private hospital appointments to receive the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine have taken to social media to resell their slots after an influx of free government-supplied sho
Out of sight, out of mind: Overlooked Covid-19 champs, Lifestyle News,We're all thankful to the healthcare workers who have been risking their lives to battle Covid-19. But frontline staff aren't the only ones making a difference. Here are some unsung heroes who have been working behind th
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
SCDF uses rescue tools to release child's foot stuck in escalator at Jewel, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A child was taken to hospital after getting a foot stuck in an escalator at Jewel Changi Airport on Monday (June 24). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to a call for a
More than 20 injured, 1 killed after SUV slams into Wisconsin parade, World News,More than 20 people were injured when an SUV drove through a crowded Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday (Nov 21), the local police chief said, and at least one person was killed, a local CBS affiliate re
Personal finance lessons we can learn from this millionaire janitor, Money News,To be a millionaire, you need to have a high-paying job or be a businessman. At least that’s what we commonly hear. But there are people who have quietly amassed wealth even with an ordinary job. Enter Ronald Read. I rec
George Clooney hospitalised after 'trying too hard' to lose weight for movie, Entertainment News,The 59-year-old actor was due to fly to the Arctic to star in and direct the movie but was rushed to the emergency room after suffering excruciating stomach pains. He was diagnosed with pancrea
Singapore motorcyclist dies days after accident on Causeway; family appeals for eyewitnesses, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A motorcyclist from Singapore died several days after he was involved in an accident when heading to Malaysia for breakfast. The man, 29-year-old public servant Cai Yu Heng, was h
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home but still receiving hospital treatment, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, continues to undergo treatment at the National Heart Institute but has been allowed to go t
Coronavirus: 12 new cases in Singapore, including 9 from Safra Jurong cluster, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Twelve new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Singapore, nine of which are related to the private dinner function at Safra Jurong on Feb 15, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday (March 8)
95-year-old man 11th person to die from Covid-19 in Singapore, Singapore News,The Ministry of Health has confirmed 623 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (April 17). Out of these, there are 27 cases in the community, 37 cases involving work permit holders residing outside dormitories, and 558
Prince William shaves off hair, steals the internet's attention, World News,Britain's Prince William reportedly appeared with a new, close-shaven hairstyle on Thursday during his visit to the Evelina London Children's Hospital in London. The move garnered the attention and scrutiny of
Proud parents Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon announce birth of baby boy, Entertainment News,South Korean celebrity power couple Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon have welcomed a baby boy into their family. In a statement released by Shin-hye's agency on Tuesday (May 31), Salt Entertainment said:
37-year-old driver dies after crashing into tree along Sheares Ave, passenger taken to hospital, Singapore News,A 37-year-old driver was killed after he lost control of his car, crashed through a road barrier and into a tree along Sheares Avenue on Tuesday night (Aug 7). A male passenger, also 37, w
73-year-old arrested for mischief over Telok Blangah blaze, Singapore News,A 73-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a fire that broke out in a flat on the 10th storey of Block 39 Telok Blangah Rise early on Saturday (Jan 29). It is understood that the man, arrested for mischief by fire, li
2 Singaporean boys injured after pickup truck hits 4 cars near Johor checkpoint, Singapore News,Two Singaporean boys were injured after a pickup truck lost control and crashed into four other cars as they were preparing to enter Singapore on Sunday (Nov 10) afternoon. The victims, aged 11 and 12, we
'My life is a miracle': Covid-19 patient recuperates after 4-month ordeal, World News,LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles resident Francisco Garcia tested positive for Covid-19 in April and says he doesn’t know how he caught it. Now recuperating, the 31-year-old had avoided leaving the house because
Reinfection in Omicron patients unlikely for now: Experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The chances of someone who had the Omicron variant of Covid-19 getting reinfected are quite slim at present, experts told The Straits Times. The experts also said that reinfection in someone who had Omicron is less
More MRT stations to open in the North come August 28 , Singapore News,The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast MRT Line (TEL2) will start running on Aug 28, 2021. The opening date was announced by Transport Minister S. Iswaran in a Facebook live feed, posted on LTA's page. [embed]https://www
China approves human testing for coronavirus vaccine grown in insect cells, China News,China has approved human testing for a potential coronavirus vaccine cultivated within insect cells, local government in the southwestern city of Chengdu said on Saturday. China is in a global race to develop cost
High blood thickness ups death risk; few problems with flu-Covid shots together, World News,The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Blood thickness li
Discharged coronavirus patients here no longer have viable virus and will not spread disease: NCID, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The 62 Covid-19 patients who have been discharged here no longer have the virus in them and cannot pass the infection on to others, experts at the National Centre for Infect
Greta Thunberg says she 'likely' had new coronavirus, World News,Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said Tuesday that it was \”extremely likely\” that she had contracted the new coronavirus, after experiencing several symptoms following a trip to central Europe. \”Around ten days ago I s
Troubling 'Eek' variant found in most Tokyo hospital Covid cases: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Around 70 per cent of coronavirus patients tested at a Tokyo hospital last month carried a mutation known for reducing vaccine protection, Japanese public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday. The E484K muta
CGH Covid-19 cluster grows to 10 cases, including 16-year-old RP student , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five of the dozen Covid-19 community cases reported on Sunday (June 27) have been linked to the cluster at Changi General Hospital (CGH). They include a 24-year-old woman who works as a porter at th
Knife-wielding man kills 2 schoolchildren in Shanghai, China News,SHANGHAI – A man armed with a knife attacked students at the entrance to a primary school in Shanghai's central Xuhui district on Thursday (June 28), killing two of the children, police said. The 29-year-old man attacked three ma
Covid-19 patient escapes from Hong Kong hospital, manhunt underway, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong authorities are searching for a Covid-19 positive patient who escaped one of the city’s largest hospitals while undergoing treatment, according to health officials. The 63-year old man, identified as
5 criteria to consider when picking the right nursing home for your parents, Lifestyle News,Of all the issues facing Singapore, the biggest elephant in the room is the rapidly ageing population. Almost 20 per cent of the populace will be 65 and over by 2030, with that number doubling to nearly 40 pe
Meat grinder still attached to Giant worker's arm when rushed to NUH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A supermarket worker who was using a meat grinder was injured after her left arm was caught in the machine on Friday morning (March 8). The 53-year-old woman works at a 24-hour Giant Express outlet
Mumbai bridge collapse kills 6: Officials, Asia News,MUMBAI – Six people were killed and dozens injured when a footbridge collapsed near Mumbai's main train station on Thursday (March 14), the latest accident to highlight creaking infrastructure in India's financial capital. The bridge, wh
China mum panics as 2-year-old son gets entire arm sucked into escalator, China News,A family trip to the mall turned into a nightmare for a mother in Hunan, China, when her two-year-old son got his entire right arm sucked into an escalator last Friday (July 5). In CCTV footage of the horrifying inc
Street fighters: 12 arrested for case of rioting along Canberra Street, Singapore News,Six men and six women were apprehended on Sunday morning (Oct 25) in relation to a case of rioting at Block 103B, Canberra Street. According to Stomp, residents had noticed a commotion going on beneath their windo
Community and Compassion: Andi Sklar’s Role in Uplifting Connecticut Children’s Hospital – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,When it comes to making a real difference in the lives of children and families, Andi Sklar is leading with heart. Her commitment to giving back shines through in everything she does, especi
Death toll rises to 24 in Turkey train derailment, hundreds injured, World News,ISTANBUL – Twenty-four people were killed and hundreds injured when a train packed with weekend passengers derailed in northwest Turkey due to ground erosion after heavy rains, officials said on Monday (July 9). The trai
Elderly woman killed in Jurong East accident: Video shows car crashing through carpark gantry, Singapore News,Video footage showing how a car crashed through a carpark gantry, moments before it caused an accident that killed a pedestrian and injured three others, has emerged online. The four-vehicle
After 24 surgeries, Bangladesh 'tree man' relapses, Health News,A year ago Abul Bajandar, a Bangladeshi rickshaw-puller dubbed \”tree-man\” for the bark-like growths that once covered his body, appeared to have made a full recovery from the rare condition that has afflicted him for a decade.
Boy killed when car strikes group of children outside British school, World News,LONDON – British police launched a murder investigation on Monday (Dec 3) after a 12-year-old boy was killed and five others were injured when a car struck a group of children outside a school in southern England. Polic
Have ideas on how to repurpose Old Changi Hospital or enhance Changi Point? You could win up to $6,000, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Can the derelict Old Changi Hospital, a site for many a ghost-hunting expedition, find new life? The authorities hope so, and want ideas on how to repurpose it, as well
6 more Covid-19 deaths, bringing toll to 142; 3,590 new cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Six seniors aged between 67 and 93 are the latest to die from complications linked to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday (Oct 8). Three were men and three were women, all Singaporeans. One of
Hayley Woo: Severe side effects of booster jab a wake-up call to how unhealthy I was, Entertainment News,Ever since she was a teenager, local actress Hayley Woo has been experiencing blackouts that lasted a few seconds each time. When she sits up from her bed, she would also have to do it slowly or
First US shots in Covid-19 vaccine campaign coming Monday, Army general says, World News,The first shots in a massive US Covid-19 vaccine campaign will be administered as early as Monday, with Pfizer Inc and partners aiming to start shipments across the hard-hit country on Sunday, an Army general or
31 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, lowest daily number in 5 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 31 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Tuesday noon (Aug 25), taking Singapore's total to 56,435. This is the lowest daily figure in more than five months since March 22, when there were
19 killed in factory fire in eastern China, authorities say, China News,A factory fire has killed 19 people in eastern China, local authorities said on Monday, in the latest deadly incident to hit the country's industrial sector. The fire broke out on Sunday at a factory in Ninghai county, Zhej
'I still struggle with paranoia': 2 young Singaporeans share their experiences growing up with toxic parents , Singapore News,Growing up, Owen*’s parents often impressed upon him their wish for him to become a doctor, like many Asian parents. In a bid to steer him in the ‘right direction’,
At least 20 killed in double-decker bus blaze in Peru capital Lima, World News,At least 20 people were killed and eight injured when a double-decker bus they were travelling in caught on fire in the Peruvian capital Lima on Sunday, a spokesman for the country's firefighters said. Witnesses said
