Indonesia hunts scores of inmates after jailbreak in North Sumatra, Asia News,MEDAN – At least 100 prisoners are on the run from an Indonesian jail, the authorities said on Thursday (May 16). It is the country's second mass prison escape in less than a week. Prisoners fled the from the jail for
How much does it cost to custom make furniture and homeware in Singapore?, Lifestyle News,Bespoke, custom, tailored, one-of-a-kind, artisanal – these words have been associated with hefty price tags that would spook budget-conscious homeowners. Design is inherently a collaborative process, and custo
Wikipedia blocked in China ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary, Digital News,Authorities in mainland China have blocked Wikipedia, its owner said on Wednesday. \”In April, the Wikimedia Foundation determined that Wikipedia was no longer accessible in China,\” Samantha Lien, spokeswoman for the found
Lounging on the edge: Man holds solo barbecue on HDB ledge in viral clip, Digital News,Amusing yet concerning footage emerged on social media yesterday (Aug 25) of a half-naked man lounging quite dangerously on the ledge outside the window of an HDB apartment. Strangely enough, he appeared to be hav
Guilty verdict for Malaysia's Najib caps dramatic turn in fortunes, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – As a Malaysian judge read out a verdict of guilty on all charges, former prime minister Najib Razak sat silently in the dock at the end of the first of five graft trials linked to scandal-tainted st
No payment from Robinsons but Sealy will honour mattress purchases, Singapore News,[UPDATE: Nov 5] Three other mattress brands — King Koil, Serta and Simmons — announced on Wednesday evening (Nov 4) that they would be fulfilling all orders from Robinsons customers which have been paid in full, with
Trains halted, scores injured as Japan cleans up after strong quake, Asia News,IWAKI, Japan – More than 100 people were injured and trains halted over a wide swathe of northeastern Japan on Sunday after the region was jolted by a major earthquake in the same area as the 2001 Fukushima quake that set
The ultimate financial checklist to get ready for 2020, Money News,In just a few days time, 2020 will be upon us! The start of a new year is always a great time to take stock of our personal finance. And, therefore, we give you a 7-point checklist to help you get ready and take on 2020. 1. RESTRUCTU
Duterte tells police, soldiers not to co-operate in any drug war probe, Asia News,MANILA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered police and soldiers not to co-operate in any investigation into his bloody war on drugs, amid international calls for an external probe. Western countries and
Birds of a feather: Video of hundreds of starlings gliding over Sengkang estate captivates residents, Singapore News,When someone says birds of a feather flock together, they probably have seen this somewhere before. Hundreds of birds flying in sync – as though performing together in the air – was s
