Grab driver chases after 3 men who took $53 premium ride without paying, Singapore News,Three men took a Grab Premium ride but evaded payment, prompting their driver to chase after them on foot for 1km. According to Shin Min Daily News, the incident occurred outside Boon Keng MRT station on Monday (
Coal mine blast kills 4 in southern China, another 9 missing: Xinhua, China News,BEIJING – Four workers were killed and nine were missing after an explosion at a small coal mine in China's Guizhou province on Monday night, state-owned Xinhua News reported on Tuesday citing local authorities. Th
Woman gets antsy about 'extra guests' in Airbnb condo she rented in JB, Singapore News,All one woman wanted was a nice family trip to Johor Bahru. But she found some extra 'guests' during her stay instead. Pests, to be exact. The Singaporean, who goes by the username Chellewmx on
Man charged with robbery at Chinatown hostel; alleged accomplice still at large, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 37-year-old man allegedly involved in a robbery at a hostel in Chinatown was charged in court on Saturday (Sept 25). Goh Soon Kim, a Singaporean, is accused of robbing four victims of $1,000
Malaysia's Petronas reports fire at SSGP pipeline, Malaysia News,Malaysian state energy company Petronas reported a fire at the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) near Lawas on Wednesday (Nov 16) afternoon, which the Borneo Post online said led to an explosion that killed one person and injured
Aliff Aziz charged with disorderly conduct after he was arrested in Orchard Road on Nov 10, Entertainment News,Singapore actor-singer Aliff Aziz was slammed by netizens when videos popped up online of his alleged drunken behaviour in Orchard Road. On Monday (Nov 18), he was charged in court with dis
Mike Tyson involved in altercation on plane, Entertainment News,Mike Tyson was involved in a scuffle with another passenger on an airplane at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday (April 21), his spokesperson confirmed to ESPN. TMZ posted a video that purported to show Tyson punching the
Texas massacre shocks, but gunfire at US schools at record high, World News,LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday (May 24) three students were shot and wounded outside an elementary school in Washington DC. A day earlier, three teenagers were shot as they left their high school in Philadelphia. Last week, there
Motorist whose speeding car hit and killed 4-year-old girl in Bukit Batok gets 6 weeks' jail, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A former condominium manager was speeding while driving his housemate's car in Bukit Batok last year and it hit a four-year-old girl who died in the accident. The Strait
Cabby asked to remove sticker bearing name of porn website, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A cabby has been asked to remove from his taxi a sticker bearing the name of a pornographic website. A photo sent to citizen journalism website Stomp on Thursday (Sept 5) shows the decal pasted on the boot of a Si
Elderly jaywalker in China dies in road accident after ignoring 4-year-old granddaughter's pleas to stop, China News,Shocking footage from China recently captured a tragic accident involving an elderly man and his granddaughter while crossing a traffic junction. The man later died while the gir
Surgeon said 'light duties' appropriate, sending worker back to work day after surgery for broken collarbone, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An orthopaedic surgeon appealed against his conviction of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal for certifying a migrant worker fit for work
'I didn't do anything': Man arrested after refusing to wear mask in Tampines, Singapore News,More than a year into the pandemic, putting on a face mask while heading out is the norm by now but some people continue to flout the rules. A 60-year-old man was arrested on May 15 in Tampine
Bus driver arrested after accident with female cyclist in Jurong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A bus driver has been arrested after a female cyclist was injured after an accident with the bus in Jurong on Tuesday (June 4). The police said that they were alerted at 12.13pm to an accident involving a bu
MOH investigating death of 103-year-old woman wrongly given 4th Covid-19 jab at nursing home, Singapore News,The Health Ministry (MOH) is investigating the death of a 103-year-old woman who was erroneously given a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by a mobile vaccination team. The woman, a nursing
'Get lost!' After Elvin Ng, Danny Yeo also accuses Taiwan actor Patrick Lee of rudeness, Entertainment News,What started off as a revelation about an on-set dispute between Elvin Ng and an unnamed (at that time) Taiwanese actor has kind of transformed into an international 'dispute&#x
Navy officer in South Korea found dead after alleged sexual abuse by superior, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday ordered an investigation into the apparent suicide of a navy sergeant who had reported being sexually harassed by her supervisor, the second such case involvi
Russian forces seize huge Ukrainian nuclear plant, fire extinguished, World News,LVIV, Ukraine – Russian forces seized the largest nuclear power plant in Europe after a building at the complex was set ablaze during intense fighting with Ukrainian defenders, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday (Marc
Man who removed bus stop bench to check its dimensions for flat renovation gets detention, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who wanted to remake his new flat so it resembled a bus stop removed a grey metal bench from an actual stop in Braddell Road in June last year. Tan Ke Wei, 22, took the bench –
Attack on government minister walking to work shocks New Zealanders, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealanders have expressed shock after a government minister was punched in the face while walking to work, a rare attack in a country where politicians mingle freely with the public with no security cove
Driver plays braking game on CTE even though 'I have done nothing wrong', Singapore News,A Stomp contributor was left upset after encountering a driver who played the 'braking game' along the Central Expressway (CTE) on Thursday (Mar 13). The Stomp contributor said he was travell
Rebels attack Chinese consulate in Pakistan's Karachi, two police killed, Asia News,KARACHI, Pakistan – Three suicide bombers attacked the Chinese consulate in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi early on Friday, but were killed before entering the building, the city's police chief sa
Woman dies in suspected drowning at Keppel Club pool, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman died after she was found unconscious in a swimming pool at Keppel Club on Saturday evening (Feb 5). The authorities were alerted to the case of suspected drowning at around 7.50pm. The 52-year-old woman was take
Philippine leader's order to kill rebels 'legal', spokesman says, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's order to kill armed rebels was legal, his spokesman said on Monday (March 8), as Catholic leaders joined condemnation of the killings of nine activists in s
Number of tech-based sex crimes soars: Aware, Digital News,Technology-facilitated sex offences, such as upskirting, voyeurism and revenge porn, have been on the rise over the last three years, according to the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware). The gender-equality advocacy group&#
Dozens killed in Papua New Guinea, including women and children hacked to death, World News,Twenty-four people have died – including two pregnant women with their unborn children – in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea's lawless highlands, prompting the prime minister on Wednesday to vow to av
'Childish' drivers caught playing overtaking game on expressway, Singapore News,Two drivers were caught on camera trying to one-up each other by engaging in an overtaking game. SG Road Vigilante posted a video of the incident that occurred on Monday (March 1). In the video, a Suzuki Jimny
6 injured as glass panel shatters at International Business Park foodcourt, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Six people were injured when a glass panel shattered at the foodcourt of Icon @ IBP in Jurong East on Thursday (Jan 10). According to Chinese daily Lianhe Wanbao, the six people who were injured we
Swedish 'Mohammad' cartoonist Lars Vilks killed in car crash, World News,STOCKHOLM – Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who stirred worldwide controversy in 2007 with drawings depicting the Prophet Mohammad with the body of a dog, was killed in a car crash near the southern town of Markaryd on Sun
Flight attendant falls out of Air India plane, suffers injuries, Asia News,MUMBAI – A flight attendant fell out of an Air India plane while trying to close its door on Monday (Oct 15), the airline said, reportedly breaking her leg when she landed on the tarmac. The accident occurred at Mumbai's
STB investigating alleged Covid-19 breach onboard Royal Caribbean cruise, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Wednesday night (Dec 30) that it is looking into a possible breach of Covid-19 safety measures on board a Royal Caribbean cruise. A group of more than 10 men
Thai minister threatens Facebook with legal action over restriction requests, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's digital minister has threatened legal action against Facebook and accused the social media giant of not complying with government requests to restrict content deemed illegal, including p
Lawyer Samuel Seow charged with assault, harassment following leaked video, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Entertainment lawyer Samuel Seow Theng Beng was charged on Friday (June 7) with offences including the assault of a woman and the use of criminal force on another two. He allegedly assaulted Ms Bre
North Korea regrets killing South Korean to control coronavirus amid public backlash, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea expressed regret on Friday that it shot dead a missing South Korean to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the South’s national security adviser said, amid growing political and public
South Korea says scrambled fighters after Russian warplanes violated air defence zone, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea scrambled fighter jets after Russian warplanes entered South Korea's air space identification zone on Tuesday (Oct 22), the latest in a series of such violations, its military sa
Workers left stranded on faulty gondola 7 floors above ground at Pasir Ris, Singapore News,Two workers installing a bird netting on the facade of a HDB flat in Pasir Ris were left dangling seven storeys above ground when their gondola tilted to one side. After recovering from the initial shock, the
Nicole Richie's hair catches fire during birthday celebration, Entertainment News,Nicole Richie's hair set on fire as she was blowing out the candles on a birthday cake. The TV star celebrated her 40th birthday on Tuesday (Sept 21), and she was given a spectacular-looking cake for the land
Elderly man smashes glass display case at Jurong tailor shop over 'too deep' pockets, Singapore News,Having deep pockets is usually a good thing. Or is it not? Angered that a tailor did not alter his pants to his specification, an elderly man threw a fit at the tailor shop, smashing a glas
Meet the most 'self-entitled pedestrian' ever at Balestier Road, Singapore News,A pedestrian crossed the road despite the traffic light not being in his favour and got very cross indeed when a driver honked at him. Facebook page SG Road Vigilante – SGRV posted a video of the incident that
93-year-old jailed again for hitting shelter home roommate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 93-year-old man beat up his roommate at a shelter home with a walking stick after the two got into a dispute over turning off the lights in their unit. On Friday (May 28), Sim Hwa was sentenced to six months
'Adam Cheng' effect? Hong Kong's stock market falls after actor's new drama debuts, Entertainment News,Is it mere coincidence or the 'Adam Cheng' effect? Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell by 193 points on April 30, a day after the first episode of Adam's new sh
DPM Heng Swee Keat raises alert on fake online reports using his name, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has warned the public against false reports that have been circulating online using his name. Mr Heng said in a Facebook post on Friday (May 17) that he had noticed
Australian student expelled from North Korea denies spying, Asia News,SEOUL – An Australian student who was expelled from North Korea denied on Tuesday (June 9) that he was spying on the authoritarian state while he lived there. Alek Sigley, 29, was released last week after being detained for severa
US military carries out air strike in Syria on Iran-linked targets, World News,WASHINGTON – The US military said it carried out air strikes on Tuesday (Aug 23) in Syria's Deir al-Zor against facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The strik
2 men in 'drunken' fight at Upper Serangoon View, Singapore News,Two men were seen fighting in Upper Serangoon View on Saturday morning (Sept 12). Stomp contributor Adam, a resident in the vicinity, witnessed the incident that occurred between Block 477B and Block 477C at around 7am. He sa
Chas subsidies for about 7,700 people miscalculated due to IT error: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – About 7,700 people who applied for and renewed their Community Health Assist Scheme (Chas) cards in September and October last year received inaccurate healthcare subsidies due to a computer system e
Australian driver who rammed pedestrians found guilty of 6 murders, World News,MELBOURNE – An Australian man who drove a car into dozens of pedestrians on a busy shopping street in central Melbourne last year, killing six people, was found guilty of murder and reckless conduct by the Victorian state
Bus driver taken to hospital after double-decker crashes into road divider at Simei Road, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 59-year-old woman was taken to Changi General Hospital after the SBS Transit double-decker bus she was driving crashed into a road divider in Simei on Tuesday (July 9). The police w
Man suffers head injuries after being pinned under van in accident along KJE, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 45-year-old van driver was trapped under his vehicle after an accident along the Kranji Expressway (KJE) on Wednesday night (March 13). The police said that the accident, which involved a van a
Glass mug shatters, sends shards flying towards woman at Eunos food court, Singapore News,A woman was having a chat with her colleagues in a Eunos food court when the glass mug she was holding shattered before she could take another sip of her tea. Glass shards flew everywhere — at her face, onto he
Mother Teresa charity shocked after India babies 'sold', Asia News,NEW DELHI – An Indian charity founded by Mother Teresa expressed outrage and regret on Friday (July 6) after a nun and an employee were arrested for allegedly selling infants for adoption for potentially thousands of dollar
$1.5m condo parking saga: Resident given stern warning for verbally abusing security guard, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Erramalli Ramesh, the man who was caught on a widely shared video verbally abusing a condominium security guard last October, has been issued a stern warning by the police for in
Man filmed wrecking Maserati in Ang Mo Kio carpark, police investigating, Singapore News,A man was caught on video whacking a Maserati parked at a carpark in Ang Mo Kio with a metal object on May 9. Stomp contributor Subha, the owner of the Maserati alerted Stomp to the incident and shared footage t
BMW and multiple motorcycles catch fire outside Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Singapore News,Several motorcycles and a BMW car caught fire outside Boon Lay Shopping Centre at about 1am today (Oct 17). The police responded to a Stomp query and said that they were alerted to a case of mischief by fire at
Neckties now optional in New Zealand Parliament after Maori MP's 'colonial noose' protest, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand male lawmakers are no longer required to wear a necktie in Parliament after the rule was dropped following a Maori MP's protest, calling a tie a \”colonia
RSAF rescues diving coach who drifted at sea for 3 days after boat sank, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A diving instructor drifted at sea for three days in May after a bout of bad weather sank his boat. Mr John Low had no food and water, and was starting to hallucinate on the third day when a passing s
South Carolina shooting leaves 1 officer dead, 4 injured: Local media, World News,CHARLESTON, S.C. – At least five law enforcement officers were shot, one of them fatally, near the city of Florence, South Carolina, on Wednesday, before a suspect was arrested, according to local media and emergency m
At least 7 seen allegedly partying together at RWS hotel; STB investigating, Singapore News,Another investigation has been launched over a possible breach of safety measures at a hotel at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Videos of a group of at least six women and a man were uploaded on social media on
Man, 28, charged for allegedly grabbing Queen Elizabeth's coffin, World News,A 28-year-old man has been charged after allegedly grabbing Queen Elizabeth's coffin. Muhammad Khan, of Tower Hamlets, east London, was arrested in Westminster Hall on Friday (Sept 16) following a disturbance at t
1-Altitude employee found dead in construction manhole on One Raffles Place roof, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 26-year-old employee of alfresco bar 1-Altitude employee fell to his death in a construction manhole on the roof of One Raffles Place just after midnight on Sunday (June 9). He was reported
Got into an accident overseas? Here are the financial steps to take, Business Wires News,On the heels of yet another Singaporean travel accident abroad, this time in Mecca that resulted in one death and several injuries, many are worried about what to do if they become the victim of an accident whil
