Malaysia's Najib: Scandal-plagued PM toppled by his mentor , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's administration was rocked by claims he was involved in a campaign to plunder state investment fund 1MDB, slammed by the US as \”kleptocracy at its worst\”. But for
'I'm comfortable here': Singaporean man chooses to stay in Wuhan, Singapore News,While many scramble to get out of Wuhan with the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Singaporean K. Ho is comfortable where he is. Mr Ho, who has a Chinese wife and a three-year-old son, has lived i
All PCF centres closed after coronavirus cluster reported at Fengshan Sparkletots pre-school, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All 360 centres under PAP Community Foundation (PCF) will close for four days from Thursday (March 26) after 18 Covid-19 cases were found to be linked to its pre-school in Bedok N
Living under fire in Israel, when the rocket shelter becomes your home, World News,ASHKELON, Israel – Standing over his baby's cot in the whitewashed glare of an Israeli rocket shelter, Natanel Sharvit spends his days killing time. If he risks going outside, the alternative could be far worse.
Think you've OCD? You may just be a neat freak: We take a peek into an extremely organised HDB home , Lifestyle News,Being called \”OCD\” is a term that wholesale manager Frederick Chan is accustomed to hearing. In fact, it's what he often uses as well to describe himself. His 3-bedroom flat
Fann Wong still haunted by media report that she would have been 'submerged in a pig's cage', Entertainment News,With great fame comes great scrutiny, and local actress Fann Wong bore the brunt of it in 2009 when she missed the funeral of then-boyfriend Christopher Lee's father.
Sam-A Becomes ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion With TKO Of Sergio Wielzen, Asia News,Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao continued his successful ONE Super Series run on Friday, 18 May, in his adopted home of Singapore. He became the first ever ONE Super Series Flyweight Muay Thai World Champi
Denzel Washington won't condemn Will Smith for Oscars slap, Entertainment News,Denzel Washington won't \”condemn\” Will Smith for his behaviour at the Oscars. The 67-year-old actor tried to defuse the situation after Will smacked comedian Chris Rock, but Denzel doesn't know the \”ins and
Aaron Kwok drives Lamborghini to buy diapers, gets stuck in traffic due to street rally, Entertainment News,He may be a 'Heavenly King', but one may forget Aaron Kwok's also a regular dad. As the Hong Kong protests continued over the weekend, netizens on Sunday (Sept 8) gathered for a
Hands-on with the new, very rugged, and very large Apple Watch Ultra, Digital News,This was a big year for the Apple Watch because not only did we get an all-new model with the Apple Watch Ultra, but Apple also announced the new Apple Watch Series 8 and an updated Apple Watch SE. There can be no dou
Sing Our Song: A Heart Shattering Goodbye, Singapore News,Inspiration is the key to all creations. Composing ten songs within ten days might seem an impossible mission, but young singer-songwriter Angus Sham accepted this challenge from music veteran Eric Ng. In the latest \”Sing Our Song\” episode,
I tried all the truffle-flavoured chips in the supermarket — here's how the new Lay's one stacks up, Lifestyle News,Apart from salted egg and mala, Singaporeans also seem to be obsessed with all things truffle. So when I heard that Lay's recently launched new truffle-flavoured potato
Danish minister says Ramadan fasting can be 'dangerous', World News,A Danish minister known for her strong anti-immigration views on Monday called for Muslims to take time off work during the fasting period of Ramadan, saying the practice can be \”dangerous for all of us\”. The comments from
3 tips to keep your wooden cutting board clean , Lifestyle News,The chopping board is an essential tool in the kitchen. If it is not clean and due to the humid weather in Singapore, it will become mouldy. Different types of chopping boards are designed for cutting different food. How to keep the cho
Gojek driver allegedly boots passengers out of car at Muslim Cemetery after argument, Singapore News,Was there a miscommunication? A woman and her mother were allegedly thrown out of the car by a Gojek driver at the Muslim Cemetery after an argument. Stomp contributor Rionna had used the Gojek app t
Tesla users alarmed by self-driving crashes in parking lots, World News,UNITED STATES – United States (US) regulators are looking into parking lot crashes involving Tesla cars driving themselves to their owners using the company's Smart Summon feature, the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini
DC Comics is still trying to make fans believe villain Harley Quinn is a hero, Entertainment News,After years of learning how to become a better person, Harley Quinn's path to redemption in the comics is seemingly complete. The one-time sidekick of the Joker, who made her debut in the seminal B
Malaysian premier mulls cabinet reshuffle to keep key ally: Sources, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is in talks on a possible cabinet reshuffle in an attempt to appease a key ally that has threatened to pull support for the ruling coalition, three sources said
Migrant worker shows off tattoo commemorating love for Singapore, Singapore News,There are many ways to show off our Singapore pride — from flying our national flag to adorning our bodies with temporary tattoos during National Day. One migrant worker, though, decided to do something a little more pe
Jaden Smith's diet turned his skin grey, Entertainment News,Jaden Smith's vegan diet turned his skin \”grey\”. The 21-year-old musician and actor previously cut all animal products out of his diet, but his parents – Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – have said they were forced to stage an \”
Useful hacks using salt to keep your home clean during the coronavirus outbreak , Lifestyle News,Whether it is to safe money from buying cleaning products or if you're adopting the eco-friendly lifestyle, here are some ways to use salt or incorporate it as part of your cleaning routine. Most h
As hunger bites in Somalia, babies start to die, World News,DOLLOW, Somalia – Hacked-off thorn branches encircle two mounds of earth heaped over the tiny bodies of Halima Hassan Abdullahi's twin granddaughters. Babies Ebla and Abdia lived only a day. Weakened by hunger, their mother gave birth
Sri Lanka's ousted president expected to leave Singapore for Thailand, Asia News,Sri Lanka's ousted president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is expected to arrive in Thailand on Thursday (Aug 11), seeking temporary shelter in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last mont
Vietnam tycoon held in Singapore fears for well-being because of 'internal politics' at home, Asia News,SINGAPORE – A Vietnamese tycoon detained in Singapore has concerns for his well-being because of \”internal politics\” in his home country, where he says he served as a senior intelligence
Backlash against migrant workers in Asia-Pacific sparks slavery concerns, Asia News,BANGKOK – Public support for migrant workers in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand is decreasing, a United Nations poll found on Wednesday (Dec 18) that campaigners said raised concerns about the risk of slavery. Most
Vintage clothing in Singapore: No need go Bangkok thrift liao, Lifestyle News,A treasure hunt. That’s essentially what shopping for vintage clothing is. As you browse through the many racks of clothes, high chance you’ll find something that suits your taste, especially if you have a liking for anyth
Ji Chang-wook gained 12kg while serving military, Entertainment News,South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook greeted fans on live-streaming platform V Live yesterday (May 15) to share stories from his military service. The 31-year-old actor revealed that he gained close to 12kg while serving the military b
The Grand Challenge Episode 4: Regine vs Grandma, Singapore News,Have you ever found it difficult to communicate with someone much older than you because of age gap and language barrier？ 13-year-old budding actress Regine Ng was raised and cared for by her 64-year-old grandmother Ng Bee, while her p
Changi Airport cluster grows after Raffles Medical employee, Certis Cisco officer test positive for Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two of the three new Covid-19 cases in the community announced on Monday (May 10) are people who work at Changi Airport Terminal 3. They are linked to an 88-year-o
With the right setup, the MacBook Air M2 is good at what it does, Digital News,When it comes to getting work done efficiently, easily on the go and even in style, Apple wins in that department. Specifically with the MacBook Air M2. The MacBook Air M2 does what it's meant to do, especially for a
UN nuclear watchdog chief Amano dies aged 72, World News,VIENNA – UN nuclear watchdog chief Yukiya Amano has died, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Monday (July 22), just as he was preparing to step down because of an unspecified illness. The 72-year-old Japanese had held the po
49 new coronavirus cases in Singapore; 3 cases form new cluster at SingPost Centre, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new cluster involving three people working at the packet-processing facility at SingPost Centre in Eunos was identified on Friday, as the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced 49 new confirm
5 ways to use a dehumidifier and how to extend its lifespan, Lifestyle News,In a place as humid as Singapore, the dehumidifier is used most of the time. Excessive humidity in the house can cause rapid bacterial growth and harm your health. In general, the lifespan of a dehumidifier is around 5 years
Is a smart home system worth it? 6 things to consider before installing a smart home system, Lifestyle News,With new technology and smart living products nudging us to discard outdated manual devices and embrace everything from automation to voice activation, many people are heeding the call, and fo
Secondary school student admits to placing pinhole camera in toilet, recording female schoolmate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Hoping to film his schoolmates using the toilet, he entered one of the female toilets in his secondary school and placed a black pen fixed with a pinhole camera on the door of
Just out of a relationship? Here's how to tell people about your breakup, Lifestyle News,Breaking up is hard. But the agony doesn’t end at parting ways—not when we have to relive the painful experience time and again by letting people know. And while the split isn’t something we have to talk ab
CPF moves to make before 2020 ends: Enjoy tax relief and grow your retirement savings, Money News,2020 is ending. In exactly 11 days. Congratulations to all of us for making through this tumultuous year. As much as my year has been a mess, I decided to ensure that my financial health was not in a me
Someone has been stepping on lift buttons at Hougang block to avoid touching them, Singapore News,An inconsiderate neighbour has been stepping on lift buttons at Block 234 Hougang Avenue 1 to avoid having to touch them – much to the dismay of other residents. Photos that Stomp contributor Pissed Off
'I realised I did not matter': Police officer resigns over alleged pregnancy discrimination, police responds, Singapore News,When then police officer Reema Razif's social media post – about working during the pandemic while heavily pregnant – went viral in 2020, she was not penalised
Will they ever date again? Former couple Thomas Ong and Sharon Au address 'elephant in the room', Entertainment News,When you bring two old flames together, and they've been close friends for a long time, one would expect some rekindling of a past romance. Alas, life isn't a roma
PSA: Hackers increasingly targeting staff working from home with phishing attacks, Digital News,PSA: Hackers increasingly targeting staff working from home with phishing attacks According to its “ Q4 2020 top-clicked phishing report ” carried out by security awareness training company KnowBe4 , foun
Putin claims victory in Mariupol, US calls it 'disinformation', World News,Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory on Thursday (April 21) in the biggest battle of the Ukraine war, declaring the port city of Mariupol \”liberated\”, although hundreds of Ukrainian troops and civilians
BN Group co-founder Evangeline Shen quits as Axington chairman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore-listed Axington Inc announced just after midnight on Monday (Aug 31) the resignation of its non-independent non-executive chairman, Ms Evangeline Shen, and three other directors. Ms Shen, also known
