31 injured in 36 residential fires involving PMDs, e-bikes this year: SCDF, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Thirty-one people were injured in 36 residential fires involving personal mobility devices (PMDs) and power-assisted bicycles (PABs) in the first half of this year, up from 11 injured out of 23 suc
Report linking PM Lee to 1MDB is fake, libellous: Singapore High Commission in Malaysia, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Republic's High Commission in Malaysia has described an online news article linking Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal as fake n
Cryptoverse: The bonfire of the NFTs, Digital News,The NFT dream isn't dead, but it's taken a big non-fungible beating. The market shone gloriously last year as crypto-rich speculators spent billions of dollars on the risky assets, pumping up prices and profits. Now, six months into 2022,
Haig Road, Chong Pang market and food centres to close after 35 Covid-19 cases found, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two more markets and food centres will be closed after 35 Covid-19 cases were detected among people who worked or visited those places. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said it has detected 2
Dozen hurt in fresh Indian student clashes, Asia News,AHMEDABAD, INDIA – At least a dozen people were injured on Tuesday (Jan 7) in fresh clashes between student groups loyal to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opponents with the main opposition Congress party, police said. Student politics h
Who are the winners and losers every time central bank rates go up or down?, Money News,The central bank is an integral part of the financial and economic system of a country. It plays an important role in ensuring the stability of the financial system by fulfilling certain roles, such as issuing mo
Joe Biden says he is 'doing well,' working after testing positive for Covid-19, World News,WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, the oldest person ever to serve as president of the US, has tested positive for Covid-19, is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue working but in isolation, the White H
73 PMD-related fires from Jan to Sept, figure is highest in 5 years, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The number of fires related to personal mobility devices (PMDs) has reached its highest in five years. There were 73 PMD-related fires in the first nine months of this year, the Singapore Civil Defence Fo
Apps may help kids learn ABCs and 123s, Digital News,Interactive educational apps may be able to help young children master early academic skills like math and reading, a research review suggests. The analysis of results from previous studies found that normally-developing kids who use interactive e
Man operates drone unlawfully, causes 2 RSAF aircraft to be rerouted, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who unlawfully operated a drone in September 2020, causing two Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircraft to be rerouted, was fined $51,000 on Thursday (April 14). The incident caused a risk o
People were quite inventive: Shanmugam on why ICA scrapped 'boyfriend/girlfriend' category to enter Singapore, Singapore News,As Singapore sees a surge in community Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, a cluster came under the spotlight — the KTV lounges. After the Jurong Fishery Port, it is th
Lung disease weakens cells for coronavirus attack; anaemia tied to readmission, World News,July 14 (Reuters) – Here is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19, the illness caused by the virus. Lung diseases
8 new Covid-19 clusters; one at Selarang Park Complex managed by Singapore Prison Service, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were eight new Covid-19 clusters on Saturday (July 31), including one at Institution S2 Selarang Park Complex. It is a Work Release Centre, managed by the Singapore Prison Serv
US doctor has severe allergic reaction to Moderna Covid vaccine: New York Times, World News,A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor. Dr Hossein
129 students, 17 school staff tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 3 months: Chan Chun Sing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Over the last three months, 129 students and 17 school staff have tested positive for Covid -19. This is about 0.03 per cent of the total student population from primary to pre
John Mayer won't put his own music on during sex, Entertainment News,John Mayer \”wouldn't\” put his music on during sex. The Your Body is a Wonderland musician insisted he would let his partner choose the soundtrack when they're getting intimate in the bedroom but acknowledged he expec
Japan's top cosplayer Enako can make $130,000 in just one day, Asia News,Want to meet Japan's top cosplayer Enako? You can take a photo of her but it is best that you take along a camera with a long-focus lens. Enako, who again drew hordes of fans at the recent Comiket Market in Tokyo, is
Shanghai firm says affiliate carrying out checks after Covid-19 test accuracy questioned, China News,SHANGHAI — Shanghai Runda Medical Technology said on Wednesday (May 11) that it has ordered its Covid-19 testing affiliate to carry out checks after Shanghai residents whose samples were processed by
Miracle treatment or dangerous drug? Indonesia cashes in on Kratom, Asia News,PONTIANAK, INDONESIA – The sweltering backwaters of Indonesian Borneo have become the unlikely ground zero for the global production and export of Kratom, a tree leaf hailed by some as a miracle cure for everything from op
Coronavirus: 64-year-old Indonesian man who died in Singapore was first hospitalised in Jakarta for pneumonia, Singapore News,An Indonesian man died of Covid-19 in Singapore on Saturday (March 21). The 64-year-old patient died at 10.15am at Singapore's National Centre for Infections Diseases (N
Man arrested in stabbing incident in central Sydney , World News,Australian police arrested a man who stabbed a woman and chased several others in central Sydney on Tuesday (Aug 13) before being pinned down by members of the public, police said. The unidentified man had also tried unsuccessfully to
Pandora Papers: Document dump allegedly links world leaders to secret wealth, World News,WASHINGTON – A massive leak of financial documents was published by several major news organisations on Sunday (Oct 3) that allegedly tie world leaders to secret stores of wealth, including King Abdullah of Jord
Malaysia agency seeks financier Jho Low in probe of former 1MDB unit, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Thursday it wants financier Low Taek Jho and one other person to assist in the investigation into a former unit of debt-laden state fund 1Malaysia Development
Virgin Galactic unveils commercial space suits, Travel News,The date for the world's first commercial space flight is not even confirmed yet, but future passengers' Star Trek-like outfits are ready and waiting. Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson on Wednesday introduced the custom suit
Football: Singapore national coach Tatsuma Yoshida quits after recent controversy-riddled match with Indonesia, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Lions head coach Tatsuma Yoshida has resigned and will be leaving his post a year before his contract is up in December 2022, the Football Association of Singapo
WhatsApp could introduce a long overdue feature soon, Digital News,Multi-device login support, a long-overdue feature, may be coming soon to WhatsApp. WABetaInfo uncovered clues of the upcoming feature in WhatsApp beta v2.20.110 and v2.20.196.8. In the earlier beta, the security notification – which
Unvaccinated 83-year-old Singaporean woman dies from Covid-19 complications, Singapore News,An unvaccinated 83-year-old Singaporean woman has died from complications due to Covid-19 infection on Saturday (July 24). She resided at Bukit Merah View, and was linked to the Block 121 Bukit Merah View clu
Children at lower risk from Covid-19, vaccines should go to poor: WHO, World News,GENEVA – As children and adolescents are at lower risk of severe Covid-19 disease, countries should prioritise adults and sharing vaccine doses with the COVAX programme to bring supplies to poorer countries, the World
Thailand reports 9 new coronavirus cases, no more deaths, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand reported on Wednesday (April 29) nine new coronavirus infections but no deaths, taking its tally to 2,947 cases and 54 deaths since the outbreak began in January. It was the third day that new infections stayed in
Two Japanese carriers postpone release of Huawei phones, Digital News,TOKYO – Two of Japan's top mobile phone carriers said Wednesday (May 22) they will delay releasing new handsets made by Huawei after a US ban on American companies selling technology to the Chinese tech giant. KDDI and SoftBa
Woman who refused to wear mask at MBS asks to be granted 'immunity as a citizen', expected to face more charges , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More charges, including those involving the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, are expected to be handed to a woman who was caught on video refus
7 powerful ladies who remind us that self-love is the best type of love there is, Women News,This February 14, we're all for celebrating all types love – including (and especially), self-love. So if you're feeling a certain way about being single, here are some words of motivation; on why
1,931 new Covid-19 cases and 13 more deaths: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 1,931 new Covid-19 infections reported in Singapore on Saturday (Nov 20), up from 1,734 on Friday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its nightly update. The Covid-19 weekly infection growth rate also stood at
84-year-old woman who visited Bukit Merah View block dies of Covid-19; new cases include CGH nurse, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An 84-year-old Singaporean woman has died from complications due to Covid-19 infection, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported on Saturday (June 26). She was tested for Covid
Small island off Hong Kong offers haven from stress of living, China News,HONG KONG – Something clicked instantly for Zero Chan when she first set foot on the island of Peng Chau, a short ferry ride from Hong Kong's central business district, at a time when she was feeling burnt out and recover
Singapore to bar visitors from Cheongdo and Daegu amid rise in coronavirus cases in South Korea, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will bar visitors from Cheongdo county and Daegu city in South Korea, as the number of coronavirus cases in these areas continues to climb. Health Minister Gan Kim Yo
Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two: Study, World News,LONDON – The Covid-19 pandemic reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War Two, according to a study published on Monday (Sept 27) by Oxford University, with the life expectancy of American
He used spy cam to film 13-year-old daughter change clothes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man bought a spy camera that looked like a USB charger and planted the device in his 13-year-old daughter's bedroom to record nude videos of the unsuspecting girl. His wife later found out about what he ha
Fifa rejects Belgium's away shirts due to word 'Love', World News,Fifa has rejected the Belgium football team's away strip because of the word 'Love' in the collar, a spokesperson for the Red Devils said on Monday (Nov 21). The design of the shirt, which includes a rain
South Korea reports 256 new coronavirus cases, total tally now 2,022, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea reported 256 new coronavirus cases on Friday (Feb 28), taking its total – the highest in the world outside China – to 2,022, the Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said. More than 90 per
3 awful consequences of trying to invest your CPF money, Money News,You can’t touch your CPF money, so might as well try to invest it, right? Wrong. Here are three consequences of investing with your CPF savings. From Oct 2018 to Sept 2019, only 46 per cent of people who invested their CPF Ordinary
Thailand finds second case of Wuhan virus, says no outbreak, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand has found a second case of the new Chinese coronavirus, the authorities said on Friday (Jan 17), as the country ramped up checks of Chinese visitors ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays. The Chinese woman, 74
