Singapore not affected by tainted flu vaccines found in Hong Kong, Taiwan: HSA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Batches of flu vaccines from French manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur were found to contain impurities, reported Hong Kong and Taiwanese media earlier this week. But Singapore is not affected as the
Oscar winner Frances McDormand wants an 'inclusion rider' – what's that?, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Frances McDormand left the Oscar stage after winning the Best Actress prize on Sunday (March 4) with a call for an \”inclusion rider\” – an obscure method to increase film producti
As petition to remove Ivan Lim from GE2020 grows over 16k, some are pushing back against backlash, Singapore News,[UPDATED, June 27, 2020, 9.24pm] PAP's Ivan Lim will not contest in GE2020 Following days of keeping silent on several allegations against his character circulating on social media,
Hit the snooze button this morning? You may have ruined your day, Health News,When it's still dark outside and your alarm goes off, your first instinct might be to hit the snooze button. Just 10 more minutes, you tell yourself. And when it rings again, you find yourself hitting snooze, yet agai
Haze in Singapore may be back to stay: Winds, dry weather and 'persistent' hot spots in Sumatra to blame, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The haze may be back, and could persist in coming weeks. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) – a measure of air quality here – is steadily creeping t
356 passengers on delayed Scoot flight from Taipei to Singapore to return 2 days later than expected, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Passengers on a Scoot flight from Taipei to Singapore will return home two days later than expected. Flight TR899 was supposed to depart on Sunday (Dec 30) at 4.10pm. Howe
Typhoon Faxai hits east of Tokyo, killing three people, Asia News,TOKYO – One of the strongest typhoons to hit the Japanese capital in recent years landed just east of Tokyo yesterday, killing three people, as record-breaking winds and stinging rain threatened to burst river banks. More than 130 fli
Will Smith insists there has 'never been infidelity' in his marriage, Entertainment News,Will Smith has insisted there has \”never been infidelity\” in his marriage. The King Richard star's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, spoke in 2020 about her \”entanglement\” with singer August Alsina but th
Car boom brings gridlock misery to 'green and happy' Bhutan, Asia News,THIMPHU, Bhutan – Famed for valuing Gross National Happiness over economic growth, Bhutan is a poster child for sustainable development. But booming car sales may impact efforts to preserve its rare status as a carbon n
'Water's Soul': Massive white sculpture makes a statement in New York harbour, World News,NEW YORK – A towering statue of a woman's head with her index finger pressing on her lips now faces lower Manhattan along the Hudson River, inviting the chaotic metropolis to stop and listen
Singapore Airlines urges customers to only seek assistance for flights departing within 72 hours, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines (SIA) is asking customers to only contact it for assistance for flights departing within the next 72 hours. The national carrier has struggled to cope with a high numbe
Not your usual staycation: Heartland holiday in Bedok, Lifestyle News,Mention Bedok and most of us would probably think of glorious hawker food or the “infamous” Bedok Reservoir. But a staycation? Most people won’t be too enthusiastic about doing a staycay in the heartlands, but here’s where we’ll p
Never pour these 10 things down your drain if you want to avoid a clogged sink, Lifestyle News,A clogged sink can be a nightmare to deal with – it's troublesome, expensive, and just plain gross to clean out. But a clogged sink can be prevented simply by ensuring that you're not causing it.
It's 2am and still no sleep? 7 tips on how to power down your brain, Lifestyle News,A good night's sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet for optimal health. In fact, poor sleep has immediate negative effects on hormones, brain function, making bad food choices a
Japan PM Kishida tests positive for Covid-19, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing him to cancel a planned trip to Tunisia to attend a key conference on African development, a person close to him said on Sunday (Aug 21). Kishida, who has j
Death toll from Colombia landslide rises to 28, Asia News,BOGOTA – The death toll from a weekend landslide in the southwestern Colombian province of Cauca has risen to 28 people, the country's disaster relief agency said on Monday. The landslide, caused by heavy rains, occurred early on Sunday
Hugh Jackman tests positive for Covid-19, pulls out of Music Man shows, Entertainment News,LONDON — Actor Hugh Jackman has had to back out of performing in Broadway show The Music Man for the next week after he tested positive for Covid-19 a second time. The Australian star, 53, posted a video messa
Courts apologises, refunds disposal fee after supplier leaves old sofa at customer's block, Singapore News,Furniture retailer Courts has apologised and issued a refund to one of its customers after his old sofa was disposed of improperly. Stomp contributor Ben informed Stomp he had purchased a
The longest toilet break? Belgian sits for five days in bid for record, World News,OSTEND, Belgium – A Belgian man sat on a toilet for nearly five days this week in a bid to set a world record. Jimmy De Frenne, a 48-year old who is learning to be a bus driver, set himself a challenge of sitting for
Bill Cosby allegedly drugged and raped a Playboy model – then sent her a card and a gift afterwards, Entertainment News,Bill Cosby allegedly drugged and raped a Playboy model – then sent her a card and a gift afterwards. The 84-year-old comedian – who is currently in jail and has been accused of sex
33 dead in suspected arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio, Asia News,A suspected arson attack at an animation production company in Japan killed 33 people and injured dozens more on Thursday, after a man reportedly doused the building with flammable liquid and shouted \”drop dead.\” A motive for the
Yu Tian's singer daughter Yuan-chi dies of cancer aged 39, Entertainment News,After battling colorectal cancer for the past eight years, Yu Tian's singer daughter Yuan-chi died this afternoon (Aug 21) aged 39. Yu Tian, a veteran Taiwanese singer best known for his 1977 Mandarin classic Und
Local veteran actress Chen Meiguang dies in her sleep aged 88, Entertainment News,[UPDATED: NOV 10, 2020] Mediacorp released a statement saying: \”We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chen Meiguang and would like to offer our deepest condolences to her family. \”Chen Meiguang started her televisio
Mark Lee says acting in Number 1 made him feel like a 'half-boiled egg' down there, Entertainment News,Local comedian Mark Lee is in Taiwan for the prestigious Golden Horse Awards but even under pressure (to duke it out for Best Leading Actor), he hasn't lost his wicked — and risque —
Coronavirus: 23 new cases in Singapore including 18 imported; 4 recovered, Singapore News,Twenty-three new coronavirus cases were announced on Sunday night (March 22) by the Ministry of Health (MOH), bringing the total number in Singapore to 455. Of these cases, 18 were imported cases that had trave
South Korea vows probe into deadly Halloween stampede, Asia News,SEOUL- South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday (Oct 31) promised a thorough investigation into the Halloween crush over the weekend that killed more than 150 people in the capital and plunged the country into a week of mourn
29-year-old man dies in hospital after car accident in Yishun, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man died in hospital after a car accident in Yishun last Saturday morning (Aug 18). The Straits Times understands that the 29-year-old man, who had been behind the wheel of the car, died from his injuries at
10 good habits to teach your preschooler, Lifestyle News,POLITENESS You'd be amazed how children who are polite to others are regarded more positively. For example, saying \”please\” and \”thank you\”, waiting patiently for her turn at the swings, sharing her toys with her friends, sticking to the
Ravers feel the music at socially distanced silent disco in Barcelona, World News,BARCELONA – Barcelona ravers have found a way to get round Covid-19 curbs on clubs by holding outdoor silent discos in some of the city’s best-known locations. On Sunday (March 21), people welcomed the first day of spr
Japanese boxer nurse revives Olympic dreams after opening show, Asia News,TOKYO – Once thwarted by the pandemic, Japanese nurse Arisa Tsubata is reviving her dreams to compete in boxing at the Olympics. Tsubata emerged from a gritty gym on the outskirts of Tokyo onto the global stage on Friday (July
New Japan PM Kishida off to rocky start in polling, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, is struggling to find his footing with voters just two days after he took the top job and launched his new government, multiple polls by local media showed on Tuesday (Oct 5). On the
Dubai ruler ordered abduction of daughters: UK judge, World News,Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum ordered the abduction of two of his daughters and subjected his former wife to a \”campaign of fear and intimidation\”, forcing her to flee to London with their two children, accor
South Korean man arrested for suspected murder of wife and son at luxury Hong Kong hotel, Asia News,HONG KONG – A South Korean man has been arrested for the suspected murder of his wife and child on Sunday (Jan 14) at the luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel on Hong Kong's harbourfront, officials said. Po
5 men arrested over knife attack at Serangoon, Singapore News,[UPDATE OCT 12] The police arrested a 24-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a knife attack in Serangoon, as well as four other men aged between 22 and 44 who were involved in a related case of unlawful assembly. The 24-year-old
Macau shuts most businesses amid Covid-19 outbreak, casinos stay open, China News,HONG KONG – The world's biggest gambling hub Macau began its second day of mass Covid-19 testing on Monday (June 20) after dozens of locally transmitted cases were discovered over the weekend, with most businesses
'Why did you just leave like that?' Newspaper deliveryman dies in van, wife breaks down on seeing body, Singapore News,He would usually deliver the Chinese papers to a shop in Aljunied at 9am every day. But on Wednesday (Sept 21), the 55-year-old didn't make it out of his van. The new
At least 36 killed, 36 hurt in China road crash, China News,At least 36 people died and 36 others were injured in east China when a packed coach with a flat tyre collided with a truck, authorities said Sunday. The bus was carrying 69 people — its maximum capacity — when it crossed into oncoming tr
Man dies on his birthday after car overturns on ECP, mother collapses from grief, Singapore News,A celebration turned into a tragedy when a man died on his birthday in an accident on early Tuesday morning (May 1) along the East Coast Parkway (ECP). The deceased, Mr Luo Yuan Han, 30, was trapped in h
Malaysia leaving it up to Indonesia to take stern action against haze culprits, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia said it is leaving it to Indonesia to investigate and prosecute companies that have contributed to the ongoing agricultural fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, even if those companies are
Driver, 18, arrested after taking car without owner's consent and overturning it at Jurong West, Singapore News,An 18-year-old man was arrested after the car he was driving turned turtle in front of Jurong Point on Tuesday morning (June 25). The police told Stomp that the man was arrested for t
Man held after climbing gates of London's Buckingham Palace, World News,LONDON – British police said they had detained a man who scaled the front gates of Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace, almost 37 years to the day after the most famous break-in at the monarch's home in central Lo
Man fined $4,000 for decking Haidilao diner in the face with sauce bowl, Singapore News,Haidilao is known for many things — impeccable service, adorable robot staff, and most recently? A diner who clocked a fellow customer in the face with a bowl of sauce, all because he found the other's behav
This made my day: 2 girls deliver comfort food to cheer hospital staff on, Singapore News,Amidst depressing reports of grocery hoarding and discrimination against healthcare workers, one Singapore dad and his two young daughters are showcasing that kindness still exists. In a now-viral Facebook post
Cracks on Adam Rd repaired, all lanes reopened, Singapore News,The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in an official statement that it had discovered cracks along a stretch of Adam Road, after the MacRitchie Flyover, at 8am this morning (June 1). Two of the four lanes were closed to facilitate repa
Lion Air crash: Pilot on previous flight had radioed alert on technical problem, Asia News,JAKARTA – The pilot of a Lion Air flight from Indonesia's Bali island on Sunday made a radio alert minutes after take-off due to technical problems, but they were overcome and he pushed on to Jakarta. The
Staying in during coronavirus? How to minimise air pollution inside your home, Lifestyle News,In response to the rapid spread of Covid-19, staying at home can reduce the risk posed by the virus, which is responsible for a growing number of deaths around the world. But when you are indoors all day, y
Worth the 2.5-hour wait or overhyped? Bak chor mee stall in Bedok sees snaking queues ahead of closure, netizens weigh in, Lifestyle News,Well-loved bak chor mee stall 58 Minced Meat Mee at New Upper Changi Road is closing down soon and it seems that its customers aren't ready to see it go. Wit
SAF full-time serviceman suffers cervical spine injury during parachute training in Taiwan, now in stable condition, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) full-time National Serviceman, Private Joshua Quek Shou Jie, 21, sustained a cervical spine injury on Wednesday (Dec 18) duri
Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruises, Asia News,AMSTERDAM – Equipped with fishing rods and thick gloves, a group of people peers into the water from one of the many boats that line Amsterdam's famous canals. But it was not fish they were hunting on their cruise alo
