Malaysia lifts ban on export of kampung and black chickens, Malaysia News,Malaysia has partially lifted its ban on chicken exports, with at least one major poultry producer in Singapore getting live kampung chickens from across the Causeway. According to importer Kee Song Food, the Malaysian authori
Cat snap: Tokyo 'lucky cat' temple draws Instagrammers, Travel News,Tokyo's Gotokuji temple has long attracted spiritual visitors with its thousands of figurines of beckoning white cats, thought to bring good luck. But of late it has brought in another breed: Instagrammers. Around 10,
Man who took part in threesome gets jail, caning for rape, Singapore News,A 24-year-old man, who was roped in by another man to take part in a threesome with the latter's girlfriend without her knowledge and consent, was sentenced to 17 years and 10 months' jail and 14 strokes of the cane
Police investigate socio-political site The Online Citizen for criminal defamation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating socio-political website The Online Citizen (TOC) and one of its authors for the offence of criminal defamation, over its recent article involving comments made
French man who punched woman in viral video gets six months' jail, World News,PARIS – A man who punched a young woman outside a Paris cafe, prompting outrage after a video of the assault went viral, was sentenced to six months in prison and ordered to pay a €2,000 (S$3,100) fine by a French cou
'Convenience' store indeed: Man arrested after shoplifting from Sembawang Cheers outlet 4 times in 2 weeks, Singapore News,On one occasion, he brazenly wore a pair of new slippers out of the store without paying for them. Another time, he stole three packs of Blu-Tack, of all things. But t
South Australia says man's 'lie' caused coronavirus lockdown as harsh curbs eased, World News,SYDNEY – South Australia’s drastic six-day coronavirus lockdown was triggered by a “lie” to contact tracers from a man who tested positive and restrictions across the state are set to be lift
Kevin Bacon, Gal Gadot, late Chadwick Boseman honoured at 2020 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest Of All Time, Entertainment News,Kevin Bacon, Gal Gadot and the late Chadwick Boseman were among those honoured at the 2020 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest Of All Time. Kevin appeared in a box with real
US woman sues Facebook, claims site enabled sex trafficking, World News,HOUSTON – A Texas woman, claiming that she was raped, beaten and sex trafficked at the age of 15 by a pimp who posed as a Facebook \”friend\”, has filed suit against the social network, alleging its executives knew minors were bei
Matt Damon opens up on writing a movie with Ben Affleck for first time in 25 years, Entertainment News,Matt Damon has opened up about reuniting with Ben Affleck to write a script for the first time in 25 years. The friends worked on the screenplay for The Last Duel with Nicole Holofcener, the first
Cabinet reshuffle to take place some time after Budget 2019: PM Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore News,BUENOS AIRES – Changes to the Cabinet to put younger ministers in key posts will be announced some time after the Budget debate next year. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave this indication of the timefr
China lands unmanned spacecraft on Mars for the first time in history, China News,An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet. T
In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for Covid-19 testing gripes, China News,SHANGHAI — Shanghai residents' relief over the easing of a two-month Covid-19 lockdown is giving way to frustration as they face hours waiting in line for virus tests and must show negative results to be permitted to e
Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises, Asia News,Newly-hatched tortoises take their first steps at a Bangladesh conservation park, their feet barely visible under hard shells that carry the weight of the species on their backs. These tiny newborns – 41 in all – belong to a speci
50-year-old man dies after collapsing during Singapore Athletics' 5km walk event, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 50-year-old man has died after he collapsed during a 5,000m walk event at Singapore Athletics' (SA) All Comers Meet 2 on Saturday morning (March 19). The Straits Times understands
Family in Chin Swee Road murder case is known to community agencies: MSF, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Chin Swee Road couple charged in court last Tuesday (Sept 17) with murdering their two-year-old daughter is a case known to social workers. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) sai
Over 300 million Indians may have Covid-19: Government study, Asia News,About one in four of India's 1.35 billion people may have been infected with the coronavirus, said a source with direct knowledge of a government serological survey, suggesting the country's real caseload was many time
Multiple victims after shots fired at Chicago hospital: Police, World News,Chicago – A gunman opened fire Monday at a hospital in the US city of Chicago, police said, adding that there were reports of \”multiple victims\” including a wounded officer in \”critical condition.\” \”Reports of shots fired in
Win Star Trek: Prodigy premiums!, Entertainment News,AsiaOne is giving away some sweet premiums to celebrate the premiere of Star Trek: Prodigy! [embed]https://vimeo.com/698867121/57324b6e1d[/embed] Story synopsis: Star Trek: Prodigy begins far from Federation space, where our heroes are detainees a
Ex-Ngee Ann Poly lecturer to be charged over racist remarks to interracial couple, possession of obscene films, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 61-year-old man will be charged on Tuesday (May 17) over multiple incidents where he allegedly made racist remarks and insensitive comments about religion. He
Malaysian kicked out of Australia for 'extreme sexual depravity' videos, World News,PERTH – A Malaysian tourist was kicked out of Australia Friday after videos showing \”extreme sexual depravity and horrific violence\” were found on his phone during a routine baggage check at Perth airport.
Goldman Sachs sued by Abu Dhabi fund over 1MDB scandal, Malaysia News,NEW YORK – An Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund sued Goldman Sachs on Wednesday (Nov 21) for allegedly conspiring against the Middle Eastern fund to further a criminal scheme by Malaysia's scandal-plagued 1MDB. The suit, filed
Punk, butt-breathing turtle joins endangered species club, World News,Boasting a green, punk hairdo and the unusual ability to breathe through its backside, an Australian turtle has become famous overnight — but not only for its eccentricity. Unfortunately, just as many of us are discovering the Ma
What has Steven Lim been up to? Growing Up actor's latest project is Singaporean gay drama, Entertainment News,He is best known as the handsome younger brother David Tay on the local drama series Growing Up which ran from 1996 to 2001. That was probably the last time most audiences saw former a
16 injured from a tourist boat explosion in Krabi, Asia News,BANGKOK – A tourist speedboat carrying 31 passengers exploded in front of Phi Phi Le island in the southern Thailand province of Krabi on Sunday, injuring 16, mostly tourists from China, the Phi Phi police told Reuters. The speedboat, name
3 arrested over alleged Melbourne terror plot, World News,MELBOURNE – Three men who allegedly plotted \”chilling\” terror attacks in Melbourne were arrested early Tuesday (Nov 20), less than two weeks after a stabbing rampage inspired by the ISIS group left two dead in Australia's second largest
Gojek, Tokopedia merge in Indonesia's biggest deal, Money News,Indonesian ride-hailing and payments firm Gojek and e-commerce leader Tokopedia announced a merger on Monday (May 17) in a transaction that would create a technology powerhouse in the country's largest deal. Sources familiar wi
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles delivers a mixed bag despite its promise, Digital News,When it comes to giving fans what they want, Capcom seems to be doing a great job at the moment, by revisiting its past. From the myriad of Monster Hunter games to the revival of Resident Evil as a force to be r
Myolie Wu and husband welcome baby No. 2, Entertainment News,It's a 'little king' for Myolie Wu and husband Philip Lee. The couple welcomed baby No. 2 – another boy – to their family last week. The Hong Kong actress announced the good news on July 6 by sharing a close-up photo of her
Vietnam culls tens of thousands birds to contain H5N6 outbreak, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam has so far this year culled tens of thousands of birds to contain an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu detected at several farms in its northern provinces, an agriculture ministry official and state m
Man who raped own daughter gets 25 years' jail, 24 strokes of cane, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A girl who had been molested by her father at least once a week finally stood up to him at the age of 15 after suffering in silence for years. Instead of being contrite, the man punished her by lockin
Former horse jockey jailed 18 months for sex with boy, 13, Singapore News,He looked too small and young to be a 17-year-old, but Malik Erasmus Aslam, now 41, did little to verify his age before he proceeded to have sex with the boy he met on gay dating mobile application Grindr. The boy turned out t
Sony, Honda sign JV to sell electric cars by 2025, Lifestyle News,Japan's Sony and Honda Motor on Thursday (June 16) officially agreed to an equally owned joint venture that will start selling electric cars in 2025. Honda, like bigger rival Toyota Motor, has been slower to shift to electric veh
Crazy Rich Asians actress Constance Lau 'set bar a little too high' with first red carpet event, Women News,Constance Lau first had a taste of the spotlight as a finalist of modelling competition The New Paper New Face 2008. A decade on, the local model-actress is on a bigger stage, appear
