Parliament: Proposed changes to Penal Code allow men to be considered rape victims, tackle revenge porn, Singapore News,Men can be considered victims of rape and peeping Toms, under a Bill introduced in Parliament on Monday (Feb 11) that will amend the Penal Code. The proposed changes under the Crim
S. Korea doctors protest over tougher abortion restrictions, Asia News,South Korea, one of the few industrialised countries where abortion is largely illegal, has introduced tougher regulations on the procedure, prompting nearly 2,000 doctors to refuse to carry out terminations in protest.Legally, t
At least 8 dead in Mumbai building collapse, several feared trapped, Asia News,MUMBAI – At least eight people were killed in India when a three-storey residential building collapsed before dawn on Monday (Sept 21), media reports said, while a disaster agency official said up to 25 people were believ
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg says he is not considering resigning, Business Wires News,WASHINGTON – Embattled Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday (Nov 20) he has no plans to resign, sounding defiant after a rough year for the social platform. \”That's not the plan,\”
Midview City 'landlord' arrested after attacking tenant's wife and toddler, Singapore News,[UPDATE: Dec 7] The 64-year-old \”landlord\” was arrested on Friday (Dec 4) for voluntarily causing grievous hurt, police confirmed. Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident on Nov 21
Melania Trump 'mistook former female Australia foreign minister for partner', World News,SYDNEY – Australia's former foreign minister says she was mistaken for the spouse of a politician by US First Lady Melania Trump, in her latest comments on the subordinate role of women in conserv
Mental health in the workplace, saved by bots and apps?, Digital News,We are all familiar with the challenges of 2020, but we may still be underestimating how deep and wide they go. Seven in 10 employees say this has been the most stressful year of their working lives, according to a report from Wor
3 things we can do to help working women in Singapore, Lifestyle News,With lockdowns and work-from-home conditions still in place, it's clear that some aspects of the pandemic are here to stay a while longer. Some of these effects have seen a positive change in Singapore's labour force; fo
Snap adds money earning features, plans new augmented reality glasses, Digital News,Snap Inc , owner of photo messaging app Snapchat, is introducing a new feature to help notable Snapchat personalities earn money and is also developing new augmented reality glasses. The Santa Monica, California-base
5 things to eat & drink, including suckling pig at Restaurant Gaig and The Marmalade Pantry's executive set lunch, Lifestyle News,Sunny skies, pops of vibrant floral blooms and a robust energy in the air. There is no better way to ring in summer than with gourmet extravaganza and refreshing dri
Teo Eng Cheong, husband of Josephine Teo, resigns from Surbana Jurong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Surbana Jurong's international chief executive officer Teo Eng Cheong has resigned to pursue other interests, said the urban and infrastructure consultancy on Wednesday (Sept 2). Mr Teo, 54, a form
From a new mum who 'failed miserably' to beauty tech startup founder: Mugdha Hedaoo launches the world's first personalised liquid lipstick dispenser, Lifestyle News,When Mugdha Hedaoo moved to Singapore in December 2012 as a trailing spouse with a four-month-old in tow, she found the
Bacterial vaginosis is very common – here's what you need to know about it, Lifestyle News,A vaginal infection can happen even if not because of a sexually transmitted disease. The most common one that occurs among women between the ages of 15 and 44 is bacterial vaginosis (BV). While there is
Huawei Watch Fit aims to dazzle lifestyle fitness junkies with its 1.64-inch rectangular display, Digital News,I would say that Huawei's Watch GT series have been fairly successful in its classic wristwatch design, but clearly there is a demand for square watches. Instead of fully imitating the
How to implement GST on imported low-value goods still a question mark, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The introduction of goods and services tax (GST) on low-value goods purchased online and imported by air or post will raise \”a lot more\” revenue for the Government, said experts. However, how it will b
Musk's get-out-of-Twitter card is worth $6.9 billion, World News,NEW YORK – Everybody has a price. And for Tesla boss Elon Musk, the price might be $5 billion (S$6.9 billion). That’s the amount that he could reasonably pay Twitter to walk away from his $44 billion deal. It would save both compa
British health regulator approves Moderna Covid-19 shot for 12- to 17-year-olds, World News,LONDON – Britain's health regulator has approved Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 to 17 years, it said on Tuesday (Aug 17). The approval comes more than two months after Pfizer
More than 20 dead after floods in south India, Asia News,KOCHI, India – At least 22 people were killed after heavy rains lashed the south Indian state of Kerala over the weekend, officials said. Rainfall across the state led to flash floods and landslides in several areas, with the Indian army and n
Women, aged 21 to 35, can freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons starting early 2023, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After years of deliberation, women – regardless of their marital status – will soon be allowed to freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons to preserve their fertility. Women aged betw
Ukraine's Zelenskiy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia, World News,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday (May 20) proposed a formal deal with the country's allies to secure Russian compensation for the damage its forces have caused during the war. Zelenskiy, who s
Home Protection Scheme (HPS) for HDB owners: What does it cover?, Money News,Besides their love for acronyms, the government also has a soft spot for schemes. And if you’re an HDB flat owner, the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) is one of the many schemes you might be forced to take part in. In a nutshe
China's Sinovac Covid-19 booster weaker against Omicron: Hong Kong study, China News,Three doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac Covid-19 vaccine do not produce adequate levels of antibodies to fight the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, researchers from Hong Kong said in a statement. Their analy
8 things you need to do after sex to avoid falling ill, Lifestyle News,After having sex, it can be tempting to remain in bed and bask in the afterglow until you fall asleep. However, if you don’t wash up after intercourse, you run the risk of getting unpleasant infections such as urinary tract infec
Singapore, Malaysia to defer Johor Bahru-Woodlands RTS Link till Sept 30 , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore and Malaysia have signed an agreement to defer construction of a cross-border MRT link up till Sept 30 this year. As part of the deal, Malaysia will also reimburse Singapore more than $60
India university official urges students to kill instead of complaining, Asia News,NEW DELHI – A top official at an Indian state-run university urged his students to \”murder\” fellow students if confronted instead of complaining to him, amid a wave of violence being reported from across the state whe
SpongeBob SquarePants animated series creator dies at age 57, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The creator of the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, Stephen Hillenburg, has died at the age of 57, the Nickelodeon television network said on Tuesday (Nov 27). Hillenburg had said last yea
Family and travel: What inspires award-winning architect Edmund Ng, Lifestyle News,What’s your favourite time of the day? The morning. It signifies the start of a brand new day. I always look forward to and am grateful for it. There is a simple joy in being able to wake up in good health and start a
Man's lawsuit to have sisters pay his debt dismissed by High Court, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two sisters were content to let \”sleeping dogs lie\” after they discovered that their brother had used funds from the family business for his own family's expenses. However, they decided to bring
