'The king is human, not a god': In Thailand, divide widens over status of monarchy that must be revered by law, Asia News,The words the Thai king spoke to Thitiwat Tanagaroon have been tattooed on his arm: “very brave, very good, thank you”. The 50-year-old restaurant manager never imagine
A guide to navigating CPF after losing a loved one, Money News,It’s never easy to talk about death. There’s still a stigma around this topic as we are all afraid to face the reality of losing someone we love. And if we have to deal with the loss, dealing with matters like finances would probably be
Chewing on food prejudices: Daring to eat sashimi, offal, and all the foods we were warned about, Lifestyle News,Growing up, sashimi and sushi were forbidden foods in my mother’s house. Despite never having tried any of these Japanese staples – not even your ubiquitous salmon sashimi – my mum was un
Fitbit Luxe review: This fitness tracker is so sleek, I can live with the pain points, Lifestyle News,When Fitbit announced the launch of Fitbit Luxe in April 2021, I was psyched. “Fashion-forward fitness and wellness tracker”, “effortlessly chic bracelet design”, “jewellery-like look and feel”, “li
Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's parliament has approved a bill to relocate the nation's capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan on Borneo, House Speaker Puan Maharani said on Tuesday (Jan 18). The new state capital law, which provides a
Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun post throwback photos to celebrate daughter Yixin's 21st birthday, Entertainment News,Turning 21 is a huge deal and to mark the occasion for their daughter Yixin who reached the milestone today (Apr 26), celebrity couple Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun went on Instagram to p
Egg-ceptionally painful: Bukit Panjang residents pelt rowdy cyclists with eggs and stones, Singapore News,When a group of cyclists caused a din under their block late at night, some residents at Bukit Panjang took matters into their own hands. Men riding electric bicycles would gather under Block 44
Thai man dies, possibly from coronavirus infection complications, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Thai man has died from complications doctors say were due to the deadly coronavirus, though health officials were reluctant Monday (March 2) to conclusively confirm the cause of his death. The 35-year-old was dia
Malaysia PM Mahathir, 94, goes on 11km bicycle ride, Malaysia News,Malaysia's nonagenarian prime minister went on an 11km bicycle ride on Saturday (Aug 17), a feat which set the Internet twittering. \”This morning we had the chance to bike almost 11km. Thank God, it feels fresh and vibrant,\” 94-
Chinese customs fast-tracks essential goods to fight virus, China News,Shenzhen Customs is making every effort to ensure speedy clearance of medical apparatuses and equipment for the fight against the novel coronavirus. It has established special service windows and green channels for these items, o
Foreign judge quits Hong Kong's top court, cites national security law concerns, China News,HONG KONG/SYDNEY – One of the 14 foreign judges on Hong Kong's highest court said he had resigned due to concerns over a sweeping new national security law imposed by Beijing on the former British c
CPF Enhanced Nomination Scheme (2022): What happens to my CPF after I die?, Money News,We’ve come a long way from the GiveMeBackMyCPF days. Now that Covid-19 has thrown the stock market into turmoil, people are actually rushing to give CPF their money, with CPF top-ups reaching a new annual record o
Wired EarPods with USB-C arriving on iPhone 15,Apple is reportedly working on wired earphones with USB-C connection for the upcoming iPhone 15. After the EU passed new regulations forcing smartphone …
Desmond Tan said his acting was so bad that the cameraman buay tahan and left the set, Entertainment News,Actors sometimes enter showbiz without any knowledge of the craft. In Desmond Tan's case, his lack of prowess in the performing arts caused much grief to the production crew. It was so bad
Starbucks finally opens cafe in Italy, home of espresso, Food News,MILAN – US coffee giant Starbucks opens its first branch in Italy on Thursday (Sept 6), with the sprawling Milan 'roastery' at the avant garde of an ambitious plan to conquer the spiritual home of espresso. The Seattle-base
Man fined $3,500 for dog's 'unnecessary pain and suffering', Singapore News,A man who made his pet dog suffer for almost a month, leading to its eventual death, has been fined $3,500. Mr Ng Yeow Chian, 51, was fined in court last week for animal cruelty, after the Agri-Food and Veteri
AirAsia X gets shareholder go-ahead for restructuring plan, Money News,KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia X shareholders have approved the Malaysian budget airline's debt restructuring, it said on Tuesday, allowing it to pursue a scheme it viewed as key to survival. Shareholders of the long-haul affiliate
Abandoned schools, void decks and a Sentosa hotel: Singaporeans tell us about their first-hand supernatural experiences this Hungry Ghost Month, Lifestyle News,According to the Chinese lunar calendar, we are now in the midst of the Hungry Ghost Month. Based on Chinese folklore, during this period, t
'Now I'm one of you,' Lewis Hamilton tells Brazil as he becomes honorary citizen, World News,Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was made an honorary citizen of Brazil on Monday (Nov 7) by the country's lower house of Congress and dedicated the honour to his boy
Rosie O'Donnell claims her father sexually abused her, Entertainment News,Rosie O'Donnell has claimed she was sexually abused by her father. The 56-year-old actress alleges in an upcoming book 'Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of 'The View' – which was penned by
Health ministry raises legal age to smoke, buy cigarettes to 20, Singapore News,Those aged 19 and under are no longer able to purchase cigarettes. Starting yesterday, the Minimum Legal Age (MLA) for the purchase, use, possession, sale and supply of tobacco products will be raised from 19 to 20 years
Japan to disband panel of coronavirus experts after criticism, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is to disband a panel of medical experts advising Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet on the response to the novel coronavirus after criticism of its transparency and lack of independence. Japan has been spar
Professor defends role in Cambridge Analytica data scandal , World News,Washington – The psychologist behind an app that harvested data from 50 million Facebook users defended his role in the scandal Sunday, saying he \”never heard a word\” of opposition from the social media giant. Facebook says Alek
Ceiling light drops during basketball match, narrowly missing some, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) literally came to a crashing halt on Saturday (Nov 12) night after a spotlight fell from the ceiling during a match between Radin Mas CSC and Siglap White. Nob
