India cable car collision: Last of almost 50 people trapped mid-air rescued, Asia News,BHUBANESWAR – Indian military rescuers with helicopters lifted to safety on Tuesday (April 12) the last of almost 50 passengers who had been trapped mid-air since a fatal cable-car collision two days earlier, poli
George Clooney enjoys sewing during coronavirus lockdown, Entertainment News,George Clooney has been enjoying sewing in lockdown. The actor – who has Alexander and Ella, both three, with his wife Amal Clooney – has enjoyed spending time with his family at home during the coronavirus pandemic. He sai
Xinjiang's Ramadan celebrations muted as mosques vanish , China News,The corner where Heyitkah mosque in China's far western region of Xinjiang once hummed with life is now a car park where all traces of the tall, domed building have been erased. While Muslims around the world celebrated t
Cop injured as man rams Volkswagen against police car, suspect arrested, Singapore News,When two police officers tried to question a man in a Volkswagen at a carpark, he suddenly sped forward and rammed his car several times against a police car blocking his exit. His actions caused the police car t
US confirms first case of China virus as death toll reaches 6, World News,The United States on Tuesday announced its first case of a new virus that has claimed six lives in China and sickened hundreds, joining countries around the world in ramping up measures to block its spread. The man, a US resid
Jeff Bridges to receive lifetime achievement honour at Golden Globes, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges will receive a lifetime achievement award at January's Golden Globes ceremony for his wide range of work, from Western \”True Grit\” to comedy \”The Big Lebowski,
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail, papers say, China News,HONG KONG – Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested again, on suspicion of assisting one of 12 fugitives China captured at sea last year, his Apple Daily tabloid and Oriental Daily said on Wednesday (Fe
Spain refloats submarine intercepted with suspected cocaine on board, World News,MADRID – Spanish police on Tuesday refloated a submarine that was intercepted with a cargo suspected to be about 3,500 kg (3.85 tons) of cocaine, a security source told Reuters. Two Ecuador nationals were detained and a
Granddaughter of ah ma mistreated by maid: 'She was treated like s***', Singapore News,The granddaughter of an elderly woman who was being mistreated by her domestic helper has opened up to Stomp about the incident. Stomp contributor Elizabeth had witnessed the incident on Saturday (June 2
Tractors to the rescue as floods submerge India's tech hub, Asia News,BENGALURU – Authorities in the Indian city of Bengaluru used tractors on Tuesday (Sept 7) to rescue residents of posh housing estates marooned by floods as army teams were sent in after two days of torrential rain in the tech
Not suing siblings didn't mean 'carte blanche' for anyone else to defame me: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Not suing his siblings over statements they made regarding their 38 Oxley Road family home did not mean \”carte blanche\” for anyone else to use what they had said to defame h
Can I get the Covid-19 vaccine in Singapore if I have allergies or cancer?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) eased Covid-19 vaccination guidelines last week, paving the way for cancer patients and those with allergies to receive the jabs. Announcing the move in a circular to S
2 years on with BlueSG: Has electric vehicle car sharing improved in Singapore?, Digital News,Now that it is 2020 and it has been close to one and a half years since my initial experience on BlueSG, I thought now's a good checkpoint to see how BlueSG has progressed and assess the whole electric
'He looked more dead than alive': Ship captain who rescued Singapore man drifting in South China Sea for 4 days, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As their ship inched towards the naked man clinging to a ring buoy, Captain Cornelis Plugge and First Officer Srdan Bazdan of the Diogo Cao thought he
Malaysia renews pledge to abolish mandatory death penalty, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has agreed to abolish the mandatory death sentence and replace it with other punishments at the discretion of the court, its law minister said on Friday (June 10), revisiting a pledge made over three yea
How to fit alcohol consumption in a healthy lifestyle , Lifestyle News,The celebratory pop of a champagne bottle. The clinking of glasses amidst a chorus of \”Cheers!\”. The loud laughter echoing outside a packed establishment during early evening Happy Hour. Cocktail culture is dripping with pleasura
Police investigating fake news being circulated about gang fights and activities in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating recent text messages and videos alleging fights and activities between various gangs in different parts of Singapore, it said in a statement on Satur
My first time… attending the National Day Parade, Lifestyle News,“….for fun?” “You’re going to feel so patriotic afterward.” “Bring sunblock!” These are just some of the comments I received when I told my friends that I was attending the National Day Parade (NDP) for the first time. (Okay, technic
6 reasons why you may want to avoid a friend or family as a property agent , Lifestyle News,It's a common enough practice in Singapore: you have a friend or relative who is a property agent, so you'd feel bad not asking them to manage the buying or selling of your home. But what happens wh
Son Ye-jin says Hyun Bin is her first love, Sora Ma gets booster shot from local actress, Jack Neo films more scenes for Ah Girls Go Army 2, Entertainment News,Son Ye-jin reveals Hyun Bin is her first love, is 'so thankful' of upcoming marriage Actress Son Ye-jin is known as \”the nation&#x
Louis Tomlinson's sister dies at 18, Entertainment News,Louis Tomlinson's sister Félicité has died aged 18. The teenage sister of the One Direction star has tragically been found dead at her home after suffering a suspected heart attack, according to The Sun newspaper. Félicité – who was a
7-Eleven is giving away free matcha Mr Softee ice cream with no minimum spending , Lifestyle News,Most promotions come with multiple terms and conditions tagged along to them, but not this deal. From now till Aug 17, 7-Eleven Singapore is giving away free matcha-flavoured Mr Softee ice cream in cele
Twitter back up after global outage, Digital News,Twitter said its service was back online following a major outage on Thursday (July 14) that kept thousands of users across the globe from accessing the social media platform. The near three-hour outage affected as many as 50,000 users at its peak at
British PM, minister to self-isolate after exposure to Covid-19 case, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak will both self-isolate in line with national guidance, dropping heavily criticised plans to take part in a pilot scheme that would have allo
Kentucky clears mountains of tornado debris; 12 children among 74 dead, World News,MAYFIELD – Clean-up crews in western Kentucky's devastated communities on Tuesday (Dec 14) ramped up their Herculean task of carting away mountains of debris left by last week's killer tornadoes as survivors
Florida school mass shooter sentenced to life in prison, World News,Nikolas Cruz, who murdered 17 students and staff with a semi-automatic rifle at a Florida high school, was formally sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday (Nov 2) after listening to hours of anguished testimony from survivors and
Gary Chaw's new album is credited to his alter ego Cao Xiaoge, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Meet Cao Xiaoge, an energetic, laid-back newcomer to the music scene, eternally 18 years old, with a penchant for gold chains and fist bumps. He is the alter ego of Malaysian singer Gary Chaw, 39, who
Coronavirus: 2 new cases reported in Britain and Spain had link to French ski resort, World News,LONDON/MADRID – A British man who contracted the new coronavirus while attending a conference in Singapore may have led to seven other people catching the disease when he stopped off at a chalet in a Fre
N95 mask: Do you need it, how much is it and other haze-related costs, Lifestyle News,Haze season is officially back in a big way in Singapore. It's the first time in 3 years that the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) has entered the \”unhealthy\” range and the Singapore skyline once again starts t
'Sister flower' Lee Bee Wah brings us around her hood to eat lobster porridge and soak in Sembawang hot spring, Lifestyle News,With all travel plans disrupted for 2020, even the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble now postponed to 2021, for those itching to get out, the best alternative woul
'My worst buying experience': Customer cancels order, Shopee approves refund, but SpeedPost still delivers 32 Thirsty Hippos, Singapore News,11.11 is coming. Who can resist these hyped-up monthly sale events? Not Stomp contributor Xiu. She ordered four cartons of Thirsty Hippo moisture abs
Where to go with kids in Singapore in September 2019, Lifestyle News,WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – THE LIVE EXPERIENCE – UNTIL SEPT 8 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=422dNfCc99g[/embed] This amazing live arena show is sure to wow all dinosaur-lovers. Based on the award-winning BBC TV series of the
Wanted: Woman with green credentials for worst job in France, World News,It is known in France as the political job from hell. A French prime minister should be loyal, content at lingering in their boss’s shadow and a dab hand with the country’s mille-feuille bureaucracy. He or she should also know
California police fired 20 rounds at man holding mobile phone, World News,SACRAMENTO, United States – The mayor of Sacramento, California, said on Thursday (March 22) he was \”horrified\” by video showing police firing 20 times at an unarmed black man who died in the backyard shooting. Police in Sacra
Action will be taken against Twitter user who made offensive posts to stoke racial tensions: Shanmugam, Digital News,Action will be taken against a man who made insulting posts about Indians and Covid-19 on Twitter under the handle @sharonliew86 some weeks ago, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K.
Indonesian police shoot dead female attacker in gunfire exchange at police headquarters, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian police shot dead a woman who had opened fire at officers at the national police headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday in an attack inspired by the Islamic State, the police chief sa
GE2020: PSP says they won't object repeal of Section 377A, but there's more to the 'proxy combat zone', Singapore News,The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has issued their official stance on Section 377A of the Penal Code. A spokesperson for the party said: \”We would not object to
New SingPost postage rates Singapore 2019 – how much does mail cost now?, Lifestyle News,Ahh, poor ol’ SingPost. Everyone always rags on our local postal service for taking forever to deliver mail and blaming them for the unexplained disappearance of ASOS parcels. To be fair, they’re probably truly
'It's free. From the air': Wheelchair transport company doubles down after taunting customer enquiring about oxygen for grandma, Singapore News,A simple yes or no would have sufficed. Stomp contributor David was not expecting to be insulted or mocked when he enquired about wheelchair
MOH revises discharge criteria for Covid-19 patients, those who are well by day 21 can be discharged, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All coronavirus patients who are assessed to be clinically well and no longer infectious by day 21 of their illness will be discharged without having to undergo further te
Massive genome study unlocks secrets of how cancers form, Lifestyle News,A massive, decade-long study sequencing the genomes of dozens of cancers has revealed the secrets of how tumours form and may pave the way for better and more targeted treatment. The Pan-Cancer Project brought together over 1,3
73-year-old arrested for mischief over Telok Blangah blaze, Singapore News,A 73-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a fire that broke out in a flat on the 10th storey of Block 39 Telok Blangah Rise early on Saturday (Jan 29). It is understood that the man, arrested for mischief by fire, li
Facebook says data leak hits 87 million users, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook Inc said on Wednesday that the personal information of up to 87 million users, mostly in the United States, may have been improperly shared with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, up from a previous news med
Teenage Sensation Yodcherry Sityodtong Is Ready To Make History In China, Asia News,Yodcherry Sityodtong is all set to unveil her special brand of Muay Thai excellence to ONE Championship’s huge global audience. The Thai teenager has become a superstar in the world of Muay Thai, and has the chance t
South Korean police to honour dog killed in the line of duty by snake, Asia News,A long-serving South Korean police dog killed in the line of duty – by a snake – will be honoured with a rare ceremony next month (September) in a country where a million of his fellow canines are estimated to be eaten
MOE cancels year-end exams for Pri 3 and 4 pupils; classes to resume progressively from Oct 11, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Year-end examinations for Primary 3 and 4 pupils will be cancelled, in an unprecedented move by the Education Ministry amid rising Covid-19 infections in the community. But face
This woman singing at Tanjong Pagar Plaza deserves to be noticed, Singapore News,Here is one reason to never judge a book by its cover. A passer-by was surprised to find a woman singing a song originally recorded by a male singer outside Tanjong Pagar Plaza and promptly posted it on Instagram Storie
Malaysian firm offers AI-based profiling of Chinese visitors for virus, Digital News,Malaysia's MYEG Services Bhd said on Wednesday it had developed a coronavirus risk-profiling system for visitors from China and was offering the artificial intelligence-based service to the governments of Malay
Vivian Lai says working with husband will be 'difficult' at opening of her 2nd bubble tea outlet, Entertainment News,Actress, host, and bubble tea chain boss Vivian Lai opened her second Teabrary outlet on Thursday, with a bevy of her celebrities turning up in support of their friend at th
What to do this weekend (Aug 26 to 28), Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. Pixar Putt [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/ChjGgrZLFa6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] Here's something fun for both kids and the young at heart: A new pop-u
Reform Party chairman Charles Yeo nabbed for alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Charles Yeo, the chairman of the opposition Reform Party, was arrested on Wednesday (Jan 12) for alleged involvement in criminal breach of trust and forgery, said the police on Saturday
How to register your marriage in Singapore, Lifestyle News,I recently got married! On paper, the wedding reception is happening next year. But yes, I am officially hitched. If you're looking to do the same, here's some good news: The entire process was very straightforward. How to register
SCDF ragging incident: NSF almost made to enter pump well hours before he was pushed into it, says witness, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nearly four hours before he was pushed into the Tuas View Fire Station pump well, Corporal Kok Yuen Chin had come close to being subject to the kolam ritual earlier
6 killed in Madagascar lightning strike, World News,Six people from the same family were \”killed on the spot\” by a lightning strike in Madagascar over the weekend while sheltering from a storm, officials said Monday. The relatives — including a three-year-old child — were killed in the central vil
Government will no longer discourage wearing of masks, to give reusable masks to all households, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Government will no longer discourage people who are well from wearing masks, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (April 3). This is in line with the World Health
New study shows playing with dolls helps children develop empathy, Lifestyle News,With the ongoing pandemic, parents may be worried their children are not getting enough social interaction with limited opportunities to go outside and with all the safe distancing measures we all have to adhere to. Th
Ruby Rose was 'crucified at school' because of her sexuality, Entertainment News,Ruby Rose was \”crucified at school\” because of her sexuality. The Orange is the New Black star came out as lesbian when she was just 12 years old but admitted if she'd realised how homophobic people could
World Economic Forum cancels meeting scheduled to be held in Singapore in August, Shangri-La forum keen to carry on, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The World Economic Forum (WEF) is cancelling its special annual meeting that was scheduled to be held in Singapore in August, with organisers citing the unc
High tea promotions in Singapore 2019, Lifestyle News,Indulge in leisurely high-tea buffets in Singapore with these credit card deals that make time with loved ones – or yourself – even sweeter. We're more than midway through the year and whether it's been full of good stuff – resolutions
YouTuber Royce Lee apologises for being 'tone deaf', deletes parody video of Chinese woman with gong, Singapore News,Local YouTuber Royce Lee has come out to apologise for being \”tone-deaf\” towards the sensitive issue of racial intolerance in Singapore and stated that he would be taking a
Dogecoin is crashing: Should you bank on Ethereum instead?, Money News,Ethereum refers to a decentralised, open-source blockchain technology which serves as a ledger to keep track of transactions. Ledgers are the foundations of cryptocurrency transactions and Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency is call
First cut is the deepest: Oon Shu An looks back on first job at Fosters Steakhouse before closure, Lifestyle News,Farewells are never an easy thing to stomach, even if it comes with a side of fluffy scones and tea. With news that Fosters Steakhouse in Holland Village will be closing for good, scores
Public servant arrested for allegedly leaking police information on Tampines stabbing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 37-year-old public servant has been arrested for allegedly leaking a police lookout message that identified the suspect of the Tampines stabbing incident, which took place last Wednesd
Australia scientist, 104, heads to Switzerland for assisted dying, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's oldest scientist, who caused a stir when his university tried to vacate his office two years ago, will fly to Switzerland in early May to end his life, reigniting a national euthanasia debate. Pro
GrabHitch driver suspended after sending anti-LGBTQ messages to passenger , Digital News,Grab has temporarily suspended a GrabHitch driver pending investigations into a passenger’s complaint involving abusive messages about LGBTQ stances. The distraught passenger took to Reddit on Thursday (Nov 12)
Accident on CTE leads to another accident, Singapore News,Two men in their 20s were arrested for suspected drink driving in separate but related accidents along the Central Expressway (CTE) before the Yio Chu Kang Road exit yesterday (Jan 31) morning. The second accident, which involved a motorcycle
Luke Evans 'wouldn't have a career' if an actor's sexuality determines their roles, Entertainment News,Luke Evans \”wouldn't have a career\” if his sexuality meant he should only play gay roles. The 43-year-old actor praised Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies for his spee
Academy Awards are snobbish about Star Wars, says C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels, Entertainment News,Star Wars actor Anthony Daniels believes the Academy Awards are \”snobbish\” towards the franchise. The sci-fi films and original creator George Lucas have been consistently overlooked for Oscars since th
Liam Neeson says he is 'not racist' after hunting random black men to attack, Entertainment News,Hollywood star Liam Neeson insisted on Tuesday (Feb 5) he was \”not racist\” after confessing that he had once set out to attack random black men after a friend of his told him she had been raped
5 TCM tips to prevent adult acne, Lifestyle News,With safe distancing measures firmly in place worldwide, face masks are here to stay for the foreseeable future. However, long periods of mask-wearing can lead to increased moisture retention, friction, and heat inside the mask – basically exacerbatin
Google to slash amount it keeps from sales on its cloud marketplace: CNBC, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google will take a smaller cut when customers buy software from other vendors on its cloud marketplace, CNBC reported on Sunday (Sept 26) . The Google Cloud Platform is cutting its percentage
1 year after Myanmar's coup, families in the dark over detainees' whereabouts, Asia News,Nearly a year after his son was last seen being hauled away by Myanmar junta troops, 66-year-old Win Hlaing says he just wants to know whether he is alive. One night last April, a neighbour phoned to t
