22-year-old e-scooter rider pleads guilty to causing death of elderly cyclist in 2019 crash, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An e-scooter rider pleaded guilty on Tuesday (May 4) to causing the death of an elderly cyclist in a 2019 accident. Malaysian Hung Kee Boon, 22, had faced several charges including
'Tired' maid fed baby milk laced with Anarex so she would sleep through the night, Singapore News,A maid in Singapore was sentenced to jail after it was revealed that she placed an Anarex tablet in milk that she fed to the baby she was looking after as reported in CNA. She reportedly state
Baby-led weaning: Should you let your child feed themselves?, Lifestyle News,Baby-led weaning is a method that started in the UK and involves letting your child feed themselves during the weaning process. (Weaning here means adding solid foods to complement the baby's primary diet of breastmilk
Couple on their way to visit critically ill daughter in NUH struck by truck – and more misfortune, Singapore News,A couple were en route to the National University Hospital (NUH) to visit their youngest child, who suffers from heart failure, but ended up there with injuries following a traffic accid
'Nobody ever offered me money to take me to hotel': Jade Rasif recalls DJ days in siam diu, Singapore News,Multi-hyphenated influencer Jade Rasif is among Singapore's highest-paid DJs, having gained prominence not just in the local nightlife scene but also regionally. But did you know
Community Covid-19 cases drop to 454, new cluster at DHL, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The number of serious Covid-19 cases requiring oxygen supplementation in hospitals has increased from 35 to 54 cases in a day. Of these, 44 are seniors above 60 years old. The Ministry of Health (MOH) also reported
Hitting the beach at Sentosa? You've got to make an online booking from Oct 17, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Fun seekers heading to the beaches in Sentosa will now have to make bookings ahead of their visit to better facilitate Covid-19 safe management measures. From Oct 17, people who want to vi
Daily roundup: Driver cuts lanes without signalling then gestures angrily at Toa Payoh – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Mercedes driver cuts across 4 lanes without signalling then gestures angrily at biker at Jalan Toa Payoh A Merce
Learn to code while building this overpowered remote-controlled robot, complete with cannon, Digital News,If you’ve ever been interested in programming, but can’t bear the thought of learning the old-fashioned way, the DJI RoboMaster S1 might be just the toy for you. The remote-controlled rover is e
Batman Suparman slashed by Foodpanda colleague over WhatsApp argument, Singapore News,An argument in a WhatsApp group chat led to a Foodpanda delivery rider slashing his colleague, which would likely leave the victim permanently scarred. Eng Guan Hong, 40, was yesterday jailed for 30 months and give
Hong Kong Disneyland visitor tests positive for Covid-19; park closes for a day for staff to take tests, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's Disneyland will close for a day on Wednesday (Nov 17) for staff to take compulsory Covid-19 tests after authorities found one person who visited the theme
2 dead in Kentucky supermarket shooting: police, World News,A gunman walked into a Kentucky supermarket on Wednesday and shot a man dead then left the store and killed a woman in the parking lot, police said. An armed bystander exchanged gunfire with the suspect in the lot of the Jeffersontown store
Poll shows Australian PM's popularity slides over sex scandal, World News,SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's personal popularity has slumped to a level seen only once before, a widely watched poll showed on Monday, hit by criticism for his handling of an affair between h
We visited Changi Festive Village where you can go glamping, drive a dino-kart and frolic in a double-storey snow fun house, Lifestyle News,The year-end holidays are usually when Changi Airport is the busiest, with many headed overseas for their winter holidays. There may not be any travel this year
Dasmond Koh: 'I'm sorry that I could not bring a healthy Aloysius back home', Entertainment News,A teary Dasmond Koh apologised to media gathered at Changi Airport's Terminal 3 on Thursday, for not being able to bring home a 'healthy Aloysius' from a Singapore Armed For
Driver blocks wheelchair access, challenges man waiting to pick up elderly mum, Singapore News,A driver refused to budge after blocking wheelchair access with his car and even turned nasty when he got honked at. Stomp contributor B shared a video of the incident that occurred at Block 371 Clementi A
Man caught on video driving car on pavement in Yishun arrested for drink driving, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 41-year-old man was arrested by the police for drink driving after he was caught on video driving his red Toyota car on the pavement in Yishun, near Khatib MRT station, on Monday (Oct 14).
Taxi passenger allegedly injured at Choa Chu Kang, ComfortDelGro assisting police with investigations, Singapore News,Transport firm ComfortDelGro is assisting the police with investigations after a passenger was allegedly injured in Choa Chu Kang. Stomp contributor Lin said the incident happened to
Australian inquiry finds Morrison's secret ministries corroded trust, World News,SYDNEY, Nov 25 – Australia will introduce rules to increase transparency in ministerial appointments after an inquiry into secret ministerial appointments by then Prime Minister Scott Morrison found they corroded p
Horse on the loose was just trying to find its way home, says owner, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It was a sight to behold, as a muscular white horse trotted next to cars at a traffic junction along Eng Neo Avenue. But this mare was not horsing around, and was in fact trying to find her way back to he
Japan power plant shutdown raises fear of shortage in sweltering heat, Asia News,TOKYO — Japan's electricity grid creaked on Thursday (June 30) under the strain of Tokyo's hottest June since records began, with the unexpected shutdown of a power plant raising fears that tens of millions of
How to buy Dota 2: The International 2022 Singapore tickets, Digital News,The first Dota 2: The International (TI) in South East Asia will not come cheap.If you're looking to buy the International tickets you've come to the right place. We've estimated that the costs will hit US$620 (
Air purifiers Singapore (2019) – Price guide to 17 air purifiers from Xiaomi, Novita & other top brands, Lifestyle News,There might not be earthquakes or volcanic eruptions in Singapore, but thanks to the annual haze from our neighbours down South, we have our very own environmental disaster. Unless
Malaysia PM Ismail raises prospect of early election, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he could propose a date for the dissolution of parliament in a Thursday (Oct 6) meeting with the country's monarch, though the palace played down the meeting as a
Singapore office worker wants to quit $3,400 job because he has 'too much free time', Singapore News,Is being \”too free\” reason enough to quit one's job? That's the quandary faced by an office worker in Singapore who is contemplating leaving his $3,400 job because he has too much
British election: UK votes to decide the fate of Brexit, again, World News,Voters go to the polls on Thursday (Dec 12) in an election that will pave the way for Brexit under Prime Minister Boris Johnson or propel Britain towards another referendum that could ultimately reverse the decision to leave
'Drive carefully can or not?' Bus passengers pull down masks to eat ice cream, taunt driver, Singapore News,A group of people were caught on video taunting a bus driver. Stomp contributor Morpheus said that the man, two women and a toddler in a stroller boarded bus service 72 from Tampines
Siblings receive SCDF award for saving drowning boy on Christmas Day, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – On Dec 25 last year, Miss Mikkaela Cordova, 20, and her brother Joshua, 13, jumped into a pool at their condominium to save a teenager who was drowning. After pulling the unconscious 16-year-old boy out
Millennial reveals reasons he chose to be a hawker, Singapore News,The one thing that stands out the most about Thomas Koh (other than the fact that he could pass off as a Japanese idol) is that he's really funny. \”Sometimes, when aunties or uncles want an extra serving of meat for free, they&#
PSLE results to be released next Thursday, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Results of the 2019 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) will be released next Thursday (Nov 21), and pupils can get their result slips from their respective primary schools from 11am. Eligible pupils will also receive option
Knife attacker on Tokyo commuter train wanted to kill 'happy women': NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – The man alleged to have wounded 10 people in a knife attack on a Tokyo commuter train late on Friday (Aug 6) told police he became incensed when he saw women who \”looked happy\” and wanted to kill th
'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
June holidays 2021: Plan your Singapoliday and enjoy the best of the sunny island, Lifestyle News,If you're planning something special this holiday season, look no further than the Singapoliday experiences on offer. You'll have a plethora of options to stay, play and explore the beautiful
3-hour stand-off at Ang Mo Kio flat during CNB operation, Singapore News,A woman suspected of drug offences locked herself in her unit for three hours at Block 245 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 on Monday afternoon. The stand-off led to several Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and police officers to be dep
Brexit bill becomes law, allowing UK to leave the EU, World News,A bill enacting Britain's decision to leave the European Union has become law after months of debate, the House of Commons speaker announced Tuesday, to cheers from eurosceptic lawmakers. Speaker John Bercow said the EU (Withdrawa
Too many Singaporeans abroad? 6 cities to visit in Europe that are not Paris, London or Santorini, Lifestyle News,Singaporeans are a widely travelled bunch — travelling three times more frequently compared to everyone in the world — and you'd be hard-pressed to find a holiday destination unknow
Gone in 10 seconds: India demolishes illegal skyscrapers, Asia News,NOIDA, India – Indian authorities demolished two illegally constructed skyscrapers in a wide plume of dust debris on Sunday (Aug 28) near the capital New Delhi, razing the tallest structures ever pulled down in the country in less t
Car mounts kerb outside Raffles City, three pedestrians taken to hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three people were hurt after a black Volvo mounted a kerb outside Raffles City on Tuesday afternoon (March 5), near The Botanic restaurant. The police said that they were alerted to an accident invo
Man to be charged for alleged murder in Sengkang condo , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 48-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of a 43-year-old woman in a Sengkang condominium on Friday (Jan 3). He will be charged in court on Saturday, police said. Police said they received a call fo
Child seen pooping openly at Bukit Panjang playground; mum says toddler was 'not feeling well', Singapore News,The sight of a woman letting her child defecate openly at a Bukit Panjang playground raised a stink among residents on Thursday evening (Aug 26). A Stomp contributor shared a phot
SIA flight delayed nearly 4 hours after being diverted to Paya Lebar Airbase, Singapore News,A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Hong Kong to Singapore was delayed on Thursday evening (Nov 15), after being diverted to Paya Lebar Airbase due to air traffic congestion at Changi Airport. Flight SQ86
Male model admits molesting woman after Sentosa Cove party, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman who approached a male model after a Sentosa Cove private party ended up being molested by the man. Singapore permanent resident Coker Gyles Akinkumni Jagdeesh, 21, who is currently serving his national ser
Passers-by help driver who breaks down upon news of husband's death, Singapore News,A video of a group of passers-by assisting a bus captain after she could not continue driving has gone viral. According to the Facebook group Singapore Bus Drivers community, the Tower Transit bus driver broke d
Toiletries shopping 2019: 12 cheapest places to shop for toiletries in Singapore, Lifestyle News,When it comes to toiletries, I’m not particular about brands. Whether a toothbrush has charcoal-infused bristles, for instance, is inconsequential to me. As long as it serves its purpose, I’m satisfied.
Here's why Vestiaire Vibes is the online sale worth camping for, Lifestyle News,So Vestiaire Collective really thought its summer shopping shenanigans through. Instead of calling it a day with a sweeping storewide discount, the pre-loved luxury site's first-ever virtual summer sales festiv
Two boys escape Tampines flat fire with help of neighbours after PMD catches fire, Singapore News,Student Ryan Lim, 17, was having a nap when he was shaken awake by his younger brother who smelled smoke. The two boys found themselves trapped upstairs in their bedroom of their two-storey Tampines mai
Police arrest suspect in pawnshop robbery attempt, Singapore News,Police have arrested a man who is suspected of trying to rob a pawnshop outside Boon Lay MRT station last Saturday. The robbery attempt led to one of the station exits being closed temporarily after the suspect threatened to blow up t
Coronavirus: 5 new cases confirmed in Singapore, 3 linked to Grace Assembly church, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five more coronavirus cases have been confirmed here, bringing the total number of those who have been infected to 72, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Feb 15). Of the five ne
BMW driven by elderly woman crashes into and mounts cars at carpark near Wheelock Place, Singapore News,A BMW driven by an elderly woman ended up on two parked cars at the Angullia Park surface carpark next to Wheelock Place on Wednesday (June 12) at about 4pm. Several Stomp contributors alerted Sto
Little red dot turns blue as iconic landmarks in Singapore light up for #SeeItBlue campaign, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The central city was transformed on Thursday (May 7) night when around 30 landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and the Esplanade were lit up in varying shades of blue as part of the
Man sits on PMD in train at Kallang MRT Station, Singapore News,A man was spotted sitting on his personal mobility device (PMD) inside a train on the East West Line on Sunday afternoon (Dec 8). Stomp contributor Jacky was about to board the train at Kallang MRT Station towards Tuas at 4.30pm when he
Death of girl, 5, who drowned at condo pool after mum left her alone for 20 minutes ruled a tragic misadventure , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The death of a five-year-old girl who drowned when she was left alone at a swimming pool has been ruled a tragic misadventure. Delivering the findings of the c
Wanted: 'Weirdos and misfits' to work for British government, World News,LONDON – The senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who plotted Brexit and steered his boss to last month's election triumph, is on the lookout for \”weirdos and misfits with odd skills\” to help bring new
Female body found floating in Kallang River, police investigating unnatural death, Singapore News,A female body was floating in the waters of Kallang River, near the MRT station, on Sunday (March 10). Responding to queries by Stomp, the police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at t
Man arrested in Malaysia over alleged murder of Rachael Ang, woman who went missing and found in Beach Road shop, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who allegedly murdered a woman and fled to Malaysia has been caught and brought back to Singapore. On Sunday, the police found the woman inside a shop in
'That was my daughter': Parents grapple with loss from deadly Java quake, Asia News,CIANJUR — In the aftermath of Monday (Nov 21)'s deadly quake in the Indonesian province of West Java, Rian Solihat had run straight to her daughter's school only to find it had become a tumble of
Coronavirus: Philippines reports 8 more deaths, 152 new cases, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippine Health Ministry reported on Sunday eight additional coronavirus deaths and 152 newly confirmed cases. The positive cases in the Philippines total 3,246 as of 4pm, while the death toll has risen to 152, i
Girls' Generation's Tiffany arrives at Changi Airport via elite private terminal, gifts autographed album to staff, Entertainment News,Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young has only just arrived in Singapore and she's already sharing the love with us. In a Twitter post yesterday
Uncle left bloodied after being beaten up by group at Woodlands coffee shop, Singapore News,A fight involving several middle-aged men broke out at a coffee shop at Block 167 Woodlands Street 11 on Saturday night (Feb 23). Stomp contributor Don shared two videos of the incident, which occurred at the
Traffic, water shortages, now floods: The slow death of India's tech hub?, Asia News,BENGALURU – Harish Pullanoor spent his weekends in the late 1980s tramping around the marshes and ponds of Yemalur, an area then on the eastern edge of the Indian metropolis of Bengaluru, where his cousins woul
6 recommended workshops to improve your car handling and safety, Lifestyle News,If you're the type of person who does not appreciate the whole 'stock look' of your car, then you've probably done some research on handling and performance modifications for your car. These upgrades
Licence mix-up at pop-up fair CMYK costs vendors thousands of dollars, Singapore News,It was marketed as a bigger, hipper version of popular outdoor flea market Artbox. But behind the picture-perfect decor at pop-up event Creative Millennials Youth Karnival (CMYK) last week, things turned ugly after
Second peeping Tom case in four days reported at NTU, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A police report has been made against a 22-year-old male suspect on April 18 for filming a fellow female student showering at a hall of residence in Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The incident at Tamarind Hall
Man jailed 20 weeks for molesting six girls at Hougang Swimming Complex, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An infrastructure engineer molested six girls at Hougang Swimming Complex, swimming after them when they tried to move away and touching them as he went past. Indian national Job Mathew Panakkal, 37,
10 homes that'll make you want to stay in all day, Lifestyle News,You'll never leave the comforts of your space again. It's hard to leave the connected world but for all the ease that it brings, it also presents a huge problem – the inability for quality R&R without your phones go
Teen had sex with underage girl twice in one evening to make her ex-boyfriend jealous, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A youth who wanted to make the former boyfriend of an underage girl jealous had sex with her twice in one evening in public places. The 17-year-old Singaporean pleaded guilty on Friday (
SAF to lower training tempo to better focus on safety, in wake of actor Aloysius Pang's death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will be lowering its training tempo across all services, with an aim of giving commanders and troops the time and space to review its system
McDonald's apologises after app glitch spams users with notifications promoting burger, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fast food giant McDonald's has apologised after a technical glitch in its delivery app caused users to be spammed with multiple notifications promoting one of its burgers. Man
DJ Tenashar, already facing drug-related charges, accused of offences including theft, criminal trespass, Singapore News,Celebrity DJ Tenashar, who faces drug-related charges, is now accused of other offences, including stealing a blue hospital gown at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and using a stole
How to effectively work from home with children, Lifestyle News,\”How to work from home with kids?\” lamented my friend over the phone to me (yes, we're practising social distancing). \”How do you do it?\”, she asked in a voice made hoarse from shouting at her kids, while in the background I could
Best pest control services in Singapore: Price list of Rentokil, Anticimex and others, Lifestyle News,When there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who you're gonna call? If the strange intruders in question are termites, roaches, mosquitoes, ants, bed bugs and rats, your best bet
Oxley Rise mansion size of multiple GCBs put up for sale by Hong Fok's Cheong family, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A sprawling mansion at 5 Oxley Rise, where Jewish businessman Manasseh Meyer and real estate tycoon Cheong Eak Chong once resided, has been put up for sale. The hilltop two-storey bu
Bus catches fire on Jurong East flyover, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A bus caught fire on a flyover in Jurong East on Thursday evening (Sept 12). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at Jurong East Central, near the junction of Bukit Batok Avenue 1, at 8.20pm. SCDF p
Maserati driver whose car dragged cop for over 100m in 2017 found guilty of several offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Maserati driver whose car dragged a police officer for more than 100m along Bedok Reservoir Road in 2017 was convicted on Wednesday (Dec 4) of several offences, including volunt
Pancake restaurant apologises for serving smoothie with blended glass pieces in it, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Make-your-own-pancakes chain Slappy Cakes has apologised after serving customers a smoothie that had glass pieces in it on Sunday (Nov 17). In response to queries from The Straits Times, a
New York's Central Park goes officially car-free, World News,New York, United States – New York's iconic Central Park officially goes car-free Wednesday after the final vehicle drives through the green oasis and tourist magnet in the heart of America's most populous urban jungle. City
'Stop yelping like a spoilt kid,' Ho Ching tells Singaporeans upset over new FairPrice service fee , Singapore News,People have been roasting NTUC FairPrice for its new $3.99 service fee — and Ho Ching is not here for it. The chief executive officer of Temasek Holdings chided Singaporeans
Singaporean who breached coronavirus stay-home notice to eat bak kut teh sentenced to 6 weeks' jail, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who breached a stay-home notice (SHN) and travelled out of his home to eat bak kut teh on March 23 amid the coronavirus outbreak was sentenced on Thursday (April
8 fun, quirky bathroom designs with plenty of character, Lifestyle News,Bathrooms may not often be considered the main focal point of a home but it certainly adds to its overall vibe. These ones take playfulness seriously, and may be just what you need to visualise how yours will look like. Interior
10 best kids' activities for school holidays in Singapore for every budget, Lifestyle News,Parents, brace yourself. School holidays in Singapore are upon us. Instead of getting occupied with school homework and term activities, your energetic and easily bored kids now stay at home. That doesn’t
'It's like waiting for a gift that will never arrive': Mum of Singaporean who died in fatal NZ crash, Singapore News,Years after the deaths of Singaporean Chin Tze Hau, 38, and his wife Ong See Yee, 29, in a fatal car crash, his mother is still reeling from the loss. Chin and Ong, who
Veteran local actor-director Huang Yiliang charged with assault and affray, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Veteran local actor-director Ng Aik Leong, better known as Huang Yiliang, appeared in court on Friday (Nov 29) after he allegedly attacked another man with a metal scraper. Ng, 58, was charged with
Covid-19 child vaccination: Siblings can walk in for jab without booking a separate slot from Jan 10, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children with an appointment for Covid-19 vaccination can now have their younger siblings take the shot at the same time without the need to book a separate slot. The new
Air purifiers in Singapore: 2020 price guide to 17 air purifiers from Xiaomi, Novita and other top brands, Lifestyle News,There might not be earthquakes or volcanic eruptions in Singapore, but thanks to the annual haze from our neighbours down South, we have our very own environmental disaster. Unle
Probation for teen PMD rider who crashed into woman at Teck Whye, Singapore News,It was not the birthday gift he would have liked. Skye Lee Shi Jia, who turned 18 yesterday, was sentenced to six months of supervised probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service for crashing into a
Cabby jailed, banned from driving after running into student at zebra crossing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A taxi driver who hit a student at a zebra crossing in 2017, leaving her with traumatic brain injuries, was on Tuesday (Dec 1) sentenced to three months' jail and banned from driving for t
Red Lions parachutist avoided major injuries after hard landing at NDP, does not require surgery: Ng Eng Hen, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Red Lion parachutist who had a hard landing at the Marina Bay floating platform on National Day is stable and recovering in hospital, Defence Minister Ng Eng H
