Malaysia lockdown: Man shares husbands' hilarious struggles to help wives shop for groceries, Malaysia News,It has only been a week since Malaysia's nationwide lockdown. The country banned citizens from travelling overseas and also shut schools, shops and many public services until March 3
Philippines urges coronavirus vigilance as shoppers ignore safety protocols, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippine government on Sunday (May 17) called for vigilance against the coronavirus, a day after hordes of people trooped to shopping malls and ignored safety protocols, as authorities began looseni
South Korea's Naver shifts data from Hong Kong to Singapore, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's Internet giant Naver Corp has moved backup servers storing its users' personal data in Hong Kong to Singapore as China tightens its grip over Hong Kong with a new national security law. \”We ar
Halle Berry's home was almost stolen, Entertainment News,A man has allegedly tried to steal Halle Berry's home. Ronald Eugene Griffin has been arrested after he allegedly tried to break into the home of the John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum actress and even managed to have one of the locks
7 juicy details from Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah, Lifestyle News,In an explosive interview that’s currently lighting up the Internet, Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, sat down with talkshow host (and family friend) Oprah Winfrey to finally tell their story and give
Two stone cladding pieces fall from 10-storey building at Raffles Place, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two pieces of stone cladding fell from the facade of Bharat Building in Raffles Place on Wednesday (April 10), breaking part of the glass canopy that shelters the property's entrance. The pieces
Family baffled by death of bride-to-be in motorcycle accident, Singapore News,The death of a woman motorcyclist on a quiet stretch of road in Yishun ahead of her wedding next month has left her family wondering how it happened. Miss Fadhillah Muhammad Hussain, 28, a nurse, was found unconscious a sh
2 men in their 30s die in Japan after shots from suspended Moderna vaccines, Asia News,TOKYO – Two people died after receiving Moderna Inc Covid-19 vaccine shots that were among lots later suspended following the discovery of contaminants, Japan's health ministry said on Saturday. The men in th
Super Trouper: Abba storm UK charts with comeback album, Entertainment News,LONDON – Swedish supergroup Abba made a triumphant return to the UK music charts on Friday (Nov 12), going straight to No. 1 with their first album in 40 years, Voyage. The record is the fastest-selling album of the year so
Cyberpunk 2077 developer apologises for bad console performance, offers refunds, Digital News,(The article has been updated with details on how Singapore-based gamers can get their refunds from local distributor, Epic Soft) Yikes. After staying silent about Cyberpunk 2077’s atrocious performance on
Street Fighter 6 teaser trailer reveals a hulking bearded Ryu and new art style, Digital News,Capcom has finally announced Street Fighter 6. The video game company released a brief teaser trailer following the season final of the Capcom Pro Tour. The teaser trailer doesn’t show any actual gameplay,
Mercedes driver caught on CCTV stealing $18 box of Milo from wholesaler, Singapore News,It was a 'pick up and pay later' service that did not exist. A man was caught on CCTV cameras removing a box of Milo from a wholesaler's warehouse and driving away with it in his Mercedes. The inci
1 dead, another taken to NUH after 4-car accident outside Gleneagles Hospital entrance, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 70-year-old man died after another taxi crashed into the one he was in outside the entrance of Gleneagles Hospital on Thursday (Oct 4). The police said they were alerted to the incide
Saka spot kick seals 3-2 win for Arsenal over Liverpool, World News,LONDON – Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka scored twice, including a late winning penalty, as the hosts beat Liverpool 3-2 in a pulsating Premier League clash to send the Gunners back to the top of the table at the Emirates Stadium on Sund
Bodies of 2 boys, both 11, found near Upper Bukit Timah playground, Singapore News,The bodies of two 11-year-olds were found near a playground at Greenridge Crescent Playground at Toh Yi, Upper Bukit Timah on Friday (Jan 21), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed. In response to AsiaOne's
'Unicorn is real': Sabah boy gets head trapped in cone, firefighters come to the rescue, Malaysia News,A boy in Sabah, Malaysia, had his head trapped in a green plastic cone for at least half an hour before firefighters were able to successfully remove it. Pictures and videos of the incide
'At least he asked for permission': Man filmed taking altar offerings along HDB corridor, Singapore News,Stealing from a prayer altar is a no-no, partly for fear of accidentally offending the deities. However, one man might have crossed the line when he was caught on CCTV taking some fruit
Young man drowns while swimming with friends in Serangoon canal, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 21-year-old man drowned early on Sunday (March 28) at around 5am, after swimming in a canal in Serangoon with a group of friends. Chinese daily Lianhe Wanbao had reported that the man's father, who dec
Cats gets creamed at the Razzies, Entertainment News,It's the one award no Hollywood star wants to win. The Razzies unveiled their annual list of the year's most dreadful movies Saturday, with the critically slated musical Cats at the top — or arguably rock bottom — of the charts. Among
Limit social gatherings to 2 a day, MOH urges as Singapore tightens Covid-19 measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singaporeans have been urged to have no more than two social gatherings a day, as part of tightened measures put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the community following a spik
Man, 64, charged with murdering daughter in Bedok South flat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who allegedly killed his daughter was taken to court on Tuesday (Nov 20). Tan Tian Chye, 64, was charged with murdering Ms Desiree Tan Jiaping, 35, in a unit on the eighth story of Block 171 Bedok South Ro
Coronavirus: Work pass holders with recent China travel history must have MOM approval before returning to Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All current work pass holders with travel history to mainland China within the last 14 days will now have to be approved by the Manpower Ministry (MOM) bef
Singapore Airlines raises $663m in US dollar debt debut, Money News,HONG KONG, Jan 14 – Singapore Airlines has raised $500 million (S$663 million) in its first US dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new aircraft as the global aviation industry prepares for a post-pandemic travel reb
Two boys in US develop rare meningitis after chickenpox vaccine reactivates, World News,According to a recent American study published in the journal, Pediatrics, two 14-year-old boys had developed meningitis from receiving a chickenpox vaccine. One of the boys had a history of leukaemia, and tempor
Kim Kardashian West denies purchasing Ancient Roman sculpture in 2016, Entertainment News,Kim Kardashian West has denied any knowledge of an Ancient Roman sculpture that was imported under her name in 2016. The sculpture – which is known as Fragment of Myron's Athena – was part of a US$750,000
Heavy snow kills three, snarls travel in US Southeast, World News,An intense snowstorm headed out to sea on Monday (Dec 10) after dumping up to 60cm of snow on parts of the Southeastern United States, leaving three people dead in North Carolina and some 138,000 customers in the region still without
Unpopular opinion: Why I think Galentine's Day is more important than Valentine's Day, Lifestyle News,Growing up in a convent girl's school (St Anthony's Canossian Primary and Secondary represent!), Valentine's Day took on a much different meaning for me. I was a late bloome
Mind the gap: NParks shares tips on how to keep otters away from homes, pet koi, Singapore News,Otter sightings have become more common in recent times, but what can we do to protect our homes from these hungry animals? While it varies from house to house, meshing up gaps and erecting \”otter-proof\”
Trump's 'Chinese virus' comments fuelling backlash against US Asians, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump's insistence on speaking of a \”Chinese virus\” has a dark historical precedent for some Asian Americans, who say his word choice is fuelling an at times violent
Thailand drops pre-departure test requirement for visitors, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand said on Friday (March 18) it will scrap a mandatory pre-departure coronavirus test for visitors starting next month but will still require entry registrations in advance and an on-arrival test. Known for its nig
US woman sues Hilton for US$100m over nude shower video, World News,NEW YORK – A Chicago woman is suing Hilton Worldwide for US$100 million (S$137 million) saying that she was filmed naked in the shower by a hidden camera while a hotel guest – in footage uploaded with her name onto multiple porn sit
South Korean envoys en route to North Korea as denuclearization talks stall, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean special envoys left Seoul on Wednesday for a one-day trip to North Korea to discuss a third summit to be held this month between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim
'Suspicious man' accused of killing dogs in Woodlands just a feeder: AVS, Singapore News,[Update: Dec 30] There is no evidence to suggest that the man accused of killing and harvesting dog meat in Woodlands has harmed any animals, Jessica Kwok, the Animal & Veterinary Service's (A
Man escapes on motorcycle naked after allegedly killing wife and baby in JB, Malaysia News,A video circulating online of a man riding his motorcycle butt naked has recently caught the attention of the members of the public and the police alike. But, shockingly, that's not the only reason why th
Australian model avoids US prison sentence after fracas on international flight, World News,LOS ANGELES – An Australian model who was found guilty of assault after a fracas on a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles avoided prison when she was sentenced in US court on Monday. Adau Mornyang, 25, was o
Heavily pregnant NUH nurse does CPR to save neighbours from cardiac arrest, Singapore News,Neither being heavily pregnant in her third trimester nor being in her post-pregnancy confinement stopped Claudia Tan Yanhua, a nurse from the National University Hospital (NUH), from responding to the call of
World's oldest person pulls out of Tokyo Olympics torch relay, Asia News,TOKYO – The world's oldest person, a 118-year-old Japanese woman, has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over pandemic fears, an official at her nursing home said on Wednesday (May
Gunman kills 5 people, including wife, in a series of shootings in California, World News,LOS ANGELES – A man went on a shooting rampage California on Wednesday (Sept 12), killing five people including his wife, before taking his own life, a police spokesman told AFP. \”We have six deceased, one is t
How Tukkatatong Petpayathai Helped To Save His Family From Bankruptcy, Asia News,Tukkatatong Petpayathai is best known for his excellence in the Muay Thai ring, but the Thai star has had more than his fair share of battles outside of the arena. As well as recovering from a succession of personal and
Should we be worried about the new Omicron sub-variants in Singapore? Experts explain, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant has seen the emergence of a number of sub-variants, with the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (May 15) announcing the first local
No elevators or hugs for South Korean coronavirus survivor now battling stigma, Asia News,BUSAN, South Korea – Park Hyun stops to catch his breath after climbing a few steps to the entrance of the engineering college of the Pusan National University where he teaches. Despite a persistent shortness o
'Chinese cannot be Muslim': Hawker selling halal char kway teow at Bukit Merah accused of converting for more customers, Singapore News,Converting to a new religion already comes with its own set of difficulties, but one man has it especially hard. Hawker Anis Ang operates 786 Char Kway Te
Singapore influencer's Instagram hacked, held hostage for US$300, Singapore News,Local influencer Clarie Teo found her Instagram account hacked and held hostage for US$300 (S$410). Her Instagram account, @xclarieacaciateo, had about 20,000 followers and was hacked on Sept 20. The former marine
Four hotels fined more than $1.5 million in total for sharing commercially sensitive information, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Four hotels that colluded by sharing with each other the non-public room rates offered to companies have been fined more than $1.5 million in total for infringing the Competit
Cabby spotted eating in car boot after new Covid-19 rules kick in, Singapore News,With reported Covid-19 cases rising recently, further tightening of safe management measures known as Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) kicked in on Sunday (May 16). It didn't take long for the first gut-wrenching photog
Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison: Xinhua, China News,A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first \”gene-edited\” babies to three years in prison on Monday (Dec 30), according to the official Xinhua media. He Jiankui was
2 dead, 3 injured in traffic accident at Causeway, Singapore News,Two people were killed and three others were injured in an accident involving a trailer, a lorry, and three motorcycles along the Causeway on Saturday (June 30). The trailer driver and the lorry driver were subsequently arrested, poli
StarHub customers experience Internet outage on Tuesday evening; other telcos say they aren't affected, Digital News,Telco StarHub said that its mobile data services were fully restored about four hours after customers began experiencing disruptions on Tuesday evening (Sept 17). Most fixed Inte
US approved secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia, World News,WASHINGTON – US Energy Secretary Rick Perry has approved six secret authorizations by companies to sell nuclear power technology and assistance to Saudi Arabia, according to a copy of a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The Trum
India's Narendra Modi breaks protocol to welcome Saudi's crown prince, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke with government protocol to personally welcome Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to New Delhi on Tuesday (Feb 19). Ordinarily, the prime
Macau casino king's daughter Sabrina Ho plans British Museum wedding in 2021, Entertainment News,Ms Sabrina Ho, daughter of Macau casino king Stanley Ho, is known for her cultural pursuits. It is no surprise then that the 29-year-old, who runs an art-event company, is planning to throw a weddin
More workplaces to get funds for facilities for staff to freshen up after walking or cycling to work: LTA, Singapore News,More money will be given to help workplaces build facilities like showers and changing rooms to encourage people to walk, run or cycle to work, the Land Transport Authority (LTA)
Influencer forgets his mask at MRT station, guess who gives him a spare?, Singapore News,Taking public transport, but forgot your mask? There might just be a little hack that could save you the trouble of going back home to get a mask, or buying a whole box from the nearest convenience store. Local
Miriam Yeung slammed by netizens for gifting 'ordinary' Meixin mooncakes to 'Big Sister' Liza Wang, Entertainment News,It seems that mooncakes, like luxury goods, now have a brand hierarchy and the wrong selection could make people see you as 'cheap'. For Hong Kong actr
What are the fees you need to pay (besides the home loan) before selling your HDB flat?, Money News,You have completed the five-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), and your growing family is itching to move into a larger home. You have made up your mind — you are going to sell your current HDB fla
58-year-old man's body found on bench at Bedok North: Police investigating, Singapore News,A 58-year-old man was found dead on a bench at Block 89 Bedok North Street 4 on Tuesday morning (June 30). The police told Stomp they received a call for assistance at 10.56am. \”A 58-year-old man was foun
Turkey orders 1,112 arrested over links to cleric Gulen: state media, World News,ISTANBUL – Turkey launched on Tuesday one of its largest operations against alleged supporters of the US-based Muslim cleric accused of leading an attempted coup in 2016, ordering the arrest of 1,112 people, state media
LTA receives 30 reports of errant PMD users through its app on first day, Digital News,Two new enforcement efforts against errant personal mobility device (PMD) or power-assisted bicycle (PAB) riders kicked in yesterday. Members of the public can now report to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) thro
