PIE viaduct collapse: Engineer admits to not checking calculations made by inexperienced team, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The engineer who prepared the plans of the building works for the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) viaduct that collapsed in July 2017 knew his team of engineers were inexperienced in
Teen who raped and robbed 53-year-old sex worker gets 7 years' jail, caning, Singapore News,A teenager, who was 17 when he schemed with two friends to steal from prostitutes and then raped their final victim while he was alone with her, was sentenced to seven years' jail and 15 strokes of
Withdraw up to $200 a month for your long-term care needs: All you need to know about MediSave Care, Lifestyle News,As our population ages, new government initiatives have been rolled out to address the growing need for healthcare. As of Oct 1, 2020, two long-term care support schemes have been laun
Explosion from air-con compressor heard in Hougang, 30 people evacuated from fire, Singapore News,30 people had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in Hougang on Monday (Jan 3) night. The origin of the fire reportedly came from an air-conditioner compressor outside a senior activity centre along
Flash floods in southern France kill at least 12 people, World News,VILLEGAILHENC, France – At least 12 people died in southwestern France on Monday when some of the worst flash floods in a century turned rivers into raging torrents that engulfed homes and swept away cars. Up to seven months' r
'Come and get me,' boy pleaded before California wildfire death, World News,A young boy pleaded for rescue before he died along with two others in a California wildfire, an anguished relative recounted Monday, while other shaken survivors told of their flight from a \”tornado\” of fire. Thou
Not fainted, just asleep: Man calls in SCDF to break open gate after wife fails to answer, Singapore News,No matter how hard he knocked at the gate or yelled for his wife, there was no response. Fearing the worst, the man first sought help from neighbours before ringing in officers from the Singapor
Otter family makes Istana their staycation spot, Singapore News,Looks like our local otters have gotten even more bodacious during the Covid-19 pandemic. After making their presence felt in areas like KK Women's and Children's Hospital and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, the four-legged critters h
LGBTQ+ guide: Things you should know about buying an HDB flat, Money News,Many would agree that Singapore is leading the world in so many areas. However, one area it has much to catch up with is the attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community. With 80 per cent of Singaporeans living in public HDB flats, i
Fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat: 50 people evacuated, 1 taken to hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The couple were watching television in their living room when a fire broke out in one of the rooms in their four-room flat. Mr Saravana Moorthy, 58, who works as an engineering instructor, tried t
Condo resident who yelled at security officers: Man's employer looking into matter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The security employees' union said it stands united with its officers after a video of a man yelling and hurling vulgarities at his Whampoa condominium's security guards went
China races to contain Covid-19 outbreaks in tourism hubs Tibet, Hainan, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING – China raced on Tuesday (Aug 9) to stamp out Covid-19 outbreaks in the tourist hubs of Tibet and Hainan, with the authorities launching more rounds of mass testing and closing venues to contain the
6-year-old killed after strong earthquake rocks southern Philippines, Asia News,DAVAO – A strong earthquake jolted the southern Philippines yesterday, killing at least one person and causing a three-storey building to collapse, setting off a search for people feared to have been trapped inside, offi
Coronavirus: 178 cases with one local unlinked community case reported on Sunday, Singapore News,[UPDATE 10.00 PM] The Ministry of Health has confirmed an additional 178 cases of Covid-19 infection in Singapore today (July 12), the majority of whom are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker
'Even if I earn less, I don't care': Carrot cake hawker at Bendemeer keeps prices as low as $2 for retired elderly, Lifestyle News,While most F&B establishments in Singapore are increasing prices to keep up with the times, two-year-old Simon Road Fried Carrot Cake and Satay at Ben
North Korea missile lands off South Korean coast for first time; South responds with own launches, Asia News,SEOUL – A North Korean ballistic missile landed less than 60 kilometres off South Korea's coast on Wednesday (Nov 2), the first time an apparent test had landed near the South's wat
Budget 2022: 6 things you need to know about tax changes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Several announcements related to Singapore's tax system were unveiled during Finance Minister Lawrence Wong's Budget speech on Friday (Feb 18), including the timing of the goods and services tax (GST) hike
Every rumoured cameo for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness so far, Entertainment News,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is well, going to be mad. From what we’ve seen in the recent trailer and heard from the reshoots to add cameos, fans are in for a ride with the movie set to exp
Pope says 'lady' Covid must be obeyed, forgoes mask, World News,VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday described the Covid-19 pandemic as a tough “lady” taskmaster who must be obeyed, but he and most close aides did not wear masks at his general audience. At the start of the indoor audie
Are shoebox units a good retirement option? Here are the pros and cons, Money News,To most Singaporeans, the term shoebox unit or compact unit is synonymous with property investment. Indeed, renting out a one-bedder is how many landlords get started on their property portfolio. What’s less commonly
Woman arrested after getting rescued from 16th-floor ledge of Toa Payoh block, Singapore News,A 42-year-old woman was arrested after being seen crouching on a window ledge at Block 227 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh on Monday morning (July 29). Stomp contributor Husain, a resident in the vicinity, said he was l
