Coronavirus: Ambulances carrying sick elderly patients stoned in Spain, World News,MADRID – A handful of stone-throwing youngsters tried to prevent ambulances from transferring 28 elderly coronavirus patients to a residence in their town in southern Spain, police said on Wednesday (March 25). The in
8 old freehold shopping centres you can surprisingly buy a home in, Money News,Before the popularity of online shopping, many Singaporeans would have been to Queensway Shopping Centre to browse all the sporting shoes on offer. While the shopping centre has seen better days, it still remains relative
Review: Singapore's first dedicated studio for infrared therapy, Pure Wellness studio on Duxton Road, Lifestyle News,Traditional saunas have been used for centuries for all sorts of physical conditions, and with the health benefits of infrared therapy increasingly recognised, Pure Wellness Stud
Car hits Mitsubishi after cutting across 3 lanes on CTE, police investigating hit-and-run accident, Singapore News,A car was caught on camera changing lanes abruptly and cutting across chevron markings along the Central Expressway (CTE), only to crash into another car. Facebook page SG Road Vigilant
China's Guangdong tightens coronavirus measures as cases persist, China News,Cities in China's most populous province of Guangdong have locked down compounds and streets and ordered some travellers to furnish negative Covid-19 test results, as health officials battle to control outbreaks.
'I did what anyone would have done': Bus driver who put out fire in lorry in Tuas, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Bus driver Thian Siew Mui was driving her usual route in Tuas on Thursday morning (Sept 26) when she noticed that the side of a lorry had caught fire and rushed to put the fire out
Migrants found alive in refrigerated truck in Belgium, World News,BRUSSELS – Twelve migrants – 11 Syrians and a Sudanese, all men – have been found alive in a refrigerated truck in Belgium transporting fruit and vegetables, police said on Wednesday (Oct 30). The discovery came as British police inve
Cyclist, 17, assisting with police investigations after knocking down elderly pedestrian in Jurong, Singapore News,A cyclist allegedly engrossed by her mobile phone knocked down an unsuspecting 66-year-old man on Wednesday (June 16). An individual submitted an account of the incident – with a photog
Man, 34, arrested for robbery after assaulting elderly man along Owen Road, Singapore News,A 34-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (Sept 26) for his suspected involvement in a case of robbery with hurt. He allegedly assaulted and robbed a 75-year-old man of his jewellery and mobile phone along Ow
Search for boar to continue until it is caught or till Yishun Park is safe: Faishal, Singapore News,The search for the wild boar will continue until it is caught or until Yishun Park is deemed safe, said MP for Nee Soon GRC Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim. He told AsiaOne that the search operations team ha
8 months' jail for man who punched and swung pet poodle in viral videos, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man seen in viral videos repeatedly punching his pet poodle, swinging it from its hind legs and blasting the wet dog with a standing fan was sentenced to eight months' jail on Thursday (Oc
Bentley filmed pushing security guard at Red Swastika School: Driver jailed, fined, disqualified from driving, Singapore News,The driver of the Bentley who had threatened to run down a 62-year-old security guard outside Red Swastika School was jailed for eight weeks and fined $600. Neo Hong Chye, 61
Rise in the number of traffic accidents involving injuries, elderly pedestrians: SPF report, Lifestyle News,An increase in traffic volume in the first half of 2022 due to the easing of Safe Management Measures (SMMs) have led to a rise in the number traffic accidents resulting in injuries. In this y
Singapore's Covid-19 strategy may seem like a 'flip-flop', but it helps avert massive deaths: Ong Ye Kung , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In managing the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore did not take a purist \”zero-Covid\” or \”living with Covid\” approach, but adopted an eradication strategy w
5 family-friendly SUVs you should consider, Lifestyle News,MPVs are slowly becoming a thing of the past, as many giant carmakers have shifted steadily towards the family-friend seven-seater SUVs segment for its popularity. One example is Mazda. The company has stopped producing MPVs since 2017, and
Sentosa Cove resident jailed for hiding wife from investigators after her traffic accident, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When police officers came to his door looking for his wife, Claus Nicolajsen lied that she was not at home. The officers had come to the Sentosa Cove condominium unit to give her a
4 chic abodes where you can experience co-living, Lifestyle News,KēSa House [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CUtpZBqIxUh/[/embed] Sitting on the fringe of Chinatown is KēSa House, a flexi-living accommodation comprising of 10 adjoining shophouses. Nestled among fancy restaurants and bars (The Guil
74-year-old man found dead in multi-storey carpark at Toh Guan Road, Singapore News,A 74-year-old man was found dead at the multi-storey carpark of Block 286E Toh Guan Road on Saturday morning (Dec 15). Stomp understands that he had a pacemaker on him. A member of the public had found the man and ca
'Just walk down Orchard Road, there are diamond shops everywhere': Maddy Barber on why she picks alternative gems over diamonds, Lifestyle News,Ever wondered what CEOs and founders are like? Are they all work and no play? Do they have a nurturing or intimidating personality? In Employee No
A fresh graduate's guide to buying their first car (2020 edition), Lifestyle News,After around 16 years of education, you’re now looking to make your mark in the corporate world. With your newfound income, public transportation suddenly doesn't seem that appealing any more. You’re deciding
Army shops for your last-minute reservist shopping, Lifestyle News,Picture this scenario: It’s the weekend before your next reservist cycle and you’ve finally gotten around to packing for your in-camp stay. Number 4s checked, boots polished, field pack items examined… only to realise you’re missing
40 evacuated after fire at Pinnacle@Duxton; blaze caused by lit oil lamps left unattended, Singapore News,Around 40 residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at Pinnacle@Duxton on Thursday night (Nov 4). Stomp contributor Afiqah shared a video of flames and smoke coming out of a neighbouring u
Ultimate guide to cheap buffets in Singapore under $16++, Lifestyle News,As much as I am very tempted by all the 1-for-1 buffet deals , I would admit that I’m not the biggest buffet fan as I often cannot eat enough to justify the cost/ For some big eaters, going for buffets is value for money, as th
10 old freehold condominiums near MRT stations with spacious units , Lifestyle News,There are two key things that Singaporeans love in a property: Freehold status, and proximity to an MRT station. Whether you're a long-term investor or a legacy-minded homeowner, these are probably in your crite
Lasalle, Nafa to form University of the Arts Singapore in 2024, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new university called the University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) will open its doors in August 2024. The university will be formed by an alliance between Lasalle College of the Arts and the Nanyang Academy o
Man pours water on Baidu chief at conference, Asia News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING – A man poured a bottle of water over Baidu chief executive Robin Li on Wednesday (July 3) at the opening of an annual conference for the Chinese search giant. Mr Li was speaking of applications for artificial intelligence (AI)
Satisfy your supper cravings at the best frog porridge places in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Frog porridge in Singapore can be divided into two types. The first is as the name suggests, frogs cooked in porridge. The second and more widely-known type are frogs cooked in a rich, flavour-packed sauce, us
10 places in Singapore for mouth-watering nasi lemak, Lifestyle News,Nasi lemak is a crowd-favourite delight that’s beloved by Singaporeans, and the city-state has no shortage of establishments offering their take on the meal. The Malay dish’s origins can purportedly be traced back to Kuala Lumpur,
Indonesian woman found dead at Geylang hotel, suspect arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 34-year-old woman was found dead at the Golden Dragon Hotel in Geylang on Sunday (Dec 30) night. The police, who were alerted to the case at 10.45pm, said that the woman was found lying motionless in a hotel
Man allegedly punches driver's window during dispute, police investigating intentional harassment, Singapore News,Police are investigating a road rage dispute where a man had allegedly punched a driver's car windows and demanded that he exit his vehicle to settle the matter. ROADS.sg poste
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin spotted at ice cream stall in Orchard Road, Singapore News,A Stomp contributor spotted Thailand's former Prime Minister, Mr Thaksin Shinawatra, when he was buying ice cream from Uncle Chieng's stall outside Takashimaya Department Store at about
Angela Lee happy to put turbulent times behind her and defend ONE world title, Asia News,“Unstoppable” Angela Lee has faced her fair share of adversity over recent years. The Singaporean superstar and ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion has turned back a host of title challengers, including one pa
Shopping at a heartland sex store in Singapore can be a pleasurable experience, Lifestyle News,It looks like a convenience store along the quiet corridor. Walk in and you'll hear the catchy K-pop tunes playing in the background. You're drawn to the towering display of neatly stocked shelve
Stray dogs cause cyclist to fall into drain, Singapore News,A cyclist was taken to hospital after falling off his bicycle and into a drain after a group of wild dogs ran towards him and another cyclist along Shipyard Road on Monday (Feb 15). Stomp contributor Jane shared with Stomp a video and photo
Woman takes video of driver going 192km/h and says: 'If your man can't do this, he's not worthy to be your man', Singapore News,A driver was caught on camera travelling as fast as 192km/h, while a female passenger not only took a video of him, but also egged him on. Apparently, h
Olive Road GCB sold at record $50.2m to grandson of tycoon Wee Thiam Siew, Money News,The grandson of property tycoon and hotelier Wee Thiam Siew has bought a GCB at Olive Road for $50.2 million earlier in April. This transaction broke the record for the Olive Road GCB area previously set by the $36
India suspends bus driver for letting a monkey 'drive', Asia News,BANGALORE – An Indian bus driver who let a monkey behind the wheel of his vehicle was suspended on Saturday (Oct 6) after a video of the incident went viral, sparking outrage and humour. The 36-year-old driver is seen smilin
Cyclist caught on camera spitting on car at River Valley Road, police investigating, Singapore News,Police are investigating an incident in which a cyclist was caught on camera spitting at a car last Thursday morning (July 8). Stomp contributor Kelvin, a passenger in the car, shared video footage of
Man taken to hospital after prime mover bursts into flames along West Coast Highway, Singapore News,A prime mover along West Coast Highway flipped over and burst into flames on Friday (April 1) morning. In a Facebook post shared on the same day, thick black smoke was seen billowing out of the massiv
4 policemen arrested over kidnapping of Briton in Jakarta, Asia News,JAKARTA – Four Indonesian police officers have been arrested in connection with the abduction of a British national that saw kidnappers collect a US$900,000 (S$1.2 million) ransom, the authorities said on Tuesday (Nov 5). Officers
Indonesian woman jailed 5 months for dumping newborn in recycling bin at Tai Keng Gardens, Singapore News,An Indonesian woman was sentenced to five months' jail after she admitted to abandoning her newborn baby in a recycling bin at Tai Keng Gardens, the Straits Times reported on Thursday (Nov
New Science Centre exhibit shows beauty of engineering, Digital News,Engineering has played a major role in Singapore's growth and transformation and will remain important as the country enters the next phase of development, said Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security T
Public roads in all of western Singapore to be used to test self-driving vehicles, Digital News,Self-driving vehicles will be tested on public roads in neighbourhoods such as Bukit Timah, Clementi and Jurong as the trial of autonomous vehicles (AVs) expands to cover all of western Singapore. The exp
5 men arrested over knife attack at Serangoon, Singapore News,[UPDATE OCT 12] The police arrested a 24-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a knife attack in Serangoon, as well as four other men aged between 22 and 44 who were involved in a related case of unlawful assembly. The 24-year-old
6 habits to keep you cool while lowering electricity usage, Lifestyle News,The air conditioner is the largest power consumption electrical appliance in a tropical climate. It is difficult to resist not turning it on in hot days. Yet it gives you a headache when you see the power bill every month. In
Best wholesale flower delivery in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Want to liven up your home with some affordable flowers? We list some wholesale flower delivery options for you to take your pick. Flowers can do wonders to your home and your mood. Not only can they brighten up your room and mood, it also
Japan's regions emerge from virus emergency while Tokyo enters 'new normal', Asia News,TOKYO – Large parts of Japan marked the first day out of a state of emergency on Friday while Tokyo’s governor asked residents to prepare for the “new normal” as restrictions stay in place in the ca
'I was so scared': 2 children among 5 hurt after car runs up pavement in River Valley, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five people, including two children, were injured after a car ran up a pavement in River Valley Close on Monday (Aug 30) afternoon. Police said a four-year-old girl, the driver
Road rage: Woman blocks MPV while queuing at Malaysia checkpoint, throws car licence plate, Singapore News,[Updated July 10, 6.50pm]: The woman in a road rage incident near the Sultan Abu Bakar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Bahru is now wanted by Malaysian police for committin
Car review: The all-new Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC Turbo's good looks and solid quality remains, Lifestyle News,With so many capable choices available, the mid-sized sedan segment is a tough one for carmakers and buyers alike. For carmakers, they need to constantly better one another to be the best i
Messages circulating of Orchard Rd 'building collapse' are fake: Building and Construction Authority, Singapore News,A message and photo circulating online warning people of a \”building collapse\” at Orchard Road is untrue, says Singapore's Building and Construction Authority (BCA). Se
Visitors to Jem or Westgate from May 10-14 should take Covid-19 test: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Visitors to Jem or Westgate malls in Jurong East between May 10 and May 14 are being strongly encouraged by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to get tested for Covid-19. The tests are free and are being
Jolin Tsai has shingles – what is it?, Health News,Taiwanese pop star Jolin Tsai worried fans from all around the world when she was hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis on the third day of the Lunar New Year. The Mandopop singer's health took another dip after she caught shingles that was b
Ketamine hidden in coconut as $66,000 worth of drugs seized, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than 300g of ketamine was found hidden in a coconut during an operation on Tuesday (July 21) in which the authorities seized more than $66,000 worth of drugs. The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested thre
6 weeks' jail, fine for 31-year-old man who was caught on video terrorising taxi driver, passengers in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In a fit of rage, a man hit the side mirror of a taxi and hurled vulgarities at the driver, who was in the vehicle with passengers, including a young
'Look up': Ang Mo Kio tackles distracted phone zombies at road junction with new signs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – By 7.30am, commuters were rushing across the busy junction of Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 and 8 on Friday (June 28), but with about one in every eight still looking at their mobile phone
Standby, people: Timings for all the NDP2020 heartland highlights, Singapore News,With this year's NDP coming to the heartlands, it's easy to get excited and rush down for prime viewing spots. But even during this celebration, we must still adhere to #SocialDistancing. \”The concept of this
Touring Braddell Heights estate: Freehold landed homes near 2 MRT stations, Lifestyle News,Have you ever seen a property ad that is in, say Holland Village, but is marked as Lorong Chuan on PropertyGuru? Well, I’ve seen, like, hundreds of such ads and always wondered why Lorong Chuan was the default
'Very substantial price on their filial piety': Blind widow, 84, recovers nearly $1.37m after suing her 2 younger children, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A blind woman, 84, successfully sued two of her children to recover nearly $1.37 million (S$1.9 million) owed from the rental and sale of h
Daily roundup: 2 men arrested after brawl at Jewel Changi Airport – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Fight breaks out at Jewel Changi Airport; 2 men arrested In a video, a group of around 10 people – both men and women – involved
Unvaccinated 84-year-old Singaporean dies from Covid-19 complications; Chin Swee Road pre-school cluster increases to 11, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An unvaccinated 84-year-old Singaporean died of complications due to Covid-19 on Friday (Aug 13). The man developed symptoms on July 28 and was admitte
E-scooter rider taken to hospital after crash with lorry in Sengkang, Singapore News,A female e-scooter rider was injured in an accident with a lorry at the junction of Sengkang East Road and Sengkang Square on Monday (Aug 27). The police, who were alerted at 9.47am, said the victim, 34, was conscio
New Asean cyber-security centre launched to train response teams to combat online threats, Digital News,To help bolster regional cyber-security capabilities, Singapore has launched a new centre for Asean member states to work together to conduct research, share knowledge and train to respond to cybe
Where to go for date night this year-end: 12 restaurants with value-for-money deals, Lifestyle News,What with festive meals, celebratory date nights, and Christmas gifting , the year-end always calls for way more splurging than our wallets can handle. Still, that’s no excuse not to treat your specia
Chen Hanwei, Aileen Tan, other local celebs and volunteers give out 500 meals and gift bags to lower-income families, Entertainment News,Singaporeans may be a lot of things. But one thing we are not is cold and uncaring, especially during festive periods. Local celebrities Chen Hanwei, Aileen Tan, C
'I'll do it again in a heartbeat': Driver stops unconscious cabby's taxi with his car along PIE , Singapore News,The taxi in front of him was drifting in and out of the middle lane. Sensing something was amiss, Chalmers Chin, 31, made a split-second decision while driving on the
Merc, Audi and Honda drive against traffic at Prinsep St to 'dodge ERP' along Bencoolen St, Singapore News,Three cars, a Mercedes-Benz, an Audi, and a Honda, were video on camera driving against traffic at Prinsep Street — all in the space of 25 seconds. The video was posted by Facebook u
PMD rider honks at pedestrian and scolds him for not giving way: 'We must share the path', Singapore News,The rider of a personal mobility device (PMD) was seen getting into a confrontation with a pedestrian for not giving way to him, on the basis that the footpath should be shared. A vide
Craving for sushi? Check out these sushi buffets under $50!, Lifestyle News,If I were a superhero, my weakness will be food. It’s one of my favourite topics to talk about and easily my biggest monthly expense… Please don’t ask me to pinpoint my favourite food, I’m too much of a glutton, but I defini
The best 1-for-1 hotel buffet dining promotions in Singapore (June 2019), Lifestyle News,Nothing gets Singaporeans going like a hotel buffet, but the problem is that most of them are pretty expensive at full price. Luckily, with the current spate of excellent credit card promotions in Singapore, you
Check out Chanel Coco Game Center, the super fun beauty pop-up in Singapore, Women News,If you haven't heard of Chanel's Coco Game Center, where have you been? The brand's arcade themed beauty pop-up has just arrived in Singapore. It will open its doors (at The Luxe Art Museum on Hand
Shawn Mendes spends break 'doing therapy' and hanging out with his loved ones, Entertainment News,Shawn Mendes has been \”doing therapy\” and hanging out with his loved ones. The 23-year-old singer announced last week he was postponing his world tour to focus on his mental health after hitti
