Hong Kong actor Felix Wong loses wife to leukaemia, Entertainment News,Veteran Hong Kong actor Felix Wong's wife, Leung Kit-wah, died on Tuesday afternoon (May 26), after a seven-year battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. The 59-year-old former actress succumbed to organ failure, and Felix and t
China firm develops system to recognise faces behind coronavirus masks, Digital News,A Chinese company says it has developed the country's first facial recognition technology that can identify people when they are wearing a mask, as most are these days because of the coronavirus, and help in th
Record $700,000 worth of e-vaporisers and related components smuggled into Singapore, 14 jailed, Singapore News,A total of 14 men aged between 22 to 54 have been jailed following the largest seizure of electronic vaporisers and related components to date. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and the
Four passengers die in 'unbearable' heat on Indian train, Asia News,Four people died in \”unbearable\” heat while travelling by train in northern India, which has been in the grip of a heatwave for two weeks, officials and passengers said Tuesday. The four died on Monday while travelling fro
Queen returns lost toy monkey to Australian girl, World News,SYDNEY – A toy monkey accidentally left behind at Buckingham Palace by a five-year-old girl has returned home to Australia after enjoying royal treatment by palace staff and gaining a travelling companion – a toy corgi. Harriet, one of six
What 3 female leaders in tech can teach aspiring entrepreneurs, Lifestyle News,With the glass ceiling finally cracking in typically male-dominated industries like tech, fintech and finance, several female entrepreneurs have made considerable names for themselves. We interviewed 3 Singaporean women w
Final whistle: Fandi Ahmad leaves FAS after 7 years, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After a seven-year stint with the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad will be parting ways with the organisation following the completion of his contract as its head of elite yo
'Our staff member overreacted': SMRT suspends employee who knocked man off skateboard at Esplanade MRT station, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An employee of rail operator SMRT has been suspended after barging into a man and knocking him off his skateboard at Esplanade MRT station. A report ha
66-year-old woman scrambles to fight fire at Depot Lane workshop , Singapore News,[Update May 10, 7.15pm] The SCDF said in a Facebook post that they responded to a fire at Depot Lane at 10.15am today and upon arrival, their emergency responders found the fire raging in an industrial unit. \”SCDF init
Escaped lion shot dead at Belgium zoo, sparking criticism, World News,Belgian police have been criticised for shooting dead a young lioness at a zoo on Thursday after it escaped from its enclosure. The animal was killed at Planckendael Zoo in Mechelen, between Brussels and Antwerp, when it came with
New allegations of workplace abuse against NOC's Sylvia Chan from purported current and former employees, Singapore News,[UPDATE: Oct 21] Spokespersons from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) told AsiaOne that they ha
Firefighters put out raging fire on vessel docked at Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore News,A vessel docked at Marina at Keppel Bay caught fire this morning (May 30), sending thick smoke billowing in the area. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at Number 2 Keppel Ba
Australian claims he was locked up in 'filthy cell' in Singapore due to Jetstar's misinformation over Covid-19 test, Singapore News,Navigating the ever-changing travel regulations during a pandemic isn't easy. For one unfortunate Australian man, he claimed that he ended up gettin
Singapore's Covid-19 vaccination drive brought forward for seniors aged 60 to 69, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The nation's Covid-19 vaccination drive has been brought forward for all seniors, and will also be extended to more high-risk groups and essential workers, including teachers, postm
Devoted husband in Thailand keeps dead wife at home for 21 years, finally decides to cremate her, Asia News,For 21 years, this Thai man has been hiding a morbid secret — keeping his wife's dead body inside a coffin in his home. Throughout that period, this devoted husband slept beside the coffi
From tree to chair without the carpentry: UK couple grows furniture, World News,WIRKSWORTH, England – On a two-acre field in England's Midlands, Gavin and Alice Munro are taking sustainability to the next level: they harvest trees which they train to grow into chairs. The couple have a furnitur
North Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover, Asia News,SEOUL/TOKYO – Nuclear-armed North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years on Tuesday, prompting a warning for residents to take cover and a temporary suspension of train operation
Father blames China's Covid-19 policy for 3-year-old son's death, China News,BEIJING – The father of a three-year-old boy who died on Tuesday (Oct 1) from carbon monoxide poisoning in northwest China said strict Covid-19 policies \”indirectly killed\” his son by causing delays obtaining trea
Healthcare workers hailed after pictures of their mask-scarred faces emerge online, Digital News,Anecdotes about discrimination against healthcare workers have emerged during the course of the coronavirus outbreak, and it’s probably important to combat the negativity by expressing support for the ve
Coronavirus: 4 new cases including 3 linked to Grace Assembly of God church; 21 cases now linked to the cluster, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Another four people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus infection here, with three of them linked to the biggest cluster – the Grace Assembly of God church
Offering to pay $230 medical bill for accident, dog waterpark says guest asking for $30k compensation, Singapore News,Following an accident on Aug 23 in which a woman sustained bruises and scratches on her back and arm, local dog waterpark Wag & Wild has apparently been hit with a list of demand
China confirms human-to-human transmission of new coronavirus: Xinhua, China News,China's National Health Commission confirmed on Monday that a new virus causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the country has been passed from person-to-person and has infected some medical staff, China's offic
Facebook picks London as base for its upcoming WhatsApp payment system, Digital News,Facebook has chosen London as its base for a payment system on WhatsApp, its mobile messaging service confirmed Wednesday, highlighting the capital's attractiveness as a fintech hub despite Brexit strains. The
Coronavirus: FairPrice to limit number of people in its stores and urge shoppers to wear masks, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – FairPrice is limiting the number of shoppers within its stores and also urging mask use while shopping amid the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, the supermarket chain said in a sta
Yao Wenlong’s restaurant in Johor Bahru targeted by loanshark who threatens to burn it down, Entertainment News,Many people are having a hard time financially with the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic affecting businesses and livelihoods. Then, imagine being targeted by loansharks when you don't eve
Romanian woman dies after 'igniting' during hospital op, World News,BUCHAREST – A woman has died after being set on fire during a hospital operation in Romania, the health ministry said Monday (Dec 30), in a case which has cast a spotlight on the ailing health system. The pancreatic cancer
'A heartbreaking process': Kara Cafe & Dessert Bar to close after 12 years, has 1-for-1 yoghurt promotion till June 29 , Lifestyle News,After over 12 years in the F&B scene, Kara Cafe & Dessert Bar, located at 617 Bukit Timah Road, will be closing for good. Its last day will be on
Japan store reviews plan for staff to wear menstruation badges after outcry, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese department store is reconsidering a plan for employees to wear badges when they're menstruating, which was originally aimed at fostering sympathy among co-workers but triggered a public out
UK police identify offences committed in Chinese consulate incident, World News,LONDON — British police said they had identified a number of offences committed during an incident at a Chinese consulate in northern England last month, in which a man protesting outside said he was dragged into the gro
Restaurant ordered shut for hiding alcohol in teapot after 10.30pm, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A bar at Science Park Drive and two restaurants have been ordered shut by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after they were found to have flouted safe management measures. S-Tripes Hotpot, a restaurant in Ha
Philippines demands explanation as Kuwait expels envoy, Asia News,Manila – Manila demanded an explanation Thursday after its ambassador to Kuwait was expelled, shocking Philippine authorities and deepening a diplomatic row over the treatment of domestic workers in the Gulf state. The two nations had
99 investigated, 29 arrested over various breaches at massage parlours, nightlife outlets, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nearly a hundred people are under investigation and 29 of them have been arrested following a police crackdown on 283 massage establishments and public entertainment and nightlife ou
Hacker behind rude messages on Instagram account, says Foodpanda, Singapore News,What puts a hungry person in a foul mood? Probably rude messages from a food delivery service provider that is sending meals late. Some diners in Singapore may have received inappropriate replies over the past few days
Passengers disembark train at Kembangan MRT station after white smoke seen in cabin, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Commuters on board a westbound SMRT train had to disembark after white smoke was seen in one of the train cars on Friday (May 20). Responding to queries from The Straits Times, president o
Manchester United caretaker Carrick relishing the challenge, World News,ENGLAND — Manchester United's caretaker manager Michael Carrick said he has limited time to make an impact in the role but is relishing the challenge ahead of Tuesday's (Nov 23) Champions League group game at Villarrea
Prefectures near Olympic host Tokyo to seek Covid-19 emergency steps after cases surge, Asia News,TOKYO – Governors of three prefectures near Olympics host Tokyo are likely to ask the government to declare states of emergency for their regions, media said on Wednesday (July 28), after Covid-19 infec
Estimated size of PlayStation 5 calculated, and it's Sony's biggest console ever, Digital News,Even though the Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) was revealed earlier this month, Sony has yet to officially announce the dimensions of the PS5 console. However, a released factory photo we stumbled acro
Australia orders first school closure after student contracts coronavirus, World News,SYDNEY – Australia ordered its first school closure on Friday (March 6) after a 16-year-old student tested positive for the coronavirus, as authorities struggle to contain the outbreak in the country. Australia has
2-year-old boy mauled by leopard in Thai safari park after relative sets it loose, Asia News,A fun day out at a safari park turned into a nightmare when one family's blunder turned around and bit back at them. A two-year-old boy was mauled by a leopard that one of his relatives had set free, re
Coronavirus: PCF Sparkletots teacher tests positive for Covid-19, Fengshan centre closed for a day for cleaning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A teacher at a PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Sparkletots centre tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday (March 23). According to an e-mail circular sent to pare
'To care for and be cared for': Why this entertainment firm COO retained staff during Covid-19 lockdown, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Romell Song, 45, is the chief operating officer of live entertainment company IMC Group Asia, which stages concerts and music events. Headquartered in Sing
Siberian tiger kills zookeeper in Zurich, World News,ZURICH – A female Siberian tiger attacked and killed a 55-year-old zookeeper at Zurich's zoo on Saturday (July 4), the authorities said. Rescue crews were unable to save the woman, who died on the spot. A park visitor reported the attack and
Man plugs PlayStation 4 into airport monitor for a round of Apex Legends, Digital News,Nobody likes waiting around at the airport. It's dull, boring and people might even be tempted to toss money at the duty-free store simply for the sake of doing something. However, a young man at Portland Int
Jurong Island dogs up for adoption: You could help rewrite their future, Lifestyle News,While it is common knowledge that Jurong Island (off the southwestern coast of Singapore) is a manmade island that forms the heart of Singapore’s chemical and energy industry, and serves as the operational headqu
Yio Chu Kang Primary School to move to home-based learning after pupil tests positive for Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Primary 1 pupil at Yio Chu Kang Primary School has tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday (May 12). On Thursday night, the Ministry of Education (MOE) confirmed the cas
Smuggling network at dormitories during lockdown revealed, Singapore News,Cut off from the outside world as Covid-19 swept through the dormitories, migrant workers desperate for a smoke or a drink turned to unorthodox means to get their fix. At one dorm, cigarettes and liquor were tossed over the fe
3 more unvaccinated seniors die from Covid-19 complications, including 2 who had limited movement outside the home, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three seniors have died of Covid-19 complications, bringing the total death toll in the country to 55. All had not been vaccinated against the virus, said th
Singapore tech sector workers get new workplace guidelines from Government, Digital News,Those working in the tech sector have updated the workplace safe management measures and requirements laid out for them by Tripartite partners Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) an
Christian Dior criticised over China map, apologises, upholds 'one China', Asia News,SHANGHAI – French luxury brand Christian Dior apologised on Thursday (Oct 17) and said it supported China's territorial sovereignty after it was criticised for using a map of China that excluded Taiwa
DBS, POSB customers targeted in new SMS phishing scams, Singapore News,In a press statement yesterday, the Singapore Police Force and DBS Bank said since September last year, the police have received more than 90 reports from victims who were deceived into providing their Internet banking details on
Facebook aims its Messenger at coronavirus battle, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook on Monday (March 23) began enlisting outside developers to create ways its Messenger service can help health organisations battling the novel coronavirus. The social network also invited software savants to take
KTV lounges at Golden Mile Complex, Balestier Point and Textile Centre probed for Covid-19 infection, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday (July 13) night that there is likely ongoing transmission at three KTV clubs and lounges. They are Club Dolce (Balestier Point
