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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
