Singapore to import electricity from Malaysia for 2 years, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The little red dot wants a greener energy mix, and is taking multiple steps to achieve this – from an electricity import pilot with Malaysia to soaking up more sunshine at home and investing in research on emerging
Daily roundup: This 25-year-old millionaire started her business with just $1,000 and a gut feeling – and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. This 25-year-old millionaire started her business with just $1,000 and a gut feeling Now, after
Biggest supermoon of 2019 lights up sky on Tuesday, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singaporeans kept their eyes peeled to the sky for the supermoon on Tuesday night (Feb 19), when the full moon was said to be the biggest and brightest this year. The supermoon coincided with the annual Lantern Festival,
Singaporeans experience tremors from Indonesia earthquake, Singapore News,Saw things shaking or felt giddy this morning? Many people in Singapore reported a rare experience with tremors on Friday (Feb 25). This is likely due to an earthquake that struck nearby Indonesia. Meteorological Service Singa
'I don't know where to go': NTU international students surprised and confused by prospect of hall eviction from July 15, Singapore News,[UPDATE: July 2, 7pm] After “careful review”, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) said on Friday (July 2) that it has opened up more hall places a
Cabby asked to remove sticker bearing name of porn website, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A cabby has been asked to remove from his taxi a sticker bearing the name of a pornographic website. A photo sent to citizen journalism website Stomp on Thursday (Sept 5) shows the decal pasted on the boot of a Si
Badminton: Loh Kean Yew is first Singaporean to be nominated for BWF Male Player of the Year award, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Rather aptly, the world’s top three men’s singles players have been shortlisted for the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) Male Player of the Year award. They are Denmark’s
Missing Singaporean kayakers: Fishermen find body of woman in waters off Terengganu, Singapore News,The body of a woman wearing a life jacket was found in waters off Terengganu yesterday afternoon, but Malaysian authorities could not confirm as of press time if she was businesswoman Puah Geok Tin, o
Daily roundup: 2 pregnant women in Hong Kong who received BioNTech vaccine suffer miscarriages, but no link to jab confirmed as yet — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 2 pregnant women in Hong Kong who received BioNTech vaccine suffer m
Marina Bay New Year's Eve fireworks cancelled for 2nd year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There will be no fireworks at this year's New Year's Eve countdown celebration at Marina Bay to minimise crowds and to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Instead, the public can stay home and enjoy fir
VTL travellers say they face problems dining at restaurants as South Korea tightens Covid-19 rules, Asia News,SEOUL – Singaporean Jannah Monjiat and her husband landed in Seoul on a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flight last Sunday (Dec 5), eager to revisit familiar sights and enjoy what they love mos
Three men arrested after fight breaks out at Redhill Close, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three men were arrested after a fight broke out between them at Redhill on Saturday morning (Aug 17). Police said they were alerted to a fray at Block 88 Redhill Close at about 11.30am. They arrested three men, ag
Daily roundup: Kate Pang has a genius trick for all travelling mums who miss their kids — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Kate Pang has a genius trick for all travelling mums who miss their kids But even though it is a genius trick fo
Woman who died in Bedok North flat fire was an actress and producer who battled cancer, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The woman who died in the Bedok North flat which went up in flames was Ms Aileen Chan, a 56-year-old film producer and actress who had fought cancer until she died in the tragedy on Fri
Many foreign employees let go recently as govt focuses on saving S'poreans' jobs: Josephine Teo, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The track record of the Government in protecting Singaporeans' jobs and livelihoods is \”crystal clear\”, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said on Friday (July 3),
From Thailand to your home: Golden Mile Complex's Thai supermarket now sells Thai snacks and beverages online, Lifestyle News,With the possibility of travelling looking rather bleak, the next best alternative would be to try to recreate our favourite overseas experiences right here in Singapore
Fires in Johor still the likely cause of lingering burning smell in Singapore; third hot spot found, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fires in Johor continue to be the likely culprit behind the lingering burning smell here, with a third hot spot detected by the National Environment Agency (NEA). Singapore
Badminton ace Lee Chong Wei was approached by match-fixer: report, Malaysia News,Kuala Lumpur – Lee Chong Wei has revealed he once rejected an offer by a match-fixer and said he was \”ashamed\” two fellow Malaysian badminton players were under investigation over alleged fixing, a report said Wednesday
Man, 49, charged with murder after allegedly stabbing roommate in Bedok Reservoir flat, Singapore News,A 49-year-old man was charged with murder on Monday (April 5) for allegedly stabbing and killing his roommate. The accused, Naing Lin, who is of the same age as the victim, is said to have stabbed
Daily roundup: Couple heading to wedding in Krabi make pit stop to help injured motorcyclist – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Couple heading to wedding in Krabi make pit stop to help injured motorcyclist They were passing by the scen
30,000 users of NTUC's e21 services lose personal data to malware attack, Digital News,The personal data of 30,000 users who utilised NTUC’s e2i services from Nov 2018 till March 12, 2021 has been lost to a malware attack. e2i provides skills training and job matching services for workers. Acco
Malaysian biker in Mandai collision taken off life support; family donates his organs to help others, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The family of a Malaysian motorcyclist who was declared brain dead following a road accident has decided to donate his organs after taking him off life support. Mr Tan Min
Ex-bus driver jailed for negligent act, causing multiple injuries to boy, 12, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The driver of a bus that hit a 12-year-old boy, causing serious injuries that required intensive hospital care, was jailed for two weeks on Tuesday (May 7). The Malaysian man was also banned from
Pre-school in Kreta Ayer closed after 1 staff member, 5 children get Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Superland Pre-School in Kreta Ayer Community Centre will be closed until Aug 20, with a staff member and five children confirmed to have Covid-19 yesterday. The pre-school was one of three n
He raped drunk colleague, boasted to friend that he 'did it' 3 times: 27-year-old victim warded at IMH for 3 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A security officer carried a female colleague up to his flat and raped her multiple times, after she passed out drunk while they were hanging out
6 men and 2 women arrested for illegal racing on KPE during circuit breaker, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Six men and two women have have been arrested for dangerous driving and illegal racing on the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) during the circuit breaker period. In an incident captured by a ca
Chinatown's Chinese New Year bazaar cancelled due to Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There will be no Chinese New Year Bazaar at Chinatown next year because of the ongoing pandemic. The decision to halt the bazaar for the first time in its history was a result of concerns over crowd contro
Veteran prosecutor G. Kannan, 52, dies while on holiday in Phuket, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Veteran prosecutor G. Kannan died on Tuesday (June 14) at the age of 52. He is believed to have died while on holiday with his family in Phuket. A spokesman for his family said that they have asked for priv
Daily roundup: I tried this viral TikTok 'carbonara' ramen hack, here's the instant noodle brand that tasted the best — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. I tried this viral TikTok 'carbonara' ramen hack on 4 di
Water pipe collapses in Yishun mall carpark, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A pipe gave way in the carpark of Yishun 10 Multiplex on Saturday evening (March 23), causing water to spray from the damaged pipe. Civil servant Darren Yong, 25, who parked his car there when he went to watch a movie at the mal
K-pop festival HallyuPopfest off to roaring start at Singapore Indoor Stadium, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Fans of K-pop stars such as boy band Winner and female soloist Hyolyn saw their idols in the flesh at a red carpet event on Saturday (May 25), on the first day of music festival HallyuPopfes
Who should be cast in the Crazy Rich Asians sequel?, Entertainment News,Crazy Rich Asians is a box-office triumph and its success has prompted producers at Warner Brothers to give the green light for a sequel. WOOHOO! The new cast is yet to be confirmed for the sequel, but if the adaptation of China
Live rat at McDonald's outlet in Ang Mo Kio has been removed: Spokesman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A customer found a live rat at a McDonald's outlet in Ang Mo Kio on Wednesday evening (Sept 12). In a video posted to Twitter, the rat can be seen moving frantically on a table beside a tray
Mediacorp pays tribute to late actor Aloysius Pang at Star Awards, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – A tribute was paid to late actor Aloysius Pang at Sunday night's (April 14) Star Awards. At broadcaster Mediacorp's annual awards ceremony, a video featuring Pang's childhood photos, clip
Dalvey Estate GCB Area bungalow case: Former president Ong Teng Cheong's elder son sues sister-in-law, Money News,The 56-year-old elder son of ex-president Ong Teng Cheong, Mr Ong Tze Guan, has been reported to be taking his sister-in-law, Madam Wang Yi Yi, to court over an award-winning Art De
Bangladeshi man who came to S'pore for non-Covid-19 medical treatment is first imported case since May 10, Singapore News,A Bangladeshi man who came to Singapore to seek medical treatment that was not related to Covid-19 later tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the first imported c
Man charged with murder of wife in Ang Mo Kio flat; friend says victim was pregnant, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – She was awoken by a scream at around 7am on Tuesday (Jan 11), but did not think much of it and went back to bed. The housewife, who wanted to be known only as Ms Vivian, only realised some
10 traditional and modern Peranakan restaurants in Singapore for delicious Nonya food, Lifestyle News,Defined by its tangy, aromatic, and spicy flavours, Peranakan food is almost guaranteed to make your mouth water. Plus, it brings back memories of warm, hearty dinners as the whole family convenes a
72-year-old man pulls wheelchair-bound wife out of burning car after accident along Eng Neo Avenue, Singapore News,A motorcycle in the opposite lane lost control and flew over the road divider towards his car along Eng Neo Avenue. Retired lorry driver Tan Cheng Whatt, 72, hit the brakes but the bike
'I can't afford to get sick': Many Singaporeans not quite ready to stop wearing masks indoors, Singapore News,On Monday (Aug 29) for the first time in over two years, Singaporeans were not required to wear a mask indoors but not everyone was keen to ditch it. In shopping malls and sch
Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh founder injured in car crash at Nassim Road, passenger killed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A passenger in a car driven by the founder of Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh died after the vehicle crashed into a tree on Tuesday evening. Mr Ng Siak Hai, 86, was driving the car with two passenge
Russian ex-beauty queen posts photos of son, but does not address divorce with Sultan of Kelantan, Malaysia News,Former Russian beauty queen Oksana Voevodina, whose split with Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan was recently confirmed, marked their son turning two months old with an Instagram post on Mond
Goodbye to Birkins; Malaysia's former first lady could join husband Najib in jail, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Rosmah Mansor, the former first lady of Malaysia, amassed hundreds of expensive Hermes Birkin handbags and diamond jewellery when her husband Najib Razak was prime minister. Now, Rosm
New road to ease congestion in Punggol opens a year ahead of schedule, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From 4pm on Sunday (Nov 25), Punggol residents will have a new route to get onto the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and the Tampines Expressway (TPE), to ease congestion that has seen motorists que
102-year-old who is Singapore's oldest coronavirus survivor discharged on May 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Madam Yap Lay Hong, 102, is Singapore's oldest coronavirus survivor. She was discharged from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on Friday (May 1). Madam Yap was among 16 residents and staff at t
Daily roundup: Show Lo moves on from sex scandal and returns with new YouTube channel — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Show Lo moves on from sex scandal and returns with new YouTube channel The 41-year-old said on Instagram that his
Daily roundup: GST hikes and extensions Singaporeans should prepare for — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Budget 2021: GST hikes and extensions Singaporeans should prepare for GST is now payable on all services purchased online from o
Wrong body cremated: Funeral parlours to lock embalming rooms, tag bodies under stricter NEA rules, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Licensed funeral parlours here will be held to higher standards by the National Environment Agency (NEA) after a mix-up at a funeral home late last month resulted in a wrong
