South Korea presidential office proposes two-term presidency, lower voting age , Asia News,SEOUL – The South Korea presidential office on Thursday (March 22) proposed a four-year, two-term presidency, as widely expected, saying the current five-year single-term presidency hails from the age of dicta
Senior cop demoted, dismissed for sexually exploiting women in custody, Singapore News,The senior police investigator who molested one suspected sex worker and got another to perform sex acts on him in a police interview room has been demoted and dismissed. Lee Sze Chiat, 39, who was a senior staff
Death Of A Salesman halted when ceiling collapses at London Piccadilly Theatre, World News,LONDON – A partial ceiling collapse at London's Piccadilly Theatre on Wednesday (Nov 6) halted a performance of Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman, causing a few minor injuries and prompting an evac
Philippine president not attending Asean summit on Myanmar: Spokesman, Asia News,Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend a summit of leaders of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) countries in Jakarta this weekend, his spokesman said on Thursday (April 22). Duterte will be r
Elon Musk had twins last year with one of his top executives: Business Insider, World News,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis, a top executive at his brain-chip startup Neuralink, had twins in November 2021, Insider reported. In April, Musk and Zilis filed a petition to change the
41-year-old Chinese national in Singapore dies after recovering from Covid-19, Singapore News,[UPDATED, 11pm]: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 344 new coronavirus cases in Singapore on Saturday (June 6). Of these, seven cases are from within the community — three Singaporeans/PRs and four
Wuhan virus: No new confirmed cases in Singapore after the three announced earlier, says MOH, Singapore News,There are no new confirmed cases of the Wuhan coronavirus here, after the three that were announced earlier, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Jan 25). MOH has so far been notifi
Denmark and Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after first dose of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, World News,LONDON – A study in Denmark and Norway has found slightly increased rates of vein blood clots among people who have had a first dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, in
North Korea tests rivers, air, garbage as anti-Covid efforts gather steam, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean health officials are testing rivers, lakes, the air and household wastewater and garbage for the coronavirus as the country intensifies its fight against its first outbreak, state media said on
Kanye West back on Twitter, but Elon Musk says he played no role in it, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Twitter-owner Elon Musk said on Friday (Oct 28) that he did not have a hand in reinstating rapper Kanye West's account, which was suspended by the micro-blogging site earlier this month for pos
Bloomberg forum moves back to Singapore amid concerns over press treatment in China, Singapore News,The Bloomberg New Economy Forum will move to Singapore this year, in part because of the \”very concerning\” conditions journalists face in China, according to comments by Bloomberg founder Michael Bloo
Man charged with molesting beer lady at Woodlands coffee shop: Video shows friend filming police, Singapore News,A 41-year-old man allegedly molested a beer lady at a coffee shop in Woodlands by using his left hand to slap her buttocks. The police told Stomp in response to queries that they were ale
Southeast Asia's Grab inks prepaid card deal with Mastercard, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Singapore-based Grab has partnered payments processor Mastercard Inc to issue prepaid cards tailored to Southeast Asian consumers, extending the use of Grab's digital wallet and helping its unbank
Dine in, social group sizes cut to 2 from Sept 27 to Oct 24, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Monday (Sept 27), people will only be allowed to gather in groups of two, as Singapore tightens restrictions to slow the exponential rise in Covid-19 cases. These measures will last a month and will be lifte
Malaysian govt must raise awareness of corruption so people don't idolise 'robbers', Anwar says in jibe at Najib, Malaysia News,SEREMBAN, Malaysia – The Malaysian government need to stop the people from idolising \”robbers\”, Prime Minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim said in a swipe at co
Gamers left reeling as India pulls plug on PUBG in China spat, Digital News,NEW DELHI/CHENNAI – For tens of millions of Indian gamers, Tencent’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) videogame was a welcome distraction from the coronavirus pandemic. Then the Indian government said it was pulling the
China to limit number of online games over myopia fears, China News,Shares of Chinese video game companies plunged on Friday after the government unveiled plans to control the number of online games as part of an effort to prevent myopia among children. The plan is the latest move to tighten governm
Philippine troops kill suspected militants near city once held by rebels, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine soldiers have killed three suspected members of the pro-Islamic State Maute group, the army said on Friday, including a fighter broken out of jail in a southern city taken over by militants last y
23-year-old charged for throwing bicycle down Punggol block, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 23-year-old Singaporean man was charged in court last Saturday (Dec 18), after he allegedly threw a bicycle from a Housing Board block in Punggol. A. Harinthear is accused of one count of committing a rash act,
2 Minnesota ex-officers sentenced on federal charges in George Floyd case, World News,Two former Minneapolis police officers were sentenced on Wednesday on federal charges stemming from the murder of George Floyd, the Black man who was killed when their colleague Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck du
Covid-19 map: Jurong, Bedok, Sengkang among areas frequently visited by cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Jurong West Central, Aljunied, Bedok North, Tampines East, Sengkang Town Centre and Woodlands East are some areas that have been highlighted as places frequently visited by Covid-19 patients wit
Wuhan virus: ICA to implement temperature screening at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All travellers at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will have to undergo temperature screening from Friday (Jan 24) at noon, in light of the Wuhan virus outbreak and the large number of tra
Vietnam bans wildlife trade to curb risk of pandemics, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a directive to ban the South-east Asian country's wildlife trade with immediate effect in order to reduce the risk of new pandemics, a government statement said. Th
New Zealand student's body found in university room 2 months after he died, World News,WELLINGTON – A New Zealand university is investigating after the body of a student was found in one of its residences this week, nearly two months after he died in his room. The case has shocked New Zealand,
Family of otters visit Kallang Bahru HDB estate, Singapore News,How often do you see a family of otters frolicking around an HDB estate? Stomp contributor Liu was amused when he saw a large group of otters running around near Block 63 Kallang Bahru on Thursday morning (Mar 28). \”I was on my way to g
Foodpanda introduces riddles as part of customer service to 'lighten the mood', Singapore News,A hungry man is an angry man, but nothing that laughter can't cure. Which is why if you've recently contacted a Foodpanda customer service agent for help, you might have been presented
Murder at ITE College Central: Director of exams division allegedly stabbed by ex-husband, Singapore News,A 56-year-old woman was found dead at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central campus carpark in Ang Mo Kio on Thursday evening (July 19). The police said they were alerted to
South Korea spent $290,000 on Kim Jong Un's sister and delegation, official says, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea spent around 240 million won (S$292,361) on the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and her entourage during their three-day visit for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, a
Heatwaves to hit China from east to west as almanac's 'big heat' day looms, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. BEIJING – Heatwaves are forecast to
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir to be discharged from hospital within days, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, has completed all necessary investigations for a medical check-up and will be ready to be discharged from hospital within the next few days, the
2 Chinese Covid-19 vaccines less effective against Delta variant compared with other strains: Researcher, China News,BEIJING – Antibodies triggered by two Chinese Covid-19 vaccines are less effective against the Delta variant compared with other strains, but the shots still offer protection, a Chine
COE Open Bidding dates for 2022, Lifestyle News,Here are the Open Bidding Dates for 2022. Just in case you didn't know, COE bidding happens every twice a month, on alternate Wednesdays. The COE bidding exercise always starts on Monday at 12pm, on the week that the exercise is due. For example,
Father kills son outside school in South Africa gun tragedy, World News,JOHANNESBURG – In a freak accident, a man shot dead his 14-year-old son outside his school in South Africa where he had been waiting to collect him after classes, police said on Wednesday (June 6). Police have arrested the fathe
Millions likely infected by coronavirus in New Delhi, survey finds, Asia News,MUMBAI – Almost 30 per cent of the population in India’s capital of New Delhi likely have been infected by the novel coronavirus, according to a serological survey of 15,000 people conducted by the local government, a figu
North Korea, China leaders agree to boost 'strategic, tactical' co-operation: KCNA, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed measures to bolster \”strategic and tactical\” co-operation between the two countries in a second meeting on Wednes
15 killed in dark day for Mumbai daily train commute, Asia News,MUMBAI – Fifteen people were killed in separate train accidents in a single day in Mumbai, police said on Friday (July 19), with the sharp toll underscoring the dangers of India's overburdened rail network. Some of the victims were
'No compulsion, but a lot of social expectation': PM Lee on how Singaporeans can learn from the 'conscientious' Japanese, Singapore News,TOKYO – Singaporeans should continue to wear masks outdoors if they feel unwell even after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, Prime Minister Lee Hs
Philippines teachers outraged over 'politicking' in school learning, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines education ministry came under fire from teachers on Friday (April 8) over a learning module that contained negative content about presidential candidate Leni Robredo, and praise for incu
First night in Singapore scared Nas Daily, Singapore News,The first time popular travel vlogger, Nas Daily, 27, was in Singapore in 2014, he was frightened by the many posters warning people about dengue fever. Equating it with malaria, the vlogger, whose real name is Nuseir Yassin, was afraid of co
Indonesia bus carrying school children plunges into ravine, killing 27, Asia News,JAKARTA – A bus carrying school children and some parents returning from an excursion plunged into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Java on Wednesday (March 10) night, killing 27 people, the country’s transportatio
No evidence of bus interchange clusters spreading coronavirus to commuters: Iswaran, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is currently no evidence that Covid-19 clusters in bus interchanges have resulted in spreading the virus to commuters, said Transport Minister S. Iswaran on Friday (Sept 3). \”The exp
Australia's Qantas finds cracks in three of its 737NG planes, World News,SYDNEY – Australian carrier Qantas found hairline cracks in three of its Boeing 737NG planes as airlines worldwide inspect their fleets of the troubled aircraft, the company said on Friday (Nov 1). \”Of the 33 of Qantas
Singaporean who helps poor in Vietnam seeks aid to pay hospital bills after accident, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man, who has been helping orphans and the needy in Vietnam for eight years, is now seeking help to pay his hospital bills. Mr Poh Wei Ye, a social entrepreneur, dislocated h
Marvel's She-Hulk hopes Disney+ fans like her when she's angry, Entertainment News,WEST HOLLYWOOD, California – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is the latest Marvel Comics superhero to get the TV series treatment. Tatiana Maslany stars as Jen Walters, who struggles to embrace her Hulk-like super
Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus, World News,NEW YORK – The Omicron variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus – possibly one that causes the common cold – prese
Boxer Verdejo charged with killing woman pregnant with his child, World News,Boxer Félix Verdejo, who represented Puerto Rico in the 2012 Olympic Games, has been charged in US federal court with kidnapping and killing a woman who was pregnant with his child, authorities said. Verdejo was taken into
Malaysia's national airline group offers early retirement scheme, Money News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has offered employees early retirement as the company continues negotiations with creditors and lessors, state news agency Ber
Samsung board chairman to stay in role after indictment for alleged union sabotage, Business Wires News,SEOUL – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's said on Friday its chairman of the board, Lee Sang-hoon, will continue in his role despite an indictment for allegedly sabotaging labour union activities.
Musk challenges Twitter CEO to public debate on bots, Digital News,Elon Musk on Saturday challenged Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal to a public debate about the percentage of bots on the social media platform. \”Let him prove to the public that Twitter has <5per cent fake or spam da
Thai shopkeepers defenceless against waist-high floodwaters, Asia News,BANGKOK – Business owners in a province in central Thailand have been battling in vain to protect their stores from floodwaters. Video taken from a boat in the commercial areas of Nakhon Sawan, about 220 km north of the capital B
'Stop yelping like a spoilt kid,' Ho Ching tells Singaporeans upset over new FairPrice service fee , Singapore News,People have been roasting NTUC FairPrice for its new $3.99 service fee — and Ho Ching is not here for it. The chief executive officer of Temasek Holdings chided Singaporeans
Brazil president to stop using Bic pens from France amid spat, World News,BRASÍLIA, Brazil – Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday (Aug 30) he will stop using disposable pens made by France's Bic to sign official documents, while a diplomatic spat continues over fires in the Ama
Japan proposes adding 4 regions to Covid-19 state of emergency, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's government on Friday (July 30) proposed states of emergency in three prefectures near Olympic host city Tokyo and the western prefecture of Osaka, a cabinet minister said, as Covid-19 cases spike to record
China’s Wuhan says it has tested almost a third of its citizens for coronavirus, China News,SHANGHAI – China’s Wuhan said on Friday (May 15) it has tested over 3 million of its 11 million citizens for the coronavirus, as it seeks to test all residents after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a s
Unvaccinated 92-year-old woman is Singapore's first Omicron-related death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 92-year-old unvaccinated woman has died from complications related to the Omicron Covid-19 variant — the first Omicron-related death in Singapore. In a statement on Saturday (Jan 22), the Min
Taylor Swift announces Fearless re-release, Entertainment News,Taylor Swift has finished re-recording her second album Fearless. The 31-year-old star – who had previously revealed plans to release new versions of her early records after Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings bought the writes to her b
Bonfire explosion in London injures up to 30, World News,LONDON – About 30 people were injured following a bonfire explosion during Lag BaOmer Jewish celebrations in London, the British daily Express reported on Thursday (May 3). It is unclear what caused the blast, although there are reports fuel w
You call this chicken rice? We try out the UK recipe that stirred up a storm online, Food News,SINGAPORE – A hullabaloo over Hainanese chicken rice has been simmering over the past week. And no, it is not about which hawker stall does it better. A recipe for one of Singapore's beloved national
13 feared dead in flooded Indian 'rat hole' mine, Asia News,NEW DELHI – At least 13 miners were feared dead after being trapped by flooding in an illegal \”rat hole\” coal mine site in remote north-eastern India, police said on Friday (Dec 14). Dozens of emergency workers were pumping water
Anger grows as Spain court bails sexual abuse gang, World News,Protests were planned across Spain on Friday, after a court ordered the release on bail of five men sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually abusing a young woman at Pamplona's bull-running festival. The men, who called themse
31-year-old man charged with Jurong Town Hall murder, Singapore News,A 31-year-old man was charged in court today (Feb 17) with a murder that took place on Thursday (Feb 15). Saravanan Arimuram allegedly killed Sivakumar Perumal, 43, along Jurong Town Hall Road between 5.30pm and 5.48pm that day. In
SIA to launch world's longest commercial flight to New York in Oct, Singapore News,Going to New York from Singapore is usually a long-drawn affair with at least one stop-over, but the journey will be made more straightforward, soon. Come Oct 11, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be launching the wo
Black box transcript confirms illegal interference with Ukrainian jet downed in Iran, World News,KYIV – The transcript from the black boxes of a Ukrainian jet accidentally shot down by Iran on Jan 8 confirm illegal interference with the plane, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister wrote on Twitter
China rescuers prepare escape route for trapped gold miners, 1 confirmed dead, China News,SHANGHAI – Rescue teams on Wednesday (Jan 20) drilled new holes down a gold mine in China’s Shandong province, searching for more survivors after an explosion 10 days ago and preparing an escape passage for a g
