Record $1.418m Dawson flat: Was there really any better alternative?, Money News,SkyTerrace @ Dawson just set a new record for the most expensive resale flat, at $1.418 million. That begs the question: Is the price unreasonable? As some readers are bound to point out, $1.418 million could fetch the
Jogger suffers brain injury after being hit by power-assisted bicycle doing 40kmh on footpath, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A teenager decided to try out a power-assisted bicycle (PAB) for the first time – and ended up riding into a jogger on a footpath, causing him brain injury. A district court hear
Thai junta chief Prayut vows to 'do his best' as civilian PM, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's junta chief Prayut Chan-o-cha called on Thursday (June 6) for national unity and thanked members of parliament after they voted him in as a civilian prime minister, five years after he seized
River Valley High death: One year on, parents focusing more on kids' mental health and less on grades, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In the past, Ms Elaine Tan's main concern was supporting her child in getting good grades. But now, her priority is making sure her daughter is happy and mental
Brazil's unvaccinated president misses football match, World News,SAO PAULO – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Sunday (Oct 10), he was not allowed to attend a league match between Santos and Gremio because the home club did not allow unvaccinated supporters into their stadium. The foo
Nolan North, voice of Nathan Drake, thinks he was too old to play the role in Uncharted film, Entertainment News,Nolan North thinks he was too old to play Nathan Drake in the Uncharted film. The 51-year-old star voices the treasure hunter in the video game series and makes a cameo appearance in the
Don't go to the casino, says professional gambler who gives winnings back to society, Singapore News,The cliche of a despondent gambler playing in the shadows could not be further away from this Singaporean who shares gambling advice, his winnings and his acts of charity online. Giving himself
Jamie Lee Curtis thanks godson Jake Gyllenhaal for rebooting her Hollywood career, Entertainment News,Jamie Lee Curtis has thanked her godson Jake Gyllenhaal for rebooting her Hollywood career. The Halloween actress, 63, said the actor, 41, is responsible for getting her to star in the reboot of the
Man broke into friend's house to steal $2.50 tortoise, repaired the door, then announced it online, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – He broke into his childhood friend's home during the circuit breaker period, ransacking the bedroom before leaving with a tortoise he claimed was promised to him.
China blacklists former AC Milan owner over unpaid debt, China News,The former Chinese owner of AC Milan has been added to China's blacklist of untrustworthy individuals over millions of dollars in unpaid debt, according to a local court, which ordered that his passport be confiscated. Li Yongh
'Love is patient. 20 years patient': Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck get hitched in Las Vegas, Entertainment News,Singer Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck have married in Las Vegas, media reported on Sunday, after the celebrity couple rekindled a romance almost 20 years after they first got
Paralysed man walks again with brain-controlled exoskeleton, World News,A French man paralysed in a night club accident can walk again thanks to a brain-controlled exoskeleton in what scientists said Wednesday was a breakthrough providing hope to tetraplegics seeking to regain movement. The patient
Cafes in JB that'll make you feel like you're overseas, Lifestyle News,Besides shopping, getting our hair, nails and massages done, most of us head over to Johor Bahru (JB) for its good food. While there are the usual streetside hawkers offering delectable local cruisine, the low conversio
How this entrepreneur became one of Singapore's new women trailblazers, Women News,For Jamie Koh, it wasn't enough to have two successful food and beverage concepts (Chupitos Shot Bar and The Beast – both arguably ahead of their time) to her name, she decided to \”jump a level up in the sup
This made my day: Mother teaches toddler to wave and blow kisses to migrant workers, Singapore News,Sometimes, a smile is all it takes to brighten someone's day. On June 19, Wong Jie Hui was heading out to celebrate Father's Day with her husband and 16-month-old son, when they came across
Tom Hanks doesn't understand decision to replace Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Entertainment News,Tom Hanks said he doesn't understand the decision to replace Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear. The Hollywood icon stars in Elvis and has been competing at the box office against the Toy Story spin-o
Boon Lay killing: Possessive man gets 13 years' jail for stabbing former air stewardess, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An over-possessive man who could not accept that his girlfriend was seeing other men – despite their agreement to have an open relationship – was sentenced to 13 years' jail
'My mind was so afraid and confused': Man says his ISIS fighter friend tried to persuade him to stage terror attacks in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – They were in the same secret society when they were in their early 20s and spent time together every day. But Yan (not his real name
Honorio Banario reveals how his rivals became his teammates, Asia News,Filipino star Honorio Banario is renowned as a former ONE Featherweight World Champion and one of the shining lights of Baguio City’s Team Lakay. However, before he found fame inside the ONE Championship cage, Banario was actuall
Passers-by lift van to free trapped woman after crash, Singapore News,A 20-year-old woman was trapped under a RedMart van in the early hours yesterday and was rescued by passers-by who came together to lift the vehicle and free her. The incident happened at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 9 and Riv
Scoot making arrangements to bring back Singaporean passengers, crew quarantined in Hangzhou, Singapore News,Singapore Airlines’ budget arm Scoot said on Saturday (Jan 25) that it is making arrangements for a flight to bring back Singaporean passengers as well as the crew of flight TR188 which lande
Nicholas Tse renounces Canadian citizenship amid rumours Chinese stars with foreign citizenship might be blacklisted, Entertainment News,BEIJING – Actor Nicholas Tse, who was born in Hong Kong, has applied to renounce his Canadian citizenship, he revealed in an interview with Chinese state broadcast
YouTube video keeps Japan's seniors in shape in coronavirus confinement, Digital News,The coronavirus epidemic may be keeping people at home to avoid exposure to the disease but Japan's senior citizens are still able to do their workouts thanks to a YouTube video that they can exercise alo
Court dismisses appeal by youth gang leader who raped teen, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The former leader of a youth gang, who was sentenced to 28 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane last year for raping a teenage girl, started serving his prison term on Wednesday (May 8) after the Court of A
Anita Yuen recalls hurting hubby Julian Cheung after revealing she was someone's mistress, Entertainment News,Anita Yuen and Julian Cheung's marriage is what many consider to be #marriagegoals. However, the celebrity couple's journey was not always smooth. On a recent episode of the C
Google eyes 100% plastic-free packaging for their products by 2025, Digital News,Google just announced a new milestone in its long-term sustainability efforts. The company pledged to make their product packaging 100 per cent plastic-free by 2025, and 50 per cent of materials used in hardware product
Fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat: 50 people evacuated, 1 taken to hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The couple were watching television in their living room when a fire broke out in one of the rooms in their four-room flat. Mr Saravana Moorthy, 58, who works as an engineering instructor, tried t
Selena Gomez explains the significance behind her and Cara Delevinge's matching tattoos, Entertainment News,Ever talked about getting a tattoo with your best friend but never actually got around to doing it? Selena Gomez and Cara Delevinge are two friends who managed to turn that dream into a r
Sharon Au: People thought I was a traitor in the media war but I'm actually the big winner, Entertainment News,When broadcaster SPH MediaWorks was set up in 2000 and attracted several prominent Mediacorp artistes to join their ranks, it was a media war that would be told for years to come. And
Taiwanese actor Tuo Chung-hua arrested for allegedly molesting stewardess on flight to Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Taiwanese actor Tuo Chung-hua, who has appeared in the popular movie series Yes, Sir!, was arrested after allegedly molesting a flight stewardess on a flight to Singapore. Acc
Lawrence Wong likely to give $3,000 ang bao to each staff member for CNY, Entertainment News,This Chinese New Year, Lawrence Wong's staff could each receive a $3,000 ang bao. The 33-year-old actor appeared in a recent #JustSwipeLah episode alongside Xiang Yun and Dasa Dharamahsena (also known a
Taylor Swift leads AMA winners, Entertainment News,Taylor Swift smashed the record for the number of American Music Award wins after taking home six prizes on Sunday (Nov 24). The singer surpassed the late Michael Jackson's previous record of 24 accolades after triumphing as Artist of the Decad
Lee Jong-suk, Zico, Lee Hyun-woo: K-celebs making their comebacks in 2022 after military service, Entertainment News,Every South Korean man between the ages of 18 and 30 has to serve in the military for about two years. For fans of these actors or K-pop stars, this means two long years of no new mov
American singer rescued by police after getting lost on his own property, Entertainment News,Kane Brown had to be rescued by the police after getting lost on his own property. The 26-year-old singer admitted via social media that his efforts to explore his 30-acre home with some friends turned into
Spotify finally launches in South Korea, Digital News,STOCKHOLM – Spotify Technology SA on Tuesday made a long-awaited debut in South Korea, the sixth largest music market in the world and home to the K-pop music genre. The Swedish music streaming giant is currently present in over 90 countries and
They ensure that senior citizens living alone still get a proper farewell, Singapore News,He had no children and had separated from his wife more than 20 years ago. So in the months leading up to his death, Mr Tan Whee Suan wondered if he would get a proper send-off if there was no one to plan his f
Lady Gaga: I studied house cats, foxes and panthers for House of Gucci role, Entertainment News,Much has been talked about how Lady Gaga prepared for her turn as Patrizia Reggiani — the Italian socialite convicted of hiring a hitman to kill her ex-husband Maurizio Gucci (of the Gucci family). It was
‘It was her spirit’: Myanmar teen shot by police was determined to protest coup, Asia News,Myanmar teenager Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing was supposed to be celebrating her 20th birthday on Thursday. Instead, she is fighting for her life in a hospital in the capital Naypyitaw after she was shot in the he
Former Pakistan leader Musharraf sentenced to death: State media, Asia News,A Pakistan court Tuesday sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in absentia to death for treason, state media reported, an unprecedented move in a country where the armed forces are often considered immune from pro
Gal Gadot to play Cleopatra in new film, Entertainment News,Gal Gadot has confirmed she's set to portray Cleopatra and she couldn't be \”more grateful\”. The 35-year-old actress already plays super heroine Wonder Women in Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman in 2017 and the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984
A boudoir photographer on helping to empower women, Lifestyle News,If the pictures on Instagram are anything to go by, boudoir photography is a growing trend in Singapore. One local photographer who has ventured into this intimate style of photography is Andrew Lim. Best known for his underwater pho
Nine men arrested over rioting at Duxton Hill, Singapore News,A group of about 20 men and women were captured on video in a confrontation at a carpark at Duxton Hill yesterday. Nine men have been arrested for rioting. Videos of the incident shared with The New Paper showed the group arguing outside
Brazen people set up alleged gambling table at stairwell of Yishun HDB block, keep residents up at night, Singapore News,Several residents complained of a lack of sleep after some brazen men allegedly held a late-night gambling session at the stairwell of an HDB block in Yishun. The incident happene
Your stock has risen 20%. Should you buy more, hold or sell?, Money News,March saw the sharpest stock market decline in history. But in April and May, investors experienced a bit of a recovery from the market's lows. And now, in just the first three days of June, we are witnessing a stunning ra
British royals 'very concerned' about reports Meghan Markle bullied staff, World News,LONDON – Buckingham Palace said it was “very concerned” about reports in the Times newspaper on Wednesday (March 3) that assistants working for Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, had been bullied by her. The
Baby Yoda toys from Disney's The Mandalorian to hit store shelves in March, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Baby Yoda toys from Walt Disney Co's streaming TV hit The Mandalorian will reach store shelves next month, the company said on Thursday, after missing the 2019 holiday shopping season.
6 party horror stories that will make you want to stay home, Lifestyle News,Have you ever bailed on a party invite only to spend the entire night wondering what you were missing out on? Well, wonder no more–we got six girls to share their real life painful, scary and downright mortifying partying ex
Eminem fuels Nicki Minaj dating rumours, Entertainment News,Eminem on Sunday fueled rumours that he was dating Nicki Minaj, creating an ultimate hip-hop power couple — and one which few would have anticipated. Eminem, the top-selling rapper of all time, addressed speculation of the relationship as
Survivor of Lucky Plaza accident finally returns home, Singapore News,It has been exactly a year since the tragic Lucky Plaza car accident that killed two maids, and survivor Arceli Nucos has not fully recovered. Following the accident on Dec 29 last year, Ms Arceli, 57, is still wheelchair-bound an
Transmongolian: the beauty queen breaking barriers, Women News,Make-up artist Solongo Batsukh braves Mongolia's below-freezing temperatures in just a skimpy black dress and light pastel pink coat — the country's trailblazing transgender beauty queen wants to look good in any weather. \”I d
Video of gun owner's assault on an AR-15 goes viral after Florida mass shooting, World News,LOS ANGELES – A video of a man cutting his semi-automatic weapon in half has gone viral following last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school, prompting a social media movement decrying easy
Paopao Label creates modern cheongsams with a twist, Lifestyle News,It was a picture of a lady, published a few years ago on Singapore’s street style blog Shentonista, that made Teng Run Run rethink the cheongsam. Dressed in a pastel pink number with neon lime florals, the lady in the photo paired h
Smashing away anger at Indonesia's 'Temper Clinic', Asia News,JAKARTA – Armed with crowbars and wearing protective gear, three women assembled at a Jakarta stress clinic survey the cluster of bottles they are about to smash to pieces. \”I feel relieved. It's like something I have
Billy Ray Cyrus and wife Tish reportedly file for divorce after almost 30 years of marriage, Entertainment News,Miley Cyrus' mom Tish has reportedly filed for divorce from husband Billy Ray Cyrus. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the 54-year-old actress-and-producer filed for a sep
Sylvester Stallone urges producer to give him some rights to Rocky franchise, Entertainment News,Sylvester Stallone admits the ownership rights for the Rocky franchise are a \”painful subject\”. The 76-year-old actor created and starred in the money-making film franchise and he's now taken to soc
Japan executes six more cult members of deadly sarin attack, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan on Thursday executed six more members of the cult behind the deadly 1995 sarin attack on the Tokyo subway, local media said, weeks after the group's leader was hanged. Public broadcaster NHK and other outlets s
US performs first kidney transplant from living donor with HIV, World News,WASHINGTON – The kidney of a 35-year-old HIV-positive woman has been transplanted into another patient with the virus that causes Aids, US surgeons announced on Thursday (March 28), in a major medical breakthrough. The surgeo
‘Daddy Issues is playing’: Young people simp over 56-year-old silver fox Adrian Pang, Entertainment News,Every year, the National Day Parade (NDP) brings us new memes and iconic moments, but nobody could have predicted that a whole group of Generation Zs and younger millennials would go wild for NDP
Grab driver calls the cops on couple for getting 'intimate' in her car, Singapore News,We're well into 2020 but one Grab driver seems to be living in the last century — at least according to her archaic standards of how a couple should behave. Disgruntled passenger Kohji Toh, 31, took
Actor-turned-director Peter Ho shuns the safe path in his new HBO Asia drama series Who's By Your Side, Entertainment News,If you've had a chance to watch the new HBO Asia original series Who's By Your Side, you might realise pretty soon that the show isn't quite what you were ex
Michael Buble almost ditched music career to become journalist, Entertainment News,Michael Buble almost ditched his music career to become a journalist. The 46-year-old singer nearly walked away from his music career in his mid-20s because he wasn't achieving the success he craved at the time.
Lady Gaga takes off the make-up for movie role, Entertainment News,VENICE, Italy – Lady Gaga, the pop singer rarely seen without strikingly coiffed hair and heavy makeup, said on Friday (Aug 31) she had to go natural for her first starring role in a movie. Gaga plays a girl-next-door character who a
First Thai cave rescue film coming soon, Entertainment News,Bangkok – A Thai-born director who took just weeks to shoot the first film about the dramatic cave rescue of the \”Wild Boars\” football team says his focus is on authenticity and the mission's \”unsung\” heroes, with book publishers and
K-pop girl group Red Velvet's Joy injures right arm during Singapore concert, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – A member of popular K-pop girl group Red Velvet had to leave for the hospital an hour into their concert here on Saturday evening (Oct 20). Member Joy injured her right arm during the pe
What If…? writer and director on predicting the plot for Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and their favourite episodes, Entertainment News,As a creator of a new series based on the 13-year legacy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), how can you tell if you're on the right track? Well, what if… one
Lady Gaga releases new single Stupid Love, says the song is \”really special\” to her, Entertainment News,Lady Gaga penned Stupid Love – which dropped just after midnight on Friday (Feb 28) – with \”a lot of love in [her] heart\”, and she has also released a music video to accompany the tune. The 33-yea
