City Harvest Church files police report over 'digitally altered' photo of Kong Hee wearing PAP shirt, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – City Harvest Church has filed a police report after a doctored photo of its founder Kong Hee wearing a People's Action Party (PAP) polo T-shirt was circulat
Can I eat popcorn in the cinema? Are the seats clean? What to expect before watching a movie in phase 2, Lifestyle News,Since last week, cinemas have reopened their doors and moviegoers can finally watch shows on the big screen, complete with comfy seats and surround sound. But the question top-most
Europe names world's first disabled astronaut, World News,PARIS — The European Space Agency on Wednesday named the first ever \”parastronaut\” in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space. The 22-nation agency said it had selected former British Par
Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo will close till March 17 to prevent spread of coronavirus, Lifestyle News,If you're heading to Japan, here's one popular attraction to skip in Tokyo, at least till the coronavirus spread shows signs of waning. The Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo's Mitaka Ci
'My honeymoon's ruined': Couple regrets paying $2,000 for month-long stay in 'dirty' Geylang hotel room, Singapore News,They are on their honeymoon. A couple is regretting paying more than $2,000 to stay in a Geylang hotel for a month for their honeymoon staycation. Even tho
Jakarta governor contracts Covid-19 as Indonesia infections spike, Asia News,JAKARTA – Anies Baswedan, the governor of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, said on Tuesday he had tested positive for Covid-19, as the world’s fourth most populous country struggles to contain a spike in the number of infect
Long-running MMO MapleStory unveils an all-new character and live events, Digital News,We’ve all played MapleStory at some point, right? The long-running MMORPG is capping off 2021 by launching a brand-new character: Lara, the Charmer of Elements. The new character arrives in-game on Dec 1, giving v
Avril Lavigne returns after near-death Lyme illness, Entertainment News,Pop punk heroine Avril Lavigne on Thursday announced her first song in five years as she revealed that was so ill with Lyme disease that she feared death. The Canadian singer and guitarist, who became an international star in th
3 advantages you have as an investor which you might not know, Money News,Gaining an edge in investing is not easy. But you may have advantages that you may be unaware of. With advancements in technology and connectivity, anyone can easily get their hands on reams of information. The internet has, a
'They sent me this nonsense plastic': Woman pays $468 for dryer during Lazada 11.11 sales, receives empty parcel, Singapore News,[UPDATE: 6pm] A Lazada spokesman reached out to Stomp and said Lazada has looked into the matter and issued a full refund to the customer. A woman was furious wh
'I lost a lot of customers': Self-employed Covid-19 patient recovering at home frustrated with lack of clear instructions, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As a self-employed professional, Mr Lau cannot afford to miss work for too long. But the 40-year-old, who declined to have his full name pub
A live-action Harry Potter TV series is in development at HBO Max, Entertainment News,The Wizarding World expands. According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO Max is apparently looking for ideas to make a live-action Harry Potter TV series work. It’s likely that the series won’t be another adaptation o
8 places that offer part-time cleaners in Singapore for convenient housekeeping, Lifestyle News,Perhaps your domestic helper has taken an extended break to visit family now border restrictions have loosened? Or maybe you just need a little bit of extra help with household chores now you’re working f
Brazil's plastic surgeon 'Dr. BumBum' arrested after patient death: police, World News,BRASILIA – A plastic surgeon known as \”Dr. Bumbum\” or \”Dr. Butt\” on social media because of his buttock-enhancement operations was arrested on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, four days after one of his
Clinical trial in Singapore for Lianhua Qingwen to treat Covid-19 under way, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A clinical trial is currently under way here to see if traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Lianhua Qingwen Jiao Nang capsules can help in the treatment of some Covid-19 patients. The Health Science
Simpsons actor says he'll no longer voice Indian character Apu after controversy, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Simpsons actor Hank Azaria will no longer voice the Indian character Apu, US media reported, more than two years after accusations of racism marred the long-running animated series
Public holidays in 2020: Singapore to have 7 long weekends, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There will be a bumper crop of seven long weekends in 2020, three more than in the past two years. Of the 11 public holidays next year, four fall on a Friday, while three fall on a Sunday, according to a statement
Back to basics: Taiwan's industrial chic, Asia News,Taipei – With watches made from cement, furniture fashioned from factory pipes, and accessories created from motorbike leather, Taiwanese designers are winning new fans at home and abroad with their own brand of industrial chic. The style refl
Air China flight diverted after passenger threatens crew with fountain pen, China News,BEIJING – An Air China flight bound for Beijing made an unscheduled landing in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou on Sunday (April 15) after a passenger threatened a flight attendant with a fountain pen, the co
Panasonic to unveil the Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera on Sep 2, Digital News,Panasonic has announced that it’ll be holding an online launch event for its next full-frame mirrorless camera — the Lumix S5 — on Sep 2 at 10 PM SGT. A holding page for the camera is now up on Panasonic’s global we
Price comparison of Singapore ferries to Bintan & Batam – Which is the cheapest?, Lifestyle News,Just a short (and cheap) ferry ride away, both Bintan and Batam are top resort destinations among Singaporeans. Depending on your destination (and ferry operator), it’ll take about 1 to 2 hours and cost
Herman Miller shows off more gaming variants of their best-selling office products, Digital News,Last July, furniture specialist Herman Miller and gaming brand Logitech announced a collaboration involving a special gaming-themed variant of the former's best-selling Embody series office chair. W
Apple celebrates MLK day with full page dedication,Apple commemorates US federal holiday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day with a full-page tribute to the civil rights leader. On its official Apple.com …
VietJet plane makes troubled landing, minor injuries to some passengers, Asia News,HANOI – A VietJet Aviation JSC flight made a troubled landing on Thursday evening (Nov 29) after the wheels on its front landing gear had \”problems\”, with passengers reporting minor injuries, the carrier and Vietnam&#
SBS bus hit by pipe in freak accident along Woodlands Avenue 2, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For many people, New Year's Eve ended with a \”bang\” at midnight. For commuters on one SBS bus, however, the \”bang\” occurred in the afternoon. In a freak accident on Monday (Dec 31), bus service 161 was hi
GrabPay users are falling for fake ads offering cheap iPhones and PS5 consoles; accounts get hijacked, Digital News,In response to reports about GrabPay users falling victim to unauthorised transactions, Grab assured that the platform remains secure and uncompromised. “We are aware of the reported c
Twitter's top shareholder Elon Musk decides not to join board, World News,Twitter Inc said on Sunday (April 10) that Elon Musk rejected its offer to join the social media firm's board, a dramatic turn in a week when the billionaire became its biggest shareholder, and it warned of more dram
Facebook to fix Messenger Kids flaw that allowed chats with strangers, Digital News,Facebook acknowledged Tuesday (July 23) that a flaw in its Messenger Kids service allowed children get into group chats with people who were not approved by their parents. The leading social network said it has been
Trading Card Game stores in Singapore for Magic: The Gathering, Lifestyle News,Why play Trading Card Games (TCG), when digital card games like Hearthstone and Legends of Runeterra are much more convenient and look flashier with all their fancy animations? Well, there is the tactile element, where ha
Circuit breaker eats: Staying in the West? Here's what you can order, Lifestyle News,Deciding what to eat for today but have no idea what to pick from the seemingly endless options? Here are some places to consider in the West that will deliver to your doorstep: Thunderbolt Tea by Boon Lay Trad
Drake pulls out of Grammy Awards race, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Canadian rapper Drake withdrew on Monday (Dec 7) from the Grammy Awards, removing his two nominations for music’s highest honors, sources close to the musician said. Drake, 35, got two Grammy nominations last month in the rap fi
Guide to Government support schemes for Singaporeans who are retrenched in 2020, Money News,Helping Singaporeans retain their jobs or find new ones amid the Covid-19 pandemic has been a national priority in 2020. For those who have found themselves retrenched in 2020, or are currently unemployed and
China's broadcasting regulator to ban live streaming of video games without approval, Digital News,SHANGHAI – China's broadcasting regulator said on Friday (April 15) it will ban the live streaming of unauthorised video games. Online streaming platforms are strictly prohibited from broadca
Malaysia orders inquiry over 'half-naked' tattoo show, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia ordered an investigation on Monday (Dec 2) into what the government called a half-naked tattoo show held in the capital Kuala Lumpur, after pictures of heavily inked men and women circulated on soc
Snapchat debuts AR shopping, AR spectacles and Pixy in Asia, Digital News,Remember when Snapchat came around in 2011 and revolutionised social media and communication with friends and families with its funky filters? And then four years later, in 2015, brought augmented reality (AR) to our phones so
Forget Supreme. Here Are Some Local Streetwear Brands That Will Make You a Hypebeast, Lifestyle News,Streetwear is no longer \”hipster\” or alternative anymore in the fashion sphere. Luxury and streetwear brands regularly collaborate to release limited collections which attract hundreds. The Supreme a
Creative professionals in Singapore who've lost jobs due to Covid-19, this website is for you, Digital News,Singapore isn’t officially under lockdown yet from the ongoing pandemic, but it might as well be. The government announced yesterday (March 24) that bars, cinemas, nightclubs, theatres an
Sony's Reon Pocket is an air-conditioner unit you can wear, Digital News,We may not be in the grips of a heatwave like most of Europe, but that could be mostly because living in the tropics feels like living in a perpetual oven anyway. We've all wished for air-conditioning outdoors, and So
Japan Covid-19 doctors lack fresh masks, hazard pay: Union survey, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese hospital doctors on the front line of the Covid-19 pandemic face tough working conditions, with many reusing masks and few getting hazard pay, a survey by a labour union showed. The survey of about 170 doct
Double-decker bus crashes into taxi stand shelter at Bishan MRT Station, no injuries reported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A SBS Transit double-decker bus crashed into the shelter of a taxi stand at Bishan MRT Station during the morning rush hour on Wednesday (June 26), damaging it. A witness by the
