Maid forces baby's hand into boiling pot, says agency told her to do it, Singapore News,[Update: Jan 23] The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said it is aware of Low’s Facebook post. It is investigating the employment agency for a possible breach of the Employment Agencies Act. A Singapore Police For
US casino mogul Steve Wynn quits as Republican finance chair over sexual misconduct claims, World News,WASHINGTON – Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned as finance chairman of the Republican Party's fundraising arm on Saturday, a day after a newspaper reported that he routinely subjected
7 ways to deal with travel deprivation, Lifestyle News,Hands up if you’re feeling a little suffocated knowing that June is just around the corner but things don’t seem to be turning around just as quickly as you would’ve expected. Me too. It’s been exactly one year and 26 days since my last plane ri
Denise Richards feels 'grateful to be safe' after road rage incident last week, Entertainment News,Denise Richards is \”grateful to be safe\” after her truck was shot at last week. The 51-year-old actress and her husband Aaron Phypers were travelling in their truck in Los Angeles on Nov 14 w
M1 and SGInnovate collaboration to help start-ups use 5G in their products and solutions, Digital News,M1 and SGInnovate today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to connect start-ups with potential corporate partners, provide technical support, and promote 5G capabil
WhatsApp could launch Disappearing Messages feature soon, Digital News,WhatsApp could be launching a self-destructing feature soon. The company uploaded a FAQ document on its website detailing the feature and how to enable/disable it. By default, new messages sent in an individual or group chat will
Sony Music says it acquires Bob Dylan's catalogue of recorded music, Entertainment News,Sony Music Entertainment said on Monday (Jan 24) it has acquired Bob Dylan's catalog of recorded music, including his performances of such popular songs as Blowin in the Wind and Knockin on Heaven'
Primary school teacher and husband allegedly abused domestic helper just 11 days after she started working, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A primary school teacher allegedly hurt her domestic helper with a hot ladle just 11 days after the Myanmar national started working for the household on June 14, 20
At least 44 dead as bus plunges off Indian mountain road, Asia News,MUMBAI – At least 44 people were killed when a bus in India's mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh plunged into a gorge on Thursday (June 20), officials said. Another 28 were undergoing treatment, many of them for critical inj
GE2020 results: WP wins Sengkang GRC with 52.13% of votes over PAP , Singapore News,[UPDATED: July 11, 3.38am] Results for Sengkang GRC for GE2020 People's Action Party (PAP) 47.87% Workers' Party (WP) 52.13% The Workers’ Party (WP) has won Sengkang GRC with 52.13 per cent of votes against
Twitter names famed hacker 'Mudge' as head of security, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Social media giant Twitter Inc, under increased threat of regulation and plagued by serious security breaches, is appointing one of the world's best-regarded hackers to tackle everything from engineer
Breathing, talking and singing can spread Covid-19: NUS study, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new study by a National University of Singapore (NUS) team has found that an infected person can spread Covid-19 by exhaling fine aerosol particles when breathing, talking and singing, not just though droplet
8 new Covid-19 cases: 7 imported and 1 in the community, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were eight new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Sunday noon (Nov 29), taking Singapore's total to 58,213. There were seven imported cases who had been placed on stay-home notices on arrival in Singapore.
Local spa accused of discrimination against domestic helper categorised as 'public toilet' on Google, Digital News,A health and beauty establishment in the crosshairs of the internet over an alleged unscrupulous incident has had their Google Maps profile blemished — by getting recategorise
Apple to release an iPad Pro with a glass back and wireless charging in 2022?, Digital News,Apple is expected to unveil a big design change for the iPad Pro next year. Sources with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg that Apple is testing an iPad Pro prototype with a glass back. The switch to a g
Missing French woman's body found in shallow grave in London, World News,LONDON – British police said on Thursday they had launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman was found in a shallow grave in southwest London. Laureline Garcia-Bertaux, 34, originally from France, had been m
Airbus to create own airline to rent out whale plane, World News,PARIS – Airbus plans to charter out its whale-shaped Beluga transport planes – whose main job until now has been to ferry aircraft parts between its plants in Europe – to help other industries haul urgently-needed outsized machinery by
Jeremy Miado is battling for his family’s future, Asia News,Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado has already claimed the biggest win of his life. He’s fought his way out of poverty. Now he wants to battle his way to the top of ONE Championship. Miado was born into poverty and grew up the third of four siblings
Russia warns United States: We have the might to put you in your place, World News,LONDON – Russia warned the United States on Thursday (March 17) that Moscow had the might to put the world's pre-eminent superpower in its place and accused the West of stoking a wild Russophobic plot to tear Rus
Parliament: Laws to protect workers' rights expanded to cover all employees, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The law that protects workers' rights has undergone a major transformation to include all private sector employees, a move that will entitle them to such rights as paid sick leave, manda
Meet the man who evacuated 200 people from Mariupol in a battered red van, World News,KYIV — As Russian forces tightened their siege of Mariupol and missiles rained down, Mykhailo Puryshev drove into the city six times last month to evacuate its citizens, somehow surviving despite his red van being
$3,100 for 4-day work week? Malaysian ad for retail job at Changi Airport is real deal, Singapore News,With the growing strength of the Singapore dollar versus the Malaysian ringgit, more Malaysians are looking to cross the border to pursue a career here. But is this job advertisement promising gene
Taliban begin house searches, sparking fear, diplomatic criticism, World News,KABUL – The Taliban have been carrying out extensive house searches around the Afghan capital, according to residents, a policy the group's spokesman said was to detect criminal activity but that some Western diplomat
South Africa coronavirus variant 'more worrying than UK's', World News,LONDON: The new variant of the Covid-19 virus identified in South Africa is even more of a risk than the highly infectious UK variant, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said yesterday, adding that it was a very
Mind blown: Guy demonstrates the proper way to use this Singapore playground staple, Singapore News,It took one adult male from Japan to school the internet on the right way to go down this playground staple. The corkscrew climber is definitely one of the most ubiquitous components of any playground
It's 2am and still no sleep? 7 tips on how to power down your brain, Lifestyle News,A good night's sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet for optimal health. In fact, poor sleep has immediate negative effects on hormones, brain function, making bad food choices a
Pastor baptises a virtual reality anime character in an effort to redefine faith, Digital News,Because the internet is a weird and wonderful place, it only makes sense that there’s a virtual reality church that performs virtual baptisms. YouTube influencer Syrmor has made a name for himself by cover
9 most common relationship problems researchers have identified, Lifestyle News,Happy endings are normal in fairytales, but no one ever questions what happens after the hero, and the princess gets married. However, In reality, even the most romantic love stories encounter common relationship problem
Trump says WHO is China-centric, 'really blew it' on coronavirus, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump sharply criticised the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday (April 7), accusing it of being too focused on China and issuing bad advice during the coronavirus outbreak.
Xi confronts Trudeau at G20 over media leaks, World News,BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (Nov 16) criticised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in person over alleged leaks of their closed-door meeting at the Group of 20 (G20) summit, a rare public display of annoyance by the
For this Vietnamese man, collecting centuries-old clocks is a full-time passion, Asia News,HA TAP VILLAGE, Vietnam – For more than two decades, Pham Van Thuoc has scoured Europe in search of historical church clocks, bringing them back to his home in Vietnam where he lovingly restores them. He now h
WHO advises Ukraine to destroy pathogens in health labs to prevent disease spread, World News,The World Health Organisation advised Ukraine to destroy high-threat pathogens housed in the country's public health laboratories to prevent \”any potential spills\” that would spread disease among the p
Like a son but cheaper: harried South Koreans pamper pets instead of having kids, Asia News,SEOUL – Kang Sung-il buys Sancho, his Pomeranian, a toy every business trip and this Lunar New Year holiday will dress him up in a new $50 suit to visit 'grandma', Kang's mother. Kang and his w
Only true foodies know these secrets to eating well like a local anywhere in the world, Lifestyle News,Food is usually a huge part of any holiday, and it's also a terrific way to get more intimate with the local cultures and its history.While there's no exact rule on what you should eat, h
3 practical ways to manage a full-time job and a baby at home, Lifestyle News,Your maternity leave is about to end and you are experiencing a roller coaster of emotions. While you are excited to get back to work, there is also a feeling of sadness and guilt about leaving your baby back home. This is
As seas rise, Bangladesh farmers revive floating farms, 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. NAZIRPUR – Mohammad Mostafa, a farmer in the low-lying deltas of southw
What I learned from earning $21 in exchange for keeping fit through LumiHealth, Lifestyle News,Getting paid to stay fit? What a concept! Perhaps the Health Promotion Board did get it right, though — our brains are hardwired to react to tangible fiscal rewards, after all. If free money doesn’t motiva
Apple's talks with Chinese battery makers said to have stalled, Digital News,Apple's electric vehicle (EV) project has hit a roadblock according to Reuters. Three sources claim China's CATL and BYD declined to assemble teams and build plants exclusively for Apple in the US CATL report
This made my day: Daughter buys LV bag for mother who felt she 'didn't look good enough' to enter store , Singapore News,Affected by her mother's comment about not looking good enough to enter a Louis Vuitton store, a young woman took to fulfilling her mother's wish of ownin
Look like a Korean idol with these K-beauty Christmas beauty gifts, Lifestyle News,We can't get enough of anything Korean. From K-pop to K-drama to Korean style to (of course) Korean food, we want to get a taste of it all. And K-beauty brands are no exception. We've created Insta-worthy lo
Victoria's Secret has officially retired its Angels, World News,Victoria's Secret has officially retired its Angels. The lingerie brand has hosted the most talked-about and watched annual event in fashion since 1995, but the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was cancelled in 2019. And af
Increasing reliability with a Critical to Reliability approach, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – The growth of cloud computing and the corresponding increase in demand for data centres in recent years has been unprecedented. As digital technologies permeate into our societies and businesses,
Paramount announces Star Trek 4 to start filming in 2022, without informing or signing the cast, Entertainment News,Paramount made a swarm of new project announcements earlier in February to create excitement for their exclusive streaming platform, Paramount+. One of the titles announced was Star Tr
Your shot of health is about to get juicier with this new juice outlet, Lifestyle News,We've got some juicy news to share. A new, homegrown take-and-go fresh fruit juice outlet, Jus Juice It, has recently opened at V Hotel Lavender. With an initial menu of nine fruit juice concoctions, you'
A time-worn HDB maisonette, now a uber-cool haven for 2, Lifestyle News,With its double-sized bedroom and personal dance studio, this spacious retreat isn't your typical maisonette Taking a look at the warm, welcoming interior of this HDB maisonette in Hougang, you wouldn't have guessed th
Trump says on Twitter he does not like TPP for US, too many contingencies, World News,President Donald Trump said again on Twitter on Tuesday that he does not like the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership deal for the United States. \”While Japan and South Korea would like us to go back into TPP, I don
Ngee Ann City, Paragon, Geylang Serai Market among new places visited by Covid-19 patients while infectious, Singapore News,Several malls in Orchard Road and Geylang Serai market were among the new places added on Saturday (Aug 29) to the Ministry of Health's (MOH) list of places visited by Cov
India promises Tesla 'lowest production costs' but will that persuade Elon Musk to leave China?, Asia News,India is ready to offer incentives to ensure Tesla’s cost of production would be less than in China if the carmaker commits to making its electric vehicles in the south Asian country,
Dejdamrong Looks To Make Family Proud At ONE: CALL TO GREATNESS, Asia News,At ONE: Call To Greatness this Friday, 22 February in his adopted hometown of Singapore, former ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke will face Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado in a highly anticipated rematch
Love wildlife? You can now adopt an animal at the Singapore zoo, Singapore News,To share their love and support for wildlife, members of the public can now adopt animals at Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS). Launched yesterday, the Adopt an Animal programme lets adopters select from nine featured sp
Nepal's female soldiers break taboos to tackle Covid crisis, Asia News,KATHMANDU – Four women wearing protective gear lift the body of a coronavirus victim at the Pashupati crematorium in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and hand it over to crematory workers – a scene unimaginable in the conservativ
Everyone has a home office now. So who's paying for it?, Lifestyle News,NEW YORK – In the past, home offices were often an afterthought: Ill-equipped, cramped, and a little dusty from only occasional use. Now in 2020, many home offices are looking more like the command centre at NORAD: Multiple
Sarah Michelle Gellar thinks she is too old for a Buffy reboot, Entertainment News,Sarah Michelle Gellar thinks she is too \”long in the tooth\” for a Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot. The 43-year-old actress has given her opinion on a potential remake of the hugely popular TV series but has ruled hers
COP hearings, NOC saga and Squid Game: Stories that caught your attention in 2021, Singapore News,With the new year just a few days away, here's a recap on some of the most newsworthy moments in 2021. The year has been dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, with both Delta and Omicron Covid-19
US probing Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for increased heart inflammation risk, World News,WASHINGTON – US health officials are investigating reports that Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine may be linked to a higher risk of a rare heart condition in younger adults than previously thought, the Washing
Where's the C in KFC? Hangry customers ask after fast-food chain runs out of chicken for promo, Singapore News,Some customers looking forward to discounted fried chicken from KFC yesterday (July 6) were left disappointed after the fast-food chain ran into some complications. The promotion entai
Outrage in Philippines after Duterte calls God 'stupid', Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced growing outrage on Tuesday (June 26) in his largely Catholic nation after calling God \”stupid\”, the latest furore he has sparked with an unfiltered broadside. Duterte took
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
Facebook no longer among Glassdoor's top 10 workplaces, Digital News,Facebook Inc dropped to the 23rd spot in Glassdoor's list of \”Best Places to Work\” in 2020 from the seventh it secured last year, amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the world's largest social network. The company
Malaysia lifting export ban on live chicken broilers from Oct 11: SFA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will soon be able to import live chicken broilers from across the Causeway as Malaysia is lifting its export ban from Oct 11. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Sunday confirmed it received of
Chinese telcos tease dual-SIM support on the upcoming iPhone, Digital News,With Apple's event coming up in less than two days, telcos around the world are preparing for the launch of the three new iPhones. Based on leaked teaser images, China Mobile and China Telecom are getting ready to launch
Is Tarcy Su's marriage on the rocks?, Entertainment News,Is Tarcy Su on the verge of splitting up with her husband of five years? Although the Mandopop singer often shares snippets of her family life on social media, things may not be as rosy in real life. According to Taiwanese reports, Tarcy&
Anime or model? Japanese artist makes perfect cel-shaded Macross Diorama, Digital News,Look at the image below and tell us it isn’t a still from the iconic Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime series from 1982: Convinced yet? Here’s the zoomed out image: Yup, no kidding. This fine piece of work is
Scarlett Johansson persuaded to join Marvel by Iron Man, Entertainment News,Scarlett Johansson wanted to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe after watching 'Iron Man'. The actress has played the role of the Black Widow since Iron Man 2 in 2010, and will front her own standalone film next ye
Twice singer Mina and Momoland singer Yeonwoo both hit with anxiety disorder, Entertainment News,First, it was Twice singer Mina who had to take time out to battle her ailment. Her agency said in July that she was suffering from extreme anxiety and insecurity while performing on stage, and had to op
Snaking queues at Woodlands Checkpoint on Friday night; one-and-a-half-hour wait to cross over to JB, Singapore News,Thinking of heading over to Johor Bahru (JB) this weekend? You might have to brace yourself for the long queues. It's the second weekend after the reopening of the Singapore-Mala
Kym Ng challenges TV queen Zoe Tay to an acting showdown, Entertainment News,It's the showdown of the Ah Jies and we're not talking about Fann Wong versus Zoe Tay. This time, veteran host Kym Ng has thrown down the gauntlet because she'll be acting alongside Zoe for the first time in
Finland picks Sanna Marin, its youngest-ever prime minister, World News,HELSINKI – Finland's Social Democrats elected a 34-year-old former transport minister to the post of prime minister on Sunday (Dec 8), making her the youngest head of government in the country's history. Ms Sanna Marin
'People are streaming in because they are paranoid': Doctors, nurses at emergency departments feel strain of coping with Covid-19 patients, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As healthcare workers in intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals grapple with the latest wave of Covid-19 cases, their coun
How to continue helping our migrant worker friends, Lifestyle News,The new norm for most of us: working from home with naggy, messy spouses and shrieking kids; whipping out phones to do our part for SafeEntry; and not being able to fly to Bangkok just for the weekend. If you think that this is sian
Brazilian works at same company for 84 years, setting record, World News,BRUSQUE, Brazil – A 100-year-old man from the southern Brazilian city of Brusque has entered the Guinness World Record book for working the longest in the same company: 84 years. Despite his extraordinary accomplishment, Walter
GE2020: 'You can't take Singapore out of the boy', WP's Jamus Lim on returning to serve the country, Singapore News,After watching his lively debate with veteran politicians on TV, Singaporeans have been intrigued by the Workers' Party's (WP) Jamus Lim. Now, the Sengkan
The Apple Studio with Standard Glass is $299 Off,Apple’s premium monitor is at a discounted price right now, and it’s definitely worth a look. Today, the Apple Studio Display with Standard Glass is down …
Chinese teens vent at new gaming limits as investors weigh impact on industry, Digital News,SHANGHAI – Young Chinese gamers took to social media to express their outrage at new rules that limit their gaming time to just three hours per week, while investors fretted about the long-term impact on the
M. Ravi tells High Court judge to 'disqualify herself' from hearing bus drivers' suit against SBS Transit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A four-day hearing into a lawsuit against transport operator SBS Transit was derailed shortly after it started on Monday (Nov 22). The lawsuit comes af
As he gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Snoop Dogg thanks … himself, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – California rapper Snoop Dogg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and celebrated by giving himself a big thank you. The musician and star of an unlikely television pairing with
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program and How Does It Work?,An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a balanced solution providing structured treatment while allowing participants
Severe or fatal Covid-19 very rare in children, study finds, World News,LONDON – Children and young people are far less likely than adults to get severe cases of Covid-19 infection, and death from the pandemic disease among children is exceptionally rare, according to UK research published on Thursd
You've been washing your hair wrong all your life – I tried my hairstylist's hack and it gave me healthier hair, Lifestyle News,Recently, I went to the salon with my mum, and our hairstylist commented that her hair is softer than mine even though our hair went through the same bleaching an
Nobel Prizes in Literature awarded to Austrian author Peter Handke and Polish author Olga Tokarczuk, World News,STOCKHOLM – Austria’s Peter Handke won the 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature, and the postponed 2018 award went to Polish author Olga Tokarczuk, the Swedish Academy said on Thursday. Two Nob
Harry and Meghan break Instagram followers record after launching account, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan broke a record by reaching one million followers on their newly-launched Instagram account in less than six hours, Guinness World Records said on Wednesday (
Actress Lee Sinje turns 44 as she jokes that she is 'a plain and simple housewife', Entertainment News,Malaysian actress Lee Sinje turned 44 on Thursday (Jan 23), but she almost forgot about her birthday until she woke up in the morning and saw several wishes from friends. She said in a so
E3 2019: Square Enix goes big on the Final Fantasy VII remake and new Avengers game, Digital News,Big news from the Square Enix conference includes the much-anticipated Avengers game, and the even more thirst-ridden Final Fantasy VII remake. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EB2znoDclI[/embed]
Spaced-out stalls, masks and no touching: Indonesia aims to keep traditional markets alive, Asia News,SALATIGA, INDONESIA – A traditional market on the island of Java has moved outdoors and set stalls at least a metre apart as Indonesia looks to safely maintain the bazaars where most people go to ge
Netflix's Horizon Zero Dawn series will include Aloy as a main character, says showrunner, Digital News,Another Playstation franchise is one small step closer to appearing on our screens as Horizon Zero Dawn quietly confirmed its showrunner yesterday (Aug 25). In an interview published on Tudum
Mandatory swab tests, SMS alerts for those who visit places on the same day as Covid-19 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There will be mandatory swab testing for people who have visited hot spots on the same days as Covid-19-infected persons, the multi-ministry taskforce on Covid-19 said in an upda
Man, 45, arrested after raining blows on motionless victim at Sengkang void deck, Singapore News,His victim lay motionless, but that did not stop one 45-year-old man from kicking, punching and stomping on him in full view of shocked bystanders. The man, who was not identified, was arrested for volun
Not much work for Carmaney Wong after she won Miss Hong Kong in September, Entertainment News,This is not a good time to be Miss Hong Kong. It used to be that bagging the crown would automatically open many doors for the winner, with career options from acting and singing to advertising and marketin
Julia Roberts slams age discrimination in Hollywood, Entertainment News,Julia Roberts thinks age discrimination in Hollywood is \”bulls**t\”. The 50-year-old actress has slammed the idea that older stars shouldn't be given movie roles, and says that whilst she's managed to maintain a lucrati
'Incredibles 2' makes heroic N. America box office debut, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES, United States – \”Incredibles 2,\” the long-awaited return of a quirky animated superhero family from Disney-Pixar, reigned supreme at the North American box office, raking in a record $180 million in i
Best Bali villas with private pools for every kind of budget, Travel News,There may be plenty of pools in Bali, but not all of them were made equal. Our selection of the Indonesian paradise's best pool villas represents accommodations for every type of budget and for honeymooners, families, and
Mark Lee nominated for Golden Horse Best Actor, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Singaporean actor Mark Lee is in the running for a Golden Horse Award. The 51-year-old funnyman, a prolific host and actor in both Singaporean film and television with works like Money No Enough (1998), got a nod for Best
What makes Jamie Yeo happy after the Covid-19 circuit breaker, Lifestyle News,What makes you happy after the Covid-19 circuit breaker? Dining out, getting your hair or manicure done? Ask celebrity mum Jamie Yeo and she would probably tell you that it was having her feisty preschooler Luke, who is tu
Sandra Bullock 'so burnt out' she doesn't know how long break from acting will last, Entertainment News,Sandra Bullock doesn't know how long her break from acting will last. The 57-year-old actress admitted she is \”so burnt out and tired\” that she needs to take a hiatus from film
Get the AirPods 4 for Only $15!,Apple’s latest ad shows the AirPods 4 in action, and now you have a chance to buy them at a discounted price. Today, the AirPods 4 (without ANC) is down …
2 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, one linked to Wizlearn Technologies; no new patients discharged, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two more cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Singapore on Tuesday (March 3), bringing the number of people who have tested positive in the country to 110. One of thes
Singapore shouldn't hold back from easing Covid-19 restrictions: Experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 situation remains uncertain and recurrent waves of infection could happen in the future, but this should not mean that Singapore should hold back completely from easing its pandemic
2021 is the year of remote working, here's the laptop to match, Digital News,New year, new laptop? If you're still lugging around a heavyweight laptop in this age of working on the go, the answer is probably a resounding yes. I mean, when you think about it, it's not often that you&#x
Couple sentenced to jail for abusing maid, who was caned and forced to eat own vomit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A married couple repeatedly abused their maid, caning and kicking her and force-feeding her a mixture of rice and sugar before ordering her to eat her own vomit when she threw up. On one
TV presenter Lisa Snowdon suffered a broken arm after ex-partner abused her, Entertainment News,Lisa Snowdon was left with a broken arm after her ex-partner abused her. The model and television presenter admits she was in a \”really bad relationship\” before and his physical abuse left her with a brok
More SDAs and EOs in Chinatown to curb Chinese New Year crowding, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Additional measures to reduce crowding will be introduced to ensure the safety of visitors to Chinatown in the lead-up to Chinese New Year. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Saturday (Jan 15) that en
Sony is working on a PlayStation 5 remake of The Last of Us, Digital News,That was fast. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Sony is working on a remake of The Last of Us for the PlayStation 5. However, some developers at Sony’s first-party studios are unhappy with the way this project came abou
Taiwanese singer Miu Chu dies of breast cancer aged 40, Entertainment News,Taiwanese singer Miu Chu, 40, succumbed to breast cancer last Sunday (July 3), her family confirmed in a Facebook post on Monday. Miu was the champion of the third season of Taiwanese music competition Super Idol in 2009 and
Gossip mill: Jin Yinji dances to BTS' Dynamite, has a mean high kick — and other entertainment news this week, Entertainment News,Jin Yinji dances to BTS' Dynamite, has a mean high kick BTS fever has finally taken over local veteran actress Jin Yinji. In a series of Instagram Stories poste
Zoe Tay's top anti-ageing tips to maintain glowing skin and a youthful appearance, Lifestyle News,Commonly referred to as the Queen of Caldecott Hill, Zoe Tay is a name that everybody knows and love in Singapore. Since clinching champion at the 1988 Star Search, Zoe Tay has honed her craft as a
Bangkok's Covid-19 outbreak may take months to contain with the new wave of infections and a highly contagious variant, Asia News,BANGKOK – A coronavirus outbreak in Thailand's capital may take more than two months to control, a health official said on Thursday (April 8), as the authoritie
3 producers out at Ellen DeGeneres TV show amid backstage turmoil, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Three top producers on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show have exited the popular television talk show, Warner. Bros said on Monday, after an internal investigation into complaints of bullying, racism and s
John Legend named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive', Singapore News,NEW YORK – Multi-talented singer and actor John Legend was named People magazine's \”sexiest man alive\” on Tuesday (Nov 12) but said he wondered whether he could live up to the title. Legend, 40, is married to
5 ways to turn that fight with your husband into a better marriage, Lifestyle News,CONFLICTS ARE NORMAL They're part of developing a relationship, explains Edmund Wong, general manager of Touch Community Services and a speaker with Marriage Central. But if you don't identify the real issue
'Suffering helps to nourish my life': Taiwanese singer Aaron Yan, Entertainment News,The coronavirus pandemic has created a major upheaval in all of our lives – more so for some. Which is why Taiwanese singer-actor Aaron Yan hopes the upcoming Singapore Ren Ci Hospital Online Charity Show
Ex-striker Shevchenko becomes ambassador for Ukraine charity, World News,KYIV – Former Ukraine, Chelsea and AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko has a new goal – to help raise funds for rebuilding his country following Russia's invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Shevchenko, whom he met
How swimming can make you a faster runner, Lifestyle News,Swim your way to a better track record! There’s a reason why swimming is often lauded as a great cross-training activity, especially for runners. Here are the top benefits of adding swimming to your workout routine. Improves the level of endu
Russian laser scientist dies 2 days after arrest for state treason, World News,LONDON — A Russian scientist who was arrested in Siberia last week on suspicion of state treason and flown to Moscow despite suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer has died, lawyers and a family member said on Sunday (
Army women who survived Tekong share how they handled their period in the jungle, Lifestyle News,Think you have it bad when Aunt Flo decides to pay a visit? Before complaining about typical menstrual maladies like cramps, backaches or breakouts, you might want to spare a thought for women who probab
F&B outlets prepare for Omicron wave amid ongoing manpower shortage, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Most food and beverage businesses already have contingency plans in place to ensure business can continue even if more Covid-19 cases surface, said a spokesman for the Restaurant Association of Singapore
Unauthorised drainage works by construction firm caused Pasir Ris flood that stranded vehicles for nearly 2 hours , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – National water agency PUB will be taking action against construction firm Samwoh for unauthorised drainage works that caused a prolonged flood in Pasir Ris l
Half of Shanghai achieves 'zero Covid'; city presses on with 'unsustainable' fight, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING, – Shanghai officials said on Wednesday (May 11) half the city had achieved \”zero Covid\” status, but uncompromising restrictions had to remain in place under a national
How well do you really know your mortgage agreement?, Money News,Most of us skip reading the terms and conditions of our mortgage. However, as housing loans account for More families could face difficulty with home loan payments though overall household debt fell: MAS in Singapore, it's importa
Italy rushes new doctors into service as coronavirus deaths rise above 2,500, World News,ROME – Italy will rush 10,000 student doctors into service, scrapping their final exams, in an effort to help the struggling health service cope with the coronavirus which claimed another 345 lives. The death to
'All my dreams are shattered': Coronavirus crushes Asia's garment industry, Asia News,YANGON/DHAKA/BANGKOK – Zarchi Lwin pawned her only two gold bangles for US$140 (S$200) when the owner of the Myanmar factory where she sewed winter coats for British retailer Next Plc shut it down af
Parliament: 5,280 Singapore citizens retrenched between January and June, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Preliminary data showed that 5,280 Singapore citizens were retrenched between January and June this year, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo told Parliament on Friday (Sept 4). Responding to questions b
Images of prototype Google Pixel 5 surface online, Digital News,Thanks to the wonderful world of Twitter, several photos of a prototype Google Pixel 5 variant surfaced online. These leaks offer a relatively clear view into some of the rumoured specs and configurations of Google's next-generatio
CEO Tan Min-Liang celebrates Razer's impressive customer service ranking with surprise giveaway, Singapore News,Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang surprised fans on Wednesday (April 24) when he announced an impromptu giveaway event on social media. The cause for celebration? Razer ranked second for their
Why are more vaccinated people getting Covid-19?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fully vaccinated people currently make up 44 per cent of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, leading to questions over whether vaccinations are an effective safeguard against the virus. Experts say, however, that as Singapore cont
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US homeland security secretary tests positive for Covid-19, World News,WASHINGTON – US homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is vaccinated, tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning (Oct 19), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. \”Secretary Mayorkas tested positive this
House of the Dragon will last four seasons to complete Targaryens' story, Entertainment News,The first season of House of the Dragon may soon be approaching its end, but the story of the Targaryens is set to live on. Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin has confirmed that the prequel seri
Matt Damon wants to make Ocean's 14, Entertainment News,Matt Damon wants to make Ocean's 14. The 50-year-old star played Linus Caldwell in Steven Soderbergh's heist trilogy and revealed that he would be willing to reprise the part if the franchise was revived. Speaking on SiriusXM
PM Muhyiddin's Bersatu coalition hit by defections to Mahathir Mohamad's new party, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's coalition has been roiled by senior figures jumping ship to a new Malay-based party announced on Friday (Aug 7) by former premier Mahathir
Marie Kondo shares tips on how to turn your home into an efficient WFH space , Lifestyle News,Now that working from home and being stuck with our family 24/7 at home is the new norm, it can get a little bit chaotic when everyone is at home at the same time, especially for those who have children. Ou
Vietnam receives 500,000 Sinopharm doses from China for select groups, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam has received a shipment of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses donated by China, the Health Ministry said on Sunday (June 20), as the country is ramping up inoculations to battle a more widespread outbreak o
Google CEO defends 'integrity' of products ahead of testimony, Digital News,WASHINGTON – The chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday defended the integrity of the company's products a day ahead of a congressional hearing where he is expected to face tough quest
13 laundry tips during the monsoon, Lifestyle News,The rainy season might bring on cool weather for everyone, but it is every homemaker's nightmare when there's hardly any sun so that clothes can dry. It messes up our laundry routine! Furthermore, laundry is one of those chores that snowba
Mexico accuses fashion house Carolina Herrera of cultural appropriation, World News,MEXICO CITY – The Mexican government has called out fashion house Carolina Herrera for the \”cultural appropriation\” of indigenous patterns and textiles from Mexico in its latest collection. The culture ministry said
Imposter syndrome: What it is and how to overcome it, Lifestyle News,A recent episode in Billions sees the character Wendy Rhoades forcing artist Nico Tanner to confront his creative block for what it really is: imposter syndrome. “You know what you’re capable of,” she states pointedly. While Tanner
South Africa health body sees 3-fold higher risk of reinfection from Omicron, World News,SJOHANNESBURG – The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus poses a threefold higher risk of reinfection than the currently dominant Delta variant and the Beta strain, a group of South African health bodies said
Back by popular demand: Superfan Nas Daily loves Singapore so much he's relocating here, Singapore News,If you haven't heard, video creator Nas Daily will return to Singapore – this time to stay for good. You may know Nas for his 1,000 interesting daily videos and most notably one titled \”
Kit Harington finds it ‘incredibly demeaning’ to be called sexy, Entertainment News,Kit Harington finds it “incredibly demeaning” to be called ”sexy”. The Modern Love actor – who has a six-month-old son with wife Rose Leslie – doesn’t think it’s fair that people credit his good looks for the reason
Romeo Tan offended a director, made to stay on set despite not having any scenes, Entertainment News,Local actor Romeo Tan has made his mark in local showbiz but before that, he ran afoul of directors — for some reason. On the latest episode of the meWATCH talk show Hear U Out, Romeo, 36, spoke abou
