Sofia Cheung, ‘Daredevil’ influencer, falls to death while taking photo at waterfall
A 32-year-old influencer fell 16 feet to her death from the edge of a waterfall last Saturday (Jul 10). Ms Sofia Cheung had been taking a selfie with her friends…
Elderly Japanese man gets 4 Covid-19 vaccine shots, believing more jabs would be “more effective”
A Hokkaido, Japan resident in his 80s secretly got two extra doses of Covid-19 vaccines, telling authorities he thought multiple jabs would afford him more protection. Fortunately, the man has…
Yung Raja thrilled that “Tonight Show” played “Mami” even if Jimmy Fallon playfully showed little love
Singapore — Rapper Yung Raja seemed over the moon that his song, “Mami” was featured on The Tonight Show on Tuesday (Jul 13). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJUz9CtiYBQ However, the segment where the song…
Citing the growing death toll and suicide rates, UMNO pulls support from PM Muhyiddin, calls on him to resign
The head of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) announced late on Wednesday (July 7) that it has withdrawn support for the government of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin with immediate…
Singapore’s plan to live with Covid raises eyebrows worldwide
Singapore—The country’s new strategies on living with Covid, as outlined by the multi-ministry task force, is receiving attention from other countries, some for good, while others have raised eyebrows on…
Thai FDA discovers gel in 110 Sinovac vials, informs healthcare workers not to use these if found
Thailand — A statement was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand on Thursday (Jul 1) concerning a clear gel that had been found in 110 vials…
TikToker asks James Corden to cancel segment that shows Asian food as ‘disgusting’
Singapore — James Corden, the cuddly, well-beloved talk show host who made Carpool Karaoke famous, is being asked by an Asian-American TikToker to end one segment on “The Late Late…
Turtles, dolphins washing up dead in Sri Lanka due to Singapore ship disaster
Officials in Sri Lanka reported that the bodies of 48 turtles and eight dolphins have washed up on the country's western and southern beaches after a Singapore-registered container ship ran…
Times of India article shows how shortage of tech talent in Singapore is ‘a blessing’ for Indians
Singapore—A June 16 article in The Times of India called the shortage of tech talent in Singapore “a blessing for India and the Indians”. Singapore, wrote Mr Avik Das, is…
Singaporean jailed in US last year for spying for China detained by ISA for acting as paid agent of foreign state
Singapore— The Internal Security Department (ISD) said on Tuesday (June 15) that Dickson Yeo, who went to jail in the US last year after he was found guilty of spying…