Cherlynn Ng
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Bus cuts into driver's lane, SBS Transit apologises
Transport operator SBS Transit has apologised to a car driver after one of its bus captains was caught on camera driving recklessly. Stomper Kenneth had earlier shared → Read More
Life's mysteries: Man steals shoes from Bedok flat, but takes a mismatching pair, Singapore News
A man took two pieces of footwear from outside a unit at Block 113 Bedok Reservoir Road — but it's not even a matching set. Stomp contributor Fatimah shared video footage of the man in the act in the wee hours of Sunday (Mar 5). She said that the man first stole her daughter's pink Bata shoe at 4.34am. He... → Read More
Household in Clementi block takes over staircase and corridor for laundry, Singapore News
You've seen people using the fitness corner to dry their laundry. A household at Block 410 Commonwealth Avenue West got even more creative by airing their laundry not just along the corridor, but also by utilising the staircase. Stomp contributor H shared a video that shows bedsheets being pegged to the staircase railing and a clothes rack at the staircase... → Read More
Car nearly hits boy cycling across zebra crossing in Sengkang, Singapore News
A student was nearly hit by a car while riding his bicycle across a zebra crossing along Fernvale Lane in Sengkang. Stomp contributor Eswari shared dashcam footage of the incident that occurred on Friday (Feb 17). She said: "A school boy who was on his bicycle nearly got knocked down by a car that didn't stop at the zebra crossing.... → Read More
Customer asks 'why unagi so small', here's how this Sembawang stall responded, Singapore News
Complaints about food prices, portions and quality are on the rise. Most involve diners who are shocked by the cost of their meal when making payment, but foot the bill anyway and then air their grievances on Stomp. Understandably, people prefer to avoid confrontation or making a scene. It is easier to just eat your food and then let off... → Read More
Carousell investigating seller for alleged hotel scam
Singapore News - Online marketplace Carousell has restricted a seller who allegedly duped a user into paying $818 for a non-existent... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
Cabbie rejects $50 compensation after drunk woman attacks him, Singapore News
A 45-year-old taxi driver was attacked by a drunk passenger and then offered $50 to let the matter rest in the wee hours of Friday (Feb 10). Mr Huang Yaohua said he had picked up two female passengers at Cuppage Plaza along Orchard Road at around 4.55am. The destination was Toa Payoh. One of the women, who was in her... → Read More
Bus driver calls police on notorious passenger who keeps putting her feet up, Singapore News
A woman was seen up to her usual antics again, just slightly over a month since she made headlines for inconsiderate behaviour on a bus. The woman had earlier gotten into an argument with a commuter on bus service 160 on January 3 after being called out by him for placing her feet against the bus window. A viral TikTok... → Read More
Cabby offered $50 to 'forget' drunk woman's attack
A 45-year-old taxi driver was attacked by a drunk passenger in the wee hours of Friday (Feb 10), and later offered $50 to let the matter rest. Mr Huang Yaohua said he had picked up two female passengers at Cuppage Plaza along Orchard Road at around 4.55am. The... → Read More
'Cruel blow': All congratulatory flowers outside Kko Kko Na Ra stolen overnight, Singapore News
What was supposed to be a joyous occasion for a Korean restaurant is now marred after flower stands that it had been gifted for its 15th anniversary ended up stolen. Kko Kko Na Ra, located along 68 Tanjong Pagar Road, posted CCTV footage of the incident that occurred at around 6am on Saturday (Feb 11) The Korean fried chicken restaurant... → Read More
Sight of woman washing hair at Sembawang Hot Spring Park makes visitor's blood boil, Singapore News
From cooking eggs to soaking your feet, there are plenty of things you can do at Sembawang Hot Spring Park. Some people might have been overly creative and made themselves too comfortable, however. Stomp contributor K visited the hot spring for the first time on Thursday (Feb 3) at around 9am, but his experience was marred by what he saw.... → Read More
Woman thanks Watsons staff after recovering Chanel wallet she left in shop, Singapore News
With our low crime rates, it's no surprise that Singapore topped a December 2022 list of safest countries to travel to. In fact, a tourist made waves online when he set out to prove how safe our Lion City is, by leaving his laptop unattended for an hour at a "random Starbucks" outlet. The US-based TikToker posted a video in... → Read More
Zoo refutes Hamster Society's accusations of cruelty, Singapore News
Mandai Wildlife Group has refuted claims that fancy rats under its care are "behaving abnormally" or lacking fresh air following accusations of animal cruelty. Its response comes after Hamster Society Singapore (HSS) posted Instagram photos and videos of the rats, showing them sniffing the air holes and gaps in their enclosure at the Singapore Zoo. The rats can also be... → Read More
Driver who fell asleep at wheel crashes into Ang Mo Kio car park, hits another car, Singapore News
A driver crashed into a carpark in Ang Mo Kio after falling asleep at the wheel last Friday evening (Jan 6), hitting a car in the process. CCTV footage of the incident that occurred at the Northstar @ AMK building, located in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, has been circulating online. In the video, a dark-coloured Volkswagen can be seen... → Read More
Welcome to the jungle: Bukit Panjang annoyed by neighbour's overgrown plants, Singapore News
Is a mini jungle sprouting out of Block 607 Senja Road in Bukit Panjang? Stomp contributor S, who lives on a lower floor, is annoyed by overgrown plants along several corridors of the block. He shared photos of the greenery and what the exterior of the block looks like from downstairs: S, who has provided feedback to the town council,... → Read More
Man nearly falls down the stairs while trying to navigate clutter
For the past eight years, residents at Block 652 Woodlands Ring Road have been living with the looming presence of clutter. Stomper A shared photos showing common areas on the sixth storey – from the staircase landing to the corridor – filled with heaps of... → Read More
Living life on the edge? Couple seen chilling on air-con ledge at Potong Pasir condo , Singapore News
Feeling cooped up at home? A couple apparently decided to think out of the box. Or rather, outside their house. Stomp contributor Cal saw a man and a woman seated on their air-con ledge at Nin Residence, a condominium located at Block 81 Pheng Geck Avenue, on Monday (Dec 26). Cal said: "These residents climbed through the window to use... → Read More
Rival tissue sellers squabble over 'turf' outside temple
It's a competitive job market out there. Even for tissue sellers. A feud between two tissue vendors got so heated recently that police had to be called in. The incident occurred outside the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple at Waterloo Street last Friday, at around... → Read More
5kg gas cylinder among corridor clutter in Bukit Merah
A cluttered and hazardous corridor greets a family in Bukit Merah whenever they open their front door. Stomper Cinop, a resident on the seventh storey of Block 2 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, said that the clutter blocks his way to the lift, which is located "on the other side of... → Read More
Hot bod over hot pot: Influencer reveals what she has been eating for 5 years to look like this
Malaysian pianist and influencer Cathryn Li has a svelte figure envied by many — but it doesn't come without hard work and determination. The 33-year-old, who is also known as Malaysia's 'piano goddess', revealed what her diet has been like over the past five years in... → Read More