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New year, new power couple: Lee Jong-suk and IU are dating, Entertainment News

As we ring in 2023, fans can also welcome a new power couple in South Korean showbiz. Shortly after Korean media Dispatch reported that the pair spent Christmas together in Japan, the agencies of actor Lee Jong-suk and singer-actress IU have confirmed on Saturday (Dec 31) that they are dating. Jong-suk's agency, HighZium Studio said in a statement: "Lee Jong-suk... → Read More

Woman suffers multiple cuts after glass shower door falls on her during Sentosa staycation, Singapore News

A woman's family staycation turned sour after she had to be taken to hospital. Suziyana Hamid, 41, and her family had checked into Siloso Beach Resort on June 15 to celebrate her daughter's 12th birthday. After taking a shower the following morning, she pulled the glass door open but it came off its hinges, hitting her and shattering into pieces,... → Read More

2 young men probed after 1 of them seen carrying 'shotgun' in video, Singapore News

The police are investigating two men for causing public alarm, after one of them was seen carrying an object resembling a shotgun. According to the police, the 21-year-old man uploaded a video of the 19-year-old holding the object. On Saturday (June 4) morning, the police were alerted to the clip circulating online. Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Woodlands... → Read More

Driver dies after being run over by own prime mover in freak accident at Yishun, Singapore News

A moment's forgetfulness cost a prime mover driver his life. 39-year-old Shanmugam Jothi was killed on Wednesday (April 27) morning after the prime mover he had just parked at a block near 15 Yishun Industrial St 1 rolled over him. He was believed to be returning to the heavy vehicle after realising he had forgotten to engage the brakes. However,... → Read More

Man strips naked at Genting Highlands hotel lobby, Malaysia News

While most would rest and relax during family vacations, one man didn't. He stripped naked right in front of his wife and two young children at a hotel lobby in Genting Highlands on Wednesday (April 6). The 46-year-old store assistant suddenly took off his clothes and knelt on the ground, surprising people there. One of them quickly covered him with... → Read More

SIA suspends flights between Singapore and Moscow from Feb 28, Singapore News

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has suspended all services between Singapore and Moscow starting Monday (Feb 28). Citing operational reasons, SIA said in a news release that flights SQ362 and SQ361 will be suspended until further notice. Apologising to passengers affected by this announcement, SIA added it will offer a full refund of the unused portion of their tickets. Those who booked... → Read More

Woman, 33, dies after allegedly falling from Whampoa HDB block, Singapore News

A woman died on Friday (Jan 14) after she allegedly fell from height in Whampoa. The Singapore Civil Defence Force told AsiaOne that it received a call for assistance at 5.15pm that day and manually rescued the woman from the roof of a covered walkway at Block 34 Whampoa West. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said the 33-year-old... → Read More

Jacky Wu asks for heavy sentence after son nabbed over drug use, Entertainment News

Jacky Wu's son Ricky got into trouble again. This time, the 23-year-old musician, who goes by the name LucyPIE, was caught smoking marijuana outside a Taipei nightclub early Sunday (Dec 26) morning. While Ricky was chatting with friends outside the venue, police officers patrolling the area smelled cannabis on him. A rapid test confirmed their suspicions of drug use and... → Read More

Woman calls out couple who allegedly 'left condom for her to sit on' in Shaw Theatres Lido, Singapore News

With some easing of Covid-19 rules, Singaporeans are hitting the cinemas for some well-deserved R&R during the festive season. However, a woman was squicked by what she allegedly found on her seat at Shaw Theatres Lido — a condom. A couple apparently got into the mood and indulged in some hanky panky in the cinema and left an unpleasant 'souvenir'... → Read More

Singapore makes Miss Universe top 16 in over 30 years, Lifestyle News

Some may think she's not "Singaporean enough", but Nandita Banna has done our country proud at this year's Miss Universe. The 21-year-old undergrad from Singapore Management University made it into the top 16 list at the beauty pageant held in Israel on Monday (Dec 13). This is something that hasn't been done for over 30 years. When host Steve Harvey... → Read More

Singapore makes Miss Universe top 16 for first time in over 30 years, Lifestyle News

Some may think she's not "Singaporean enough", but Nandita Banna has done our country proud at this year's Miss Universe. The 21-year-old undergrad from Singapore Management University made it into the top 16 list at the beauty pageant held in Israel on Monday (Dec 13). This is something that hasn't been accomplished in 34 years since 1987's Marion Nicole Teo.... → Read More

Bye Hong Lim Market, says sexy beer stall operator as she focuses on vlogging, Singapore News

This is going to put a damper on the Friyay mood of those who like to hit Hong Lim Market & Food Centre for drinks. Yumi the sexy Vietnamese beer stall operator has shuttered her business for good this week. Running the business by herself for long hours over the past year has left her exhausted, she told Shin Min... → Read More

HDB loft flat at Dawson snapped up for $1.32m, breaks Queenstown resale flat record , Money News

Rare HDB flats on the market usually command sky-high resale prices. This time, a five-room loft unit in SkyTerrace @ Dawson was recently sold for over $1.32 million, setting a new record for resale HDB flats in Queenstown. The 121 sq metre "penthouse" unit spans over the 42nd and 43rd floor and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. But the... → Read More

M. Ravi out, Lim Tean in: Bus drivers appoint new lawyer in SBS Transit lawsuit, Singapore News

A day after discharging their lawyer M. Ravi, the bus drivers suing SBS Transit have appointed Lim Tean to represent them. In a media statement on Wednesday (Nov 24), lead plaintiff Chua Qwong Meng and other bus drivers thanked Lim for "taking the case at short notice despite his heavy caseload", and with "no demand as to fees." "We are... → Read More

Crimewatch's audio track goes viral on TikTok, makes Singaporeans 'too stunned to speak', Singapore News

Mention Crimewatch and the average Singaporean would've caught an episode or two on the telly. Since it first aired in 1986, the programme shows reenactments of crimes solved by the police, but the production and delivery of lines — unlike television dramas — can be a little lacking at times. Who would've thought that a soundbite from the longest running... → Read More

'He had something to do with NOC girls': Sylvia Chan in tell-all with Xiaxue, Singapore News

Under public scrutiny for numerous allegations in recent weeks, Night Owl Cinematics (NOC) co-founder Sylvia Chan has spoken up. In an interview with veteran social media influencer Wendy Cheng — better known as Xiaxue — on Sunday night (Oct 24), the 33-year-old shared her side of the story. "She's clearly not nice to people, that's why this s*** has happened... → Read More

Jayley Woo felt late boyfriend Aloysius Pang's 'presence' at home, Entertainment News

It has been two years but the late Aloysius Pang still lingers in his girlfriend's life. In an interview to promote her new local horror film Late Night Ride on Wednesday (Oct 20), Jayley Woo shared her encounters with the supernatural and one took a personal note. "I've felt (Aloysius') presence right in my home. It was a sudden feeling... → Read More

'My happiness was at steak': Annette Lee's VTL skit draws chuckles from Singaporeans , Entertainment News

Before Singaporeans swarmed (and overwhelmed) Singapore Airlines' website to book tickets last Saturday, a young woman was already jetting off to Germany. In a vlog-style video on Oct 8, Chantelle (a character played by actress-singer Annette Lee), low-key flexed her trip to Germany. Flying on business class, no less. "I'm just very happy we can finally travel after so long",... → Read More

'I love you, goodbye': TikToker shares what it's like losing her best friend, 22, to suicide, Singapore News

This World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), AsiaOne speaks to a suicide survivor who wants to raise mental health awareness in Singapore. A montage of two best friends having the time of their lives would put a smile on many people's faces, but one such TikTok video took a much more poignant note. It was a tribute to a dear... → Read More

As easy as 1, 2, 3: What you need to do under Singapore's simplified Covid-19 protocols, Singapore News

Singapore is hitting the "reset button" on Covid-19 protocols as authorities simplify rules accumulated over 20 months, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a multi-ministry task force press conference on Saturday (Oct 9) afternoon. The three new protocols will kick in next Monday (Oct 11). Current rules "have become confusing and frustrating for most people" as they disrupted their... → Read More