Driver Almost Knocked Down Pedestrian

Date: 22 Feb 2013
Time: 1.30pm
Location: Sim Lane
Bus Plate: CB6979R

Naked Man in Bukit Panjang

Agitated, the man stripped naked in public – one piece of clothing at a time – and caused a commotion.

A passing policeman saw him and told him to get dressed, but the man refused and charged at the officer.

He even threw a punch at the policeman’s face, which the officer evaded.

When the officer threatened the man with a Taser gun, he still continued to be agitated until two more officers and helped to arrest him.

The drama happened in Bukit Panjang on Tuesday morning.

Chan Sau Man

When Chan Sau Man heard the words “not proven”, she burst into tears.

The 29-year-old was yesterday acquitted of maid abuse, three years since she was accused in 2010.

Pope Benedict

"There were moments of joy and light but also moments that were not easy ... there were moments, as there were throughout the history of the Church, when the seas were rough and the wind blew against us and it seemed that the Lord was sleeping," said Pope Benedict.

Kronospan

Several people have been killed and seriously injured during a shooting at a factory near the Swiss city of Lucern, police said on Wednesday.

Swiss police said in a brief statement that several people had been killed and injured at a shooting at a wood processing company called Kronospan in the town of Menznau, adding emergency services were on the scene.

Hood Bar and Cafe

It is at

Bugis+ (former Iluma)
201 Victoria Street #05-07, 
Singapore 188067

Tel: 6221 8846

Choo Wee Khiang

Former STTA president Choo Wee Khiang, faces one count of criminal breach of trust (CBT) as an agent, while the association's former high-performance manager Koh Li Ping faces one count of abetting Choo in the offence.

Koh Li Ping

Former STTA president Choo Wee Khiang, faces one count of criminal breach of trust (CBT) as an agent, while the association's former high-performance manager Koh Li Ping faces one count of abetting Choo in the offence.

Cherian George

Have you read about Associate Professor Cherian George of NTU?

Victor Vassiltsov

The VP of an international bank based in Singapore, Victor Vassiltsov, has sparked an uproar after he posted a Facebook comment saying NS is a joke and deriding the talent of locals here.

IKEA

Meatballs and ingredients from IKEA Singapore were not produced by the affected Swedish supplier. As a precautionary measure, the sale of meatballs will be temporarily halted in local stores as DNA tests are being run. 

Pippa Middleton

Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, is to give cooking tips to the masses in a new column for British supermarket chain Waitrose.

Middleton, 29, will write a column for the upmarket chain's monthly magazine, Waitrose Kitchen, called "Pippa's Friday Night Feasts".

MDIS Open House 2013

02 March 2013 Saturday
10am to 5:30pm
Stirling Road campus
near Queenstown MRT Station

Take Me To Your Heart

"Hiding from the rain and snowTrying to forget but I won't let goLooking at a crowded streetListening to my own heart beat
So many people all around the worldTell me where do I find someone like you girl
Take me to your heart, take me to your soulGive me your hand before I'm oldShow me what love is, haven't got a clueShow me that wonders can be true
They say nothing lasts foreverWe're only here todayLove is now or neverBring me far away
Take me to your heart, take me to your soulGive me your hand and hold meShow me what love is, be my guiding starIt's easy, take me to your heart
Standing on a mountain highLooking at the moon through a clear blue skyI should go and see some friendsBut they don't really comprehend

Don't need too much talking without saying anythingAll I need is someone who makes me wanna sing
Take me to your heart, take me to your soulGive me your hand before I'm oldShow me what love is, haven't got a clueShow me that wonders can be true"

~ Lyrics of my favourite radio DJ's mum's favourite song.

Shane Hausler

The founder and director of New Zealand-themed restaurant Fern & Kiwi Bar and Eatery in Clarke Quay turned out to be an illegal worker.

Shane Hausler was fined for working illegally and hiring foreigners without work visas when he opened his restaurant in Singapore last year.

Rhythm & Hues

Malaysian talent has helped Ang Lee's blockbuster movie Life Of Pi win an Oscar, thanks in part to the work of international visual effects studio Rhythm & Hues' Malaysia branch.

Ralf Mutschke

The head of security of world football governing body Fifa, Mr Ralf Mutschke, said it is not right to sanction Singapore from participating in international competitions.

GCE A-level Results 2013

The GCE A-level examination results will be released this Friday, March 1.

School candidates can collect their result slips from their respective schools from 2.30 pm onwards.

Private candidates will receive their results by post, and they can also access their results through the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board website (http://www.seab.gov.sg) from 2.30 pm onwards.

Freddy Tan

Freddy Tan, 39, is not shy that he plays with dolls – especially since one of his customised dolls can go for nearly $2,000 on eBay.

The self-styled “plastic surgeon” to the dolls takes a base model and starts modifying their features with carving tools like scalpels and needle files.

Louisham Osman

Louisham Osman, 33, makes dolls his business. The full-time designer to the miniature models earns about $1,500 a month supplying tailored clothes to collectors, who are primarily in the US and Europe.

Marina Voinova

A Russian woman named Marina Voinova was searching for an address on Yandex Maps (Google Maps in Russia) when she found her fiancé, Alexander, with another woman.

Ris Low and Vivian Lee

Have you read about Ris Low and Vivial Lee on Alvivi?

Budget 2013

The Budget statement will be delivered at 3:30pm today.
Please tune in.

Free Accommodation

Yes, I'm fully aware that you're trying to touch base with me once again now. Why? Because you need free accommodation in my country now. Where were you when you had free accommodation elsewhere while on holiday in my country over the past decade? Not even a phone call.

You and your extended family of more than fifteen people had stayed over at my place whenever all of you visited my country over the much earlier years. The stays can be added up to a month of free lodging over the years. We stayed over at your home for only two nights on two different vacations. The treatment received was so starkly different from those shared by me.

Should I be bothered at all now?

Population White Paper

An error in the recent Population White Paper, which labelled nursing a “low-skilled” profession, is so shocking.

U Run 2013

24 February 2013 Sunday
6am
Marina Bay

Think

Before we speak THINK


T   Is it true
H   Is it helpful
I    Is it inspiring
N   Is it necessary
K   Is it kind

Paul Zheng

Have you read about Paul Zheng and the parking dispute in Block 216 Bedok North Street 1?

Phua Poh Boon

Have you read about Dr Phua Poh Boon, who is an adjunct associate professor from NTU, and the parking dispute in Block 216 Bedok North Street 1?

Florinda Ho

Despite speculations that they would not last, Joel Chan and Florinda Ho, who happens to be the daughter of casino tycoon Stanley Ho, have managed to cross the two-year mark in their relationship.

Yesterday, Ming Pao reported that Stanley has been pestering the couple to tie the knot, according to his third wife and Florinda's biological mother, Chan Yuen Chun.

Jamie Chua

The high profile divorce suit between socialite Jamie Chua and Indonesian tycoon Nurdian Cuaca was settled yesterday.

Chew Koh Leong

A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Operationally-Ready National Serviceman, Lance Corporal (LCP) (NS) Chew Koh Leong, 32, suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday, Feb 21, at 7.25pm while performing his IPPT Preparatory Training in Maju Camp.

Mico Chang

It got her all the exposure she wanted, without her really being exposed.

Which is why Taiwanese model-actress Mico Chang is perfectly fine with being best known - to date, at least - for her wardrobe malfunction at the 2011 Miss Asia Pageant.

Dress

Instead of my usual denim skirt and top, I put on a dress for my daily grocery shopping trip. My contacts were very surprised upon seeing me. The compliments were very encouraging. Perhaps I should wear a dress more often instead. I used to don a dress for special occasions only.

Genting Singapore

Genting Singapore PLC, a casino operator that runs Resorts World Sentosa, reported a 6 per cent fall in fourth-quarter profit but the result still came above estimates.

"Comparing to the fourth quarter of 2011, the business volume in the premium players segment improved significantly by 56 per cent. However, this was offset by weaker win per centage in the premium players business," it said in a statement on Thursday.

Sheng Siong

Sheng Siong's net profit for the fiscal fourth quarter more than doubled to S$7.99 million, on a 15.9 per cent increase in turnover.

The local supermarket chain said on Thursday that its full-year profit rose 52.9 per cent year on year to S$41.68 million, while turnover increased 10.2 per cent to S$637.32 million.

Zirca

After four years of pop-house music, club Zirca will have its last party this Saturday.

The club, operated by public listed entertainment company LifeBrandz, will shut its doors as the company looks for new concepts following renovations to the 1,728 sq m venue.

TNP understands that employees were told of this decision on Tuesday morning.

Mr Gavin Choo, LifeBrandz’s marketing and communication manager, confirmed this development, adding: “We have spent the last three months planning for this (rebranding).”

Lucien Wong

Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd has appointed Lucien Wong, a prominent lawyer in the city-state, as a non-executive director in a move which banking sources said could put him in the running to be its next chairman.

Mr Wong, chairman of law firm Allen & Gledhill and a board member at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, will join the investor at the start of March, Temasek said in a statement to Reuters.

Match Fixing

The head of security of world football governing body Fifa, Mr Ralf Mutschke, said it is not right to sanction Singapore from participating in international competitions.

He was answering queries following Europol’s announcement a fortnight ago that almost 700 matches worldwide had been manipulated by a Singapore crime syndicate, allegedly headed by Singaporean Dan Tan Seet Eng, who remains a free man.

The foreign media had criticised Singapore authorities for apparently being unwilling to do anything about Tan, even when Interpol had issued an “international arrest warrant” against him.

Toh Chin Siong

"Remember your benefactors and learn from your enemies.
Learn to let go and move on.
The road ahead will open up when you do.

I live my life openly and happily.
But those people who have cheated me,
have to dodge and hide when our paths cross.
What is the point?" ~ Toh Chin Siong

Tressa Montalvo

A Texas woman gave birth to four baby boys on Valentine's Day, but they're not quadruplets.

They're two sets of identical twins, and they were naturally conceived - a one in 70 million chance.

The four brothers were delivered at 31 weeks to Tressa Montalvo, 36, via Cesarean section at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas in the US.

Scoot

The low-cost carrier insisted that those who require assistance on board the flight would need to be accompanied by a relative. 

Budget 2013 Wish List

Employment, transport and housing are the top concerns Singaporeans want to see addressed in this year's Budget, a REACH survey has found. 

St Hilda's Primary

A video, showing a woman who apparently sounds her horn loudly every morning so she can get to her usual spot at the carpark of Bedok South Block 65 to pick up her son from St Hilda's Primary, has been making its rounds on facebook.

Things came to a head on Friday when residents shouted at her to stop the honking, and the police were called to the dispute.

She drives SJG9165T. 

Lovisa AMK Hub

Have you been to Lovisa at #B1-14 in AMK Hub?

Holland & Barrett AMK Hub

You may wish to pop into Holland & Barrett at #B2-16 if you are in AMK Hub now.

Udon King AMK Hub

Udon King, the sister company of Ajisen Ramen, will also be opening its first outlet in Singapore at the end of the month. Located at B1-22, the restaurant will offer udon dishes inspired by flavours from all over the world, including Thai Tomyam and Seattle Clam Chowder.

Venus Tear's AMK Hub

The opening of Japanese jewellery chain Venus Tear's (#B1-70) marks its first foray into Singapore.

Grateful

Don't envy others. Be contented with what we have. Be grateful.

Spencer Gwee Hak Theng

The 16-year-old Vietnamese prostitute in the centre of a vice syndicate, testified on Tuesday that she had lied to lawyer Spencer Gwee Hak Theng, about her age.

Jeremy Han Wan Kwang

An elderly Singaporean and his son were sentenced in court last Friday to fines of $1.02 million each for conspiring to under declare the value of 34 Japan-imported cars and furnishing money for these cars' purchase.

Han Ong Guan, 76, and his son Jeremy Han Wan Kwang, 39, were found guilty of 35 charges each. Of the 35 charges, 26 were related to incorrect declarations of the cars, which were imported between February and August 2005. The remaining nine charges were related to the furnishing of money for the purchase of these cars.

20 February 2013 COE

• 
  CAT A $78,301
• 
  CAT B $92,667
• 
  CAT C $53,489
• 
  CAT D $1,512
• 
  CAT E $91,910

David Song-Hong Ho

David Song-Hong Ho, 41, chief executive officer of DH Capital Asia, had admitted to behaving in a disorderly manner and two counts of using criminal force on the officers along Jalan Bukit Merah on Oct 25, 2011.

Ng Ni Ni

A former UOB bank teller was jailed 50 months on Tuesday for cheating a colleague of $779,000.

Ng Ni Ni had admitted to three charges of cheating Ms Phua Sok Gek, 61, in July and August 2010.

Peter Benedict Lim Sin Pang

Have you read about him?
Does he blog?

Pang Chor Mui and Esther Goh

How are they related to Peter Benedict Lim Sin Pang?

High-Speed Rail Between Singapore and KL

Singapore and Malaysia said on Tuesday they have agreed to build a high-speed rail link by 2020 between the city-state and Kuala Lumpur, part of growing economic ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours.

It will take only 90 minutes to reach KL from Singapore by this high-speed rail.

It will cost about $170 one way.

Lee Yong Chin

Nimrod Engineering sales manager Lee Yong Chin said Nimrod had quoted about $400,000 to supply the SCDF with radiation detectors and maintenance of the equipment. 

Little Things

Take pleasure in the little things in life. Regular walks in the park. Watching the sunset. Find joy in meeting an old friend. Attending a concert. The list is endless. A simple and contented life.

Rapid Transit System RTS

Malaysia and Singa­­pore have agreed to go ahead with the Rapid Transit System (RTS) linking Johor Baru with the republic.

TKGS Confessions

Have you read this page on Facebook?

Kermadec Islands

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's Kermadec Islands early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 12.19 am (1219 GMT Monday, 8.19pm Singapore time) at a depth of 34 km (21 miles), about 161 km south of Raoul Island in the Kermadecs.

The largely uninhabited islands are northeast of New Zealand's North Island. A magnitude 6.0 quake struck off North Island Saturday.

Music

Listen to music. Try to listen to music everyday. It accompanies us. It stimulates our minds. It brings so much joy every day.

Pang Chor Mui

Peter Lim, 52, was charged with obtaining oral sex in 2010 from Pang Chor Mui, then general manager of Nimrod Engineering, an equipment supplier to the SCDF.

USS Sesame Street Theme Park

Visitors to Universal Studios Singapore will soon get to enjoy the world's first Sesame Street indoor theme park ride when it officially opens on March 1.

Jessica Amornkuldilok

After months of grueling challenges which saw 14 girls pitch, pose and prance down runways and catwalks, Jessica Amornkuldilok of Thailand has emerged as the first winner of Asia’s Next Top Model.

Grace Loo and Eliza Chang

They had been separated at birth, with one baby remaining in Malaysia while the other baby was moved to Singapore.

Yesterday, the bond was obvious from the moment the identical twins reunited in Raub, a sleepy Malaysian town in Pahang.

Smiles and hugs exchanged, the duo started chatting easily about the scorching weather and their plans for the day -- it was almost as if they had never been apart.

But Miss Grace Loo, a 24-year-old Singaporean, did not even know of the existence of her twin until her dad spilled the beans three years ago.

She searched for her sister since then and managed last month to track Miss Eliza Chang down through Facebook.

Lions Befrienders

Festive periods can be a difficult time for the elderly without kin, like former seamstress Madam Chow Luen (above, left).

The 83-year-old has been living on her own since her only relative, an uncle, died more than a decade ago.

She says if not for volunteer Catherine Ong (above, right), 71, “life would not be worth living”.

Former SCDF Chief Peter Lim

Peter Lim, 52, faces 10 charges of corruption, but the prosecution will only proceed with one charge involving Ms Pang Chor Mui from Nimrod Engineering. She is expected to take the stand as a prosecution witness.

The remaining nine charges involve sex with two other women, Ms Esther Goh and Ms Lee Wei Hoon, both senior executives in NCS and the Singapore Radiation Centre respectively. The Attorney General's Chambers said these nine charges will be dealt with separately.

His court case starts today.

Ling Ah Yen

Taxi driver Ling Ah Yen, 67, felt the taxi go over a hump, but didn’t think much of it - until his passengers exclaimed that he might have run over a dog.

Furious that he had killed his dog, the dog owner and his friends surrounded and rained blows on him.

Mr Ling was left severely injured, making him feel like his life is worth less than a dog’s.

Reading

Read books. Reading is an excellent habit. Books keep us company when we are alone. Books transport us to another country, another culture, another time and into the lives of other people. Reading is an endless source of happiness.

Dr Shane Todd

Dr Shane Todd was found hanged in an apparent suicide in his home near Chinatown last June, but his parents their son was murdered over his work. Police and A*Star deny allegations raised in foreign news report by parents of research scientist.

Nick Xenophon

Malaysia detained an Australian politician at Kuala Lumpur airport yesterday, branding him a "prohibited immigrant" ahead of his expected deportation, in a move Canberra described as "disappointing."

Nick Xenophon, an outspoken independent senator who has been critical of Malaysia's electoral system, was held at the international airport near the capital Kuala Lumpur upon his arrival from Melbourne.

Anoushka Shankar

The daughter of legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar said Thursday in a video released for a global women's rights campaign that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family acquaintance.

Anoushka Shankar, herself a famed sitar player who used to play with her late father, said she had decided to go public in support of the One Billion Rising campaign against violence against women.

Shangrila Travel

Their holiday was booked. Their suitcases were packed and they were ready to go.

But three hours before their departure, a staff member from Shangrila Travel, in People’s Park Centre, called the Koh family to say that the flight was overbooked and to postpone their departure.

The family turned up at the airport, only to find that their names were not on the airline’s list.

Volunteer

Be a volunteer and support philanthropy. Whether we are rich or poor, we should contribute to a cause or causes close to our hearts. A wise man once said that no man could be truly happy if he lives only for himself.

PAP Confessions

Have you read the PAP Confessions page on Facebook?

Lauren Marbe

Lauren Marbe, a 16-year-old blonde girl, is making headlines; she in fact defies the typical stereotype that has been attached with the colour of her tresses.

The teen boasts an IQ of 161, putting her ahead of Professor Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates and even Albert Einstein, with estimated IQ scores of 160, reported The Telegraph.

City Harvest Church

Are you attending the Valentine's Day weekend?

One-man Bank

Peter Breiter, 41, is an unusual banker. Not for him the big bonuses, complicated financial instruments and multi-million deals.

He is happy instead writing transaction slips out by hand for the 500 inhabitants of the tiny southern German village of Gammesfeld.

Lee Kuan Yew

A statement from the Prime Minister's Office released today said that Mr Lee was admitted to Singapore General Hospital yesterday after experiencing a suspected "Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) associated with a prolonged episode of atrial fibrillation (i.e. irregular heartbeat)."

Speakers' Corner

A crowd of more than 1,000 people gathered at Speakers' Corner for a protest against the Population White Paper that was endorsed by Parliament last week.

Many turned up with umbrellas and caps, braving the light drizzle at around 4pm on Saturday afternoon. Organisers had lined up a list of 12 speakers, including activists as well as current and former opposition party members.

The White Paper had drawn flak largely because of the 6.9 million headline population figure. The Government has strenuously emphasised that this number is a planning parameter, not a target.

Oscar Pistorius

South Africa's Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is charged with shooting dead his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's day. 

Matthew Supramaniam

He is known as the boy with the golden voice and true to this name, Matthew Supramaniam has wowed audiences with his special gift.

The 14-year-old is Singapore's leading boy chorister and is currently studying for his O levels at England's prestigious Eton College.

Meteorite Hits Central Russia

Around 950 people were injured on Friday when a meteor burned up above the central Russian city of Chelyabinsk, unleashing a shockwave that shattered panes of glass, the regional governor said.

Eating

Enjoy eating but eat healthily and avoid the sin of gluttony. Food is abundant, diverse and affordable. We can eat well on any budget. Let us enjoy our food but let us exercise some discipline when choosing what to eat. Try to follow the ancient Asian wisdom of stopping when we feel 80 per cent full.

Yekaterinburg Chelyabinsk

About 400 people were injured when a meteorite shot across the sky in central Russia on Friday sending fireballs crashing to Earth, smashing windows and setting off car alarms.

Residents on their way to work in Chelyabinsk heard what sounded like an explosion, saw a bright light and then felt a shockwave, according to a Reuters correspondent in the industrial city 1,500 km (950 miles) east of Moscow.

The meteorite raced across the horizon, leaving a long white trail in its wake which could be seen as far as 200 km (125 miles) away in Yekaterinburg. Car alarms went off, windows shattered and mobile phones worked only intermittently

Meteor over Russia

Witnesses of the falling meteor over the Russian Urals spoke of their shock and horror Friday at seeing a giant bright light in the sky that many thought was a crashing plane, followed by a loud explosion that blew out windows in many buildings.

A driver's dashboard video camera shows a white bright light appearing in the sky, getting brighter and brighter and becoming dazzling before it appears to broaden into a huge explosion as it hits the horizon.

Little Psy

If you have wondered who the talented young boy in Psy's 'Gangnam Style' video is, wonder no more.

The 7-year-old actor and dancer is coming to Singapore in conjunction with the launch of the LG Optimus G.

Hwang Min-Woo, fondly known as Little Psy, rose to international fame due to his energetic and spunky dance moves in Psy's music video.

Little Psy will make an appearance at the G Café on Feb 26 and 27. He will entertain audiences with a rendition of 'Gangnam Style', 'Loving You' and 'Billie Jean'.

The G Café, a pop up store concept, will be set up in Wisma Atria's Atrium, on Orchard Road.

Hwang Min-Woo will make his guest appearance at LG's Pop-up Café on Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 at 3pm, and on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 at 7pm.

Meteorite Hits Russia

About 400 people were injured when a meteorite shot across the sky in central Russia today sending fireballs crashing to Earth, smashing windows and setting off car alarms.

Residents on their way to work in Chelyabinsk heard what sounded like an explosion, saw a bright light and then felt a shockwave, according to a Reuters correspondent in the industrial city 1,500 km (950 miles) east of Moscow.

Zubaida Bte Abd Jalil

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 50-year-old Zubaida Bte Abd Jalil. Mdm Zubaida was last seen on February 8 at about 10pm at Blk 4 Beach Road.

Mdm Zubaida is described to be about 1.52m tall, small built, light tan complexioned, black hair and black eyes.

Her description is as follows:

Race : Malay
Complexion : Tan
Hair : Black Hair
Built : Small Build
Height : 1.52m

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-255 0000.

Friends

Treasure our friends. In our life journey, we will make many friends - at school, at university, in sports or other activities and at work. We will develop a small circle of very good friends, friends who will stand by us in good times and bad times.

Sun Plaza in Sembawang

While waiting in line at a news-stand at Sun Plaza in Sembawang on Tuesday afternoon, three men bumped into another man.

Angry words were exchanged. The men then hurled threats and vulgarities at one another. This lasted a few minutes before the three men moved away.

Later, the man spotted the group at the back of Sun Plaza. A witness said he chased the trio while brandishing an 18cm-long vegetable knife and yelling: “Say some more and I’ll chop you to pieces!”

A police spokesman said they received a call at 5.52pm on Tuesday. A 39-year-old man was arrested for voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous means.

Ng Boon Gay Not Guilty

A former head of Singapore's narcotics police was cleared of corruption on Thursday after a court rejected charges that he demanded oral sex from a contractor, Cecilia Sue Siew Nang, to help her win government deals. 

This is the best Valentine's Day news for his wife Yap Yen Yen.

CPIB Assistant Director

A senior officer with the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is being investigated for financial impropriety.

The New Paper understands that the officer, who holds the position of “assistant director”, is suspected of embezzling a substantial sum of money from the organisation.

Rowell Road

A reader was shocked to see a large group of workers eating and drinking below his block at Rowell Road. They reportedly stayed the whole night and left a huge mess.

Morehu-Barlow

Posing as a Tahitian prince in social circles, Morehu-Barlow enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, with an exclusive waterfront apartment, several sports cars and an array of luxury goods.

Peeves in Singapore

Packed trains.

Packed buses.

Mr Cedric Foo, chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport, acknowledged that trains and buses are crowded.

Tweet by Newsweek

Is Singapore, a city-state where chewing gum is forbidden, open to fostering disruptive art? http://

MJ Confessions

The junior colleges had started their confessions pages on Facebook. Have you read them?

Popeyes Restaurants in Singapore

Popeyes Restaurants Louisiana Kitchen are located at:

Bugis Village
Bedok Point
Century Square
Changi Airport Terminal 3
Downtown East
IMM
Jubilee Square
Orchard Xchange
Punggol East
Square 2
The Cathay

Do you like its buttermilk biscuits?

Thai Kissing Marathon

Lips locked at all times - including for bathroom breaks and meals - is the less than romantic challenge facing Thai couples trying for the kiss to blow away all kisses at a Valentine's Day marathon.

Seven couples have brought their lips together in the Thai beach resort of Pattaya, 62 miles south-east of Bangkok, hoping to break the world record for longest continuous kiss - which currently stands at nearly two days.

The marathon kicked off yesterday and will go through Valentine's Day, with prizes and glory for the pair that manages to hold out longer than 46 hours, 24 minutes and nine seconds.

That record was set in 2011 by Lakkana Tiranarat, 31, and her husband, both back this year for another go.

IOC Drops Wrestling

Wrestling power Japan, which swept four gold in London, reacted with dismay Wednesday after Olympic chiefs said the 2020 Games would not include the sport, depriving the country of a rich source of medals.

Abigail Sim

Abigail Sim, 16, used to sell toothbrushes from door to door on weekends. Currently a student at VJC, she now aims to become a doctor. 

Murder in Kim Court Geylang

A woman was found dead in an apartment unit in Geylang last night.

Police were informed of the incident at about 7.40pm yesterday. When they arrived, they found the female lying motionless at a unit in Kim Court, at No. 11, Lorong 9 Geylang.

She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 8.39 pm.

According to the police, they have arrested a 28-year-old female in connection with the case.

The case has been classified as murder, and investigations are ongoing.

Dan Tan Seet Eng

Have you read about him?
Does he blog?

Wilson Raj Perumal

Have you read about him?
Does he blog?

Fire on MRT North South Line

Train services along the North-South line are currently disrupted due to a small fire along the train tracks.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne that they received a call at 9.04am.

AsiaOne understands that train services between Toa Payoh and Newton will be delayed for up to 40 minutes.

Job

Find a job we enjoy doing. Since we spend so much of our lives at work, it is important to find a job which is not a chore to endure but a pleasure to do.

Nuclear Test in North Korea

North Korea confirmed on Tuesday it has successfully conducted a third nuclear test, saying it used a miniaturized device that had a greater explosive force than previous tests, the North's KCNA official news agency said.

It said a miniaturised and lighter nuclear device was used. Regional seismic monitoring agencies detected a seismic event, of a magnitude between 4.9 and 5.1, at 11.57am (0257 GMT) with the epicentre in the same location as the North's Punggye-ri nuclear test site.

Kong Hee

Nine executive members of City Harvest Church have been asked to voluntarily extend their suspensions over a multimillion-dollar corruption case or risk being removed from their posts.

The Sunday Times understands that they have each received a letter from the Commissioner of Charities requesting that they remain away from their posts for longer than a year - which is the maximum that it can impose by law.

This is because their suspensions are due to be lifted this June, before the trial ends.

Kong Hee, Tan Ye Peng, Sharon Tan, Chew Eng Han, Serina Wee and John Lam Leng Hung are alleged to have put $24 million into sham bond investments in order to conceal funds channelled to further the music career of Kong's pop singer-wife Ho Yeow Sun.

Another $26.6 million of church money was then said to have been misappropriated to cover up the initial sum.

The six were suspended on the day of their arrest, along with Ms Ho, Mr Kelvin Teo Meng How and Ms Jacqueline Tan Su Pheng.

SAF Confessions

Have you read about this page on Facebook?

Horsemeat Scandal

The Europe-wide scandal over horsemeat sold as beef spread on Sunday as leading French retailers pulled products from their shelves and threats of legal action flew.

Outgoing Pope

He will retire to a monastery tucked away inside the historic walls of the Holy See. 

Furby

Police say Thailand's craze for the fluffy, owl-like robotic toy "Furby" has led to an online scam that cost dozens of victims a combined US$200,000 (S$250,000).

The case stemmed from complaints against a 16-year-old girl who posted an advertisement for the toys on the photo-sharing site Instagram but never delivered any products.

Lindsay Sandiford

A British grandmother sentenced to death by firing squad for trafficking drugs into Indonesia lodged an appeal to the High Court on Monday, her lawyer said.

Lindsay Sandiford, 56, was sentenced to death on January 22 for smuggling nearly five kilos (11 pounds) of cocaine worth $2.4 million into the island of Bali in May, despite prosecutors recommending only a 15-year jail term.

Grandchildren

If we are lucky enough to have grandchildren, love them with all our heart.

Joe Augustin

It was a typical marketing gimmick - garner as many 'likes' on Facebook as you can to win a prize. But do you have an unfair advantage when you have a famous father? They say son of DJ Joe Augustin won online contest because of dad's help.

South Korea Les Miserables

The opera-style video Les Militaribles was made by 80 conscripts has garnered over a million views in three days.

SAF Officer

Netizens are upset with a posting made by an SAF personnel on social networking site Facebook, in which he said that the only good thing about his job is that he can vent his anger on his recruits.

He also said that no one really cares what he does.

Pope Resigns

Pope Benedict XVI said on Monday he will resign on Feb 28 because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office. 

MDA Assistant Director

An assistant director of the Media Development Authority (MDA) is being investigated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) following complaints against him last month.

Children

Though our children are with us yet they belong not to us. We may give them our love but not our thoughts. For they have their own thoughts.

Lawrence Bernard Wee Kim San

In what is believed to be a first here, a Singaporean man has sued his former company, claiming he was harassed into leaving his job because he is gay.

In papers filed in the High Court in December, Mr Lawrence Bernard Wee Kim San, who turns 40 this year, is claiming "constructive dismissal" against Robinsons.

Match-fixing

The Singapore Police Force will be sending a team to Interpol in France to join the global effort against match-fixing.

The move is in relation to the “recent claims of match-fixing emanating from Singapore”, said the police in a statement yesterday.

Tokyo Banana

Tokyo Banana mi-tsu-ke-ta(which means “I found the Tokyo Banana”) is not only a popular souvenir but also the No. 1 best-seller souvenir in Tokyo. There is a plenty of banana custard inside the sponge cake.

Japanese people usually love to buy this souvenir for their family and friends when they visit Tokyo from other prefectures,and it’s easy to give away because of the cakes in individually wrapped.

Wives

Be on excellent terms with our spouse. Be faithful to our wives, treat her as if we were still courting and give her all your money if she is a saver.

Aminiasi Tiritabuanira Shaw

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Aminiasi Tiritabuanira Shaw who was last seen on Feb 8, 2013 at about 9pm, at 8 Woodgrove Drive.

He has dark complexion, a slim build, 170cm tall, with black hair and brown eyes.

Snowstorm

A ferocious snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States for a second straight day, shutting down schools, severing power lines and forcing planes, cars and trains to come to a standstill.

Please stay safe and keep warm.

Azlin Amran

She was at Tanah Merah MRT Station, on her way to meet a friend at Paya Lebar, when she stepped into a gap on the escalator steps and fell in.

Loneliness

Have a happy family. Be good to our parents. If they are elderly and living by themselves, try to visit them at least once a week and share a weekly meal with them. One of the problems encountered by our older folks is loneliness.

Teng Yen Lin

NUS ukulele girl does taiji in MRT station.

The fourth-year English Literature undergrad was spotted singing in a trolley around campus too. 

Changi Airport Terminal 4

The construction of Terminal 4, which will help boost passenger handling capacity by 25%, would begin this year and be expected to complete in 2017. 

Facebook Connect Bug

Apparent issue with Facebook Connect is dragging people from around the web to a moot.

Did you experience this? Facebook Connect Bug: An error occurred. Please try again later.

This bug has disconnected major websites.

Facebookmageddon

An apparent issue with Facebook Connect is dragging people from around the Internet, from news sites, to Hulu, even from Facebook’s own status page, to a page that simply states “An error occurred. Please try again later.”

This issue could affect millions the world around. The disruption that Facebook is currently causing could cost its partners big ad dollars.

Facebook Log In Error

For a short period of time, there was a bug that redirected people logging in with Facebook from third party sites to Facebook.com.  The issue was quickly resolved, and Login with Facebook is now working as usual.

Taufiq Chua

He was astonished by what he saw happening in the carpark.

The silver sedan collided into a row of cars, then reversed into a van. It then turned and crashed into another row of parked cars, trapping a man who happened to be walking between two cars.

Real estate agent Taufiq Chua swung into action. He dashed downstairs from his second storey flat at Bedok Reservoir Road.

Ponding

Afternoon showers caused floods in various parts of Singapore today.

At One Commonwealth, opposite the MRT station and near the industrial park, cars were seen driving slowly through the flood.

Ponding also occurred in parts of Bukit Timah and Clementi.

Netizens have also reported flooding at the Rochester Park area, with Pies and Coffee Cafe flooded due to the heavy rain.

Fake SMU Confessions

There is a fake SMU Confessions page on Facebook. Isn't this too hilarious?

Will there be fake NUS Confessions, fake NTU Confessions and fake SIM Confessions pages coming up soon?

Please be original.

Daiso City Square Mall

This is the latest Daiso outlet. It is located on the fourth level. You may get your Valentine's gifts at $2 each.

SingTel

Celebrate this festive season with FREE local calls & SMS for all SingTel postpaid mobile customers from 10 to 12 February 2013. 

Jimmy Choo

Shoe designer Datuk Jimmy Choo will be doing something that he has not done for many years celebrating Chinese New Year at home in Malaysia.

Nguyen Van Hai aka Dieu Cay

A prominent Vietnamese blogger jailed for 12 years for anti-state propaganda has lashed out at the regime from his prison cell, saying his trial had left the country's reputation in tatters.

In a document smuggled out of jail, Nguyen Van Hai - a founding member of the banned "Free Journalists Club" - said his trial "was the clearest evidence of the failure of building a democracy in Vietnam".

The "authoritarian" trial "has destroyed Vietnam's reputation", wrote Hai, who is better known by his alias Dieu Cay.

No Condoms for Sale in NUS

The NUSSU post explained that miscommunication had caused Guardian pharmacy that was selling condoms to suddenly remove it from shelves.

Confessions

Are the NUS, NTU, SMU and SIM Confessions pages on Facebook just temporary fads? Most probably they will disappear off the radar in two months' time.

Parking Attendant Scratched Car Bonnet

A parking attendant used a ballpoint pen to scratch a driver's car bonnet, and then claimed that it was because she had run out of summons paper to book him for parking illegally.The incident took place on Jan 29 at Balestier Towers.

In light of the incident, a spokesperson for Wilson Parking wrote:

"We regret to hear of the incident that occurred. The matter is of a serious nature and being investigated by the Police.

How to Delete Page on Facebook

Go to the page as an administrator:

* Click on edit page on top right corner

* Click on manage permissions

* Click on delete page (it cannot be undone)

7-Eleven Bedok MRT

Just wondering if there are any customers at this branch after the last train everyday.

Match Fixer by Neil Humphreys

Match Fixer by Neil Humphreys is available in all good bookstores. The question is; is it fact or fiction?

Pfizer

Singapore's clinical research aspirations took a step back as Pfizer, the world's largest drugmaker, pulled the plug on its dedicated clinical research outfit at Raffles Hospital mid-way through its 10-year lease.

Choi Dae Ho

A taekwondo coach from Korea has earned plaudits from Singaporeans and netizens alike for giving his slippers up to an elderly woman who was barefooted on a local bus during his visit to Singapore.

Choi Dae Ho, a member of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Peace Corps had stooped down and offered the old lady his slippers, before bending down to put them on for her.

Friends

"Friends are like petals on a flower; together they're beautiful and make people smile but eventually some petals fall off and drift off in the wind and go their own ways." ~ Cathy Greek 

06 February COE

Feb 6 bidding

• 
  CAT A $87,109
• 
  CAT B $92,901
• 
  CAT C $54,989
• 
  CAT D $1,782
• 
  CAT E $94,890

Citibank Bedok

Citibank Bedok MRT Station had shut down.
You may head to Tampines MRT Station for the nearest branch.

Eastpoint Simei

This shopping mall will be closed for about 18 months after Chinese New Year for a major makeover. All the current tenants must shift out simultaneously.

Where will the residents of Simei do their regular grocery shopping?

SIM Confessions

Have you read about SIM Confessions on Facebook?

NTU Confessions

Have you read about NTU Confessions on Facebook?