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Photo: Stomp SINGAPORE – A late-night dispute over a skipping rope session at a West Coast condominium took a violent turn when a 50-year-old housewife attacked her neighbor with a mop, breaking its aluminum handle into three pieces. The woman, Jessinta Tan Suat Lin, was sentenced on Feb 11 to four weeks’ jail and fined…
At just 28 years old, Nick Leeson single-handedly brought down Barings Bank, Britain’s oldest merchant bank, with reckless and unauthorized trading that led to $2.2 billion in losses. His actions not only caused the bank’s collapse but also triggered a worldwide financial scandal that sent shockwaves through the industry. Rise of a Financial Star Leeson…
Photo: SCDF If you hear loud sirens across Singapore on the evening of Feb. 15, 2025, don’t panic—it’s part of an annual exercise. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will activate the “Important Message” signal through the Public Warning System (PWS) at 6:20 PM for one minute. This nationwide alert is part of Total Defence…
Source: Police File Photos Chia Teck Leng appeared to be an unremarkable family man—living in a Serangoon Road condominium with his wife and two teenage sons, holding a respected position as a financial manager at Asia Pacific Breweries (APB). But beneath this façade was a high-rolling hustler who swindled four banks out of $117 million…
On February 4th 2025, Singapore passed the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, a new law aimed at safeguarding the country’s multicultural society. The legislation consolidates and strengthens existing laws to prevent racial discord and protect social cohesion. It provides clear guidelines and enforcement measures to address potential racial tensions proactively. One of the key provisions…
On February 3, the entertainment industry was shaken by the tragic news that Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu (also known as Da S) passed away at the age of 48 due to influenza-associated pneumonia while traveling in Japan. This sudden loss has left countless fans and netizens in disbelief and deep sorrow. As we…
A resident of Block 510 West Coast Drive detected a foul smell emanating from a neighboring unit but hesitated to report it, fearing that discussing death during Chinese New Year would bring bad luck. However, as the stench grew increasingly unbearable, residents alerted the police on the third day of the holiday period. Authorities later…
Both terms, Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year, are commonly used, but there are differences in how they are used and perceived. Chinese New Year specifically refers to the traditional new year celebration in China, which is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. It’s the most well-known form of the celebration globally and is…
A traffic accident along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) escalated into a physical altercation between two drivers on January 31. The incident, which occurred near the Potong Pasir exit in the afternoon, was captured on video and shared on TikTok by user @m_tharan. Accident and Confrontation According to eyewitness accounts, a yellow Mitsubishi and a black…
Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that, starting February 1, he will impose tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on goods from China. This move follows his repeated threats since his 2016 campaign and subsequent presidency to impose such tariffs in response to migration issues and…