To celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities, the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) treated its recruits to a special meal in the cookhouse. Festive Meal with Symbolic Dishes In a Facebook post on Tuesday (28 Jan), BMTC showcased the meal, which featured both chicken and fish—baked chicken with lemongrass and coriander, along with steamed…
At 70, Jackie Chan remains a global icon, but his recent appearance at the Australian Open finals on January 25 had netizens buzzing—for unexpected reasons. The Hong Kong action star was spotted in the crowd, and while many were thrilled to see him, others couldn’t help but comment on his aging appearance. Some pointed out…
Local veteran actor Chen Tianwen, 61, shared on Capital 958’s Celeb Talk segment this morning (Jan 20) that he has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, leading to poor rest. Speaking to DJ Lingzhi, Tianwen revealed that his breathing pauses around 59 times per hour while…
A Chinese company has once again made headlines with its extravagant year-end bonus distribution, allowing employees to take home as much cash as they could accurately count within a limited time. Henan Mine, a crane manufacturing company, held its annual meeting on January 25, 2025, where it distributed over 100 million yuan (approximately S$18.5 million)…
The global technology sector experienced significant declines on Monday 27 January 2025, driven by concerns over the AI industry’s demand for high-tech chips. This was triggered by the introduction of a cost-effective AI model by Chinese startup DeepSeek, which utilizes lower-cost chips and less data. This development has shaken investor confidence in the previously bullish…
The remains of a Singaporean man who disappeared alongside his wife following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan’s Hualien county in April 2024 have been recovered. Mr. Sim Hwee Kok and his wife, Ms. Neo Siew Choo, were officially declared deceased by the Hualien District Court in December 2024, at the request of their family….
In today’s busy world, small acts of kindness can make a big difference. A recent social media post showed how understanding and care can help people with disabilities. The post, shared by David Tan in TADA Drivers Club, shows a conversation between a passenger and a private hire driver. The passenger, who is blind and…
A 36-year-old Indonesian man, Chandra Ahmadyani, has been charged for attempting to deposit a counterfeit $10,000 note at a bank in Singapore. According to a police statement, the incident occurred on December 23, 2024, at around 12 pm at the DBS South Bridge Branch located in Hong Lim Complex. Chandra allegedly presented the counterfeit note…
According to the mother, on the now viral TikTok video, her elder boy was borne with a congenital heart disease and requires lots of money for surgeries. She gave birth to him when she was 18 years old and is now 28 years old. Her first husband which she had the boy with has already…
A 79-year-old driver found himself in the spotlight after his black Mercedes slammed into a pillar at Block 680C Jurong West Central on Jan 19. The late-night crash, which occurred around 9.05pm, had police scrambling to the scene. Early reports suggest the car might have self-skidded, but the drama didn’t end there. Witnesses claim a…
