Las Vegas shootings: Singaporean survivor recalls how he escaped death

Singaporean, Marcus Seng, a former Naval Officer, on his way to Fountains of Bellagio, witnessed the horrific mass shooting on Monday, October 2.

Oct 3, 2017

Encounter with lynx: Photographer in Alaska wakes up to 'purrfect' surprise

Tim Newton, a photographer in Alaska, heard weird noises coming from his porch early in the morning, upon checking found a family of lynx kitten prancing on the decking.

Oct 1, 2017

International Coffee Day: Weird coffee facts you probably didn't know

October 1 is celebrated as International Coffee Day, here are six quirky coffee facts for all coffee lovers.

Oct 1, 2017

Singapore: Bukit Batok East wakes up to giant water geyser

Water pipe leaks in Bukit Batok East Avenue 3 in Singapore on Sunday, October 1, leading to the formation of a water jet that shot up to the height of a four-storey building.

Oct 1, 2017

Fire and Rescue Department issues 144 notices to 76 tahfiz schools, orphanages in Malaysia

Tan Sri Noh Omar, Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, Tanjong Karong in Malaysia released 144 notices on 76 tahfiz schools and orphanages due to improper security standards.

Sep 30, 2017

Singapore: Deputy PM Teo lauds counter-terrorism rehabilitation programme, urges people to be benevolent

Teo Chee Hean's recent talk at a lunch focuses on new methods adopted by the Singaporean government to counter increasing threats from terrorism, radicalism and intolerance.

Sep 30, 2017

Indonesians hold anti-communist protests outside Parliament

Indonesians hold anti-communist protests on Friday, September 29, against the increasing communist wave across Indonesia, blaming President Widodo for being the son of communists.

Sep 29, 2017

Singapore navy and police conduct a joint exercise on Pedra Branca

The Republic of Singapore Navy and the Singapore Police Force conducted a joint exercise in August on Pedra Branca which included Malaysia's Royal Navy Ship.

Sep 29, 2017

Singapore's national water agency to expand floating solar panel trials in reservoirs

The PUB to extend the trails of solar energy panels in Tengeh Reservoir and Upper Peirce Reservoir, after the successful implementation of world's largest floating solar test bed.

Sep 29, 2017

Singapore: Little India closes down two roads for Deepavali Fair

Birch Road and Burmah Road in Singapore's Little India shall remain closed on three Sundays October 1, 8, 15 and on Tuesday, October 17 before Deepavali.

Sep 29, 2017

Singapore: Car crashes into tree along Braddell Road, driver arrested for drink-driving

A car driver was arrested for drink and drive and for having crashed the car into a tree along Braddell Road in Singapore.

Sep 29, 2017

Singapore: Police discover young man's body from water near Sengkang Riverside Park

A body was found near the Sengkang Riverside Park in Singapore along the cycling and jogging track.

Sep 29, 2017

Possibility of Mount Agung's eruption forces 76,000 to evacuate

Bali's Mount Agung to erupt after 55 years, posing possible threat to the locals and tourists alike and has forced 76,000 people to evacuate based on an emergency alert declared by the authorities.

Sep 27, 2017

Otters spotted at Marina South Pier, Nature Society organises event

Bishan family of Otters were spotted at Marina South Pier in Singapore which was covered by the Nature Society along with the participation of wildlife enthusiasts.

Sep 24, 2017

Convicted drug abuser consumed meth before meeting Fridae.com founder

Convicted drug abuser Yeoh Kim Koon consumed ice before meeting Stuart Koe, the founder of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender social networking site, Fridae.com.

Sep 23, 2017

Bali's Mount Agung to erupt first time in 50 years with widespread fall out

Bali's Mount Agung might erupt for the first time in 50 years, associating widespread consequences across Indonesia.

Sep 23, 2017

MFA warns Singaporeans in Bali of possible volcanic eruption, asks them to stay safe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Singaporeans to avoid traveling in areas closer to Mount Agung in Bali, Indonesia due to a possible eruption of the volcano.

Sep 23, 2017

Singaporean youth abandon their first job within a year; Survey shows why

A new study shows fresh Singaporean graduates quitting their first job based on high, unrealistic expectations on salary and work environment.

Sep 22, 2017

Singapore: Woman shocked as 12-year-old son buys karambit knife as toy

A 12 year old was found with a combat knife which was purchased from a consignment shop in Tampines in Singapore, the police stepped in for further investigation.

Sep 22, 2017

Malaysia arrests security guards in connection with Abu Sayyaf group

Seven Filipino security guards arrested on September 21 and are suspected of being attached to the Abu Sayyaf group in connection with notorious kidnappings for ransom.

Sep 21, 2017