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· Bryan Ke
Man sentenced to be hanged after importing two pounds of marijuana into Singapore
A Singaporean man, who allegedly imported one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of marijuana from Malaysia to Singapore three years ago, is set to be hanged after the Apex Court dismissed his appeal on Tuesday. Death penalty: Omar Yacob Bamadhaj, 41, was arrested at a routine check at…
· Bryan Ke
‘I like guys. Are you okay with that?’: Singaporean and his grandma share heartwarming ‘coming out’ moment
A Singaporean man went viral on TikTok after he posted a heartwarming video of his grandmother’s wholesome reaction to his telling her he is gay. Unconditional love: On Oct. 2, @shaunshyen shared the tear-jerking moment on TikTok of him coming out to his grandmother, Must Share…
· Ryan General
Report: Japan, Singapore have 2021’s most powerful passports, the US fails to crack top five
This year, Japan and Singapore are tied for the world’s most powerful passport, while South Korea and Germany share the second spot, according to a new report. The United States was not included in the top five. Passport hierarchy: The Henley Passport Index, created by residence…
· Bryan Ke
Singapore MOH chatbot’s response to a user who said that his son had COVID: ‘You should practice safe sex’
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has temporarily stopped its “Ask Jamie” chatbot on Monday after it gave out inappropriate and unrelated answers to COVID-19 questions. Wear a condom: Screenshots of the replies from Ask Jamie began circulating the internet earlier this week,…
· Bianca Gray
Dante Chen is the first Singaporean to ever wrestle in a WWE match
Dante Chen, whose real name is Sean Tan, is the first Singaporean to wrestle in a WWE match. A star is born: Tan, 25, made his WWE debut on Sept. 21 when he beat his opponent Trey Baxter, subsequently making him the first Singaporean wrestler to not only be a part of the WWE…
· Ryan General
Singaporean scientists develop novel way to turn durian waste into superior antibacterial bandages
In a bid to address food waste in Singapore, local scientists have developed an essential medical use for discarded durian husks. More sustainable durian: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists developed a process that turns husks from the popular Southeast Asian…
· Bryan Ke
World’s first boba gaming desktop is coming thanks to Singapore
Singaporean company Aftershock PC has created the world’s first boba-themed gaming desktop, and it is weirdly mouthwatering. The first in the world: In an Instagram post uploaded on Friday, Aftershock PC said the gaming rig was a commission from a customer who wanted a…
· Isa Peralta
Singapore restaurant known for $2.25 Michelin-starred dish loses its star
A Singapore restaurant that rose in international popularity after receiving a Michelin star has seemingly lost its claim to fame. What happened: In this year’s Michelin guide to Singapore, which was released on Sep. 1, Hawker Chan, formerly known as Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya…
· Bryan Ke
New richest man in Singapore is worth $20.3 billion
Forrest Li, the co-founder of Sea Limited, a tech conglomerate that oversees digital services and brands such as Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney, has become Singapore’s richest man, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. How it happened: Li became the city-state’s richest man…
· Thy Nguyen
Swimming star Yip Pin Xiu becomes first Singaporean to win four Paralympic gold medals, praised by Prime Minister on Facebook
Singaporean swimmer Yip Pin Xiu is the first Southeast Asian athlete to take home the gold at the 16th Summer Paralympic Games, upping her total gold medal count to four. Golden win: Yip, 29, won gold in the women’s 100-meter backstroke S2 competition with a time of 2:14:46 on…
· Bryan Ke
Singaporean actor Beatrice Chien who played Nick Young’s nanny in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ passes away at 81
Veteran Singaporean actor Beatrice Chien, who appeared in films such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ramen Teh,” passed away from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday at the age of 81. The details: Chien’s death was announced on her personal Facebook page, according to The Straits Times.
· Bryan Ke
Open Water Swimmer Becomes First Singaporean to Qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Chantal Liew makes history after becoming Singapore’s first open water swimmer to qualify for the Olympics next month in Tokyo. The winning moment: The 22-year-old open swimmer secured her spot for the Olympics after competing at the Fina Olympic Marathon Swim Qualifiers in…
· Ryan General
Miss Singapore, Myanmar Use National Costumes to Highlight Racial Violence and Political Turmoil
Miss Singapore and Miss Myanmar highlighted important social issues during the national costume segment of the 69th Miss Universe competition. Racial hate: Miss Singapore candidate Bernadette Belle Ong wore the red and white colors of the Singaporean flag in a cape with the…
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Professor Lectures for 2 Hours, Dies Inside After Realizing He was Muted the Whole Time
A professor from Singapore appeared physically upset after realizing that he had wasted two hours of his time lecturing in complete silence. Dong Wang is an associate professor from the Department of Mathematics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Like many educators…
· Carl Samson
Nurse Jailed for Breaking Quarantine to Get Bubble Tea in Singapore
A nurse in Singapore is now behind bars after violating a home quarantine order multiple times that included leaving to buy some boba. Nurul Afiqah Binte Mohammed, 22, who was formerly employed at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), was given a 14-day stay-home notice after…
· Carl Samson
UK Teen Sentenced to 18 Months ‘Youth Rehab’ for Racist ‘Coronavirus’ Attack on Singaporean Student
A 16-year-old boy in the U.K. has been sentenced to 18 months of “youth rehabilitation” after being convicted for racially attacking a Singaporean student last year. The teen, who targeted Jonathan Mok for having the “coronavirus,” was found guilty of racially aggravated…
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Scientists Invent New Coffee and Tea With Probiotic Health Benefits
In hopes of improving people’s digestion, food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created coffee and tea that contain as much as 1 billion units of live probiotics. Developed by two doctorate students, the drinks can be stored chilled or at room…
· Carl Samson
U.K. Teen Found Guilty of Racist ‘Coronavirus’ Attack on Singaporean Student
A 15-year-old boy has been convicted in a racially-motivated attack against a Singaporean student in London last year. The incident, which left 23-year-old Jonathan Mok with facial fractures, occurred at around 9:15 p.m. in Oxford Street, London on Feb. 24, 2020.
· Ryan General
International Student in Singapore Sparks Outrage With Racist Instagram Posts
An Instagram user, believed to be a student at the ESSEC Business School in Singapore, has sparked outrage for posting an image of herself making the racist slant-eye gesture. Facing backlash: User @louisepzn can be seen wearing a Chinese traditional outfit known as a qipao…
· Carl Samson
Singapore First in the World to Legalize Sale of Lab-Grown Meat
Singapore has approved the sale of cultured meat this week, setting a first for world governments. On Tuesday, Eat Just, a San Francisco-based startup, announced that the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved the sale of its chicken nuggets, which are made from lab-grown chicken…
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Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
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Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
