The 11th annual Bodyflight World Challenge is taking place right now, where over 105 teams from across the globe show off their skills in acrobatic skydiving in one of the largest meets in the industry.
Little did we know that a team of two young teenage girls are representing Singapore in the competition — Team Firefly.
Trouble's been seemingly brewing between Dr. Lee Wei Ling — daughter of the late founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew — and Singapore Press Holdings since last week, but the conflict's now getting hung out in public.
A regular columnist at The Straits Times, Dr. Lee's musings have always been a monthly highlight for the newspaper, with narratives that offer intimate, personal glimpses into the life of Lee Kuan Yew — a softer side of which folks rarely see.
Charging $22 for each 90ml bottle of cough syrup, a doctor who practised in Bedok's Temasek Clinic and Surgery dispensed his drugs under the counter, aiding 30 addicts in their slumps for nine months.
46-year-old Dr Liew Kert Chian supplied the codeine-laced medication without keeping a proper record — reports of the sales were first made in pencil and later erased. The Singapore Medical Council has since sentenced him to a years' suspension, censure and a fine of $5,000.
A total of 266 litres of Procodin Syrup and 11.4 litres of Beacodyl Syrup were unaccounted for — all of which were noted to be sold in a systemic ploy from January to October 2011.
For 13 whole hours since last night, the police stood by a flat in Ang Mo Kio, waiting to make a move against a man who locked himself inside with his mother. The man held his mother captive as he threatened to kill himself and the elderly lady.
Cops were alerted to the incident at Block 508 along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 yesterday when the man refused to open his door to officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau, The Straits Times reports.
Club Monaco just opened a second store in Singapore last month, and it's celebrating by giving customers a treat. But first, you gotta head down to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands this weekend (Apr 2-3).
From 1pm to 7pm, four local artisans will take turns to showcase their custom collaborations with Club Monaco in the space. You'll get to sip on a specially brewed cuppa by Oriole Coffee Roasters, munch on desserts by Cupplets, choose a bouquet of flowers arranged by Yi Lian Ng Floral Atelier, or check out the curated display by BooksActually and Birds & Co, where hand-stitched notebooks will be given out.
He's been spotted by supermarkets, outside retail shops and in numerous malls. Over 800 cardboard standees of Assistant Superintendent Ryan Koh have popped up across the island since 2014, making him the face (and body) of the anti-crime campaign by the Singapore Police Force. Many have swooned over the good-looker, and many potential crimes have been stopped (we hope).
Alas, it looks like the 33-year-old is officially off the market. On Saturday afternoon, he got hitched to his new bride, Sabrina, at St Andrew's Cathedral, prompting many netizens to offer their congratulations to the happy couple. Some even cracked jokes about his fame, with comments like, 'STOP! In the name of love', and 'The only crime that the bride committed was stealing his heart'.
Filipino multinational fast-food chain Jollibee is making jolly baes of us all — the growing demand for their homely fried chicken, spaghetti, palabok and more have pushed them to open two more outlets in Singapore.
With two outlets alone in Lucky Plaza (for obvious reasons) the brand has expanded beyond the city with one in Changi City Point and one in Square 2 Novena. "Our unique style of preparing our bestselling Chickenjoy was very well-received here; crunchy and juicy fried chicken enjoyed with tasty gravy is a hit with local palates," said Jollibee Food Corporation's Vice President for International Markets Dennis M. Flores.
"We are delighted to further extend our presence in Singapore to further bring the joy of eating to more families. "
Hit the lights, 'cause pop princess Selena Gomez is scheduled to stop by our shores as part of her Revival Tour in July. It's a welcome announcement, given her many disappointed fans when she cancelled her 2014 concert here to spend time on herself and be the best person she could be. We sure hope she's achieved that this time round, 'cause the heart wants what it wants, and that is to see her live in concert.
Oh, and just like her bestie, Taylor Swift, this gig is sponsored by Cornetto. That means Selenators can look out for a limited edition Cornetto Royale Red Velvet and an exclusive Cornetto Royale Chocoluv wrapped in Gomez's Revival Tour packaging. Plus, splurge on multi-packs or minis and you might get the chance to win merch like tees and bags, and maybe even snag meet and greet and concert tickets.
Fancy a burger with a side of live music? At MEATliquor, the Late Night Live Band session returns on Apr 7, starring homegrown band The Jukuleles. Turn up for a meal at the graffiti-splashed, neon-lighted space, and kick start the weekend early with a medley of rock, funk, pop, Motown and jazz.
From covers to mash-ups, the band will perform at 9.30pm, and the restaurant will serve up burgers and fries until midnight, while the bar whips up drinks till 1am.
MEATliquor is at 99 Duxton Rd.
The stars of The Huntsman: Winter's War made quite a spectacular splash yesterday night when they graced the red carpet at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) for the Asian premiere of their film.
Huntsman stars Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain gave the USS the glitz and glamour it needed to promote the sequel to the grimdark retelling of Snow White. Out of all the Hollywood veterans however, it seems like Chastain was the one who had the most fun checking out the sights around our little red dot, judging from her Instagram posts.
From sari shopping in Little India to visiting the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, the multiple award-winning actress behind Zero Dark Thirty, Interstellar, The Most Violent Year and more made the most of her time in the Singapore leg of her promo tour.
The Voilah! French Festival makes its return from Apr 15 to May 31, offering more than 40 events steeped in French culture. Organised by Institut Français and the French Embassy, the programs range from classical concerts, dance performances and films to conferences and art installations, all spread across seven weeks.
Highlights include the opening weekend's Luminéoles Ballet (Apr 15 & 16), a light show featuring illuminated flowers and kites in an aerial ballet, and Superstars of Ballet (Apr 29-May 1), where the top principal dancers in the world from renowned companies will perform snippets from Giselle, Don Quixote and Le Corsaire.
Congrats are in order. Zouk and Ce La Vi are officially proud representations of our little island on DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs list for 2016. World famous Space Ibiza takes the crowning spot this year, switching places with Green Valley at second place, followed by Amnesia, Pacha Ibiza and Octagon.
Sixth place is none other than Zouk, which saw its ratings go up one slot from 2015, surprising no one. The home to Mambo Jambo has been a consistent top ten in the global poll since 2010, and we're keen to see what happens when it moves to its new digs at Clarke Quay later this year.
Fresh from playing at the prestigious Bowery Ballroom in New York and South by Southwest, Madrid's most coolest garage-pop export Hinds will be taking their ramshackle rock tunes to Singapore this May.
The all-girl quartet (with a penchant of cigarettes, booze and jangly guitars) rose to prominence for their California beach rock-inspired sound, garnering fans hungry for the garage revival sound as well as attention from UK publications. Embarking on a world tour this year, the carefree Spanish ladies will be wandering beyond their Chili Town playing festival shows in Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Bestival and more.
The welfare of the 10 darling otters residing in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park were under ambush once again in an apparent case of illegal fishing — and this time the injury looks a lot more serious than before.
Looks like Sanrio is making waves in Singapore this year. First, it was the announcement of Singapore's first Hello Kitty cafe slated to open at Changi Airport in May. Now, there's news of another iconic Japanese character coming to town, and it's none other than Pompompurin.
The adorable yellow Golden Retriever with the trademark brown beret has already debuted cafes in cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo and Taiwan, and he's about to leave his mark here.
Need to add some tomes to your personal library or need to spruce up your coffee table with arty farty books? Bring yourself to the annual Singapore Art Book Fair at the ArtScience Museum from Apr 14 to 17 to get your fix on contemporary art books and zines.
Now in its third edition, the fair will once again feature the best in local arts publishing including art books, magazines, DIY zines and new publications as well. Beyond the local sphere, there'll be international exhibitors as well — from art collectives and design studios to book publishers from Vietnam, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
The Ministry of Manpower has just released its list of public holidays for 2017, and we're in luck. Seven long weekends are coming our way, with public holidays falling on Fridays, Mondays or Sundays. The only downside about this news is that the first day of Chinese New Year will be on a Saturday, which means a three-day weekend instead of four. Oh well.
Check out the list below and get cracking on your vacation plans for next year.
Last year, Sarawakian Kho Jabing was granted a stay of execution less than 24 hours before his final walk to the gallows — a temporary reprieve after his lawyer filed a criminal motion.
The news was a much welcomed one to the Malaysian unit of Amnesty International and other activists fighting for clemency.
Today however, the outlook is grim. The 31-year-old was denied in his bid to commute his death sentence; a decision unanimously made by the five-judge Court of Appeal. Kho's date of execution will be decided by President Tony Tan, TODAY reports.
Another day, another asshat cabby caught on dashcam. Like a freaked-out feline, a taxi driver with CityCab reversed so hard in a narrow carpark that a parked car actually lifted off the ground briefly when the yellow cab smashed into it.
Thinking he/she could get away with it, the cab driver dashed away from the scene within a matter of seconds, leaving behind multiple dumbstruck witnesses and a very, very dented car behind in the dust. The grainy quality of the video however makes it hard to discern the offending cab's plate number — but it looks like the folks behind Roads.sg managed to find it. Watch the whole scene unfold in horror below:
In celebration of 400 years of William Shakespeare, British Airways has announced discounts on return fares to the UK and Europe. On World Traveller Plus premium economy, return flights to the UK and Europe start from $1,218, while Club World business class seats go for $6,188.
Catch a flight to London and head over to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit The Bard's birthplace, or experience Elizabethan theatre at Shakespeare's Globe, a replica of the original that showcases his plays in open air performances.
