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Video: The intense trailer for Boo Junfeng's new psychological drama flick 'Apprentice'

April 15, 2016, 3:09 am
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Six years since local filmmaker Boo Junfeng made his feature film debut with Sandcastle— the first Singaporean film to be invited to the International Critics' Week and Cannes Film Festival — he's back with his sophomore feature: Apprentice. 

Slated for release this year, Boo's flick will be having its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2016, and the buzz around it has been pretty noteworthy — Apprentice made it to Film4's top ten picks. 

The film is a psychological drama centred around Aiman, a young correctional officer who was just transferred to a maximum security prison. He meets one of the world's most prolific executioners — 65-year-old Rahim — a charismatic man who wants Aiman to be his new apprentice at the prison. 

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This new guide has compiled a list of the top 20 authentic Korean restaurants in Singapore

April 15, 2016, 3:34 am
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Having a hard time deciding which Korean restaurant is the best in Singapore? A guide book has already done the work for you. Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Korea and the Korean Food Foundation, the Korean Restaurant guidebook and mobile app highlights the top 20 authentic ones in Singapore (and Hong Kong, for those planning a trip there). 

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SLE towards CTE closed after cement mixer crashed into centre divider and overturned

April 17, 2016, 7:26 pm
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In the early hours of this morning, around 3.19am, a cement mixer collided into the centre divider on the highway and overturned, spilling cement all over both sides of the road. The accident occurred on the Seletar Expressway towards the Central Expressway, between the Upper Thomson Road and Mandai Road exits, resulting in a huge jam in both directions. 

No other vehicles were involved, but the driver was trapped in the truck and had to be rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. He was in stable condition when they took him to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. In a Facebook post, the Singapore Police Force advised motorists to avoid the stretch and seek alternatives.

The vehicle was towed away around 8.20am. 

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17 sent to hospital after two double-decker SBS Transit buses collide in Pasir Ris

April 17, 2016, 7:32 pm
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Two double-decker SBS Transit buses were involved in an accident in Pasir Ris yesterday, leaving 17 people in Changi General Hospital.

Reportedly, bus service 109 collided into the back of service 81 along Pasir Ris Drive 1 at around 3.40pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force had to dispatch two ambulance and a support vehicle to the scene, with paramedics treating the injured on the pavement. 

Photo: Judy Bakes Facebook page

A Facebook user who goes by the name of Judy Bakes managed to capture some images of the accident from her flat. What seemed to be black oil was seen leaking out from the buses.

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Indonesia's Minister of the Environment tells Singapore to stop making so many comments about haze

April 17, 2016, 8:20 pm
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Indonesia's Minister of the Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya Bakar has straight up delivered a savage rebuttal to her Singaporean counterpart in the latest beef about the transboundary haze. 

The Indonesian minister basically told Singapore's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli to stop running his mouth and mind Singapore's own damn business instead. 

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Actress Rui En wins All-Time Favourite Artiste, bows down in apology for recent incident

April 17, 2016, 8:21 pm
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Last night's Star Awards Show 1 may have been a star-studded gathering of famous TV celebs in Singapore, but all eyes were on one person — Rui En. The actress, who recently made headlines for her involvement in a drink-driving incident, had released a statement a couple days before the awards ceremony in an attempt to explain her side of the story. While the 35-year-old declined to speak with the media before the show, she was open and honest with the public after she received her All-Time Favourite Artiste award.

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Highest temperature in past 10 years recorded in Seletar last week; more scorching days incoming

April 17, 2016, 8:59 pm
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Proof that these past couple of weeks have absolutely been sickeningly hot — the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) stated that the country experienced its hottest day in 10 years in Seletar last Wednesday. 

It was a scorching 36.7°C at Seletar, and is said to be the highest daily maximum temperature on record so far this year, and the last ten years as well. 

In even better news, MSS says that we can expect more of the same torrid days in the second half of April in the inter-monsoon conditions. Folks can expect more migraines and sweaty nights with temperatures ranging from 33°C to the aforementioned 36°C. 

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Singapore Kindness Movement poster of man sleeping on MRT reserved seat goes viral

April 17, 2016, 9:20 pm
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Have you seen the latest campaign posters by the Singapore Kindness Movement?

They spotlight the issue of public shaming — y'know, when people armed with cell phones attempt to claim the role of social media justice warrior without first being pro-active or lifting a finger to help. Anyone who dares to step out of line may find their photo circulating online the next day, with complete strangers condemning them for something as simple as cutting a queue, getting into an argument or failing to give up the sacred reserved seat. 

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Charged: Uber driver and LTA officer who brawled at Bugis Junction taxi stand in viral video

April 17, 2016, 10:25 pm
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The very viral and public altercation between an Uber driver and a Land Transport Authority (LTA) enforcement officer at Victoria Street saw its day in court last Friday, with both parties getting charged. 

The two had gone into fisticuffs at the taxi stand of Bugis Junction, when 60-year-old Uber driver Goh Kok Ling was picking up a passenger. However, only taxis were allowed to stop there, and the LTA officer — 51-year-old Tan Hock Guan — severely berated Goh. Fightin' words and vulgarities were exchanged and the two got into a brawl, which ended with Goh on the floor, receiving a kick to his ribcage before a bystander broke it up. 

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Get your hair and nails done Korean-style at the new Bella K-Beauty House

April 18, 2016, 12:05 am
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Emulate your favourite Korean celeb's hairstyle at new Korean salon Bella K-Beauty House. Housed in a stylish, modern space along Nassim Road, the beauty parlour operates under the expertise of celeb hairstylist Gunhee, who's been in the showbiz industry for years, working with names like Super Junior, 4Minute, JYJ and more. So if you wanna feel like a K-pop star for a day, book the by-appointment-only session with Gunhee. He'll also be mentoring the four other hairdressers from Korea, offering popular styles like the Korean Digital Perm and Korean Magic (a type of natural rebonding with a curled finish).

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Video: Elderly uncle caught on dashcam tossing himself onto car in failed scam

April 18, 2016, 12:07 am
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More shenanigans on the road involving folks intentionally jumping onto cars in an effort to claim monetary compensation in pretend damages. 

Like a honed actor worthy of a Razzie Award, this old uncle ran onto the path of a car, jumped on its hood and tumbled down dramatically. If commotion was his goal, it was commotion he got when multiple passersby came rushing down to help the old man. Watch the whole stunt captured on dashcam, and uploaded on the Beh Chia Lor Facebook page. 

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The Fair returns to Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel with home decor items, jewellery and artworks

April 18, 2016, 12:31 am
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The Fair needs no fancy names or cheeky puns. It's one of Singapore's longest-running bazaars, and it's back in May for the 24th edition at Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel. Almost 40 vendors will be setting up shop to hawk wares from Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and India. From handmade designer jewellery to quirky art pieces and unique home decor items, there's something for every shopper here. Labels on display include Lilla Lane and their boho bags and shoes, and Elsewear's yoga apparel.

Every year, The Fair donates a percentage of their booths to support charities, and this year is no different. Caring for Cambodia, an organisation that helps Cambodian children in poverty-stricken communities finish their education, will have a booth at the market this year.

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Video: Singaporean pro darts champ nonchalantly eats a burger while repeatedly striking bullseye

April 18, 2016, 12:49 am
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Just a couple more weeks to DARTSLIVE Open USA 2016 in Las Vegas, where the top darts players from all around the world will converge and compete for the total cash prize of over USD200,000. That's quite a lot of moolah for a game you'd drunkenly play in a pub. 

Singapore's very own champ Paul Lim is one of the many icons of the sport, and he's been roped in to help promote the contest that's happening in May. Watch why the 62-year-old Singapore slinger can make dart-throwing a career for himself in the promo video below: 

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Singapore Theatre Festival by Wild Rice returns with new plays and re-stagings of old hits

April 18, 2016, 1:31 am
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Theatre lovers, there's something to look forward to in June. The month-long Singapore Theatre Festival by Wild Rice returns with eight plays, featuring brand new ones and re-staging of favourites. From the hilarious to the heartbreaking, the original Singaporean stories offer a voice for people from all walks of life, including the minorities and the marginalised. These works will be supplemented by festivities at Lasalle's Lowercase Cafe, with activities like playwriting workshops, discussion panels, drag performances and stand-up comedy shows.

Here's a breakdown of the plays:

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Thumbprint scanners to be installed at all manual land, sea and air immigration checkpoints

April 18, 2016, 1:34 am
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Though it's pretty much a common fixture in the immigration checkpoints of other countries, Singapore will implement the BioScreen system to scan and capture the thumbprints of visitors coming to and fro across our borders. 

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced that the new security system will be installed progressively at passenger halls of sea, land and air checkpoints from Apr 20 onwards. Currently, residents holding Singapore passports are already required to scan their thumbprint at automatic gantries — the BioScreen system will ensure that everyone else going through manned counters will also do the same. 

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OCBC Cycle returns in October, with 13 pre-event workshops and activities

April 18, 2016, 2:07 am
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Singapore's largest cycling event, OCBC Cycle, returns for its second year in October. But before we get to that, they've got 13 pre-event workshops and activities for you to sign up for. From May 14, for a donation of $6 to charity, participants can go for a healthy cooking workshop at the Singapore Sports Institute, teach underprivileged children how to cycle, join a cafe bike crawl in the North-East, get challenged at a fitness boot camp, take part in a cycling workshop, and enjoy the day at the family carnival. 

On top of that, OCBC Cycle will support organisations like The Business Times Cycle of Home programme, SportCares Foundation and the Dyslexia Association of Singapore by donating portions of the registration fee to them. 

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PCF students involved in apparent molestation case now undergoing counselling

April 18, 2016, 2:59 am
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A very upset parent of a six-year-old daughter and student of the PAP Community Foundation (PCF) childcare centre in Taman Jurong took to social media to bring attention to a disturbing incident — she was apparently molested by a classmate. 

According to the girl's parent, what happened was that a boy had snuck up to her while his daughter was sleeping during naptime. The six-year-old boy allegedly placed his hand up the girl's skirt and "started caressing her private part". No teacher was present at the time, but according to the girl, her classmate saw the whole thing. 

Already angered by the apparent molestation that took place, the parent got even more upset when the boy's mother refused to come down to the school. The principal had also given off the impression of wanting "to push the responsibility away".

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Classic songs from the swingin' sixties in Singapore remastered and released on new compilation

April 18, 2016, 3:48 am
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Not many of you millennials may know this, but Singapore actually had a pretty vibrant and renowned local music scene back in the swinging sixties. 

Though the likes of The Quests, BeeJays and more may no longer be seen again in its previous glory, their classic tracks have undergone a new lick of paint and lovingly curated into the EMI 60s, a compilation of homegrown pop music from the era. 

Thanks to Universal Music Singapore, the tracks in the album have been carefully restored, digitally re-mastered and will be released simultaneously on CD and digital formats. Old favourites like The Quests'"Mr Rainbow", Sugiman Jahuri's "Our Last Goodbye"  and more should take folks down memory lane. 

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SMRT Taxis launches private hire car business Strides Transportation with 300 new vehicles

April 18, 2016, 8:27 am
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SMRT Taxis is venturing into the private hire car business for the first time with the launch of Strides Transportation. A 300-strong fleet of brand new Toyota Altis sedans will be introduced progressively over the next six months to offer limousine, chauffeur and car rental services. Other luxury vehicles like the Lexus ES Hybrid and Toyota Vellfire will also be on hand for corporate clients. 

Plus, Strides has signed a year-long partnership with GrabCar to allow up to 200 Strides drivers to receive bookings exclusively from the Grab app, in exchange for performance-related cash incentives. 

Looks like we'll soon have more transport options to choose from (and more cars to jam up the expressways).

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Singaporean film A Yellow Bird to make world premiere at this year's Cannes

April 18, 2016, 9:00 am
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A Yellow Bird is homegrown director K Rajagopal's first feature film, and it's been invited in competition to the 55th edition of La Semaine de la Critique (Critics' Week), a parallel section of the 69th Festival de Cannes. This marks the film's world premiere, where it will go up against six other first and second features for the section's top Nespresso Grand Prize, the France 4 Visionary Award and the Camera d'Or. 

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