Japanese tech company lets staff take ‘beer breaks’ & ‘hangover leave’, has zero turnover despite low pay

13 Feb 2025, 10:53 am

The company also offers 'loss leave', which lets employees take time off if something happens to their favourite pop idol.

S’pore actor Dennis Chew’s father dies the day after he completes polytechnic studies

13 Feb 2025, 1:30 am

"Rest assured, I’ll take good care of myself. I love you. I love you so much," Chew told his father.

Woman in China talks nonstop in cinema, splashes bubble tea at moviegoer who tries to stop her

12 Feb 2025, 6:46 pm

She allegedly explained the plot and recited the characters’ lines during the movie.

61-year-old cyclist dies after getting hit by car in Tampines, had dropped off grandson to school

12 Feb 2025, 6:34 pm

The deceased's family members are looking for witnesses.

‘Really lose out a lot’: Redditor expresses frustration over NS, calls for better compensation

12 Feb 2025, 5:50 pm

He proposed that soldiers should receive around S$3,000, factoring in their duties and overtime.

900 Johor students skip M’sia national exam, believe they can work in S’pore without it

12 Feb 2025, 5:32 pm

Singapore's policy of not requiring SPM qualifications for employment has been cited as a contributing factor to the trend.

Pet python in Taiwan defecates in toilet, netizens amazed by how much it poops

12 Feb 2025, 4:48 pm

Taking toilet training to the next level...

68-year-old woman undergoes spinal surgery after getting struck by massive tree branch in Redhill

12 Feb 2025, 3:36 pm

She is currently undergoing rehabilitative treatment at Outram Community Hospital.

Fireworks stall in M’sia goes up in flames, sets off unexpected display

12 Feb 2025, 2:17 pm

A belated New Year's celebration?

‘Best sleep I ever had’: S’pore Redditor celebrates after neighbour who made life ‘hell’ for 5 years dies

12 Feb 2025, 1:57 pm

The OP said they were initially shocked to see the neighbour's funeral, but felt "damn happy" afterwards.