Matcha shortage in Japan hits some Singapore businesses, enthusiasts

SINGAPORE: When Jillyn Lee, 19, first tried a matcha drink in 2022, she was captivated by its rich and creamy taste. The Singapore Polytechnic student has since made drinking matcha – powdered green tea – a daily ritual, enjoying it at least twice a day. Her obsession with the superfood even led her to Japan in October...

A new pulse in BP monitoring

WITH hypertension affecting millions worldwide, monitoring your health is more crucial than ever. The HUAWEI WATCH D2 offers a practical solution with its advanced Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) capabilities. Certified by the Malaysian Medical Device Authority, Europe Medical Device Regulation and the Chinese National Medical Products Administration, this smartwatch helps you stay informed and proactive about...

Girl plunges down four floors in China shopping mall after glass panel comes loose

BEIJING: A girl died after falling four storeys to the ground in a shopping mall in eastern China’s Shandong province on Saturday (Nov 16). The girl had been standing near the top of an escalator, leaning on an adjacent glass panel when it gave way at about 8.30pm, according to media outlets. The accident occurred at...

Miss Thailand wins praises after finishing fourth in Miss Universe

BANGKOK: Though Miss Thailand, Suchata 'Opal' Chuangsri (pic), won fourth place in Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico on Sunday, several fans in Thailand praised her for her achievement in the final round of five pageants. A 21-year-old Phuket native was born on Sept 20, 2003. Her family runs a hotel in the southern island province. She is...

China doctor kills insomniac girlfriend by injecting anesthetics 20 times in six hours

BEIJING (SCMP): A Chinese doctor has been condemned online after he tried to treat his girlfriend’s insomnia by administering anaesthesia more than 20 times in six hours, a move which tragically resulted in her death. The medic, identified only by the surname Qu, is an anesthesiologist at an unnamed hospital in Jiajiang county, Leshan, Sichuan province,...

Kritanong ‘Jephat’ Suwanwong arrested at residence in Thailand’s iCon Group case

BANGKOK: The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct on Saturday (Nov 16) approved an arrest warrant for Kritanong Suwanwong, also known as "Jephat", on charges of extortion and acting as an intermediary for bribery, related to allegations of demanding money from suspects in The iCon Group network. Police officers from the Crime Suppression Division had...

China pilot, who looks like South Korean K-drama star Song Hye-kyo, wows air show fans

BEIJING: A rising-star female military pilot in China has captured attention at the Zhuhai air show due to her striking resemblance to South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo. Xu Fengcan, a second lieutenant pilot in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), served as a commentator at the air show, the country’s biggest, which is also known as the...

Thai National Police Chief tightens rules on personal appearance

BANGKOK: National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet (pic) has emphasised strict adherence to the 2018 regulations on police uniforms and hairstyles, requiring officers to maintain a clean-cut appearance with shaved sides and back. This directive comes after the previous police chief, a year ago, issued a more relaxed guideline allowing side hair to be grown...

Goodbye to big tech’s big perks? Singapore workers say global techlash has come for their benefits

SINGAPORE: Big tech companies once represented the best of both worlds in corporate life – the boundless optimism of working in a field with seemingly endless growth, and great work-life balance padded with lavish perks and luxurious offices. But employees say the post-pandemic period has been a wake-up call for those who believed in the promise...

Tracking devices mandated under proposed house arrest law, says Saifuddin

PASIR MAS: Those placed under house arrest will be required to wear location-tracking devices under a proposed law, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said current laws do allow house arrest. "This can help reduce the problem of prison congestion in the country," he said after officiating the Santuni Madani with the Commissioner-General of...