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Japanese man cooks, serves own genitals

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:08:00 GMT

TOKYO (AFP) - A Japanese artist cooked his own genitals and served them to five paying diners in Tokyo to cover the medical costs, in a bizarre act to raise awareness about sexual minorities.

UAE women battle against skimpy dressing

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:00 GMT

ABU DHABI (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) may be the Gulf's most liberal Arab state but two local women have caused a stir with an online campaign against the 'repulsive' habit of Western women to reveal too much flesh in public.

COI into December SMRT rail disruptions ends after 6 weeks

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:11:00 GMT

After six weeks, the public inquiry into the two massive MRT disruptions on Dec 15 and 17 last year has come to a close.

From planes to cars, she keeps her education moving forward

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:26:00 GMT

Former RSAF technician pursues her passion and plays key role in award-winning NUS eco-car team. After obtaining her polytechnic diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, Ong Shiyi spent four years in the RSAF. In 2009, she decided to pursue a university degree to continue learning and improve her knowledge and skills.

Doctor jailed 4 weeks for causing cyclist's death

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:24:00 GMT

A doctor was sentenced to four weeks' jail and banned from driving for five years on Friday for causing the death of a cyclist and four other traffic offences.

FairPrice first to increase staff salaries

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

NTUC FairPrice on Thursday became the first employer to announce it was increasing salaries, two days after the move was recommended by the National Wages Council.

PM on PAP's chances in Hougang and NCMP issue

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday gave the media written answers to several questions on the Hougang by-election. These are his replies:

Shoebox flats 'almost inhuman', says CapitaLand CEO

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Singapore should curb the increasing trend of so-called shoebox apartments because they are 'almost inhuman', CapitaLand chief executive officer Liew Mun Leong said.

Buyers from China lose property top spot

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Buyers from China have lost pole position among foreign purchasers of Singapore property in the wake of December's tough cooling measures.

Blogger Xiaxue fights back against Facebook abuse

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Men who this week called popular blogger Xiaxue a 'stupid bimbo' and a 'whore' online are getting a taste of their own medicine.

SAF to hold first-ever open house in the city this weekend

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Fancy riding on the army's war machines, firing its guns and traversing through a 'battlefield' in the heart of downtown Marina Bay?

Singaporeans prefer partners who can cook, food survey reveals

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

As the saying goes, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The ability to cook is regarded by Singaporeans as an appealing attribute in a partner, the Electrolux Asia Pacific Food Survey 2012 reveals.

SIA cabin crew member accused of helping loanshark

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:49:00 GMT

A Singapore Airlines cabin crew member was charged in court on Thursday with assisting an unlicensed moneylender in his business.

PM Lee urges Hougang voters to make a fresh start

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:09:00 GMT

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has weighed in on the Hougang by-election and called on voters there to make a fresh start by voting for People's Action Party candidate Desmond Choo, who will work with the Government to improve their lives.

Chinese couple bury woman alive, sparking outrage

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:46:00 GMT

BEIJING (REUTERS) - Chinese police have arrested a young couple who buried an old woman alive believing she was dead after their car hit the 68-year-old, newspapers said on Thursday, in a case which has sparked outrage over declining public morality.

Two Malaysians charged with match-fixing Lions XII match

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:49:00 GMT

Two Malaysians were charged in court on Thursday with abetting in a conspiracy to fix the LionsXII and Sarawak Malaysian Super League (MSL) soccer match played on Tuesday evening.

Gurkha cop jailed 9 months over Clarke Quay brawl

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A group of off-duty Gurkha police officers were clubbing in Clarke Quay when they got into a scuffle with another group of partygoers.

A gift of sight for tumour-hit Indonesian

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

For most of his life, Indonesian Lauw Tjoan Eng faced rejection from people afraid of his looks.

Girl attacked at home: Rapist fails in appeal

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A rapist who met his victim through a 'making friends' column in a teen magazine has had his appeal dismissed.

EPL telecast glitch: SingTel to compensate affected customers

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Pay-TV provider SingTel will compensate customers who experienced viewing difficulties while watching the live telecast of the English Premier League (EPL) season finale on its platform.

SMRT to be more 'pro-active' in $900m programme

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

SMRT is now more proactive and putting more stress on replacing - rather than just repairing and maintaining - parts of its train network, said Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew on Wednesday.

NWC recommends pay rise of $50 or more for low-wage workers

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The National Wages Council (NWC) has recommended that workers earning below $1,000 be given a pay hike of at least $50 this year. Companies that are doing well should give more, the NWC added.

Vietnamese woman jailed for cheating by swapping iPhones

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:25:00 GMT

Another Vietnamese national involved in swopping of iPhones to cheat several mobile phone shops was jailed for 24 months on Wednesday.

Singapore inflation rises to 5.4% in April, driven by accommodation cost

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:15:00 GMT

Prices continued to rise sharply, on the back of transport and accommodation costs. The CPI hit a four month high of 5.4 per cent last month, as economists warned that prices will continue to stay high in the next few months

New Order, Garbage and Snow Patrol to play at Fort Canning

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:28:00 GMT

Three established acts have confirmed gigs at Fort Canning Park. British electronic pioneers New Order will be playing on Aug 22, American alternative rock band Garbage plays on Aug 21 while Northern Irish alternative rockers Snow Patrol performs on Aug 6.