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AsiaOne
15 hours ago
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- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs You don't need us to tell you that consuming controlled substances is wrong. Not only is it illegal to do so, but any abuse of drugs also affects your well-being, regardless of whether the drugs are taken in Singapore or overseas... » READ MORE 2. Hong Kong's popular Mon Kee cafe to open at newly renovated Raffles City food court For the longest time, Singaporeans could only enjoy the scrambled eggs and pineapple buns from Mon Kee in Hong Kong. But now, they won't have to fly over to do so as the popular cha chaan teng — or Hong Kong-style diner — is coming to Singapore... » READ MORE 3. Carrie Wong gives tour of new minimalist resort-themed loft condo that she has yet to move into Although local actress Carrie Wong rolled a pineapple into her new home almost over a year ago, she has yet to "officially" move in. In a YouTube video posted on June 23, the 31-year-old gave a house tour to #JustSwipeLah of her minimalist resort-themed loft apartment. However, upon entering the home, it seemed to be bare apart from being fitted with furniture... » READ MORE 4. Boy, 9, has kidney removed after falling at Bukit Batok playground A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after falling from the monkey bars at a playground in Bukit Batok, resulting in the removal of one of his kidneys. According to Shin Min Daily News on Tuesday (June 24), the incident occurred on June 20 at around 6pm at a playground beside Block 443D, Bukit Batok West Avenue 8... » READ MORE editor@
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Actress moves back to JB, commutes 2 hours daily to S'pore
AMIDST rising rental costs, Mediacorp actress Juin Teh makes a major life change — moving back to her family home in Johor Bahru after her Singapore apartment lease expired on April 1. The 34-year-old star shocked fans in early April when she posted a video of herself moving out of her Singapore apartment, leading many to think she might be leaving Mediacorp. But Juin quickly set the record straight — she's still a full-time artiste with the broadcaster. ALSO READ: Actor relocates family from SG to JB, says life in Malaysia is 30 percent cheaper 'Rent went up, so I thought it might be good to move back home to Johor Bahru. My mother's getting older too, so I want to spend more time with her,' she mentioned. According to The Straits Times, by moving back home, Juin is saving about $1,000 a month. But it comes with a major sacrifice — she now commutes up to two hours each way across the Causeway for work, with the journey sometimes stretching to three hours on weekends. 'When a job ends late but I have other work to attend to early the next morning, I'll stay over with a friend or a relative here,' she shared. With no car — since permanent residents aren't allowed to drive Malaysia-registered vehicles in Singapore and buying a local car is too expensive — she depends fully on public transport. 'Sometimes, I do get recognised. People will yell 'Juin!', and some netizens leave comments on social media saying they hope to bump into me at Customs,' she said. Despite the tough commute, she says it's all worth it when she returns home to a warm, home-cooked meal from her mother. She first captured public attention during Star Search 2019 and is currently acting in Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story on Channel 8. She also hosts the online show #JustSwipeLah, where she gave fans a tour of her Johor Bahru home — a home she personally renovated over 10 months to make it more elderly-friendly for her parents.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mediacorp actress moves back to JB, commutes 2 hours daily to S'pore for work — all to save on rent
AMIDST rising rental costs, Mediacorp actress Juin Teh makes a major life change — moving back to her family home in Johor Bahru after her Singapore apartment lease expired on April 1. The 34-year-old star shocked fans in early April when she posted a video of herself moving out of her Singapore apartment, leading many to think she might be leaving Mediacorp. But Juin quickly set the record straight — she's still a full-time artiste with the broadcaster. 'Rent went up, so I thought it might be good to move back home to Johor Bahru. My mother's getting older too, so I want to spend more time with her,' she mentioned. According to The Straits Times, by moving back home, Juin is saving about $1,000 a month. But it comes with a major sacrifice — she now commutes up to two hours each way across the Causeway for work, with the journey sometimes stretching to three hours on weekends. 'When a job ends late but I have other work to attend to early the next morning, I'll stay over with a friend or a relative here,' she shared. With no car — since permanent residents aren't allowed to drive Malaysia-registered vehicles in Singapore and buying a local car is too expensive — she depends fully on public transport. 'Sometimes, I do get recognised. People will yell 'Juin!', and some netizens leave comments on social media saying they hope to bump into me at Customs,' she said. Despite the tough commute, she says it's all worth it when she returns home to a warm, home-cooked meal from her mother. She first captured public attention during Star Search 2019 and is currently acting in Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story on Channel 8. She also hosts the online show #JustSwipeLah, where she gave fans a tour of her Johor Bahru home — a home she personally renovated over 10 months to make it more elderly-friendly for her parents.
Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Mediacorp star Juin Teh moves home to Johor Bahru to save on rent, takes public transport across causeway
Malaysian Mediacorp actress Juin Teh now travels between Johor Bahru and Singapore for work. PHOTO: JUIN66/INSTAGRAM Mediacorp star Juin Teh moves home to Johor Bahru to save on rent, takes public transport across causeway SINGAPORE - When Mediacorp actress Juin Teh posted an Instagram video of herself moving out of her apartment in Singapore and bidding goodbye to city living in early April, many netizens wondered if she was departing the broadcaster for good. But the 34-year-old Malaysian star is still very much a full-time Mediacorp artiste, with the bulk of her work based in Singapore. She is merely moving back home to Johor Bahru to spend more time with her family and to save on rising rental costs here, as she explained in a follow-up video on April 7. Teh, who can currently be seen playing a majie in the popular local hit series Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story airing on Channel 8, recently told Chinese news outlet Lianhe Zaobao she has been commuting to Singapore for work from her Johor Bahru home. Malaysian Mediacorp actress Juin Teh plays a majie, or domestic helper, in the hit Channel 8 series Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story. PHOTO: MEDIACORP She moved back on April 1 after the rental lease on her apartment in Singapore expired. 'Rent went up so I thought it might be good to move back home to Johor Bahru. My mother's getting older too, so I want to spend more time with her,' she said in a story published on April 25. Moving back home saves her around $1,000 per month, although she spends more time commuting. It now takes her two hours to get from her home in Johor Bahru to Mediacorp. The trip can take up to three hours on weekends. She said : 'When a job ends late but I have other work to attend to early the next morning, then I'll stay over with a friend or a relative here.' She travels across the Causeway using public transport. As a permanent resident, Teh is not permitted to drive a Malaysia-registered car in Singapore, and buying cars in Singapore is too expensive, she said. 'Sometimes I do get recognised. People will yell 'Juin!' loudly, and some netizens leave comments on socials saying they hope to bump into me at Customs ,' she added. But all the trouble is worth it, she said, when she sees her mother's homecooked dinner on the table. The star, who got her start as one of the finalists of Mediacorp's talent competition Star Search 2019, previously shared a tour of the Johor Bahru home where she lives with her parents, during an episode of the Mediacorp online variety programme #JustSwipeLah in October 2024. Malaysian Mediacorp star Juin Teh (right) unveiled her renovated Johor Bahru home in a #JustSwipeLah episode in October 2024 with presenter Seow Sin Nee (left). PHOTO: JUIN66/INSTAGRAM Teh, also a host of #JustSwipeLah, shared with fellow host Seow Sin Nee how she spent ten months renovating the home to make it accessible and user-friendly for her elderly parents. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
