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AsiaOne
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Celebrate National Day with exclusive SG60 meals including bak kut teh ramen and laksa shakshuka — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Bak kut teh ramen, laksa shakshuka and chilli crab burgers: Celebrate National Day with these exclusive SG60 meals With our nation's 60th birthday just around the corner, brands are rolling out various National Day promotions and offerings to celebrate the occasion, including exclusive dishes and set meals. Here's where you can tuck into these limited-time menu items. We'll continue to add to the list as we find more... » READ MORE 2. JB car wash operators say 'unfair' after business declines amid govt clampdown over prioritising Singapore-registered cars One bad apple spoils the barrel — and these car wash operators are coming clean with how they feel about it. Car wash operators in Johor Bahru (JB) have cried foul after facing a boycott and government clampdown, The New Straits Times reported on Wednesday (July 30)... » READ MORE 3. 'Count his lucky stars': Youth struck by taxi while dashing across Yio Chu Kang Road, netizens react He may have been in a rush, but the time he saved crossing the street may have cost him his life. A youth was seen dashing across a pedestrian crossing at a junction along Yio Chu Kang on Tuesday (July 29) evening, according to a post on Facebook group Singapore Road Vigilante (SGRV) the same day... » READ MORE 4. 'That's what life is': Wednesday director Tim Burton not worried about balancing horror elements for adults and children in his shows Tim Burton has been a mainstay of dark fantasy and horror for nearly four decades now, with those of us spookily-inclined often growing up with his works. The 66-year-old is the director and executive producer on Netflix's Wednesday and was recently asked during a press conference whether it is difficult to toe the line making horror for adults while also keeping it child-friendly... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
31-07-2025
- AsiaOne
'Count his lucky stars': Youth struck by taxi while dashing across Yio Chu Kang Road, netizens react, Singapore News
He may have been in a rush, but the time he saved crossing the street may have cost him his life. A youth was seen dashing across a pedestrian crossing at a junction along Yio Chu Kang on Tuesday (July 29) evening, according to a post on Facebook group Singapore Road Vigilante (SGRV) the same day. Based on the clip, the accident is believed to have occurred at the junction of Yio Chu Kang Road and Hougang Avenue 9. In the video, the youth, carrying a bag, can be seen pausing for a moment at the side of the junction, before making a dash across the crossing while the pedestrian lights were still red. However, as he reaches the left-most lane, a taxi appears. Unable to stop in time, he makes contact with the right side of the cab, and is sent tumbling to the ground, landing on his side. In the collision, the youth drops his phone to the ground, while a blue object — possibly the taxi's sideview mirror — also falls onto the road towards the middle of the junction. Fortunately, the youth is able to get back on his feet, picking up his phone before walking over to the other side of the crossing. He then signals to the taxi driver who had come to a stop down the road, with a gesture that netizens interpreted as indicating he was okay. In the post on SGRV, the user who shared the video wrote: "[He] should count his lucky stars to be able to get back up and walk across the road." Many commenters were upset by the teen's negligence towards safety, with one user asking why the youth couldn't "even wait for just a few seconds". "Please, [even] if you don't treasure your life, [you shouldn't] cause others trouble," said the user, with another indicating that the youth was at fault. "Obviously a run and hit incident, the pedestrian run and hit a car," they wrote. Another noted how close the pedestrian might have been to death, stating: "Two steps faster and his parents can prepare funeral arrangements." A comment also advised other pedestrians to practice caution when crossing roads: "Please be very careful and look out for traffic on the road, especially [if you rush or run] across the road." The user explained that pedestrians could end up in the driver's blind spot and might not see them as they cross, causing accidents to occur. "Safety first," he emphasised. The police, when contacted by AsiaOne, said that a report has been lodged and investigations are ongoing. [[nid:720572]] khooyihang@
AsiaOne
31-07-2025
- AsiaOne
"Count his lucky stars': Youth struck by taxi while dashing across Yio Chu Kang Road, netizens react, Singapore News
He may have been in a rush, but the time he saved crossing the street may have cost him his life. A youth was seen dashing across a pedestrian crossing at a junction along Yio Chu Kang on Tuesday (July 29) evening, according to a post on Facebook group Singapore Road Vigilante (SGRV) the same day. Based on the clip, the accident is believed to have occurred at the junction of Yio Chu Kang Road and Hougang Avenue 9. In the video, the youth, carrying a bag, can be seen pausing for a moment at the side of the junction, before making a dash across the crossing while the pedestrian lights were still red. However, as he reaches the left-most lane, a taxi appears. Unable to stop in time, he makes contact with the right side of the cab, and is sent tumbling to the ground, landing on his side. In the collision, the youth drops his phone to the ground, while a blue object — possibly the taxi's sideview mirror — also falls onto the road towards the middle of the junction. Fortunately, the youth is able to get back on his feet, picking up his phone before walking over to the other side of the crossing. He then signals to the taxi driver who had come to a stop down the road, with a gesture that netizens interpreted as indicating he was okay. In the post on SGRV, the user who shared the video wrote: "[He] should count his lucky stars to be able to get back up and walk across the road." Many commenters were upset by the teen's negligence towards safety, with one user asking why the youth couldn't "even wait for just a few seconds". "Please, [even] if you don't treasure your life, [you shouldn't] cause others trouble," said the user, with another indicating that the youth was at fault. "Obviously a run and hit incident, the pedestrian run and hit a car," they wrote. Another noted how close the pedestrian might have been to death, stating: "Two steps faster and his parents can prepare funeral arrangements." A comment also advised other pedestrians to practice caution when crossing roads: "Please be very careful and look out for traffic on the road, especially [if you rush or run] across the road." The user explained that pedestrians could end up in the driver's blind spot and might not see them as they cross, causing accidents to occur. "Safety first," he emphasised. The police, when contacted by AsiaOne, said that a report has been lodged and investigations are ongoing. [[nid:720572]] khooyihang@
The Sun
03-05-2025
- The Sun
Vellfire driver steals spot, flips off waiting motorist
FINDING a parking spot these days can be a real challenge, and it feels even worse when someone else takes the spot despite you having taken the appropriate steps to secure it. Recently, a viral video showed a Toyota Vellfire driver in Singapore snatching another driver's parking space. What's more, the driver allegedly made a rude gesture towards the motorist behind her who had been waiting for the spot. A Facebook post by Singapore Road Vigilante showed a car exiting a parking lot, after which the black Vellfire cut in front of another vehicle that had been waiting behind. 'I assumed she was in a hurry and let her park there. 'But she did not appreciate it and flipped a middle finger at me,' the other driver claimed in the post. The Vellfire driver appeared to struggle with parking and ended up driving into the main driving lane. The driver behind then edged forward to park in the space, but the Vellfire abruptly reversed back into the same spot. While reversing, the Vellfire was also seen bumping into the front of what is believed to be a Toyota Alphard parked next to the space. After some time, the Vellfire driver finally managed to park her multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) properly. Netizens called for the authorities to take action against the Vellfire driver, while others criticised her parking skills. 'Learn how to position your vehicle first then reverse. So good at flipping the (middle) finger but don't know how to park,' a user quipped. 'If I knew her car was going to leave, I would have gone ahead and stopped next to the parking spot,' another commenter suggested. One user urged the affected driver to report her for making an obscene gesture. Under Singaporean law, showing the middle finger to another person is considered an offence under Section 377B(A) of the Penal Code, which provides for a jail sentence of up to one year, a fine, or both.
