SINGAPORE - When he smelled smoke coming from the unit next to his fourth-floor Bedok North flat earlier this month, Mr Willie Toh went to check on his neighbours. A man in his 30s was standing at the window, calling for help. "He passed me a set of keys and begged me to save him," Mr Toh, a logistics driver, said. He added that he managed to unlock the wooden door as the … [Read more...] about ‘I saw them but could not save them’: Man laments failure to save next-door neighbours in Bedok North fire
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China’s elderly want to enjoy their golden years, not raise next generation unless get paid for it
While grandparents worldwide often enjoy the retired life – pursuing hobbies, travelling the world and occasionally visiting their children and grandchildren – retirees in China are often stuck at home, tasked with taking care of the little ones while their sons and daughters go to work. For Chen Shuxiang and her husband Guan Hongsheng, who are in their late-60s with a … [Read more...] about China’s elderly want to enjoy their golden years, not raise next generation unless get paid for it
Soccer – Title win will put Man City on a par with Ferguson’s United, says Guardiola
(Reuters) - Manchester City can match the greatness of Alex Ferguson's Manchester United if they clinch a fourth Premier League title in five seasons with a victory against Aston Villa on Sunday, according to manager Pep Guardiola. Ferguson's United sides achieved that feat three times, establishing themselves as the dominant force in English football during the Scot's … [Read more...] about Soccer – Title win will put Man City on a par with Ferguson’s United, says Guardiola
Mother and son found dead at home, no signs of foul play, say cops
GOMBAK: A mother and her son were found dead, with no signs of foul play linked to their deaths. In a statement on Sunday (May 22), Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Zainal Mohamed Mohamed said that the bodies were found in a house in Kampung Baru Kundang. At the scene, the 71-year-old woman was found unconscious while the 35-year-old man was found dead. "Investigations at the scene … [Read more...] about Mother and son found dead at home, no signs of foul play, say cops
Bali’s back – but so are the ‘trashy tourists’
Bali is back – but so are the tourists’ shenanigans. The Indonesian resort island has seen a rash of reports about badly behaved foreigners since it fully reopened to international tourism in March. Over the past month, a Canadian and a Russian have been deported for public nakedness, a foreign tourist went viral for complaining about beach vendors, and an Estonian pageant … [Read more...] about Bali’s back – but so are the ‘trashy tourists’