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Many hope and dream of retiring at 50 years old. Veteran Singaporean funnyman Hossan Leong is actually getting to do it. Well, he's hanging up his mic when it comes to live solo standup comedy shows, for a start. Hossan-Ah 50! – currently playing at the Drama Centre Theatre till Aug 31 – is officially the actor-comedian’s “last big solo one-man-show’, according to Leong. “I think it’s important to reinvent oneself,” he told CNA Lifestyle. “So yes, it’ll be the last incarnation of this standup persona known as Hossan-AH!.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hossan Leong (@hossanleong) But his fans needn’t worry, because Leong, who recently hit the 5-0 milestone on Jul 10, will not be leaving the entertainment scene completely. “I have done a myriad things in an amazing 26-year career. Now it’s time to direct more, create more,” he shared. “I will still continue to perform in plays and musicals, … [Read more...] about Hossan Leong retires from standup comedy with last big show at age 50

IMPERIAL (CBSLA/AP) — Authorities say a human smuggling investigation is underway after 13 people were killed Tuesday morning when an SUV carrying over two-dozen people collided with a big rig on a Southern California highway in Imperial County near the U.S.-Mexico border. Twelve people were found dead when first responders reached the highway, which winds through fields in the agricultural southeastern corner of California. Another person died at a hospital, California Highway Patrol Chief Omar Watson said. READ MORE: Search Warrant Executed To Obtain Black Box Data In Tiger Woods Crash Authorities do not yet know if the driver of the 1997 Ford Expedition, who died in the crash, had stopped at a stop sign before crossing into the path of the big rig around 6:15 a.m., Watson said. The big rig hit the left side of the SUV, which appeared to have been pushed off the road that’s about 100 miles east of San Diego. (credit: CBS) “It would be premature of me to speculate … [Read more...] about 13 Killed After Big Rig, SUV Collide In Imperial County; Human Smuggling Investigation Underway

When you’re known for designing one of the world’s most iconic watches ever, it’s perfectly understandable if you’d just kick back, relax and rest on your laurels for the rest of your life. But apparently, coming up with Casio’s G-Shock isn’t quite enough for Kikuo Ibe, who’s still got some wild ideas straight out of some sci-fi movie. For instance, watches that could read your mind like some telepathic techno-mutant or perhaps a Tinder-version on your wrist to hook up with someone. “You don’t even have to look at your watch to know the time – you just have to think and it automatically tells you the time in your head,” came the 66-year-old Japanese engineer-by-trade’s enthusiastic reply through a translator. READ: ‘I own 470 G-Shocks’: Exploring the obsessions of Singapore’s watch collectors “And nowadays, young people have less opportunities to meet other people – so if a man’s wearing a G-Shock and a lady’s wearing a Baby-G and they pass each other, they’ll get … [Read more...] about A watch that reads minds and hooks you up on dates? Why not, says G-Shock creator

SINGAPORE - All 30,000 staff and residents in Singapore’s residential care homes for the elderly will be tested for the coronavirus, starting with those who have acute respiratory symptoms, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Friday (May 8). As a precaution, staff in these homes – which include welfare and nursing homes – will stay in onsite facilities or move to hotels until the circuit breaker is lifted, if their job involves interacting with residents. Although Singapore has not seen widespread Covid-19 outbreaks in these facilities, it is undertaking these measures as overseas experience has shown such outbreaks can be catastrophic, said the Health Ministry (MOH) in a separate statement. Mr Gan noted that people aged 60 and above are most vulnerable to the virus, with 90 per cent of Covid-19 deaths here occurring among this group. Nearly one in six seniors developed severe symptoms and required intensive care, he added at a virtual press conference held by the multi-ministry … [Read more...] about All staff, residents at homes for the elderly to be tested for Covid-19

When Singapore's circuit breaker period ends on June 1, more businesses and activities will be progressively allowed. On Tuesday, the Government said there will be three phases in the reopening. Phase one, from June 2, will last for at least four weeks as some restrictions are eased. Phase two will last several months as even more measures are lifted. This will lead to phase three, which will be the "new normal" until a vaccine or treatment is found for Covid-19. The Straits Times answers some questions about what you can do from June 2, when the first phase begins. Government agencies say some details are being ironed out. You can also send your questions to [email protected] . Work Q If I have been telecommuting for work, do I have to return to the office from June 2? A Companies must adopt telecommuting to the maximum extent. Employees who have been working from home so far should continue to do so. They should go into the office only when the employer … [Read more...] about Circuit breaker to be lifted: What you can and cannot do from June 2