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In one post, an empty GetGo car is shown parked in front of an up-going ramp at a multistorey car park.

A separate post on the same day shared photos of a BlueSG car parked, against the flow of traffic, right outside the exit of a multistorey car park in Tampines.

Many netizens called out the driver of the GetGo car, accusing the person of being irresponsible and inconsiderate.

As it turned out, the GetGo car did indeed run out of juice.

SINGAPORE — Singapore's biggest bank DBS Group reported on Thursday (May 2) first-quarter results that trumped expectations with broad-based growth and said it expects net profit to exceed last year's record result.

Last year, DBS reported record profit of S$10.3 billion.

The quarterly results showed return on equity hit a record high of 19.4 per cent, up from 18.6 per cent a year ago.

DBS is also projecting total income growth to be one to two percentage points above previous guidance of "mid-single-digits" according to slides accompanying the results.

SYDNEY — Australia will spend almost A$1 billion (S$888 million) on payments for those fleeing domestic violence and introduce new measures to police pornography and violence on the internet in response to what the government is calling a "national crisis" of gendered violence.

Thousands took to the streets on Saturday (April 27) to protest violence against women, which the government says has killed a woman every four days this year.

It's an issue for civil society, it's an issue for the media, it's an issue for all of us.".

Attacking "toxic male extremist" views online, Albanese also announced a range of measures to police porn on the internet and promote healthier attitudes towards women.

Those who frequent Malaysia would probably be familiar with popular coffee chain Oriental Kopi.

Oriental Kopi's Singapore branch will feature signature dishes from their Malaysian counterpart.

Other popular items on the menu include the brand's award-winning Signature Egg Tarts.

There will also be dishes like nasi lemak, mee siam and their Oriental Polo Buns.

Alec Baldwin has compared his cocaine addiction to drinking coffee admitting he snorted the drug "all day long" for two years.

During an appearance on the Our Way with Paul Anka and Skip Bronson podcast, Alec said: "I don't discuss this a lot.

He explained: "Because I stopped doing drugs, my drinking increased, which they tell you is going to happen.

When asked what he does now instead of drinking, Alec revealed he likes to meditate but it's tricky to find peace and quiet at home with the seven kids he shares with wife Hilaria.

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Garden Rhapsody: STAR WARS Edition.

May the Force be with you at the special Star Wars edition of Gardens by the Bay's Garden Rhapsody light and music show.

Set in the Supertree Grove, you're invited to enjoy a dazzling music and light composition set against the epic Star Wars soundtrack.

Linkin Park are reportedly planning a reunion tour with a new female vocalist.

The lineup would feature longtime members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Dave Farrell.

Evanescence singer Amy Lee has since shot down suggestions she is lined up to join Linkin Park, which comes as fans were hoping she could be the mystery singer.

Last month, guitarist Mike Shinoda insisted that once there is something firm to announce, fans will hear the news directly from the band.

A two-week operation by officers from the Central Police Division identified 12 suspects in an extortion scam which involved the use of manipulated obscene pictures.

At least $115,000 in suspected criminal proceeds — some purportedly linked to other scam cases — were recovered and an array of electronic devices were seized during the operation.

For more information on scams, visit scamalert.sg or call the anti-scam helpline at 1800-722-6688.

Anyone with information on scams may call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.

Ryan Gosling is launching a campaign to establish a new category at the Oscars to recognise the work of stunt performers.

Speaking to Deadline.com at the film's Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday night (April 30), Ryan explained: "They are the hardest working people in show business.

Ryan previously opened up about his respect for stunt performers, telling the BBC: "They dress like us, they do the dangerous things for us.

The actor stars opposite Emily Blunt in the film, and she agreed with him, adding: "[Stunt performers] have trained for this, they have courage beyond words and I think because there is an innate humility with stunt performers, they don't feel the need to broadcast what they do.

There will be 11 hurricanes in 2024, based on forecasts released last month by researchers at Colorado State University.

It would be a painful way to hammer home the idea that hurricanes are not just somebody else's problem.

After four hurricanes hit the state, the figure jumped to US$4.62 in 2021, credit rating agency AM Best calculated.

A storm with US$200 billion of insured losses might cost it another US$30 billion, based on its 15 per cent market share.