Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Viral videos

Singapore PR fined nearly $3k in Kulai over concealed number plate after viral RON95 petrol incident

A Singapore permanent resident was fined RM9,000 (S$2,850) in the magistrate’s court in Kulai, Johor, on Jan 14 after he was filmed pumping subsidised RON95 petrol into a car with a partially covered registration plate.
A Singapore permanent resident was fined RM9,000 (S$2,850) in the magistrate’s court in Kulai, Johor, on Jan 14 after he was filmed pumping subsidised RON95 petrol into a car with a partially covered registration plate.

Malaysia cop filmed slapping motorcyclist at JB petrol kiosk pulled from operations

Investigations found that the motorcyclist, 21, was believed to have tried to flee during an inspection, said Johor's police chief.
Investigations found that the motorcyclist, 21, was believed to have tried to flee during an inspection, said Johor's police chief.

ITF to review wildcard process after player’s ‘unacceptable’ performance goes viral

A video of wildcard player Hajar Abdelkader went viral after she lost 6-0 6-0 in 37 minutes at a women’s tournament in Nairobi.
A video of wildcard player Hajar Abdelkader went viral after she lost 6-0 6-0 in 37 minutes at a women’s tournament in Nairobi.

Kenya tennis body admits mistake in granting wild card to viral ‘worst-ever’ debutant

Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, lost 6-0, 6-0 to German world No. 1,026 Lorena Schaedel in 37 minutes.
Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, lost 6-0, 6-0 to German world No. 1,026 Lorena Schaedel in 37 minutes.

Just horsing around: Japan university campus horse escapes, returns after 20 minutes around city

The nine-year-old horse reportedly escaped from a nearby university's equestrian club.
The nine-year-old horse reportedly escaped from a nearby university's equestrian club.

S’pore resident, wife who went viral for allegedly using RON95 petrol in Johor surrender to police

Police confirmed the man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump RON95 petrol at a petrol station in Kulai.
Police confirmed the man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump RON95 petrol at a petrol station in Kulai.

Man who allegedly filled S’pore-registered car with RON95 at Johor petrol station identified

Police confirmed the man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump RON95 petrol at a petrol station in Kulai.
Police confirmed the man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump RON95 petrol at a petrol station in Kulai.

Cars decorated with Christmas ornaments light up Malaysian roads

The videos received thumbs-ups from online commenters, who commended the cars’ owners for bringing festive cheer to the roads.
The videos received thumbs-ups from online commenters, who commended the cars’ owners for bringing festive cheer to the roads.

Escalator in Bangladesh university goes rogue, abruptly surges forward in viral video

A screengrab shows students at BRAC University in Dhaka stumbling and grasping at the handrails of an escalator that suddenly surged forward.
A screengrab shows students at BRAC University in Dhaka stumbling and grasping at the handrails of an escalator that suddenly surged forward.

When you become the prop so someone else can get the clicks

Attention-seekers, such as this man who charged towards American pop star Ariana Grande in Singapore, pull stunts that can exact a heavy toll on women.
Attention-seekers, such as this man who charged towards American pop star Ariana Grande in Singapore, pull stunts that can exact a heavy toll on women.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.