Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is on his inaugural trip to Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant moment as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s diplomatic relations with…
SINGAPORE: A civil case has sparked controversy as a lawyer was ordered to pay S$800 (US$620) in personal costs for citing a fictitious legal authority generated by artificial intelligence (AI).…
SINGAPORE — In a ruling that has raised eyebrows, a district court awarded S$417,000 in damages to the family of Mr Ko Wah, an elderly man who suffered severe brain…
In recent weeks, the Singapore Police Force has been actively investigating two separate incidents that have raised eyebrows among the public. One incident involved a physical altercation at Singapore Management…
SINGAPORE — The former Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH) officially received the prestigious title of Singapore’s 76th national monument on 1 October 2024. This recognition, covering three blocks of the historic…
The Singapore Police have issued a warning following the resurgence of scams where fraudulent Telegram channels and Instagram accounts impersonate government officials to promote payouts like the Community Development Council…
A recent coroner’s inquiry has revealed a harrowing detail in the tragic death of 57-year-old Michael Ong, who died in a chain collision on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) in October…
SINGAPORE: In a significant crackdown on vaping products, a 25-year-old man was arrested on 18 September 2024 for allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 9,200 e-vaporiser pods into Singapore. This…
Singapore is taking a firm stand against vaping as frontline staff from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Public Transport Operators (PTOs) ramp up enforcement. Recent operations at MRT stations,…
In a significant announcement for Singapore’s permanent residents (PRs), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that starting from 1 December 2024, PRs residing outside Singapore without a valid…
In a poignant farewell, SMRT train captain Mohd Zaidi Sulaiman, 52, marked the retirement of the beloved Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 trains that have been a part of his life…
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s influence in global aviation has been reaffirmed with its re-election to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) council during its 42nd assembly session held in Montreal, Canada,…
A tragic noise dispute between neighbours in Yishun escalated into violence, resulting in the death of 30-year-old Nguyen Phuong Tra. The incident, which unfolded on 24 September 2024 at Block…
SINGAPORE — A couple has been fined by a district court for orchestrating an assembly of foreign workers to demand unpaid wages from a construction company. On 26 September 2024,…
In a recent parliamentary session, Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon addressed concerns regarding excessive enforcement actions against foreigners working illegally on delivery platforms. He emphasized that…
In a bizarre twist within Singapore’s criminal landscape, two men have received jail sentences for cheating by using counterfeit payment methods, causing losses to businesses. Ho Kien Mun’s Chequered History…
A startling incident in Ang Mo Kio has resulted in the arrest of two teenage boys and the evacuation of dozens following a fire that broke out on the evening…
Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim Chih Chiang, a prominent figure in the local music scene, has been convicted of molesting a 25-year-old woman during an interview at his record…
The Singaporean government has taken a bold step in combating impersonation scams by ordering Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to implement vital measures by 30 September 2024. This directive…
(SINGAPORE) Alina Meridian, a 31-year-old Singaporean, has pleaded guilty to one charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a security officer following an incident at Lorong Chuan MRT Station on 17…
SINGAPORE—The Al-Istiqamah Mosque was the centre of attention on 24 September 2024, after a suspicious parcel was discovered on its premises, leading to a swift evacuation by authorities. At around…
SINGAPORE—Singtel has issued a heartfelt apology as their Australian subsidiary, Optus, faces scrutiny following an emergency call service failure linked to four tragic deaths. CEO Yuen Kuan Moon expressed the…
The Housing Development Board (HDB) is stepping up its game to tackle soaring rents for heartland commercial units, with plans to selectively acquire privately-owned HDB shops. This announcement came from…
A tragic incident in Yishun Central has resulted in the death of a woman following a stabbing on the morning of 24 September 2024. The Singapore Civil Defence Force received…
The former site of the Keppel Club is set to undergo a significant transformation with the launch of Berlayar estate, providing about 7,000 public housing units in Singapore. Minister for…
SINGAPORE — Nicholas Tan, the founder of the popular handbag brand Aupen, has been issued correction directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) for spreading misinformation…
Singapore is stepping up its fight against the misuse of vapes laced with the anaesthetic agent etomidate. In Parliament, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim announced…
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has recently announced a generous aid package of S$1.2 million for humanitarian relief operations in Gaza and for Palestinian evacuees in Egypt. This initiative reflects…
SINGAPORE — With drink driving arrests on the rise, Singapore’s Traffic Police (TP) are trialling a new handheld breath evidential analyser (HBEA) to enhance road safety measures. This device kicked…
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is gearing up for a tech revolution in Punggol with the introduction of autonomous shuttle services, set to launch in the second quarter of 2026.…