A 15-year-old Myanmar national is making headlines after becoming the first foreigner in Singapore to have her long-term immigration status revoked due to possession of an e-vaporiser pod containing etomidate,…
Regular train services on Singapore’s MRT East-West Line (EWL) will resume from the start of passenger services on Monday, 8 December 2024, a day ahead of schedule, according to the…
Taxi rides between Singapore and Malaysia are about to get a whole lot easier! Thanks to a recent agreement between Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow and Malaysian Transport Minister…
A 29-year-old man has been apprehended for his suspected role in a series of e-commerce scams involving limited edition Pokémon trading cards, while a separate case sees a 32-year-old Singaporean…
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has announced that from 1 January 2026, food handlers will no longer need to wear masks or spit guards as part of licensing conditions. This…
Singapore’s roads witnessed two serious accidents in swift succession, raising concerns about safety and compliance among heavy vehicle drivers. Tuas Viaduct Incident In the early hours of 2 December 2024,…
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met on 4 December 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore to assess the evolving relationship between the two nations.…
Singapore witnessed two significant fires within a week, leading to evacuations and people being hospitalised for smoke inhalation. Trailer Fire on Clementi Road On 2 December 2024, a trailer caught…
On Thursday, 4 December 2024, Pritam Singh, the Leader of the Opposition and Chief of the Workers’ Party (WP), heads back to the Supreme Court to hear the outcome of…
Customers of the massage and foot reflexology chain Wan Yang are feeling the pinch, with reported losses exceeding S$904,000 (around US$698,000) in unused prepaid packages following an unexpected shutdown. This…
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced significant changes to the Performing Artiste Work Permit Scheme, citing concerns over widespread abuse by syndicates. Effective from 1 June 2026, the ministry…
Cordlife Group is currently facing civil claims of at least S$5.45 million (approximately US$4.2 million) from clients after reports emerged of improper storage of their cord blood units (CBUs). On…
As Singapore prepares to host the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel on 4 December 2024, residents should be aware of notable changes in public transport…
The former director of Agritrade International, Ng Say Peck, has been arrested and charged after evading authorities for over five years. The 72-year-old Singaporean was apprehended on 1 December 2024…
Two significant legal cases unfolded in Singapore recently, highlighting the issues of criminal trespass and violent offences. Trespasser Disrupts Singapore Grand Prix In an audacious move, Alkallas Karam, a 23-year-old…
The ongoing construction works on Singapore’s East-West Line (EWL) have prompted adjustments that have both challenged and engaged commuters this December. With services disrupted from 29 November to 8 December…
In a bid to promote healthier screen habits among students, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that from January 2026, secondary school students will not be permitted to use…
A Malaysian man, Rajwant Singh Gill Narajan Singh, 38, has been convicted on four charges including cheating for sex and extortion after luring women from Singapore to Malaysia. This disturbing…
Gavin Lee has officially been appointed as the permanent head coach of Singapore’s national football team, the Lions. His first major challenge comes as he prepares the team for their…
After a harrowing experience enduring severe flooding in Thailand, a group of Singaporeans experienced a joyful reunion at Changi Airport on 28 November 2024. Their journey back to Singapore was…
The Singapore Sports Hub has officially rebranded as The Kallang, a move aimed at honouring Singapore’s rich sporting heritage while expanding its identity. This transition, announced on 28 November 2023,…
A dramatic rescue unfolded in Jurong West as the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) successfully freed a man whose entire left arm was trapped in a drain pipe under his…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has suspended Cordlife Group from collecting, testing, processing, or storing new cord blood as of 26 November 2024. This decisive action comes in response to…
In an unexpected turn of events, Singapore’s manufacturing sector experienced a remarkable surge in production, with a 29.1 per cent year-on-year increase in October 2024. This impressive growth was primarily…
SINGAPORE – In a troubling series of events, two men have been sentenced to significant prison terms following their respective convictions for crimes against women. The cases highlight serious concerns…
At the Clementi 448 Market and Food Centre, an unusual yet effective initiative is taking place as stallholders tackle the longstanding issue of rats. For the past three years, vendors…
The Singapore Police Force has issued directives to technology giants Apple and Google, demanding the implementation of measures to prevent scammers from impersonating government agencies via iMessage and Google Messages.…
SINGAPORE: The abrupt closure of Wan Yang Health Product and Foot Reflexology Centre has left loyal customers in disbelief as they scramble to reclaim their unutilised prepaid packages, which total…
Singapore is set to strengthen its ties with Africa by establishing a new embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on 24 November 2024. This…
Amos Yee, a controversial figure from Singapore, is now in the custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after just a few days of being released on parole.…