SG60 Baby Gift: Celebrating New Singaporean Lives with Love and Support
As Singapore gears up to commemorate its 60th anniversary in 2025, exciting news has emerged for parents of newborns. The SG60 Baby Gift is set to be an amazing package…
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Injury Reported After Boarding of Chemical Tanker BASSET in Singapore Strait
SINGAPORE: An alarming incident occurred on 28 February 2024 when the Singapore-registered chemical tanker BASSET was boarded without authorisation in the Singapore Strait. The vessel was attacked around 7am, just…
Kwek Family Feuds: Sherman Kwek Responds to Father’s Claims Over CDL Governance Dispute
SINGAPORE: The corporate clash within City Developments Limited (CDL) between property mogul Kwek Leng Beng and his son, Sherman Kwek, has escalated this week, drawing public attention to a growing…
Parliament Discusses Budget Allocations and Support for Families in Singapore
On 26 February 2024, Members of Parliament (MPs) engaged in an extensive debate regarding the Government’s Budget, focusing on the rising cost of living, the impact of the Goods and…
Kwek Family Tensions Erupt in Legal Battle at City Developments Limited
A dramatic family feud is unfolding at City Developments Limited (CDL), one of Singapore’s top property firms. Kwek Leng Beng, the executive chairman, is embroiled in a legal conflict with…
Ministers Tan See Leng and K. Shanmugam Sue Bloomberg for Defamation
In a significant legal move, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng have filed defamation suits against Bloomberg News and journalist Low De Wei.…
Charges Against Dr Kho Kwang Po for Offensive Remarks on Islam
A recent court appearance has drawn attention as Dr Kho Kwang Po, an 85-year-old doctor, faces legal repercussions for controversial Facebook posts containing offensive remarks targeting Islam. The case highlights…
2024 Graduate Employment Survey: Job Prospects Decline but Salaries Rise
SINGAPORE — The latest graduate employment survey reveals a challenging job market for fresh university graduates in 2024, as fewer secured full-time permanent positions compared to the previous year. Despite…
Kranji Warehouse Fire: SCDF Battles Flames for Four Days
A fire at a warehouse in Kranji has been brought under control after intense firefighting efforts that lasted four days, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The blaze,…
People’s Power Party Exits People’s Alliance for Reform Ahead of 2025 Elections
The political landscape in Singapore is shifting as the People’s Power Party (PPP) has officially withdrawn from the People’s Alliance for Reform (PAR), a coalition formed with the Peoples Voice…
Australian Man Jailed for Abusing ICA Officers and Attempting Passport Fraud
SINGAPORE—An Australian man, El Sayed Aladdin, 28, has been sentenced to eight months and two weeks in prison after a series of incidents that raised eyebrows at Changi Airport. This…
New SG Culture Pass Set to Boost Local Arts Engagement in 2024
As Singapore embarks on a creative journey to revive its arts scene post-pandemic, the government has announced an exciting initiative: the SG Culture Pass. With an allocation of S$300 million…
Spanish Prosecutors Push for Murder Charge Against Mitchell Ong in Audrey Fang Case
Spanish authorities are taking a serious stance against Mitchell Ong, a Singaporean, as they pursue a murder charge linked to the tragic death of 39-year-old Audrey Fang. Fang’s body, discovered…
Four Women Charged in Alleged Preschool Molestation Cover-Up
SINGAPORE: In a troubling case involving a preschool, four women were accused in court on 21 February 2024 of colluding to cover up the alleged molestation of a two-year-old girl.…
Couple Jailed for Livestreaming Obscene Acts in Boon Lay
A couple has been sentenced to three weeks in jail after livestreaming obscene acts at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) void deck in Boon Lay. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan,…
Chee Soon Juan to Contest Bukit Batok SMC Again in 2024 General Election
As the political landscape heats up in Singapore, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) secretary-general Chee Soon Juan is gearing up for a rematch in the Bukit Batok Single Member Constituency (SMC)…
Kranji Warehouse Blaze Under Investigation by NEA and SCDF
SINGAPORE: Another fire has erupted at a Kranji warehouse, marking the fourth incident at the location in just seven years. The fire broke out on Wednesday, 19 February 2024, at…
Food Poisoning Cases at SOTA Linked to Ready-to-Eat Meals: Investigation Underway
Food Poisoning Cases at SOTA Linked to Ready-to-Eat Meals: Investigation Underway Several students from the School of the Arts (SOTA) have reported symptoms of food poisoning after consuming ready-to-eat (RTE)…
New Lock-in Period for Private-Hire Cars in Singapore Announced by LTA
In a significant move for the ride-hailing industry, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has introduced a mandatory three-year lock-in period for newly registered or converted chauffeured private-hire cars (PHCs) owned…
SCDF to Hire Foreign Paramedics Amid Rising EMS Demand
In a significant move for Singapore’s emergency medical services (EMS), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) plans to begin hiring foreign paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) starting March 2025.…
Sun Xueling Announces Physical Rally Sites Preparation for Upcoming General Election
The stage is set for a more traditional campaigning approach in Singapore’s upcoming General Election. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sun Xueling, revealed that the police will designate physical…
Lawrence Wong Set to Unveil Singapore’s 2025 Budget on 18 February
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will present the highly anticipated Budget for 2025 this coming Tuesday, 18 February 2024, at 3.30 pm in Parliament. This marks his inaugural Budget speech…
Mark Chay to Lead Singapore National Olympic Council from April 2024
Mark Chay, a celebrated former national swimmer and sports administrator, is set to become the new secretary-general of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) on 1 April 2024. This announcement…
Lim Tean Sentenced for Practising Law Without Certification
In a landmark ruling, lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean has been sentenced to six weeks in jail and fined S$1,000 after being convicted for practising law without a valid…
Shoplifting and Voyeurism Increase in Singapore: Police Report for 2024
In 2024, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) reported an increase in shoplifting and voyeurism cases, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding physical crime in the country. With the shop thefts comprising a…
Desmond Lee Announces S$407 Million Upgrade for 29,000 HDB Flats
In a significant boost for residents of older Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats, the Singapore government has allocated over S$407 million for the next round of the Home Improvement…
K. Shanmugam Unveils Stricter Speeding Penalties Amid Rising Road Accidents
As road safety becomes a pressing issue in Singapore, Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam announced significant changes to speeding penalties, effective from 1 January 2026. Speaking at the…
Pritam Singh Awaits Verdict on Alleged Parliamentary Lie as Trial Concludes
SINGAPORE – On 17 February 2024, Pritam Singh, Leader of the Opposition and chief of the Workers’ Party (WP), is set to hear the court’s verdict in a high-profile trial…
Raj Joshua Thomas and Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi Resign as NMPs Ahead of General Election
SINGAPORE: Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) Raj Joshua Thomas and Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi submitted their resignations on 14 February 2024, igniting speculation about their potential candidacy in the upcoming…
2024 Sees Surge in Fires Involving Active Mobility Devices in Singapore
In 2024, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported a worrying rise in fires involving Active Mobility Devices (AMDs), up by 21.8 per cent from the previous year. As the…