Alvin Ching Returns to Singapore After Seven Years on the Run
SINGAPORE — After a dramatic seven-year escape, Alvin Ching Kah Meng, a 37-year-old Singaporean, was arrested in Malaysia on 1 October 2024 and sent back to Singapore on 20 October.…
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Singapore to Wave Goodbye to Push Buttons by 2025
SINGAPORE – Get ready to wave your hands at traffic lights instead of pushing buttons! From the fourth quarter of 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be replacing all…
Pansuk Siriwipa Pleads Guilty in $32 Million Scam
SINGAPORE — In a dramatic twist, Thai national Pansuk Siriwipa has pleaded guilty to cheating and money laundering in a luxury goods scam that has bewildered many. On 21 October…
Oil Leak Emergency: Shell Pipeline Affects Popular Singapore Beaches
Singapore’s authorities are taking swift action in response to an oil leak from a Shell pipeline, which occurred at Pulau Bukom on 20 October 2024. With booms deployed across key…
Oil Leak Disrupts Singapore Waters: Shell Takes Action
Singapore’s waters faced a hiccup on 20 October 2024, thanks to an oil leak from a Shell pipeline. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that the leak…
Lucky Plaza Fire Leads to Evacuations and Injuries
A fire broke out at Lucky Plaza on Orchard Road on 20 October 2024, leading to a quick evacuation and hospitalisation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed it was…