In a significant corruption case, four officers from Certis Group and a Singaporean man have been charged with various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Official Secrets…
SINGAPORE — In a bizarre and unsettling case that gripped the nation, Tan Ming Chuan, a 28-year-old Singaporean, was sentenced to four months and eight weeks’ jail and fined S$300…
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been awarded the prestigious Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia, recognising his tremendous contributions to fostering the Australia-Singapore relationship. The award was…
SINGAPORE: In the first half of 2025, consumers reported a staggering S$108,000 (US$83,842) lost to prepayments in the beauty industry—a remarkable 464 per cent increase from the S$19,000 seen in…
SINGAPORE: In a notable case highlighting tax evasion, two men were charged in court on 5 August 2024 over their alleged involvement in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) missing…
In a heartfelt exchange during the National Day open house at the Istana, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife Jane Ittogi met with seven heroic migrant workers who played a…
On a rainy morning that seemed to echo the mood of the day, property tycoon Ong Beng Seng arrived at the State Courts on 4 August 2024. The 79-year-old, notable…
In a significant operation, five foreign women aged between 21 and 48 were arrested at Changi Airport for suspected drug trafficking. This daring bust, which occurred on 29 July 2024,…
SINGAPORE — Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) faced a daunting task during a blaze at Block 229 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh on 29 July 2024. With the…
SINGAPORE: Commuters relying on the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) should brace for disruptions on two Sundays—31 August and 21 September 2024—as the system undergoes essential testing of its…
In a decisive move against the rising issue of etomidate-laced vapes, Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is stepping up to support the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). According to Coordinating…
A fire broke out in a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Toa Payoh on 29 July 2024, triggering a significant response from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).…
A former preschool teacher has been sentenced to nine months and two weeks in jail after exhibiting troubling behaviour toward a toddler under her care. Saiidah Kamarudin, 34, pleaded guilty…
In a heartwarming incident demonstrating the spirit of community, seven migrant workers were recognised for their bravery in rescuing a woman from a sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Road South. The…
A sinkhole that appeared in Tanjong Katong on 26 July 2024, has led to significant disruptions and safety measures being implemented by the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and other authorities.…
A remarkable scene unfolded on Tanjong Katong Road South on 26 July 2024, when quick-thinking workers rescued a female driver whose car fell into a sudden sinkhole. The event was…
A Singaporean doctor in Australia, Dr Ryan Cho, has been hit with five additional charges regarding allegations of secretly filming his colleagues in hospital toilets. The new charges include producing…
A shocking incident occurred on the evening of 26 July 2024, when a sinkhole appeared at Tanjong Katong Road, leading to a vehicle plunging into the water-filled cavity. Fortunately, the…
In a timely discourse on energy innovation, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), remarked on Singapore’s unique position to adopt nuclear energy in…
SINGAPORE – In a bid to curb the rising concerns over vaping, especially pertaining to devices containing the drug etomidate, the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Health Sciences Authority (HSA),…
In exciting news for commuters, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced a new MRT station at Changi Airport Terminal 5, linking it with the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Cross…
In a recent statement, Singapore has called for both Cambodia and Thailand to exercise restraint amid escalating border clashes that have raised concerns for regional stability. On 24 July 2024,…
In light of a recent incident near the Tuas Second Link, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued a advisory recommending the public avoid swimming and other primary water contact…
SINGAPORE — In a concerning incident, personal details of approximately 1,300 traffic offenders were leaked online, following a ransomware attack on the printing vendor Toppan Next Tech (TNT). According to…
Graceson Ang, a familiar face from CNA’s Inside Maximum Security, is back in the spotlight for troubling reasons. The 40-year-old Singaporean appeared in court via video link on 24 July…
As Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) scene continues to evolve, chefs and home-based business owners alike face unique challenges and opportunities. With the pandemic-era surge in home-based dining options, restaurateurs…
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to spend two years at the Singapore Boys’ Home after repeatedly being caught with electronic vaporisers. This decision, made by the Youth Courts, underscores…
SINGAPORE — The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has launched a total of 10,209 flats for sale during its July Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise, according to a press release on…
A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday evening, 22 July 2024, at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, where a fire tragically claimed the lives of two individuals. Fire Outbreak Details…
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is currently investigating an alleged fraudulent work injury claim against Sumo Salad’s operator, EatGreen. This revelation comes alongside ongoing police investigations into the unnatural…