A 46-year-old father has been sentenced to three years and three months in jail after being found guilty of incest and voyeurism involving his two young daughters and an Indonesian…
In a bid to address concerns over a sluggish job market for fresh graduates, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower, Dr Tan See Leng, announced a new traineeship programme known as the…
A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) reveals an increasing significance of religion in the lives of Singaporeans, with over three-quarters of respondents affirming that their beliefs…
Recent incidents involving the mistreatment of children in Singapore have raised serious concerns about safety in educational and recreational environments. Two separate cases have come to light, each involving an…
A remarkable act of bravery unfolded on 17 August 2024, when SMRT bus captain Yau Minddin Bin Muhamad responded to a burning car near the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.…
On 20 August 2024, a temporary system issue on ride-hailing platform Grab caused a frenzy among users as they noticed bizarrely inflated fares appearing on their app. Some riders reported…
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is currently engaged in a vital humanitarian mission, delivering crucial aid to Gaza. Coordinated with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, this airdrop operation is part…
SINGAPORE: In a recent National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong introduced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing support for vulnerable demographics in Singapore—seniors and recent graduates. Both initiatives…
On 17 August 2024, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his highly anticipated National Day Rally (NDR) speech at Institute of Technical Education College Central, kicking off at 6.45pm. This…
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) of Singapore arrested three men in separate operations on 14 August 2024. The raiding operations also uncovered substantial…
SINGAPORE: Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, known for revolutionising motorsport in the Lion City, appeared at the State Courts on 15 August 2024 for sentencing in a case involving former…
Four men from China were charged on 10 August 2024 for possessing housebreaking tools, following a police operation in Bukit Timah. The suspects—He Jiao, 38, Zhou Qifa, 36, Yang Chao,…
SINGAPORE: A tragic fire on Wednesday, 13 August 2024, has left two individuals dead and four others needing hospital care at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). The Singapore Civil Defence Force…
SINGAPORE: A recent controversy surrounding the Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre has brought attention to the obligations and fees faced by its stallholders. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung addressed concerns brought…
SINGAPORE — In a remarkable development stemming from a massive money laundering case, the police have transferred a bounty of luxury goods and gold bars to professional services firm Deloitte…
Singapore’s North East Line (NEL) encountered significant delays on 12 August 2024 due to a power fault between Farrer Park and Punggol Coast MRT stations. As news broke, transport operator…
SINGAPORE — The trial of Olivia Lum, former CEO of Hyflux, alongside five others, commenced on 11 August 2024, amidst significant fallout from the collapse of the water treatment firm.…
The Singapore government is set to reassess policies concerning the eligibility age for singles and the income ceilings for families looking to purchase Build-to-Order (BTO) flats. National Development Minister Chee…
Singaporean authorities have made significant strides in tackling housebreaking activities with the arrest of four Chinese nationals, aged between 36 and 41, suspected of being involved in a criminal syndicate.…
On 9 August 2024, Singapore marked its 60th year of independence with a vibrant National Day Parade (NDP) at the Padang and Marina Bay. This year’s theme, Majulah Singapura, is…
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…