SINGAPORE — In a ruling that has raised eyebrows, a district court awarded S$417,000 in damages to the family of Mr Ko Wah, an elderly man who suffered severe brain…
SINGAPORE — The former Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH) officially received the prestigious title of Singapore’s 76th national monument on 1 October 2024. This recognition, covering three blocks of the historic…
The Singapore Police have issued a warning following the resurgence of scams where fraudulent Telegram channels and Instagram accounts impersonate government officials to promote payouts like the Community Development Council…
Singapore is buzzing with a mix of unfortunate news and exciting wins this week. From an investigation into a rat sighting at a food stall to a life-changing Toto jackpot,…
A recent coroner’s inquiry has revealed a harrowing detail in the tragic death of 57-year-old Michael Ong, who died in a chain collision on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) in October…
In a significant announcement for Singapore’s permanent residents (PRs), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that starting from 1 December 2024, PRs residing outside Singapore without a valid…
In a poignant farewell, SMRT train captain Mohd Zaidi Sulaiman, 52, marked the retirement of the beloved Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 trains that have been a part of his life…
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s influence in global aviation has been reaffirmed with its re-election to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) council during its 42nd assembly session held in Montreal, Canada,…
SINGAPORE — A couple has been fined by a district court for orchestrating an assembly of foreign workers to demand unpaid wages from a construction company. On 26 September 2024,…
In a recent parliamentary session, Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon addressed concerns regarding excessive enforcement actions against foreigners working illegally on delivery platforms. He emphasized that…
In a bizarre twist within Singapore’s criminal landscape, two men have received jail sentences for cheating by using counterfeit payment methods, causing losses to businesses. Ho Kien Mun’s Chequered History…
A startling incident in Ang Mo Kio has resulted in the arrest of two teenage boys and the evacuation of dozens following a fire that broke out on the evening…
The Singaporean government has taken a bold step in combating impersonation scams by ordering Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to implement vital measures by 30 September 2024. This directive…
(SINGAPORE) Alina Meridian, a 31-year-old Singaporean, has pleaded guilty to one charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a security officer following an incident at Lorong Chuan MRT Station on 17…
The Housing Development Board (HDB) is stepping up its game to tackle soaring rents for heartland commercial units, with plans to selectively acquire privately-owned HDB shops. This announcement came from…
A tragic incident in Yishun Central has resulted in the death of a woman following a stabbing on the morning of 24 September 2024. The Singapore Civil Defence Force received…
The former site of the Keppel Club is set to undergo a significant transformation with the launch of Berlayar estate, providing about 7,000 public housing units in Singapore. Minister for…
Singapore is stepping up its fight against the misuse of vapes laced with the anaesthetic agent etomidate. In Parliament, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim announced…
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has recently announced a generous aid package of S$1.2 million for humanitarian relief operations in Gaza and for Palestinian evacuees in Egypt. This initiative reflects…
SINGAPORE — With drink driving arrests on the rise, Singapore’s Traffic Police (TP) are trialling a new handheld breath evidential analyser (HBEA) to enhance road safety measures. This device kicked…
SINGAPORE: Go-Ahead Singapore is set to take over the operation of 27 bus routes in Tampines starting on 5 July 2026, following the awarding of a S$646 million (US$503 million)…
In a recent development, Agoda has reached an agreement with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore Industrial and Services Employees’ Union (SISEU) to support retrenched workers following…
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is taking action after reports emerged about severance agreements from Agoda that allegedly discouraged laid-off employees from contacting government agencies or unions. Around 50…
Gan Kim Yong on AI Literacy and Global Trade Challenges Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has set the stage for a robust discussion on navigating the complexities of global…
In a health-centric initiative, Singapore residents aged 40 and above can now exchange Healthpoints from the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) Healthy 365 mobile app for discounts on their MediShield Life…
SINGAPORE: SMRT has confirmed that recent train disruptions are isolated occurrences and do not indicate systemic problems within Singapore’s rail network. President of Trains, Lam Sheau Kai, assured commuters in…
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) tackled an impressive smuggling attempt on 15 September 2024, confiscating over 18,400 e-vaporisers and more than 1,400 associated components at Tuas Checkpoint. The discovery…
SINGAPORE — A remarkable marine discovery has unfolded in Singapore as the carcass of a 6.3m-long baleen whale was found off Tanjong Pagar on 6 September 2024. The Lee Kong…
SINGAPORE—The city-state is grappling with a rise in drug-related offences as two men face multiple charges linked to Class A controlled substances. The cases, which feature an American and a…
During his introductory visit to the United States from 9 to 13 September 2024, Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing addressed significant advancements in Singapore’s military capabilities, focusing on the F-35…