The Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken decisive action against Prudence Family Clinic, revoking its licence due to serious lapses in medication prescriptions, particularly concerning codeine cough syrups and benzodiazepines.…
The much-anticipated Hume MRT station on the Downtown Line will officially open to the public on 28 February 2024 at 3pm—much earlier than initially planned. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat…
In a surprising twist at a bank in Singapore, a man is facing serious charges after attempting to deposit a fake S$10,000 note. The incident unfolded on 23 December 2024,…
A 42-year-old man has taken centre stage in a high-profile trial at the High Court, accused of raping his wife in November 2020 during a tumultuous period marked by the…
In a significant advance toward the next general election, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has convened the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC), as announced by the Elections Department (ELD) on 22…
SINGAPORE — In a bid to combat rising health concerns among the young, Singapore has launched new screen use guidelines for children, with a focus on fostering healthier lifestyles. The…
SINGAPORE: In a show of strong diplomatic ties, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have extended their warm congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th…
A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years and six weeks in jail along with nine strokes of the cane for raping his ex-girlfriend, highlighting the severe repercussions of domestic…
SINGAPORE — As the nation gears up for its 14th general election, issues like the rising cost of living are taking centre stage. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently addressed…
SINGAPORE: In a significant diplomatic move, Singapore’s leaders have expressed their support for the recently announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, aimed at halting the violence in Gaza and…
In a significant boost to public housing, the Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Housing Development Board (HDB) have announced the launch of about 19,600 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in…
In response to severe weather conditions earlier this month, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has swiftly repaired several potholes on Tanah Merah Coast Road. These repairs come after Singapore faced…
In a bid to ease the financial strain caused by the rising cost of living, about 850,000 seniors in Singapore will receive cash payouts ranging from S$200 to S$300 under…
Seven individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated fraud scheme that exploited the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) e-services to illegally change registered home addresses. The…
SINGAPORE: In a shocking turn of events, recent incidents of public urination at MRT stations have drawn ire from the public and transport authorities alike. Videos capturing these acts have…
Singapore wrapped up 2024 with a record-breaking heatwave, joining 2019 and 2016 as the hottest years ever, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). The ‘Singapore Climate 2024: The Year…
US Vice President Kamala Harris has cancelled her upcoming trip to Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany due to the rampant wildfires currently devastating California. This decision follows President Joe Biden’s cancellation…
As Chinese New Year approaches, Singaporeans are seeing a mix of price adjustments and cost-saving initiatives on festive essentials. While some bak kwa sellers are exploring new production methods to…
A recent incident involving Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has sparked significant concern regarding the privacy of National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers. When a new feature was…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have made significant strides in their bilateral relationship during the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat held in Putrajaya. The leaders…
Members of Singapore’s literary and publishing community are ringing alarms over the National Library Board’s (NLB) approach to generative artificial intelligence (AI). On 7 January 2024, a collective statement was…
The Singaporean government has introduced the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, aimed at fortifying the country’s commitment to racial harmony through a series of new measures, including restraining orders and…
In two recent cases involving sexual offences against minors in Singapore, the courts handed down contrasting sentences following the offenders’ guilty pleas. Case of the 22-Year-Old Offender A 22-year-old man…
A heartwarming story has emerged from Singapore as a 70-year-old man, surnamed Wu, found a lottery ticket worth $10,000 while travelling on bus service 925. Instead of pocketing the prize,…
SINGAPORE — In a case that highlights the consequences of uncontrolled anger, former journalist Jessinta Tan Suat Lin, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after a violent confrontation with…
Singapore’s maritime community is closely monitoring the aftermath of a collision that occurred on 30 December 2023 between two bulk carriers in the Yangtze River, China. The incident involved YANGZE…
Singaporean households will enjoy lower electricity and gas prices from January to March 2024, a positive development for many families as energy costs decrease. Details of the Price Cuts The…
Flash floods hit the Bukit Timah area on Sunday, 29 December 2024, after heavy rainfall pummelled Singapore. The severity of the downpour left cars partially submerged and prompted flood alerts…
SINGAPORE – Shell has taken proactive measures by shutting down one of its oil processing units on Pulau Bukom to investigate a suspected leak. The company has informed the Maritime…
In a tragic development, Taiwanese authorities have formally issued death certificates for Singaporeans Sim Hwee Kok and Neo Siew Choo, who went missing following a devastating earthquake in Hualien on…