Indonesian Man Charged for Attempting to Deposit Counterfeit S$10,000 Note
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,…
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High Court Trial Begins for Alleged Marital Rape Case Involving Foreign Nationals
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…
Electoral Boundaries Review Committee Formed Ahead of Singapore’s Next General Election
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’s New Screen Use Guidelines Set to Transform Child Health
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 Leaders Congratulate Donald Trump on Second Presidential Inauguration
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…
Singapore Court Sentences Man to 10 Years for Rape of Ex-Girlfriend
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’s Cost of Living Concerns: Insights from Lee Hsien Loong and Latest Survey
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 Government Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza
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…
Singapore to Launch 19,600 BTO Flats in 2025, Shorter Wait Times Expected
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…
Potholes in Tanah Merah Repaired After Monsoon Surge: LTA Updates
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…
Assurance Package Seniors’ Bonus: $200 to $300 Payouts for 850,000 Seniors in February 2024
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 Arrested in Major Singapore e-Service Fraud Scheme
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…
Two Recent Public Urination Incidents Spark Outrage at Singapore MRT Stations
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’s Hottest Year Recorded in 2024 Amid Climate Variability
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…
Kamala Harris Cancels Asian Trip Amid Devastating California Wildfires
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…
Cost-saving Measures Amp Up Ahead of Chinese New Year in Singapore
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…
Privacy Concerns Arise After NRIC Numbers Made Public on Bizfile Platform
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…
Malaysia-Singapore Leaders Discuss Maritime Boundaries and Economic Cooperation
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…
Singapore’s Literary Community Calls for Precaution on Generative AI Amid NLB Initiatives
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…
New Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill Introduced by Minister Sun Xueling
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…
Sentencing Discrepancies in Child Sexual Exploitation Cases in Singapore
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…
Wu’s Honesty Shines After Finding Lottery Ticket Worth $10,000
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,…
Jessinta Tan Suat Lin Faces Sentencing After Assaulting Neighbour and Threatening Family
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…
Collision of YANGZE 22 and VEGA DREAM in China’s Yangtze River Raises Concerns
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…
Electricity and Gas Prices Set to Decrease for January to March 2024 in Singapore
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…
Severe Rainfall Causes Flash Floods in Singapore’s Bukit Timah Area
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…
Shell Investigates Oil Leak at Bukom Island Processing Unit
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…
Taiwan Issues Death Certificates for Missing Singaporeans Sim Hwee Kok and Neo Siew Choo
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…
Ride-Hailing Fees Increasing from 2025: Grab, Gojek, ComfortDelGro, and Tada Respond to New Labour Regulations
Starting from 1 January 2025, ride-hailing passengers in Singapore are in for a little shock as fees rise across major platforms—Grab, Gojek, Tada, and ComfortDelGro. This upcoming fee hike is…
Singapore Post’s Former Executives Contest Dismissal Amid Whistleblower Scandal
SINGAPORE – In a dramatic turn of events, former Singapore Post (SingPost) executives Vincent Phang and Vincent Yik are fiercely contesting their recent termination following a whistleblower’s report. The board’s…