Archive for Singapore

Weight-loss products tested by the Health Sciences Authority. Clockwise from left: Nature Slim, Slimming Seven Days by Figure Up, and Energy Booster Figure-Up New Look Strong Version. — HSA pic

Singapore / 12 Jan 2024

Singapore health authority warns sellers after three weight-loss products on Shopee found to contain banned toxic substance

In 2023, Singapore's passport accorded visa-free travel to 193 countries for its holders. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 11 Jan 2024

Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful in 2024, tied with five other countries

After getting close to his niece, a man repeatedly raped her in a bedroom at his home when she was between seven and 11 years old, and committed various other forms of sexual abuse. He was sentenced today to 29 years and six months’ jail with 24 strokes of the cane, after he pleaded guilty to three rape charges. — AFP pic

Singapore / 11 Jan 2024

Over 29 years’ jail, 24 strokes of cane for man in Singapore who repeatedly raped pre-teen niece over four years of ‘torment’

Urging financial institutions and telecommunication companies (telcos) to step up and assume greater responsibility in fighting scams and helping victims recover from their losses, several Members of Parliament (MPs) said that more needs to be done to protect customers from the scam scourge. — iStock pic

Singapore / 11 Jan 2024

Singapore MPs call for banks, telcos to take more responsibility in preventing scams, bear greater share of victims’ losses

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority announced on January 9, 2024 that a transition to the full adoption of the SimplyGo system for adult fares. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

What does the full adoption of SimplyGo for adult fares mean for Singapore public transport users?

Four new initiatives are being launched to make the digital space in Singapore more inclusive and safe for all, amid growing concerns about scams and other online harms. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

Four initiatives launched to combat scams and make the internet safer in Singapore: Here’s what you need to know

A 20-year-old student was playing computer games at home when she realised that a man was smiling at her while standing outside the door of her Housing and Development Board flat. He then later unzipped his pants and touched himself inappropriately. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

Man gets two weeks’ jail for exposing and touching himself outside student’s home in Singapore

File photo of auxiliary police officers on duty at the Shangri-La Dialogue. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

Singapore looking to recruit auxiliary police in China, India, Philippines and Myanmar to meet demand, says home minister

Thinking that she was assisting a country and western singer crowdfund his career, Helene Chiang continued to help the man receive money, despite already giving him S$30,000 (RM104,663) herself and being issued an advisory by the police. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

Nine months’ jail for woman in Singapore who helped scammer receive illicit funds despite being issued police advisory

The proposed sentencing regime, called the Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection (SEPP), was among a number of proposals under the Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill tabled in Parliament today by the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

‘Dangerous offenders’ can be detained until deemed suitable for release under proposed new sentencing regime in Singapore

The Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill was introduced by the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for a first reading.— Reuters pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

Bill tabled in Singapore Parliament to grant police more power to search suspects without warrant, compel forensic tests

Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said it is possible that some employers may have missed submitting their staff’s names for nomination. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

Singapore health minister: Nine in 10 public healthcare workers received Covid-19 Resilience Medal

The court heard that at the time of the offence, Ng was the assistant manager at fast food chain Shake Shack in Jewel Changi Airport, while the teen was a part-time worker. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 10 Jan 2024

Singapore court sentences assistant manager to jail for extending teenage worker's shift hours, then molested him throughout the day

S. Iswaran is seen at the Singapore Grand Prix in Singapore October 2, 2022. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 09 Jan 2024

Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau completed probe on Iswaran; matter under review by AGC, says education minister

The fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX, which was forced to make an emergency landing with a gap in the fuselage, is seen during its investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Portland, Oregon January 7, 2024. — NTSB handout pic via Reuters

Singapore / 09 Jan 2024

Civil Aviation Authority: Boeing 737 MAX 9, grounded in US over mid-flight fuselage blowout, don’t fly to and from Singapore

The void deck at Block 638 Woodlands Ring Road has been partially barricaded, as seen on November 30, 2023. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 09 Jan 2024

News

No house arrest for Najib, High Court decides

Accuracy over speed: Teo Nie Ching rebukes media for misleading Najib house arrest coverage

On track: ECRL, LRT3 and Pan Borneo Highway headline Malaysia’s transport progress this year

How much of Najib’s jail time is left? Ex-PM could serve less than six years, lawyer says release possible before 2028

Najib to find out today: House arrest or Kajang prison?

Namewee acquitted in drug use case, still faces separate possession charge

Zahid urges calm as Umno leaders slam Yeo Bee Yin’s ‘celebrate’ post on Najib

Love gone wrong?: Key suspect in Pedas ‘body in bag’ case admits marrying woman from Sarawak

Myanmar fortune‑tellers divine future as ill-augured election looms

Crowds turn up at Jalan Duta court complex as Najib awaits house arrest decision

Police receive new report of sexual assault involving same Kampung Pandan teacher

Shafee: Najib to appeal after High Court rejects house arrest bid

Lim Guan Eng: RM30b GST refund ‘nightmare’ must not happen again

Shafee urges Agong, Malay rulers to scrutinise High Court’s decision on Najib’s house arrest, claims it dilutes their powers

Kitchen fire at Mid Valley restaurant quickly controlled, no injuries reported (VIDEO)

Singapore health authority warns sellers after three weight-loss products on Shopee found to contain banned toxic substance

Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful in 2024, tied with five other countries

Over 29 years’ jail, 24 strokes of cane for man in Singapore who repeatedly raped pre-teen niece over four years of ‘torment’

Singapore MPs call for banks, telcos to take more responsibility in preventing scams, bear greater share of victims’ losses

What does the full adoption of SimplyGo for adult fares mean for Singapore public transport users?

Four initiatives launched to combat scams and make the internet safer in Singapore: Here’s what you need to know

Man gets two weeks’ jail for exposing and touching himself outside student’s home in Singapore

Singapore looking to recruit auxiliary police in China, India, Philippines and Myanmar to meet demand, says home minister

Nine months’ jail for woman in Singapore who helped scammer receive illicit funds despite being issued police advisory

‘Dangerous offenders’ can be detained until deemed suitable for release under proposed new sentencing regime in Singapore

Bill tabled in Singapore Parliament to grant police more power to search suspects without warrant, compel forensic tests

Singapore health minister: Nine in 10 public healthcare workers received Covid-19 Resilience Medal

Singapore court sentences assistant manager to jail for extending teenage worker's shift hours, then molested him throughout the day

Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau completed probe on Iswaran; matter under review by AGC, says education minister

Civil Aviation Authority: Boeing 737 MAX 9, grounded in US over mid-flight fuselage blowout, don’t fly to and from Singapore

Singapore minister: Closing HDB common spaces ‘may seem harsh, but necessary’ to balance residents’ interests