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Holiday bottlenecks loom at Singapore–Malaysia land checkpoints with tighter e-vape checks, say authorities
SINGAPORE, Dec 18 — Travellers heading to Malaysia during the December holiday period have been warned to brace for longer waits at Singapore’s land borders, as intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers continue at both the Woodlands and Tuas
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Man jailed after assaults on 80-year-old and mattress fire at Singapore nursing home
SINGAPORE, Dec 18 — A 68-year-old man who repeatedly attacked fellow residents and staff at a nursing home in Singapore, and later set a mattress on fire, has been jailed after a string of violent incidents at the facility. Jahalal
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Indonesian tugboat crew jailed, caned for role in smuggling foreigners into Singapore
SINGAPORE, Dec 18 — A 23-year-old Indonesian tugboat crew member has been sentenced to eight months’ jail and three strokes of the cane for helping several foreigners enter Singapore illegally. Febry Iswanto pleaded guilty yesterday to one charge of assisting
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Singapore to charge motorist over etomidate driving in first case of its kind
SINGAPORE, Dec 18 — Singapore police are set to charge a 31-year-old man with driving under the influence of etomidate and dangerous driving today, marking the city state’s first traffic case involving the drug, according to police statements reported by The
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Singapore teen religious teacher pleads guilty to indecent act with underage girl, sentencing in January
SINGAPORE, Dec 17 — A 19-year-old former religious teacher admitted in court to committing an indecent act with a 12-year-old girl he met during mosque lessons. According to a report by The Straits Times, the offender, who cannot be named due
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Singapore families on key govt aid scheme fall to five-year low in 2024 as economy, job market strengthen
SINGAPORE, Dec 17 — The number of lower-income families receiving support under a key government financial aid scheme fell to its lowest level in five years in 2024. According to a report by The Straits Times, 20,825 families were on the
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Migrant workers’ park dance in Singapore draws praise — and familiar backlash
SINGAPORE, Dec 15 — A group of migrant workers went viral over the weekend after a video showed them joyfully dancing at a barbeque gathering at Pasir Ris Park, drawing smiles – and some criticism – online. The 64-second clip,
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Singapore shoppers lose another Japanese store as Daiso to close 100 AM outlet
SINGAPORE, Dec 15 — Daiso Singapore has announced that its 100 AM outlet in Tanjong Pagar will close on January 5 next year with the last day of business on January 4. The notice was posted on Facebook on December 13. Daiso
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How CapitaLand’s free night bus keeps Singapore revellers happy and business humming
SINGAPORE, Dec 15 — CapitaLand’s free night shuttle at Clarke Quay is proving a win-win for both partygoers and the developer, cutting transport costs for students and young adults while potentially boosting footfall at its commercial properties. The real estate
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SMEs gain ground in 2025 on stable economy, policy clarity and rising demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence
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