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A 23-year-old former Singapore permanent resident has been fined S$9,000 after pleading guilty to remaining abroad without authorisation and defaulting on national service obligations. He was arrested upon returning to Singapore in March 2025.
A fire sparked by an unattended charging power-assisted bicycle battery forced the evacuation of five people from a Singapore condominium. Authorities have renewed warnings about the risks of overnight charging.
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Malaysia's Traveller Scheme, designed to extend social security coverage to approximately 480,000 Malaysians commuting daily between Johor and Singapore, will be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, with approval anticipated by August.
A boy was hospitalised after a signboard collapsed at a Food Junction outlet in Rivervale Mall, Singapore on Saturday. The child was treated and later discharged to rest at home.
Singapore faces a dangerous surge in drug-impaired driving, with emergency physicians warning that etomidate-laced vapes and methamphetamine are causing fatal road accidents at alarming rates.
A 29-year-old Singapore man has been charged with drink-driving and dangerous driving after an early morning incident in March that saw him collide with a school bus, injuring two young passengers. The case highlights repeat offender penalties.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Singaporean man accused of heading an unlicensed vape manufacturing network in Medan that generated at least US$565,000 in revenue using counterfeit Labuab toy branding.
Singapore has disbursed financial assistance to approximately 5,000 children under its Large Families Scheme, introduced in Budget 2025. Eligible families receive up to S$16,000 in combined benefits for their third and subsequent children.
A 74-year-old woman in Singapore has been charged with three counts of feeding pigeons and crows without written permission from the National Parks Board. The offences occurred across three separate incidents in Yishun between November 2025 and March 2026.
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Singapore will prioritise regional integration and inclusive partnerships when it takes over the ASEAN chairmanship from the Philippines in 2027, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced.
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Singapore will intensify its crackdown on illegal gambling and underground football betting operations during the FIFA World Cup 2026, deploying enhanced enforcement measures and public awareness campaigns.
A 28-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to eight years and nine months imprisonment and caning for raping a 13-year-old girl he initially contacted through an anonymous online videoconferencing platform in 2023.
Police are investigating a bus accident in Sembawang where a 64-year-old passenger was hospitalised. A 55-year-old bus driver is assisting authorities with inquiries into the incident.
Singapore has blocked 14 social media posts suspected of promoting xenophobia and inciting discord against the Indian community. The Singapore Police Force issued Disabling Directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023.
A 32-year-old Singaporean man has been sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison plus three strokes of the cane for sexually exploiting an underage girl living in Georgia through video calls and social media.
Singapore police raided three massage parlours on June 4 over suspected vice operations. Five women were arrested and three operators face investigation for breaches of the Massage Establishments Act 2017.
BTS concert tickets for Singapore performances in December were immediately listed for resale at triple their original price within an hour of pre-sales beginning, with about 40 listings appearing on secondary platforms.
Two Singapore residents aboard the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius have tested negative for the virus and are permitted to finish their quarantine at home through June 6, authorities confirm.
A 55-year-old woman in Singapore has been jailed for four months and ordered to pay S$5,000 compensation for physically assaulting her domestic helper twice within three days in August 2024.
An Indonesian construction worker has been sentenced to 15 months in jail and three strokes of the cane for molesting a 17-year-old girl on a Scoot flight from Okinawa to Singapore in April.
Three men have been charged with robbery with hurt following an incident at Marina Bay Sands where a woman and her daughter were allegedly locked on a hotel room balcony during a theft of S$50,000.
Myanmar's president pursues economic corridors with India while EVs gain traction; the Philippines braces for monsoon rains and impeachment proceedings; Singapore emphasises dialogue; Thailand investigates fuel fraud; Vietnam expands healthcare and trade compliance.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will head Malaysia's contingent at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, a three-day regional security conference starting Friday at Shangri-La Singapore.
Singapore and the United States have reaffirmed their longstanding defence partnership during meetings held on the sidelines of the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, with both nations pledging continued commitment to regional stability.
Four people, including an eight-year-old girl, were hospitalised after a collision involving a van, lorry and motorcycle on Yishun Ring Road in Singapore on Tuesday afternoon.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has praised the Muslim community's resilience and solidarity during Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations, despite facing challenges with livestock supplies for korban activities.
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan conducted a rare diplomatic visit to North Korea on Tuesday, meeting counterpart Choe Son Hui to discuss strengthening ties and regional matters.
A 42-year-old performer at Universal Studios Singapore's WaterWorld attraction died after suffering a medical emergency during training on May 19. Resorts World Sentosa confirmed the death on May 26, with police finding no signs of foul play.
The High Court in Singapore has rejected a bail appeal by Ge Zhi, 34, who faces extradition to the United States on securities fraud and money laundering charges related to an alleged global insider trading scheme.
A 67-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for his role in the death of a 19-year-old woman who was starved and brutally tortured at his Clementi flat over more than two months.
The Meat Brothers has announced alternative arrangements for Singapore Muslims performing korban this Hari Raya Haji after failing to secure timely import approval for livestock from Australia, offering full refunds or overseas slaughter.
Surgeons in Singapore have successfully removed a brain tumour measuring 2.5cm through a patient's eye socket, marking the first time this minimally invasive technique has been used in the country. The eight-hour procedure allowed the patient to leave hospital after just three days.
About 200 students participating in Program Ilham Seni Diraja recently travelled to Singapore to watch Roald Dahl's The BFG, featuring performers from the Royal Shakespeare Company, in an initiative aimed at fostering artistic appreciation among young people.
Singapore police arrested over 130 people as part of a two-month regional operation tackling transnational scams. The crackdown, involving 10 territories, led to 3,018 arrests and recovered over US$161 million in illicit funds.