Apple, Google Told to Curb ‘gov.sg’ Spoofing on iMessage & Google Messages by Nov 2025

Singapore Police ordered Apple and Google to stop spoofing of government agencies on iMessage and Google Messages by Nov 30, aiming to protect users from scams and impersonation.

Bedok North Car Overturns After Reported Slope Descent; SCDF Responds

A car overturned at Bedok North Avenue 2 on Nov 27, leaving two with minor injuries. Witnesses said a 21-year-old drove down a slope, causing the flip.

Two-Hour Rescue After Arm Becomes Stuck in Drain Pipe at Taman Jurong Unit

SCDF spent nearly two hours rescuing a person whose arm was trapped in a drain pipe at Taman Jurong, providing medical support before sending them to National University Hospital.

ICA Finds Vapes & Over 50 Pods in Traveller’s Bag Despite Her Claim of Having Nothing to Declare

A South Korean woman was caught with vapes and over 50 vape pods at Changi Airport despite declaring nothing, while ICA continues strict enforcement against illegal tobacco imports.

Wind Topples LED Wreath Hitting Woman, 44, Cracks Her Front Teeth, Leaving Her with Bruises

Mrs A Khoo was injured when LED wreaths toppled on her in Ang Mo Kio, chipping her teeth and bruising her, raising safety concerns over funeral displays.

Former Gong Cha CEO Kang Puay Seng launches local bubble tea brand Cai Ca at six Singapore locations with healthier menu choices

Cai Ca, founded by ex-Gong Cha CEO Kang Puay Seng, takes over six former outlets in Singapore, offering milk tea, fruit tea, and a new soy milk-based drink range.

Roof Tiles and Frame Collapse at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Roof tiles and frame collapsed at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery on 26 Nov 2025. One minor injury reported. Two buildings closed. Prayer activities continue.

19-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in River, Boyfriend Arrested

19-year-old found dead in Vietnam river, bound with duct tape in nylon bag. Police arrested her boyfriend as suspect. She’d been missing since early November.

78-year-old woman dies in Jurong West traffic accident

A 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a car in Jurong West on 27 Nov 2025. The 47-year-old driver was arrested for careless driving causing death.

PM Lawrence Wong Sent Condolence Letter to Hong Kong Over Tai Po Fire

PM Wong sent condolences to Hong Kong over the Tai Po fire that killed 128 people. Three men were arrested for allegedly using substandard flammable materials.

Early-Morning Blaze Erupts at Koufu in Tanglin Halt; Cause Under Investigation

Fire broke out at a Koufu coffeeshop in Commonwealth on 28 Nov, involving a stall’s contents. No injuries were reported, and SCDF extinguished the fire using two water jets.

Secondary School Students Barred from Device Use Beyond Lessons in 2026

Singapore will ban smartphone and smartwatch use during all secondary school hours from 2026, as MOE expands rules to help students build healthier screen habits.

Natura Loft Five-Room Unit Fetches S$1.632M, Setting New Price Record in Bishan

A five-room Bishan DBSS flat sold for S$1.632M in November, making it Singapore’s second-most-expensive resale HDB unit, with almost 85 years left on its lease.

Beloved East Ocean Teochew Restaurant Closing Dec 28 as Owners Retire with No One to Take Over

East Ocean Teochew Restaurant in Ngee Ann City will close on 28 Dec after 33 years. Management cites age and no successors, with special promotions before its final day.

High-Rise Littering Scare in MacPherson After Beer Bottle Shattered Near Childcare Facility

A beer bottle was thrown from a high-rise in MacPherson near a childcare centre on Nov 30. MP Tin Pei Ling confirmed police investigations are underway.

Deliveryman Reports Earnings Drop Amid Surge of Low-Cost Telegram Jobs

A part-time deliveryman warns Telegram groups offering delivery jobs at rock-bottom rates are undercutting Grab, reducing local riders’ earnings and posing payment and safety risks.

Ayumi Hamasaki’s Shanghai concert cancelled one day before show

Ayumi Hamasaki’s Shanghai concert was cancelled one day before the show on 28 November. She performed to the empty 14,000-seater arena anyway with her 200-strong crew.

Singapore to Open Embassy in Mexico City in 2026

Singapore will open an embassy in Mexico City in 2026, its first in any Spanish-speaking country, President Tharman announced during his Mexico state visit.

Zoe Tay’s Mother Passes Away at 88

Actress Zoe Tay announced her mother’s death on 1 December via Instagram. Her mother was 88 years old.

Woman Dies After Warning Neighbors During Hong Kong Fire

A woman died in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court fire after warning neighbors instead of evacuating. She saved four people and one dog. The fire killed 146 people.

Bakery Cuisine Outlet at Choa Chu Kang MRT Sees Customers and Staff Trapped After Lock Malfunction

Seven people, including customers and staff, were trapped for 1.5 hours at Bakery Cuisine Choa Chu Kang after a lock malfunction during routine servicing on November 27, 2025.