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.

Agritrade Founder Deported From China to Singapore, Faces 10 Cheating Charges

Agritrade founder Ng Say Peck, 72, has been arrested and charged in Singapore after over five years on the run, accused of cheating Funding Societies out of US$8 million.

SNEF: Rising Costs and Uncertain Prospects Push 58% of Companies Toward 2026 Hiring Freeze

Nearly three in five Singapore employers plan a 2026 hiring freeze amid rising business uncertainty, cautious wage outlook, and challenges in manpower, according to SNEF’s latest survey.

Singapore Expands Diplomatic Presence in East Malaysia; Two Bilateral MOUs Exchanged on Health and Drug Enforcement

Singapore will open new consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, while signing MOUs with Malaysia on health cooperation and combating illicit drug trafficking, announced PM Lawrence Wong on Dec 4.

Search for Suspect Underway After Man With Three Knives Attacks Boon Lay Residents at Void Deck

Police are actively searching for a 32-year-old man believed to be involved in a violent assault where he allegedly attacked several Boon Lay residents while wielding three knives. The…

29-Year-Old S’porean Arrested for Alleged Pokémon Card Fraud on Carousell Involving 111 Victims

A Singaporean man was charged after allegedly scamming over 100 buyers of Pokémon cards on Carousell, causing losses of more than S$80,000.

SFA Drops Mask Requirement for Food Handlers After Assessing Low Contamination Risk

From Jan 1, 2026, food handlers in Singapore will no longer be required to wear masks or spit guards, though outlets are encouraged to maintain good food safety practices.

28-Year-Old Woman Claims She Was Attacked on Dance Floor at Marquee, Investigations Ongoing

A 28-year-old woman alleges she was assaulted on the dance floor at Marquee Singapore, suffering bruises while police continue investigations, with the suspect currently unidentified.

Digital Lender GXS Bank Retrenches 10% of Staff Amid Shift to ‘Running the Bank’

GXS Bank is laying off 82 employees after a strategic review, with the CEO saying the bank is shifting from building to running its operations.

Benz Hui’s Daughter Condemns Leak of Private Funeral Details; Actor Collin Chee Issues Apology

Benz Hui’s daughter criticised a Singaporean for leaking private funeral details, while actor Collin Chee apologised, saying he never intended to hurt the family and respected the funeral rules.

Balestier’s Rochore Tua Pek Kong Temple Seeks Return of Missing Tiger God Statue After Midnight Incident

A Tiger God statue went missing from Balestier’s Rochore Tua Pek Kong Temple. CCTV shows a man loitering nearby, and the temple urges its return or legal action will follow.

New HDB Playground Framework to Boost Physical, Social and Creative Play from 2026

HDB will introduce a new Play Values Framework from 2026, redesigning playgrounds with physical, social and creative elements to better support children’s development across different age groups.

Lost Chow Chow Kiko Spotted on CTE in Singapore: Owner Offers S$1,000 Reward for Safe Return

As of Tuesday (9 Dec), Kiko has not been found. Lost Chow Chow Kiko escaped a pet boarder and was sighted running dangerously on Singapore’s Central Expressway (CTE).