Isetan NEX Serangoon Closing Down: Last Day is April 2026, Only One Singapore Outlet Remains

The Isetan NEX department store in Serangoon will officially close in April 2026 after 15 years. This closure leaves only the Isetan Orchard branch remaining in Singapore.

Domestic Mail Costs Set to Increase as SingPost Adjusts Prices for Sustainability

Singapore Post will raise domestic mail rates by 10 cents from Jan 1, 2026, due to declining mail volumes and rising operational costs, affecting regular, large, and bulk mail services.

Four Men Arrested After Singapore’s Largest Inland Contraband Cigarette Haul of the Year

Singapore Customs seized 17,279 cartons of contraband cigarettes worth over S$1.87 million in its largest inland haul of 2025, arresting four men during operations at Pandan Loop and Jurong…

47 Detained in Islandwide Enforcement Blitz Targeting Illegal Activities at Entertainment and Massage Venues

47 people, including 37 women and 10 men, were detained in a four-day multi-agency enforcement blitz across Singapore targeting illegal activities, gambling, and foreign manpower offences.

Taiwanese Food Vendor Goes Viral After Arguing With Customer Over Playing TWICE Songs

Taiwanese food vendor went viral after arguing with customer who complained about him playing TWICE songs while working. Video gained widespread support online.

Man Gets 15 Years’ Jail, 14 Strokes of Cane for Raping 12-Year-Old Girl Near Sixth Avenue MRT

34-year-old labourer sentenced to 15 years’ jail and 14 strokes of cane for raping 12-year-old girl he met on Telegram at grass patch near Sixth Avenue MRT.

Thief steals 80-year-old Singaporean’s passport and phone from shopping trolley at Johor mall

80-year-old Singaporean’s passport and phone stolen from shopping trolley at Johor mall on 7 Dec. Couple extended stay for replacement documents. Phone later found in garbage bin.

15-Year-Old Myanmar National To Be Deported For Possessing Etomidate E-Vaporiser

15-year-old Myanmar national to be deported and banned from Singapore after being caught with etomidate e-vaporiser pod—first case under enhanced anti-vaping framework introduced September 2025.

Singaporean Buyer Loses S$260 in Sophisticated Carousell AirPods Scam

A local Carousell user was fooled into buying a highly realistic counterfeit pair of AirPods Pro for S$260. Learn the red flags and expert tips to avoid falling for…

Missing Chow Chow Kiko Found After Two Days of Coordinated Community Search

After two days of intense searching, Singapore undergraduate Matthew Teh is reunited with his missing chow chow Kiko, thanks to community efforts and coordinated rescue updates.

Singapore Introduces Aviation Meteorological Programme to Address Flight Disruptions from Changing Weather

Singapore launches a national Aviation Meteorological Programme to improve weather predictions, reduce flight disruptions, and enhance safety, focusing on lightning, turbulence, convective weather, surface winds, and contrails.

Singapore’s National Gallery Named First-Ever Healing Arts Centre of Excellence Worldwide

“The National Gallery Singapore is the world’s first museum recognised as a Healing Arts Centre of Excellence, using inclusive arts programmes to support public health and wellbeing.”

US Man, 46, Arrested for Allegedly Molesting Six-Year-Old Girl at Changi Airport

A 46-year-old American was arrested on 9 December for allegedly molesting a six-year-old girl at Changi Airport’s transit area. He’ll be charged on 11 December.

Man Assaults Bar Staff Over S$2.50 Water Bottle Price

A 37-year-old man assaulted a Jyu Yae Bistro employee over a S$2.50 water bottle on 9 Dec. He’s banned from all Jyu Concepts outlets; police investigating.

Fans Deploy Protest Trucks Over BTS Jungkook and aespa Winter Dating Rumors

Fans sent protest trucks to HYBE and SM Entertainment demanding clarification on BTS Jungkook and aespa Winter dating rumors. SM Entertainment announced legal action over the rumors.

71-Year-Old Man Charged With Molesting Girl in Church 10 Years Ago

71-year-old man charged with molesting 12-year-old girl three times at Singapore church in 2015-2016, faces five years jail if convicted.

Multiple Sightings of Man in Black Dress Selling Tissues and Asking for Money Across Yishun, Woodlands, and Marsiling

A man in a black dress has been spotted selling tissue packs in Yishun, Marsiling, and Woodlands, raising concern among residents and netizens over his behavior.

Authorities Investigate Hit-and-Run Involving GetGo Car in Woodlands

Police are searching for a GetGo driver involved in a hit-and-run in Woodlands on Dec 10. No injuries were reported, and investigations are ongoing.

Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff Announces Death of Daughter in Australia Highway Accident

The daughter of ex-ISA detainee Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff, Sayyida Nafeesa, tragically died in a car accident in Australia while on her way to work at MyCollege.

Daily Shouting in Marine Terrace Linked to Resident With Intellectual Disability, Neighbours Describe It as Long-Standing Occurrence

At Marine Terrace, a man with special needs often shouts at specific times, with neighbours and social services showing understanding while the family navigates daily life and public reactions.

Japan warns 199,000 could die in megaquake and tsunami scenario

Japan warns 199,000 could die if a megaquake triggers tsunamis along Japan and Chishima trenches, following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake off Aomori on 8 December 2025.