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.

Chinese Artist Fan Zeng, 87, Announces Birth of Son With Fourth Wife Xu Meng, 38

Chinese artist Fan Zeng, 87, announced birth of son with fourth wife Xu Meng, 38, while severing ties with daughter who alleged missing artworks worth billions.

6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeast Japan on 12 Dec

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Japan on 12 Dec 2025, days after a 7.5 magnitude quake injured 30 people. Tsunami advisory issued.

Chinese Influencer Develops Life-Threatening Pancreatitis After Six-Month Diet of Boiled Chicken and Vegetables

Chinese influencer, 25, hospitalized with life-threatening pancreatitis after eating only boiled chicken breast and vegetables for six months to lose weight.

Autonomous Shuttle Trials in Punggol to Begin, ComfortDelGro Prepares Five AVs for 2026 Launch

ComfortDelGro gets LTA approval to trial five five-seater autonomous shuttles in Punggol from early 2026, offering rides through the CDG Zig app under the “Zig Driverless” option.

Man Charged with Molesting 6-year-old girl in Changi Airport Transit Area

A 46-year-old American man was arrested at Changi Airport for allegedly molesting a six-year-old girl in the transit area.