55-Year-Old Man Arrested for S$155 Theft at Beauty World Restaurant; May Face Up to 10 Years’ Imprisonment
Singapore police arrested a 55-year-old man in Beauty World for allegedly stealing over S$155 from a restaurant. He will be charged with housebreaking and theft.
Singapore Q3 Retrenchments Edge Up to 3,670 as Job Vacancies Fall, MOM Report Reveals Market Moderation
Singapore saw 3,670 retrenchments in Q3 2025, up from Q2, as job vacancies fell. Layoffs hit growth sectors like finance and tech, signaling moderation in the labour market.
Investigation Underway After Community Cat Found Dead with Severe Injury at Woodlands Industrial Park
A community cat was found dead with a severe gash in Woodlands. Feeders claimed it was “slashed,” but NParks found no evidence of intentional cruelty, noting the carcass was…
Singapore to Roll Out 660 New Electric Buses from End-2026 Under LTA’s Fleet Renewal Plan
Singapore’s LTA has purchased 660 electric buses, including 300 double-deckers, to replace aging diesel buses, with deployment starting end-2026 and enhanced safety and battery features.
12-year-old Anya Zahedi won silver in the girls’ optimist sailing at the 2025 SEA Games, while her 16-year-old sister Nia clinched bronze in the girls’ ILCA 4 event.
Chagee Founder Zhang Junjie Marries Solar Heiress in S$10.9 Billion Nuptials, Serves Milk Tea Instead of Alcohol
Focusing on a premium, non-alcoholic theme, the CEO of the rapidly expanding Chinese milk tea brand celebrated his union in a lavish ceremony that highlighted his entrepreneurial journey.
Rollover Credit Card Balances in Singapore Reach Decade-High Amid Rising Living Costs
Unpaid credit card debt in Singapore hit a ten-year high in 2025, driven by rising living costs, changing spending habits, and easier access to credit.
31-Year-Old Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Etomidate Detected Following Traffic Collision
A 31-year-old man will face Singapore’s first etomidate-related traffic charge after allegedly driving dangerously, causing a collision, and testing positive for the drug.
Many Travellers Still Rely on Passports Despite QR Code Clearance at Woodlands and Tuas
QR code clearance at Singapore land checkpoints is slowly gaining users, with ICA encouraging travellers to adopt it ahead of the Automated Passenger Clearance rollout in 2026.
26-Year-Old Taiwanese Man Loses Work Permit, Sent Home Over Kpod Possession
A 26-year-old Taiwanese man had his work permit revoked and was repatriated after being caught with a Kpod, as authorities stepped up anti-vaping enforcement in Singapore.
SMRT Tests Sensor-Driven Train Upgrades Aimed at Reducing Disruptions on NSEWL
SMRT will upgrade 92 trains with improved air-conditioning and real-time sensors to detect faults early, aiming to reduce disruptions and improve commuter comfort on key MRT lines
S’pore Man Jailed for S$1.26M Misappropriation: Cited ACS Report Card in Bizarre Court Defense
A 31-year-old Singaporean man was jailed for misappropriating S$1.26 million. In a bizarre defense, he cited his ACS primary school report card to prove he was “fun-loving” rather than…
Taipei Metro Stabbing: Parents of Suspect Kneel in Tearful Public Apology
The parents of the Taipei metro stabbing suspect knelt in a tearful public apology Tuesday. They begged for forgiveness for their son’s “unforgivable” crimes, which left three dead and…
Singapore implements 15 changes in 2026, including stricter speeding penalties, beverage deposit scheme, RTS Link launch, new MRT stations, smartphone ban in schools, and increased CPF ceiling.
How to Get 50 Days of Long Weekends in 2026 Using 14 Days’ Leave
Strategic leave planning in 2026 can stretch 14 annual leave days into 50 days of long weekends by taking leave around Chinese New Year, May holidays, and December.
Man Charged in Connection with Unnatural Death of Former Lawyer M. Ravi
A 40-year-old man was charged after former lawyer M. Ravi died following an alleged drug session. Police are investigating the case as an unnatural death with no foul play suspected.
Grab Bans User After PHV Driver Rejects Suspected Scam Request and Receives Official Warning
A PHV driver in Singapore rejected a suspected scam booking at 7-Eleven, Grab banned the customer, and reminded drivers to stay vigilant while maintaining respectful communication on the platform.)
Sheng Siong Awards Long-Serving Staff With Pure Gold Coins Worth Up To $18,600
Sheng Siong rewards loyal staff with 999 pure gold coins worth up to $18,600. This generous tribute to long-serving employees highlights the supermarket giant’s commitment to exceptional staff welfare.
