Injured Himalayan Vulture Spotted on ECP Safely Rescued, Undergoing Care for Release
A rare Himalayan vulture spotted on Singapore’s East Coast Parkway was rescued by ACRES after suffering dehydration and exhaustion. The bird is being rehabilitated for release in the near future.
Single-Platform Train Operations to Affect 480,000 Daily Commuters on Circle Line
Circle Line commuters are advised to plan alternative routes ahead of a three-month disruption from January 17, as tunnel strengthening works affect daily train services.
Volunteers Conduct Night Outreach to Support Rough Sleepers Amid Rising Online Attention
Late-night volunteers from Homeless Hearts of Singapore work weekly to support rough sleepers, focusing on trust, dignity, and long-term relationships rather than quick solutions.
Crackdown on Unsafe Riding Sees 900 Non-Compliant AMDs Seized This Year
LTA seized 900 illegal Active Mobility Devices in 2025, targeting unsafe riding and fire risks, with 67 impounded in December and stronger enforcement across hotspot areas.
Former Actor Edmund Chen Charged Over AYE Accident That Left Motorcyclist Grievously Hurt
Former actor Edmund Chen was charged over an alleged careless driving incident on the Ayer Rajah Expressway that left a motorcyclist with grievous injuries.
Singapore Woman Loses Negligence Suit Against NUH and AMK-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital Over Mother’s Leg Amputation
The High Court dismissed a lawsuit against NUH and AMK–Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, ruling no negligence and ordering the plaintiffs to pay S$975,403 in legal costs.
A teenager admitted to stealing parcels from outside Bishan flats, trailing deliverymen and hiding items in dry risers before returning later to collect them.
Court Convicts Singapore Man of Sexually Abusing Underage Cousin Between 2016 and 2018
A 22-year-old Singaporean was convicted of sexually assaulting his young cousin, claiming the acts were “good for her,” with sentencing yet to be determined.
Pikachu Appears in Parliament as MP David Hoe Keeps Promise to His Child
PAP MP David Hoe brought a Pikachu soft toy into Parliament after keeping a promise to his daughter, later removing the post due to chamber photography rules.
SCDF to commend two SBS Transit drivers for quick response to car engine fire in Ang Mo Kio
Two SBS Transit bus drivers will receive SCDF awards after using fire extinguishers to put out a car engine fire in Ang Mo Kio during the morning peak hour.
A Singapore woman survives falling into a Tanjong Katong sinkhole, thinking of her daughter, rescued by a migrant worker, and begins her recovery with therapy and faith support.
ComfortDelGro Autonomous Car Involved in Testing Incident in Punggol; No Injuries Reported
A ComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle hit a road divider during testing in Punggol after a manual takeover. No passengers were onboard and no injuries were reported.
Former chief planner Liu Thai Ker, who shaped Singapore’s new towns, dies aged 87
Singapore’s former chief planner Liu Thai Ker, known as the Father of Urban Planning, has died aged 87, his firm MORROW Architects & Planners announced.
Kung Fu Hustle Star Bruce Leung Dies at 77: A Tribute to the ‘Beast’ of Martial Arts Cinema
Legendary Hong Kong actor Bruce Leung, the iconic “Beast” from Kung Fu Hustle, has died at 77. Jackie Chan and Stephen Chow lead tributes to the martial arts master.
S$60 Transport Vouchers Open for Eligible Households in Second Phase of 2025 PTV Exercise
Eligible lower-income households in Singapore can apply for S$60 public transport vouchers from Jan 20, redeemable through SimplyGo or local community centres until Mar 31, 2027.
Public Can Pre-book Fit and New CNY Notes from Jan 27 via DBS, OCBC and UOB
MAS said bookings for new and fit banknotes open from Jan 27, with banks offering online pre-booking and encouraging sustainable Chinese New Year gifting.
Second Himalayan Vulture in Singapore Dies Following Rescue, ACRES Reports
A Himalayan vulture rescued from East Coast Parkway dies after stress and exhaustion worsened its pre-existing kidney and gastrointestinal conditions, ACRES confirmed.
