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.

NTUC MP Proposes Enhanced Training, Healthcare, and Levy Relief to Support Caregiving Households

NTUC ASG Yeo Wan Ling proposes boosting training, healthcare, and levy relief to better support Singaporean caregiving families.

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.

19-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Stealing Unattended Delivery Parcels Outside Bishan Flats

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.

‘I Really, Really Missed Anya’: Driver Recalls Falling Into Tanjong Katong Sinkhole

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.

Yishun Carpark Accident: Elderly Woman Injured After Walking Through Wet Paint

An elderly woman slipped on wet paint in Yishun carpark, was injured, and sent to hospital as SCDF and police responded quickly.

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.

New Mind Sports Federation to Unite Chess, Bridge, Weiqi and Xiangqi Associations

Singapore will launch a new Mind Sports Federation by March to unite key associations, grow participation and help athletes qualify for major regional competitions.

Foreign Littering Offenders in Johor Face Court Action and Immigration Follow-Up

Plainclothes officers in Johor are cracking down on littering, with offenders facing fines, community service and possible immigration action for missing court.

Dashcam Footage Shows Jaywalking Man Hit by Car at Sengkang Central

Dashcam footage shows a pedestrian being hit and thrown several metres by a car at a Sengkang junction, with one person later taken to hospital.

Go-Ahead Singapore Bus Involved in Early Morning Hit-and-Run Along Loyang Rise

A Go-Ahead bus made a wrong turn into Loyang estate early Tuesday, damaging multiple vehicles; no injuries reported, driver assisting police, and the company apologised.