Vigilant Standard Chartered Bank employee, Tan Kah Boon, thwarts a sophisticated scam, saving a 79-year-old woman from losing over S$260,000 to fraudsters.
Myanmar nationals in Singapore face passport invalidation by the military junta, causing distress and uncertainty. Singapore authorities assure continued residence for affected permanent residents amid growing international concerns.
Singapore and Papua New Guinea signed a landmark agreement at COP28, allowing Singaporean companies to purchase carbon credits to offset carbon tax, fostering international cooperation for climate action.
The Singapore’s High Court on Tuesday rejected a constitutional challenge brought by 36 death row inmates against new measures designed to prevent delays in their executions.
The 36 inmates, who are not represented by a lawyer, argued that two of the provisions were “onerous”, “oppressive” and inconsistent with the rights to a fair trial and access to justice contained in Article 9 of the Constitution.
Commenting on the judgement, M Ravi said the fact that 36 death row inmates were unrepresented is an indictment on the entire legal profession and a black day for Singapore.
“What has happened to our oath to argue cases without fear or favour? It is clear that it’s a broken system when lawyers are afraid to represent death row inmates and this state of affairs puts the entire profession into disrepute,“
A Bukit Panjang hairdressing salon, previously cautioned by CCCS, faces fresh allegations of overcharging customers.
A female customer was billed S$521, significantly higher than the initial quote of S$125 for hair dye.
Two individuals, suspected to be juveniles, were reportedly seen stealing a JiMove brand e-bike from Redhill Food Centre on Thursday evening.
The footage depicts the two entering the food court, after which one of them swiftly took control of the parked e-bike and rode away with it.
On Friday, Singapore’s MOH cited a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU cases, correlating this rise with an escalating infection count.
From 26 Nov 26 to 2 Dec, cases soared to 32,035 from the previous week’s 22,094.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung confirmed active investigation into Cordlife Group Limited’s breaches compromising cord blood units.
He mentioned in a Friday Facebook post that regulatory actions will ensue based on the severity of the breaches and their impact on clients, contingent on investigation findings.
The police issued a warning about a phishing scam via Facebook ads using Singapore Airlines’ logo.
Fraudsters offered suitcases at S$4, posing as ‘Singapore Airlines Travel.’ SIA cautioned customers to use only their official website and app for transactions.
Proofer Bakery, with 17 outlets in Singapore, fined S$3,000 for violating food safety rules, citing lapses in central kitchen cleanliness.
Amid public outcry, netizens demand stricter penalties and regulatory reforms, emphasizing concerns over repeated hygiene-related suspensions and advocating for enhanced oversight in food production.