Nail Palace boss gets jail in first legal move by competition watchdog over unfair practices
SINGAPORE – The managing director of the Nail Palace group was sentenced to four months’ jail on Sept 9 for … Read more
Man who sold wife’s Singpass details gets 18 months’ jail under stiffer sentencing guidelines
SINGAPORE: A man who sold his wife’s Singpass account to criminals for the promise of S$1,000 (US$768) has been sentenced to … Read more
Police foil attempts to smuggle 24 undocumented migrants over Malaysia-Thai border at Padang Besar
KANGAR, Sept 11 — Police have thwarted attempts to smuggle 24 undocumented migrants from Myanmar into the country separately around … Read more
Singapore sends 51-year-old Chinese fraudster to jail over multi-million dollar crypto Ponzi scheme
SINGAPORE, Sept 11 — Chen Wei duped investors into handing over nearly S$1.8 million (RM5.98 million) with false claims that … Read more
“We make our soft serve in small batches, and it takes
“We make our soft serve in small batches, and it takes about 40 minutes for each tub,” says Pompette’s owner … Read more
Pope Francis in Singapore: Road closures near Parliament House, NUS from Sept 11 to 13
SINGAPORE – Several roads near the Parliament House, NUS University Cultural Centre and Singapore Sports Hub will be closed at … Read more
High Court awards RM2m to widow of senior lawyer in medical negligence case
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The High Court has awarded RM2 million in damages to the widow of Vinayak Pradhan, … Read more
ST Explains: Why are public transport fares going up again?
SINGAPORE – From Dec 28, public transport fares for adults paying by card will rise by 10 cents per journey, … Read more
Fire at Loyang data centre, SCDF operations still ongoing after 12 hours
Digital Realty is an international real estate firm that owns and operates data centres. It has three data centres in … Read more
Singapore narcs nab Malaysian suspected drug dealer with cannabis, heroin, ‘ice’ around Chin Swee Road
SINGAPORE, Sept 10 — A 34-year-old Malaysian man suspected of trafficking drugs have been arrested in Singapore, after more than … Read more
Bai Huining aka Xiao Bai will visit 10 Haidilao locations
Bai Huining aka Xiao Bai will visit 10 Haidilao locations here from September 23 to 27. To read the full … Read more
Man gets 9 months’ jail for smuggling arowanas into Singapore
THE OFFENCES In late 2023, Liyu agreed with an unknown person who was known to him as “Albert” to bring … Read more
SG Food on Foot | Singapore Food Blog | Best Singapore Food
Are you looking for a delightful mid-day retreat? The Local-Inspired Afternoon Tea at Pacific Emporium might be just what you … Read more
Penang Islamic council says three-quarters of halal certification held by companies run by non-Muslims
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 10 — From January to June this year, 76 per cent of the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) … Read more
Singapore high-roller told to pay Australian casino RM113m after playing baccarat and leaving without paying
SINGAPORE, Sept 10 — Singaporean Dr Wong Yew Choy has reportedly been ordered by an Australian court to repay A$38.7 … Read more
“Our customers have been eating our kuehs for three
“Our customers have been eating our kuehs for three generations. The taste has remained the same all these years, and … Read more
New gifted education approach will not change typical class sizes in schools: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE – The new approach to gifted education will not result in changes to typical class sizes of 30 to … Read more
Number of taxi, private-hire drivers grew ‘much faster’ than ridership, resulting in lower earnings: Amy Khor
FARES DECIDED BY DEMAND AND SUPPLY While the authorities watch developments in the point-to-point sector closely, they do not set … Read more
K-pop girl group 2NE1 performing in Singapore in December
The Asian leg of 2NE1’s upcoming tour will be organised by Live Nation. Further details, such as ticket prices and … Read more
Ten hours to paradise: Visit Malaysia’s own Niagara Falls at O’ong Pejik in Belaga, Sarawak
BELAGA, Sept 9 — In a remote area far away in Lusong Laku, Belaga, Sarawak, lies a breathtaking waterfall that … Read more