Higher occupancy cap for larger homes a ‘short-term fix’ to stabilise rental market: Analysts
WHO WILL BENEFIT? Some companies that employ foreign workers, such as those from the food and beverage and service sectors, … Read more
Three injured, 61-year-old man arrested after Singapore Pasir Ris West Plaza slashing
SINGAPORE, Dec 20 — A 61-year-old man was arrested today after what appeared to be a slashing incident in a … Read more
Man charged with causing wife’s death following traffic accident along Tampines Expressway
SINGAPORE – A man, whose newly-wed wife was killed following a traffic accident after she rode pillion on his motorcycle, … Read more
DAP treasurer defends KL party chief, denies third vote will polarise Malaysia racially as critics claim
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — DAP treasurer Fong Kui Lun rubbished assertions by former political foe-turned-ally Umno and PAS that … Read more
Explainer: Will global supply chains be disrupted by ship attacks in the Red Sea and is Singapore affected?
SINGAPORE, Dec 20 — The United States on Monday (December 18) announced a 10-nation coalition to fend off missile and … Read more
S$314,000 lost to Carousell, Facebook fake buyer phishing scams in December
SINGAPORE: Victims of fake buyer phishing scams on Carousell and Facebook have lost at least S$314,000 (US$236,000) this month, the police … Read more
Smart has delivered 100 Smart #1 EVs in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Following its official launch last month, Smart Malaysia is celebrating its 100th Smart #1 delivery … Read more
More support for mental well-being of police officers over the years
SINGAPORE – As a police officer, he had to tell a woman that her husband was dead. The distressing news … Read more
China expected to stand pat on lending benchmarks in December -survey
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE : China is widely expected to leave lending benchmark rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Wednesday, a Reuters … Read more
Deputy communications minister: 356 5G sites planned for Sarawak successfully completed
KUCHING, Dec 19 — A total of 356 out of the 587 5G sites planned for Sarawak have been successfully … Read more
Jail for driver who beat red light, causing death of 14-year-old boy in Punggol
SINGAPORE: A man who ran a red light at Punggol and collided with a teenager crossing the road, causing his death, was sentenced … Read more
Man to plead guilty to making bomb threat on Scoot flight that returned to Singapore under RSAF escort
SINGAPORE, Dec 18 — The man who allegedly made a bomb threat on a Scoot flight from Singapore to Perth … Read more
‘Emboldened’ by its Russia, China ties, North Korea rejects US calls for talks: ‘Pyongyang can bide its time’
US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield had called the launch “reckless”, “unlawful” and a threat to South Korea … Read more
Singapore govt urges public to wear mask in crowded places as weekly cases top 56,000
SINGAPORE, Dec 16 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is strongly encouraging the public to wear a mask in crowded … Read more
Man allegedly flees from police on patrol in Chai Chee, gets nabbed for multiple suspected offences
SINGAPORE – A 36-year-old man was arrested on Dec 16 after he turned around and fled from police officers who … Read more
Pangdemonium’s Adrian Pang on being a Grinch who loves Christmas
Pang grew up in a family who enjoyed big Christmas celebrations with Christian practices. “But as the years have gone … Read more
Singapore govt urges public to wear mask in crowded places as weekly cases top 56,000
SINGAPORE, Dec 16 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is strongly encouraging the public to wear a mask in crowded … Read more
South China Sea: Philippines wants to start energy exploration projects in waterway, says Marcos Jnr
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said his country is working to resolve “exploration issues” in the South China Sea so … Read more
Futsal tournament raises over $300,000 for needy kidney patients
SINGAPORE – More than $300,000 was raised for needy kidney patients on Dec 16, as part of a charity five-a-side … Read more
Singapore PM Lee, Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida welcome new green and digital shipping corridor
GREEN AND DIGITAL SHIPPING CORRIDOR The memorandum of cooperation to establish a green and digital shipping corridor was signed by … Read more