After getting close to his niece, a man repeatedly raped her in a bedroom at his home when she was between seven and 11 years old, and committed ...
Seven charged after they allegedly sold bank accounts to criminals
SINGAPORE: Five men and two women were charged in court on Jan 11 over their suspected involvement in money mule activities, including cheating and facilitating unauthorised access to computer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks climb ahead of US inflation report, STI up 0.7%
The Straits Times Index (STI) here didn’t miss out, rising 21.45 points or 0.7 per cent to 3,201.41 with turnover coming in at 1.01 billion shares worth $760.6 million while gainers outpaced losers ...
Indian origin doctor suspended by Singapore tribunal for improperly prescribing long-term sedatives: Report
"An Indian-origin doctor named Dr Maninder Singh Shahi has been suspended from medical practice for three years by a Singapore disciplinary tribunal for improperly prescribed long-term sedative ...
Singapore and Malaysia to launch QR code border clearance
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia -- Singapore and Malaysia will establish a passport-free QR code-based clearance process at their land border, hoping to enhance the flow of people and goods and boost growth. On ...
Singapore and Malaysia strengthen ties with progress on rail link, special economic zone with Johor
JOHOR] SINGAPORE and Malaysia achieved several bilateral milestones on Thursday (Jan 11), with significant progress on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and a memorandum of ...
7 people charged after they allegedly sold bank accounts to criminals
The accused are said to have sold or rented their bank accounts to criminal syndicates for as much as $3,000. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
5 Top Fintech Trends Set to Define Singapore in 2024
These 5 fintech trends in Singapore underscore the nation's commitment to establishing a more efficient and inclusive financial ecosystem.
Man in S’pore allegedly collected scam monies for woman he met on dating platform, helped convert it to crypto
A man who allegedly collected money from scam victims before moving the funds to cryptocurrency wallets overseas was charged on Jan 11.
Singapore considering to recruit auxiliary police officers from India, China, Philippines, Myanmar
Singapore has also witnessed a decline in the number of auxiliary police officers (APOs) from Taiwan in the recent few years ...
Singapore’s ban on e-cigarettes: Loss of tax revenue from tobacco not a factor, says DPM Lawrence Wong
The potential loss in revenue from tobacco tax was not a factor in the decision to ban e-cigarette use in Singapore. What was the reason?
Common scams in Singapore and how to avoid falling for them
The increase in scams in Singapore suggests that new tactics may be emerging. So even as we enjoy the convenience and connectivity that technology and digitalisation place at our fingertips, it's ...
Singapore’s ‘Money Lock’ Safeguards S$3.2 Billion Across 38,000 Bank Accounts
Singapore's Money Lock feature has been activated on approximately 38,000 account holders since its introduction by Singaporean banks in November ...
Man allegedly collected scam monies for woman he met on dating platform, helped convert it to crypto
If convicted of possessing benefits from criminal conduct, he may be jailed for up to 10 years, or fined up to $500,000, or both. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Malaysia Forge Closer Ties With New Economic Zone
Malaysia and Singapore agreed to jointly develop a special economic zone, in a move that will boost commerce between the neighbors that each count the other as the No. 2 trading partner. Most Read ...
SEC authorises Bitcoin-spot ETFs in crypto’s breakthrough
The SEC authorises ETFs to launch after a decade of denials, but Gensler says agency does not "approve or endorse" Bitcoin.