Some experts say the proposed law infringes on ‘open justice’ and raise concerns over how assessments of offenders would be conducted.
Man, 20, arrested in Singapore’s Commonwealth Avenue and chopper and knife seized; seven people injured
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Commonwealth Avenue on the evening of Saturday (Feb 3), after the police were alerted to a man holding a chopper there.
Taiwanese study mama pays $13,000 to ‘agent’ for Singapore work permit, sentenced to jail while 15 weeks pregnant
A Taiwanese woman who wanted to accompany her daughter who was studying in Singapore ended up paying an 'agent' $13,000 in fees for a work permit, without actually being employed. Wu Peihua ...
‘An extraordinary journey’: Jelebu Dry Laksa to close only outlet in Singapore in February
A few years back in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chef Renee Tang decided to start a home-based business selling dry laksa. That was how Jelebu Dry Laksa was born and later on, she opened a ...
Muslims in Singapore allowed to consume lab-cultivated meat if it’s from halal cell
Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, the Mufti of Singapore, said that the decision is an example of how fatwa research has to evolve with modern technology and social change.
‘The bus was up in flames’: Singapore-KL bus catches fire minutes after passengers alighted
SINGAPORE - Ms Nur Ally usually drives or flies into Kuala Lumpur, but on Feb 2, she decided to make the trip via an express bus with two friends. The bus, however, never made it to its drop-off ...
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX:S68) Just Released Its Half-Yearly Earnings: Here’s What Analysts Think
Singapore Exchange Limited ( SGX:S68 ) came out with its half-year results last week, and we wanted to see how ...
Singapore citing foreign interference law against businessman Philip Chan shows resolve to curb meddling despite China ‘backlash’ fears: analysts
Analysts said Philip Chan’s case highlighted alleged Chinese political interference in Singapore, and the government’s readiness to tackle it despite concerns about repercussions.
Mutual 30-day visa-free scheme fuels further interest in Singapore-China travel
Tour agencies say they have seen a rise in demand for travel packages to China since July 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘It was so scary’: Singapore-KL bus catches fire minutes after passengers alighted
The bus, operated by Singaporean company Cityline Global, was carrying more than 20 people. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore police arrest 367 for scam
Singapore police arrested 367 suspects for scam offenses during an operation from Jan 19 to Feb 1 according to a statement from police The suspect ...
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew one win from ending badminton title drought at Thailand Masters
He will face Chinese Taipei's world No.14 Chou Tien-chen in the final on Feb 4. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Muslims in Singapore now allowed to consume lab-cultivated meat if it is from halal animal cell
Muslims in Singapore will be allowed to consume lab-cultivated meat if the cells are from animals that are also halal, and the final ingredients do not contain any non-halal components. Dr Nazirudin ...
Wee Cho Yaw, who shaped Singapore’s banking industry, passes away at 95
SINGAPORE: Wee Cho Yaw, the billionaire who shaped Singapore’s financial landscape by amalgamating several old family-controlled banks, has passed away. He was 95.
Singapore invoking foreign interference law against businessman Philip Chan shows readiness to curb meddling despite China ‘backlash’ fears: analysts
Analysts said Chan's case highlighted alleged Chinese political interference in Singapore and the government's readiness to tackle it despite concerns about repercussions The development also worried ...
Singapore invokes foreign interference law against citizen
Singapore invoked its foreign interference law against a naturalized citizen, marking the first such move since passing the contentious legislation in 2021.