An Indian chief priest of Singapore's Hindu temple was sentenced to six years in jail on Tuesday for misappropriating over 2 million Singapore Dollars ($1.5 million) of jewellery repeatedly from a prominent temple, according to media reports. Kandasamy ...
Triumphant on water: Singapore to ‘do more with less’ in replacing Victory class
For much of its existence since it was established in 1967 the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) – then known as the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force – was concerned
Singapore Asks Public to Prepare Face Masks as Haze Threat Looms
El Niño will likely increase the risk of transboundary haze in Singapore, according to the national weather office, saying the public should ensure they have sufficient face masks and air purifiers.
China rejects US proposal for defense chiefs to meet in Singapore this week
China has rejected a United States proposal for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu at the Shangri-La Dialogue Security Forum in Singapore this week, ...
Indian chief priest sentenced to jail in Singapore for pawning temple jewellery
The 39-year-old Indian chief priest of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple was sentenced to six years in jail on Tuesday for pawning over SGD 2 million (USD 1.5 million) of ceremonial jewellery repeatedly ...
SINGAPORE LEADERS CONGRATULATE ERDOĞAN ON RE-ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF TÜRKIYE
SINGAPORE, May 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore leaders congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his re-election as the President of Türkiye. “The people of Türkiye have given you a mandate that reflects their confidence in your leadership,” said Singapore ...
Singapore private homes now priciest to own and rent in Asia-Pacific in absolute terms: Report
On a per square metre basis though, Hong Kong is still the most costly private housing market in the region by far. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Video shows Singaporean-Swedish design for Singapore’s navy, not ‘Philippine-made warship’
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times in posts that falsely claim it shows a Philippine Navy warship that was made locally. But Singapore's defence ministry told AFP the video was issued ...
Singapore court adjourns case related to Malaysian actor Kamal Adli’s attacker to June 30
Singapore Court has granted another four-week adjournment for a prosecutor to prepare an offer for a man who allegedly assaulted Malaysian actor ...
Singapore employers reminded to provide one rest day per week, compensate workers who work on rest days
Rate of pay for work on rest day is one day’s basic salary if the request is made by the worker and two days’ basic salary if the request is made by the employer.
Singapore tops flight bookings from India this summer: report
Singapore saw the highest international flight bookings from India for leisure travel this summer, a study has found, with the travel market showing strong signs of recovery since the pandemic.
US Says China Declined Request to Meet Austin in Singapore
China declined a US request for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to meet his counterpart Li Shangfu in Singapore this week, part of what the Pentagon called a “concerning unwillingness” to engage in military discussions.
“Is it Turkey?”: Americans fail to guess the Singapore flag in a TikTok giveaway challenge
Random people on the streets are quizzed and if they guess the Singapore flag correctly, they can win a free piece of jewellery.
Singapore Fêtes Andrew Gn and Retrospective at Asian Civilizations Museum
The Paris-based designer’s blend of East and West hit home as the gala celebrating the museum’s 25th anniversary raised up to a record-breaking 1.3 million Singapore dollars.
Singapore punishes state fund managers who invested in FTX
Singapore ’s state-owned conglomerate Temasek says it has docked wages for staff who were involved in the company’s investment in the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The measure is being ...
Singapore President Halimah Yacob says she will not run for second term in upcoming election
President Halimah Yacob will not be running for a second term as head of state in the upcoming election in 2023.