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Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: Norwegian tourist jailed for beating, punching 2 taxi-drivers near Orchard Towers

43-year-old Tore Robech was sentenced to a six weeks' jail term on Monday, after he pleaded guilty to two counts of 'voluntarily causing hurt,' among which one count was taken into account.

Oct 17, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Thai food joint at Singapore's Holland Village suspended for two weeks

A Thai food eatery at Holland Village, Singapore has been suspended by the National Environment Agency (NEA) from Monday, October 16 to October 29.

Oct 17, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Italian coffee aids in lowering prostate cancer risk

Japanese man invents caffeine-free version of coffee made from garlic

Loaded with health benefits, a caffeine-free version of coffee is being now introduced by a Japanese man.

Oct 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

MOE to raise school fees for International students in Singapore

MOE has planned to raise school fees for the next three years for both PR and International students

Oct 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

'Changi Airport is a high profile target among terrorists,' says Prime Minister Lee

On October 17, 2017, terrorists attacked Changi Airport, and opened fire on waiting passengers.

Oct 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Men are handcuffed after they were detained by police during a police anti-illegal drugs operation in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines November 9, 2016. Picture taken November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Czar Dancel TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Singapore: Malaysian man caught smuggling 2,190 cartons of cigarettes

A Malaysian man was caught at Tuas Checkpoint on Friday, October 13, for trying to smuggle more than 2,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes into Singapore.

Oct 16, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

A forensic investigator recovers a knife after man was arrested on Whitehall in Westminster

Singapore: Mentally unstable man given 2 years' jail term for stabbing wife to death

Kong Peng Yee, the accused, might be released from prison on the same day of trial as his jail term was backdated to March 13, 2016, the day of his remand.

Oct 16, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Knife-wielding man kills two in southern China Wal-Mart

Singaporean woman jailed for 6 weeks after stabbing husband over his extra-marital affair

The assault took place in the couple's bedroom when Yasser received a message saying "I love you" from his girlfriend, whom he had met in the Philippines.

Oct 16, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

A security guard holds an umbrella as he walks in the rain outside Gleneagles Hospital

Hospital attendance in Singapore witnessed major rise in 2016

The increased number of ageing population and attractive Government subsidies are considered to be the two crucial factors which played a crucial role in the hospital attendance increase

Oct 16, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: 25-year-old man stomped on at Golden Mile Complex; suspect arrested

The police says that the victim was conscious when to a hospital.

Oct 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A young baseball fan makes sure there's not a kernel of popcorn left as she watches the Chicago Cubs play the Arizona Diamondbacks during their MLB National League baseball game in Phoenix, Arizona, June 24, 2012.

Singapore: Poopy diapers, live crabs found in theatres near you; raise awareness about cleanliness

Most of the waste usually is snack and popcorn boxes, empty drink bottles and nacho trays. But occasionally there are a few odd items such as prams, wallets, keys, luggage and once's even a bag full of new underwear.

Oct 15, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam