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

Singapore: Police arrest 60-year-old man for making false bomb threat

If convicted of committing the offence, the suspect shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine not exceeding S$100,000 or both.

Aug 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea fires missiles into Sea of Japan amid US-South Korea drills

South Korea's presidential office has convened a meeting of its National Security Council to discuss the matter.

Aug 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: ICA seizes 3,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Woodlands Checkpoint; Malaysian driver arrested

According to Singapore law, the vehicle commissioned is liable to be forfeited in such an offence.

Aug 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrest 4 suspects for selling fake luxury and sports goods

If convicted of selling or distributing goods with falsely applied trademark, the suspects may be jailed for up to five years or fined up to a maximum of $100,000, or both.

Aug 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: ICA seizes smuggled cigarettes from Malaysian truck; driver arrested

According to ICA, the total duty and Goods and Services Tax evaded amounted to about S$232,800 (RM733,3420) and S$17,250 (RM54,337) respectively.

Aug 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 36-year-old man arrested for driving car into sea in Sentosa Cove

A 36-year-old man was arrested for criminal trespass and a rash act causing hurt after he drove his car into the sea in Sentosa Cove.

Aug 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai referendum: Junta-backed constitution gets approval despite severe criticism

Singapore Presidential Election 2017: 3 constituencies to pilot e-registration of voters at polling stations

ELD says that E-registration of voters will be introduced in three constituencies: Chua Chu Kang GRC, Tanjong Pagar GRC and Yuhua SMC – to shorten the registration process.

Aug 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

2 Singaporean men jailed in Abu Dhabi for wearing women's clothing

The Singaporeans were arrested on Aug 9 at a shopping mall for 'looking feminine' after arriving at the country on Aug 8.

Aug 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Macau struggles to recover from Typhoon Hato's destruction

Many residents and tourists complained that the government was woefully unprepared for Typhoon Hato and its destructive winds of more than 200 kmh (124 mph).

Aug 24, 2017

By Reuters

Singapore: ICA seizes over 3,700 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized, 2 Chinese nationals arrested

The authorities say that the total duty and goods and services tax evaded amounted to about S$304,210 and S$22,540 respectively.

Aug 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hong Kong warns of highest-level storm as trading cancelled

Hong Kong raised its highest storm warning on Wednesday as Typhoon Hato hit the city with heavy winds and rain, forcing the city's stock exchange to cancel trading.

Aug 23, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

DBS to invest S$20 mln in Singapore's digital push

DBS Bank said on Monday it is investing S$20 million over the next five years to train its Singapore-based employees with skills in digital technologies.

Aug 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: CID arrest 6 suspects in Orchard Road remote gambling raid

The authorities said that cash worth about $4,000, a computer and mobile phones were also seized during the operation.

Aug 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Over 40,000 runners mark 50 years of NS at 25th Safra Singapore Bay Run and Army Half Marathon

The event that was jointly organised by Safra and the army also included an NS50 Team Run.

Aug 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrest 34-year-old man for selling fake luxury watches online

If convicted of selling or distributing goods with trademark infringement, the suspect may be fined up to $100,000, be imprisoned up to five years or both.

Aug 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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