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Malaysia Set to Enforce VEP for Singapore-Registered Vehicles from July 1

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said that vehicles without a valid VEP would be issued a RM300 compound fine.

Jun 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 22-Year-Old Man to be Charged for Making Bomb Hoax Leading to Aircraft Being Recalled at Changi Airport

The man will be charged with giving false information about a hazardous thing under Section 268A of the Penal Code.

Jun 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Man, 44, Charged with Murder of 79-Year-Old Woman in Sengkang

According to reports, Lim Yuen Li was unrepresented and stated in court that he wished to apply for a "state lawyer".

Jun 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

More Than 130, Including 14-Year-Old, Arrested in Drug Raids as Drugs Worth Over S$600K Seized

CNB officers conducted an island-wide anti-drug operation from May 18 to May 30, covering areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Boon Keng, Bukit Merah, Jurong and Sengkang.

May 31, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Chinese Man Jailed in Singapore for Stealing Valuables from Overhead Compartment on Scoot Flight

The police presented the Public Spiritedness Award to the passenger who informed the victim of the theft.

May 28, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Indonesian Teen Killed by Crocodile While Playing Football

Muhammad Syahputra Almanda, 13, was attacked by a crocodile when he entered a river to retrieve a football on Indonesia's Sumatra Island.

May 27, 2025

By Manthan C.

Australian Businessman Facing Death Penalty After Getting Arrested with 1.7 Kgs of Cocaine in Bali

Lamar Ahchee, 43, was arrested after receiving two suspicious packages from Thailand with 1.7 kgs of cocaine hidden inside chocolate wrappers.

May 26, 2025

By Manthan C.

Groom-to-Be Killed in Deadly Road Accident While Going to Visit Ride to Father's Grave in Singapore

The police said that Syakir suffered severe injuries after the collision drove him off his motorcycle.

May 21, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Singapore Calls for Immediate 'Humanitarian' Ceasefire as Gaza Violence Escalates

MFA said "Singapore calls for the immediate full resumption of humanitarian aid for the Palestinian civilians in Gaza and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire."

May 21, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Man Arrested in Japan for Allegedly Committing Indecent Acts Involving Teen in Hot Spring

The reports stated that the suspect, who was reportedly on a vacation from Singapore, has denied all the charges.

May 21, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Pope Leo XIV: New Pontiff's Journey From an Altar Boy to Catholic Church's Leader

A humble beginning, a career ministering to the poor, and a life spreading faith are all part of Pope Leo XIV's journey from an altar boy to the leader of the Catholic Church.

May 9, 2025

By Ilin Mathew

Tourist Tries to Take Selfie with Crocodile He Thought was Fake, Gets Mauled After It Turns Out to be Real [GRAPHIC]

The tourist was attacked by the crocodile after it climbed into the reptile's enclosure to take a photo.

May 5, 2025

By Manthan C.

South Korean Prosecutors Raid Former President Yoon's Private Residence

Former president Yoon Suk Yeol was stripped of all power and privileges earlier this month by the Constitutional Court over his martial law declaration.

Apr 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

One Killed, 21 Injured in Explosion at Residential Area in China's Shanxi

The explosion came just a day after a restaurant fire in northeastern China's Liaoning province killed 22 people.

Apr 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

15 Killed as Fire Breaks Out at Indian Hotel, Minister Blames Management

Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma said that the incident took place around 8:15 pm at Rituraj Hotel.

Apr 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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