Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian Man, 49, Gets Jail, Caning for Illegal Swim into Singapore from Batam

Jamaludin Taipabu entered Singapore without a valid and legally issued pass, and he entered a guilty plea to the Immigration Act charge.

Sep 17, 2025

Singapore crime

Sri Lankan Woman, 22, Charged in Singapore Court Over Fake SAF Bulk Order Scams

The police reported that at least five cases with losses totaling at least S$32,000 had been reported since September 4.

Sep 17, 2025

Singapore crime

Over 18,400 Vapes Seized from Malaysian Lorry at Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint

A Malaysian man was taken into custody and sent to the Health Sciences Authority for additional examination.

Sep 17, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: Massive Fire Breaks Out in Serangoon HDB Flat; 4 Hospitalized, 50 Evacuated

SCDF recommended that people should only use electrical plugs and appliances that have the Safety Mark on them.

Sep 17, 2025

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB construction site in Marina South

52-Year-Old Construction Worker Killed in Wall Collapse at Singapore's Upper Changi Site

Based on preliminary findings, the police do not suspect foul play. The investigations are still ongoing.

Sep 17, 2025

Man Charged with Possessing Vape Device Containing Cannabis Substance in Singapore

If found guilty of cannabis use, he faces a maximum fine of S$20,000 and a sentence of one to ten years in prison.

Sep 16, 2025

Singapore crime

46-Year-Old Man Set to be Charged with Extortion in Singapore

In addition to caning, the offense carries a minimum sentence of two years and a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.

Sep 16, 2025

Singapore crime

Vietnam Generates $2 Billion From Rubber Shipments in First 8 Months

Vietnam's top buyers continued to be China, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Indonesia.

Sep 16, 2025

Giant DNA Loops Found in Human Mouths May Help Protect Against Cancer

The newly identified nucleic acid rings, known as "Inocles," seem to be a sizable form of plasmid.

Sep 15, 2025

Singaporean Man Fined S$1.14M for Involvement in Providing Illegal Short Stays at 31 Properties

The public can notify URA of suspected instances of unlawful short-term lodging in private residential properties.

Sep 15, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 44-Year-Old Man Arrested for Drink Driving After Car Crashes into Traffic Light Pole

The man was conscious when he was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital by the Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF).

Sep 15, 2025

Road accident

Singapore Police Probe 274 Suspected Scammers and Money Mules Linked to S$6.4M Losses

About 20,000 scams were reported in the first half of 2025, costing victims nearly half a billion dollars.

Sep 11, 2025

Singapore crime

CNB Arrests 8 Singaporeans, Seizes Over 400 Kpods and $22K in Cash in Islandwide Raids

Over 20 people participated in the six-hour-long operation, including members of CNB's Special Task Force, which conducts high-risk operations like house raids and car chases.

Sep 11, 2025

Scientists Detect Possible New Moon or Ring System Around Distant Planet Quaoar

This was an unexpected and coincidental discovery of a small, icy, egg-shaped planet in the outermost reaches of our solar system.

Sep 11, 2025

Nasa Space

Vietnam Records Drop in Imports from China and Exports to US in August

The data stated that Vietnam's manufacturing sectors still mainly rely on imports of supplies and machinery from Beijing.

Sep 11, 2025

Tourists Stalled as Singapore Flyer Suspends Operations Over Technical Glitch

The Singapore Flyer was forced to close for two months in 2018 due to a technical problem.

Sep 11, 2025

ICA Blocks Attempts to Smuggle Vapes, Heat Sticks into Singapore via Changi Airport

The fines for vapers will be raised from S$300 and S$500 to S$700 for adults and S$500 for those under the age of 18.

Sep 11, 2025

Celestial Countdown: 3 Supermoons and Meteor Showers to Dazzle Singapore by Year-End

Those who want to see it should look for darker spots away from city lights, like parks, beaches, reservoirs, or open areas.

Sep 11, 2025

World Bank Reports Vietnam's GDP Growth at 6.6% in 2025

After strong growth early in 2025, Vietnam's economy is expected to slow as export growth normalizes in the coming months.

Sep 10, 2025

Singapore: 22-Year-Old Man Accused of Punching Priest at Holy Spirit Church Charged with Assaulting 12 Others

The charge sheets stated that Huang Guang Zheng allegedly committed the offenses from April 2024 to July 2025.

Sep 10, 2025

Singapore crime

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