Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Government Raises Income Limit for GST Voucher Scheme; 1.5M Singaporeans to Receive Cash Payouts in August

According to the Ministry of Finance, a total of S$1.5 billion will be distributed during this GSTV exercise.

Jul 7, 2025

Malaysian Man, 25, Jailed for Recruiting 2 Japanese Women for Prostitution at Marina Bay Sands Hotel

A conviction for harboring a woman for prostitution carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison and a maximum fine of S$100,000.

Jul 4, 2025

Singapore crime

Singaporean Man, 27, Jailed for Setting Fire to Flat After Grandmother Didn't Hear Him at Gate

Lenard Tan Yong Jia could have been jailed up to seven years in prison and a fine for mischief by fire.

Jul 4, 2025

Singapore crime

24-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Loan Shark Harassment Case in Singapore

Loan shark harassment is punishable by a fine of S$5,000 to S$50,000, up to five years in jail, and up to six canings for first-time offenders.

Jul 4, 2025

Singapore crime

Antarctica's Disappearing Ice Is a Red Alert for Wildlife — and Us; Here's Why!

The latest study shows that severe sea-ice lows, such as those seen in recent years, cause three interrelated crises.

Jul 3, 2025

27-Year-Old Singaporean Man Arrested for Housebreaking and Theft

The man will be charged in court on Thursday, July 3, with the offence of housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871.

Jul 3, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Man, 39, Arrested After Crashing into Divider, Mounting Curb on Racecourse Road

The Singapore Police Force said that the accident involved a car "that was believed to have self-skidded along Racecourse Road towards Tessensohn Road".

Jul 3, 2025

Singapore crime Road accident

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Warm and Humid Nights Ahead for Singapore in First Half of July, Reveals MSS

The Meteorological Service Singapore said that on most days, there will be brief, thundery showers over some areas of the island in the late morning and afternoon.

Jul 3, 2025

Singapore-Registered Company Charged Over Suspected Money Laundering Offence

The Company received over S$571,000, of which a portion was subsequently transferred to foreign bank accounts.

Jul 2, 2025

Singapore crime

2 Crew Members Charged Over Fatal Oil Tanker Collision Near Singapore's Pedra Branca That Left One Dead

If convicted, the men can each be jailed for up to two years, fined up to S$50,000, or both.

Jul 2, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: Real Estate Mogul Ong Beng Seng's Guilty Plea Hearing Postponed

The 79-year-old, who is facing two charges related to the case of former transport minister S Iswaran, was originally set to plead guilty on Thursday, July 3.

Jul 2, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 41-Year-Old Man Arrested in Malaysia Over Role in Cross-Border Scam Call Syndicate

According to Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871, cheating carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence and a fine if found guilty.

Jul 1, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 69-Year-Old Bangladeshi Man Nabbed Within an Hour for Shop Theft at Changi Airport

The man will be charged in court on 1 July 2025 with the offence of theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871.

Jul 1, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 30-Year-Old NSman Dies in Hospital After Collapsing Near Maju Camp

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed his sadness in a Facebook post and said that he was saddened by the death.

Jul 1, 2025

CNB Arrests Singaporean for Suspected Drug Trafficking; Over 2kg of Cannabis Seized

An individual may be subject to the mandatory death penalty if found guilty of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis.

Jun 30, 2025

Singapore crime

Duo, Including Woman, Nabbed for Involvement in Sale of Illegal Streaming Devices in Singapore

The Singapore Police Force said that the arrests were made as a result of raids by Criminal Investigation Department officers.

Jun 30, 2025

Singapore crime

Doctor Arrested for Forging 4 Competency Certificates to Obtain Medical Practice License from MOH

Bernard Tan Wen Sheng's name could no longer be found on the Singapore Medical Council's database of registered healthcare professionals.

Jun 30, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Investigate 11 Illegal Massage Parlors Disguised as TCM Clinics

Serious penalties are imposed for providing massage services without a valid license under Section 5(1) of the Massage Establishments Act of 2017.

Jun 30, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Electricity and Gas Tariffs for Households Set to Drop in Q3

National grid operator SP Group said the electricity tariffs may fluctuate quarter to quarter due to volatile global fuel prices driven by geopolitical factors.

Jun 30, 2025

Over 950,000 Singaporean Households to Receive U-Save and S&CC Rebates This July

Depending on the type of HDB flat, qualifying households will receive up to S$190 (US$149) in U-Save next month.

Jun 30, 2025

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