Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore "haze" crisis improves, returns to moderate range

Over 57,000 Malaysians Renounced their Citizenship to Become Singaporeans Between 2020 and 2025

All new Singapore citizens undergo the Singapore Citizenship Journey programme, which introduces them to what it means to be Singaporean.

27 days ago

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore: Family of Motorcyclist Killed in AYE Hit-And-Run Appeals for Witnesses, Dashcam Footage

Piara Singh had been riding a motorcycle for more than 40 years and was known among friends and family as someone who always put others first.

27 days ago

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Singapore: 40-Year-Old Cyclist Jailed for Obstructing NParks Officer While Trying to Exit Closed Trail in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

For obstructing an authorised officer in the execution of his duty, Lim could have been jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.

27 days ago

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Singapore: Man, 54, Found Dead along Sheltered Corridor in Chinatown; Foul Play Not Suspected

A paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) pronounced him dead at the scene.

27 days ago

Scientists Stunned by 773,000-Year-Old Moroccan Fossils That May Rewrite the Story of Human Origins

The findings also highlight the dangers faced by early humans living in predator-rich environments.

28 days ago

Singapore: 4 People Hospitalised After Multi-Vehicle Crash Along Central Expressway

According to reports, the crash involved three cars and a taxi on the CTE in the direction of the Seletar Expressway.

28 days ago

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Singapore: Malaysian Bus Driver, 32, Jailed for Smuggling Thousands of E-Cigarette Cartridges into Singapore

Under the law, those convicted of importing imitation tobacco products may be fined up to S$10,000, jailed for up to six months, or both.

28 days ago

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Singapore: 37-Year-Old Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital After Collision with Car Along Lavender Street

The incident comes amid ongoing concerns over motorcycle safety on Singapore roads.

28 days ago

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Singapore: One Person Hospitalised After Fire Breaks Out at Sungei Kadut Industrial Building

As a precautionary measure, 30 people were evacuated from the building before SCDF officers reached the scene.

28 days ago

Vietnam to Tighten Online Trade Rules as New E-Commerce Law Targets Rising Fraud

The new Law on E-Commerce, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, is expected to provide a broader and more robust legal framework for the sector.

29 days ago

Singapore: 27-Year-Old Car Driver Arrested After Four-Vehicle Crash in Seletar; E-Vaporiser Seized

According to reports, the driver of the car, a 27-year-old man, was conveyed conscious to Sengkang General Hospital.

29 days ago

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Malaysian Man Jailed Over 9 Months After HSA Seizes Nearly 35,000 Vapes from 2 Singapore Warehouses

Under the law, each charge of possessing imitation tobacco products for sale carries a penalty of up to six months' jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.

29 days ago

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Singapore: Former MDR Executive Jailed 66 Months for Misappropriating S$2.5M Worth of Mobile Devices

He pleaded guilty to one charge of criminal breach of trust as a key executive of a corporation under Section 409(1)(g) of the Penal Code.

29 days ago

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Singapore: 39-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Suspected Loan Shark Harassment Case in Keat Hong

For first-time offenders, loan shark harassment carries a penalty of a fine ranging from S$5,000 to S$50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes.

29 days ago

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Woman Charged in New Zealand After 18Kg of Meth Found in Luggage at Auckland Airport on Arrival from Singapore

The Customs Service said the seizure represented a significant interception of illicit drugs at the border.

29 days ago

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Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore: 2025 GCE O-Level Results to be Released on Jan 14; JAE Application Window Opens Same Day

Private candidates who are eligible for Singpass can access their results online via SEAB's Candidates Portal from 2.45 pm on January 14 until 11 pm on January 28.

29 days ago

Singapore: 30-Year-Old Malaysian Man Arrested at Tuas Checkpoint for Attempted Duty-Unpaid Cigarette Smuggling

Upon conviction, offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty evaded, jailed for up to six years, or both.

Jan 6, 2026

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Vietnam Poised to Overtake Thailand in Economic Size as Infrastructure Push Fuels Growth

Real GDP growth for 2025 is expected to be around 8%, and the government has set an ambitious target of more than 10% growth in 2026 and subsequent years.

Jan 6, 2026

Director Jailed, Singapore Company Fined Over Money Laundering Linked to Overseas Scam

Individuals convicted of possessing property reasonably suspected to be the benefits of criminal conduct can face a jail term of up to three years, a fine of up to S$150,000, or both.

Jan 6, 2026

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Automated immigration control gates are seen at Changi airport's Terminal 4 in Singapore April 30, 2018.

Singapore: Jewel Changi Urges Visitors to Follow Safety Rules After Child gets Injured at Walking Net Attraction

The Walking Net, located within Jewel's Canopy Park, is a giant suspended net positioned about 25m above ground level.

Jan 6, 2026

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