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Why Facebook did not take down States Times Review post

Facebook stood by its policies and said that the social media company doesn't have a policy that prohibits alleged falsehoods.

Nov 14, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news Facebook

The image was labelled false, with MOT clarifying in its graphic that the vouchers are in fact for lower income households

Singapore: MOT clarifies details of public transport vouchers after noticing false information on WhatsApp

Ministry of Transport clarified that the public transport vouchers are not for all senior Singaporeans but for lower-income households.

Nov 10, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news

Video of kneeling child sparks outrage; Police, MSF investigating Ikea carpark abuse incident

A passer-by shot the video from a distance that showed a school girl was forcefully kneeled and slapped by a man at Ikea carpark.

Nov 9, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

O-Level grades of Poly grads applying to NUS, NTU from 2020 will not be required for admission

Ministry of Education clarified that universities can continue to impose subject-specific pre-requisites to ascertain an applicant's suitability.

Nov 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore's neighbours may legalise marijuana for medical use; CNB warns people about drug abuse

While Thailand and Malaysia could legalise marijuana in the country for medical use, Singaporeans warned against cannabis abuse overseas.

Oct 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Seven easy tips to maintain your oral health and flaunt a beautiful smile

Singapore: Dentist, who molested woman, faces 6 months of suspension

Singapore Dental Council held a Disciplinary Committee and announced that they are suspending the dentist, who molested a woman by touching her inappropriately.

Oct 29, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

US charges Singaporean trader and imposes sanctions on 2 Singapore-based firms

The US Department of Justice accused Singapore commodities broker Tan Wee Beng of money laundering to evade sanctions against North Korea.

Oct 26, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Police arrest 66 people involved in gang-related crimes in crackdown operation

61 men and 5 women, were arrested for their suspected involvement in several gang-related activities in Singapore.

Oct 25, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Singapore: Experienced paraglider who saved girl during Indonesia earthquake, dies in India

Friends and family of the paraglider said he was not only a kind person but also a skilful and careful paraglider.

Oct 24, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 28-year-old man faces fine of $7,600 for illegal import and possession of wildlife animals

The man was arrested for immigration officer at Woodlands checkpoint found a Leopard tortoise and the AVA found four other wildlife animals at his residence.

Oct 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime