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Congratulation cards for gay relationships are for sale in Orchard Road, Singapore's central shopping district July 11, 2009. Same sex marriages are not allowed in Singapore. REUTERS/Russell Boyce (SINGAPORE SOCIETY)

Majority of Singaporeans support 377A but recent survey results show gradual change

The results of surveys done by Ipsos Public Affairs and Yahoo showed that majority of Singaporeans support 377A of the Penal Code.

Sep 10, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Protective Security Command at Ulu Pandan Road

Full-time Police National Serviceman, 23, dies from gunshot wound at Protective Security Command

The Police full-time NSman, 23, was found with a gunshot wound to his head, with his service revolver found beside him, at the Protective Security Command at Ulu Pandan Road.

Sep 9, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

The two boys who were filmed fishing at Merlion Park

Singapore: PUB will not take further action against 2 boys, fishing illegally at Merlion Park

Singapore national water agency said they will not take actions against two boys, who were fishing at illegally at Merlion Park, as they were already received counselling.

Sep 9, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: CNB arrest 6 suspects of multi-drug trafficking, seized drugs from vehicles and residence

CNB officers conducted an operation in Singapore and arrested suspected drug traffickers and seized almost 1.5kg Heroin, which worth about $102,000.

Sep 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

A woman holds a rainbow flag at the Pink Dot rally, Singapore's annual gay pride rally, at a park in Singapore July 1, 2017

Will Singapore accept changes in 377A? Senior diplomat urges gay sex ban challenge

Singapore diplomat and international lawyer Tommy Koh has called on the gay community to challenge the similar law of the south-east Asian country.

Sep 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore police advice people on re-emergence of phone impersonation scam

Singapore police asked people to be aware of the emergence of phone impersonation scam, which would include fake police officers and fake criminal charges.

Sep 7, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Popular mystery prize games on Facebook Live is illegal

People are operating mystery prize games during Facebook Live session in Singapore that could promote gambling.

Sep 6, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Married man accused of performing sexual acts on minor girl with borderline intelligence

The 15-year-old victim met the man via WeChat and when the accused invited her to his house he sexually penetrated her.

Sep 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 2 men caught on camera while fighting at Dhoby Ghaut MRT, police arrested both

Two men were caught on camera while fighting in public place aggressively at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station and police arrested both of them for rioting.

Sep 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore youngsters prepare to combat fake news and online scams through N.E.mation! workshop

Singapore students participated N.E.mation! workshop to learn tips to combat fake news and online scams.

Sep 3, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news Singapore crime

Singapore police arrest 13 male and 5 female alleged scammers involved in 72 cases

Singapore police conducted enforcement operation against scammers and money mules who are involved in e-commerce and loan scams that involved a total of more than S$103,180.

Sep 3, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

CNB officers interviewing 25-year-old male suspected drug trafficker at a unit in vicinity of Telok Blangah Crescent on 29 August 2018. A three-month-old baby was in the unit with the mother, a 24-year-old suspected drug abuser.

Singapore: 82 drug offenders arrested, 3-month-old child rescued after CNB raids

Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau conducted an islandwide anti-drug operation, recovered a huge amount of drugs and arrested 82 drug offenders arrested, rescued a child.

Sep 1, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime