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Singaporean Man, 22, Jailed 7 Months After PMD Charging Fire Kills Uncle's Fiancée

For causing death by a negligent act, he could have been jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.

Jan 28, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese New Year 2026: Singapore Police Urge Visitors to Check Live Crowd Map Ahead of Chinatown CNY Bazaar

The police issued the advisory on Tuesday, January 27, in anticipation of peak visitor numbers closer to the eve of Chinese New Year.

Jan 28, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: 13 People Hospitalized After Accident Involving Lorry, Car Along Orchard Road

The lorry passengers are foreign workers. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

Jan 28, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore Doctor, 76, Jailed for Molesting Sedated Patient After Colonoscopy

Defence lawyers said the doctor was suffering from Stage 4 prostate cancer with an estimated life expectancy of six to 12 months and asked for a fine or a minimal jail term.

Jan 27, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Expands Recognised Medical Schools List with Eight New Overseas Institutions

The move is aimed at strengthening Singapore's future healthcare workforce as demand for medical services rises with an ageing population.

Jan 27, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Cop Fined, Banned from Driving Over Unauthorised U-Turn That Injured Passenger

Under the law, a first-time offender convicted of causing grievous hurt by driving without due consideration may be jailed for up to two years, fined up to S$5,000, or both.

Jan 27, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime Road accident

Facial Recognition Trial Launched to Speed Up Motorcycle Immigration at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint

The trial is open to Singapore residents, Long-Term Pass holders and foreign visitors who have previously entered Singapore.

Jan 27, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Teenager Arrested for Voluntarily Causing Hurt to Police Officer While Dispersing Noisy Group in Punggol

If convicted, he faces a possible jail term of up to seven years, a fine, or caning Section 332 of the Penal Code.

Jan 26, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

SBS Transit Lodges Police Report After Car Allegedly Brake-Checks Bus, Obstructs Bus Lane in Singapore

Under Land Transport Authority regulations, vehicles are not allowed to park within nine metres of a bus stop.

Jan 26, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More Singaporeans to Benefit from Expanded Matching Schemes for Retirement, Healthcare Savings in 2026

The authorities said the move will allow younger persons with disabilities to start building retirement savings earlier through cash top-ups to their Special Account.

Jan 26, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean Loses Nearly S$2,000 in Batam Market Pickpocketing Case; Suspect Arrested

The police said that Badri was arrested at his boarding house and he later confessed to the theft and admitted to carrying out about three similar acts in the past.

Jan 26, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: One Hospitalized, 70 Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out at Bukit Merah HDB Flat

According to the reports, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Jan 26, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 6 Indonesians Jailed, Caned After Illegal Re-entry Attempt Ends with Sampan Sinking

Investigations showed that all six had previously been repatriated from Singapore to Indonesia between 2022 and 2025 for immigration offences.

Jan 26, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Endangered Pig-Nosed Turtle Found Stranded on Singapore's Changi Beach

According to expert, the pig-nosed turtle is a non-native species that originates from freshwater environments in northern Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Jan 25, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Three Motorcyclists Rushed to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash on BKE

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the incident at about 7.20 am along the BKE towards the Woodlands Checkpoint.

Jan 25, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

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