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Singapore: Fire breaks out at Serangoon Ave 4

Singapore: More than 65 residents evacuated after Serangoon North fire, 2 in hospital

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the cause of the fire at Serangoon North is still under investigation.

Jan 19, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

The National Environment Agency Singapore weather forecast

Last week's chilly weather Singapore's coldest in 10 years: Met agency

2017 is the warmest year on record that was not influenced by an El Niño event, indicative of the long-term temperature rise that Singapore has been experiencing due to factors such as global warming and urbanisation.

Jan 19, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

SOTA's beloved 'Tree of Knowledge' to be cut down, students bid tearful goodbye

The Angsana tree was incorporated into the design of the school eight years ago.

Jan 19, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singaporean arrested with drugs worth S$2m in Osaka airport

Bahktier Awal, a cleaner by profession, was arrested in Osaka airport, Japan with drugs worth 190 million yen (S$2.26 million).

Jan 19, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Engineering firm fined S$200,000 after employee's electrocution death

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that MW Group, the accused company was convicted after a five-day trial for its workplace safety and health lapses.

Jan 19, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man claims 'bad mood' behind vandalizing police cameras at HDB block, jailed

A Singaporean man has been jailed for vandalizing police cameras at HDB block while he was allegedly in a 'bad mood'.

Jan 19, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean student jailed one month for injuring cabby in road rage case

Road rage cases are dealt with severely in Singapore and the accused may receive up to two years and/or fined up to $5,000.

Jan 19, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 3 men arrested for stealing cash, casino chips from Marina Bay Sands

Cash worth more than S$23,000 and casino chips were seized from three men who were arrested for stealing them.

Jan 19, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ASEAN gives Beijing a pass on South China Sea dispute, cites 'improving cooperation'

What challenges lie ahead of Singapore as it takes the helm of ASEAN?

As Singapore takes the chairmanship of ASEAN, it will face challenges that could compromise its ties China and with other ASEAN peers.

Jan 19, 2018

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Malaysian man arrested in KL for duping Singaporean of S$5.4 mln

A Malaysian man has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur for his suspected involvement in a S$5.4 million scam committed in Singapore, the police said on Thursday.

Jan 19, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore crime

Thailand rejects Singapore's request to extradite Holland Village bank robbery suspect

Holland Village bank robbery suspect to contest extradition to Singapore

David James Roach, who is suspected of robbing the Standard Chartered Bank branch in Holland Village in 2016, is planning to contest his extradition from Britain to Singapore.

Jan 19, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Malaysian immigration system sabotage: Five more immigration officers arrested

Malaysian Airlines' faulty engine forces emergency landing at Alice Springs

A Malaysian Airlines (MAS) flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur was diverted to a remote town in Australia's Northern Territory due to "technical reasons".

Jan 19, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri