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Changi International Airport Singapore: One man's fun turns into hundreds' trouble

A baggage handler at Changi International Airport of Singapore has been swapping tags of passenger baggage for several months, leading to hundreds losing their possessions and being subjected to anxiety.

Sep 21, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore's central bank forms international cybersecurity advisory panel

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has established a Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) to further boost and enhance the cyber resilience of the city state's financial sector.

Sep 20, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario

Mexico Earthquake 7.1 magnitude: Seismic history behind usual regional tremor

Mexican residents have seen devastating earthquakes before also and it shows the region is one of the world's most seismologically dangerous areas.

Sep 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Singapore education system best in Asia, says study by EIU

Singapore has been ranked first in an Economist Intelligence Unit (EUI) study, based on a country's ability to prepare students for their future career challenges.

Sep 20, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

National Museum of Singapore showcases World War II stories

The National Museum of Singapore has organized an exhibition named 'Witness to War: Remembering 1942' to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore during World War II. It opens on Saturday, September 23.

Sep 19, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: Father- son duo sues art gallery owners for fraud

The art gallery owners were taken to the High Court after allegedly selling the businessman fakes at least thrice. .

Sep 19, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

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

2 ex-Singapore Customs officers charged for pocketing tourists' GST refunds

If convicted, the suspects may be jailed for up to seven years in jail and fine of up to three times the amount pocketed. There will be an additional fine of up to S$10,000 as well.

Sep 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Certis Cisco guard accidentally fires shot in restricted area at Changi Airport, no injuries reported

The investigations are going on into the incident in assistance with Certis Cisco.

Sep 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

CNB arrests 81 drug offenders in 4-day operation in Singapore

The investigations into the drug activities of all the arrested persons are going on.

Sep 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Halimah Yacob sworn in as Singapore's 8th President

Halimah, Singapore's eighth President, succeeds Tony Tan Keng Yam and Thursday will be marked as the first day of her six-year term.

Sep 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore judge slams online abusers for 'disrespectful' comments about rape victim

A High Court Judge presiding over a rape case in Singapore set a social example by criticizing "disrespectful" comments made on the Internet about the victim.

Sep 13, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Singapore: LTA to roll out Apple Pay, Android Pay on public transport

As part of the efforts to increase contactless payments in Singapore, LTA is set to trial mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay on public transport in the first quarter of 2018.

Sep 12, 2017

By Peter Del Rosario