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Automated immigration control gates are seen at Changi airport's Terminal 4 in Singapore April 30, 2018.

Singapore: 41,800 Foreigners Denied Entry from Jan to Nov; New No-Boarding Directive to Start for Airlines

While NBDs will mainly apply to air and sea checkpoints, ICA stressed that land checkpoints will not be compromised.

Dec 21, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Six Indonesians Arrested After Attempted Unlawful Entry into Singapore

If convicted, each of the men faces a jail term of up to six months and a mandatory minimum of three strokes of the cane.

Dec 21, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

From Sober Clubbing to Fireworks in Singapore: Heartland Block Parties to Ring in 2026

In Woodlands, the spotlight will be on a first-of-its-kind New Year's Eve bash at Woodlands Waterfront Park.

Dec 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore 5-Year-Old Man Arrested for Injuring Another Person Near Tampines MRT Station

According to reports, the victim was conscious and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Dec 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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

Singapore: 3 People Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident Involving Singapore Prison Service Van

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was activated and rescued the trapped individuals using hydraulic rescue equipment.

Dec 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident Singapore crime

Singapore: 17-Year-Old Arrested with Karambit Knife over Suspected Armed Robbery in Jurong West

If convicted, the teen may face a jail term of between five and 20 years, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.

Dec 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Singapore: Mandatory Caning for Scammers, Syndicate Members to Take Effect from Dec 30

MHA said that offenders convicted for cheating offences that do not involve scams may also be liable to discretionary caning of up to 24 strokes.

Dec 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Police Warn of Pokémon Trading Card Pre-Order Scams Ahead of 2026 Set Launch

The police advised consumers to purchase Pokémon trading cards only from authorised sellers, whether on established online platforms or at physical retail stores.

Dec 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Zubeen Garg Death Case: SPF Investigating Death, Says Findings to go Before State Coroner

The police reiterated their commitment to carrying out a thorough and professional investigation and called for patience and understanding from all parties involved.

Dec 19, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 44-Year-Old Woman to be Charged in Alleged Breach of Trust Involving Canoe Training Funds

The offence of criminal breach of trust under Section 406 of the Penal Code carries a maximum punishment of up to seven years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.

Dec 19, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 239 People Under Police Probe for Involvement in Scams Causing $5M in Losses

The cases primarily involved e-commerce scams, friend impersonation scams, job scams, government official impersonation scams, investment scams and rental scams.

Dec 19, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime