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Singapore: Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority crushes nearly 8,000kg of seized elephant ivory worth S$13m

Singapore destroys 8,000 kg of ivory worth $13 mln in anti-poaching drive

The ivory was seized from illegal shipments dating back to January 2014.

Jun 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting 7-year-old girl in public

Lim Kok Leong admitted touching the buttocks of the girl at Boon Lay Shopping Centre, when she went to the shopping centre with her parents.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to cut off internet access for gov't workers from 2017

Singapore to block internet access for government employees at work

There are alternatives for internet access and the work that officers need to do does not change, says official.

Jun 9, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Online scammer arrested for hacking into Facebook Messenger and impersonation

Singapore arrests online scammer who got victims to send photos of bare chests

Victims were promised to be given cash and other gifts once compromising photos were sent.

Jun 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Dead newborn baby found in a bin at in Tampines MRT station toilet

Newborn's dead body found in bin at Tampines MRT Station toilet

75-year-old cleaner finds the body wrapped in a plastic bag in the female toilet.

Jun 6, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ramadan 2016: Top 10 quotes to share with family and friends

Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new moon.

Jun 5, 2016

By Simi John

5 Bangladeshis charged for financing terror attacks to appear in court

Singapore: Four Bangladeshi workers plead guilty to terror financing

The Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Singapore under the Internal Security Act (ISA).

May 31, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore's third bus operator, Tower Transit launches its first 9 services

Anglo-Australian firm Tower Transit launches bus service in Singapore

Tower Transit, Singapore's third bus operator, starts operation with 9 services.

May 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore teenage blogger Amos Yee back in court for 'insulting Islam'

Amos Yee is to be slapped with eight new charges, including five for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean woman dies in a road accident

Singapore: 17-year-old driver without license arrested after woman's death

A 46-year-old Singaporean woman has died in a road accident on Saturday noon

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

PM Lee: Russia offers investment opportunities in the long term

Lee makes first trip to Russia in 40 years to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Sochi.

May 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Sarawakian murder convict Kho Jabing hanged in Singapore

Kho Jabing was convicted of killing a construction worker brutally in 2008.

May 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

Singapore: 77-year-old man dies in freak lift accident in Pasir Ris

Lim Hang Chiang exited backwards on his motorised scooter and was trying to reverse, resulting in the mishap.

May 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Haze from Indonesian fires cost Singapore S$700 million in 2015

Haze war worsens as Indonesia halts joint projects with Singapore

Indonesia will undertake a unilateral review of several agreements with Singapore.

May 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat suffers a stroke

Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat remains in ICU; stable after surgery

Heng's colleagues talk about his exceptional work ethic. T

May 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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