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Singapore to Ban Caged Lorries for Transporting Workers from 2027

In a joint statement, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said that the companies that fail to comply with the upcoming ban will face penalties.

19 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Three Singaporeans Arrested in Probe Linked to Prince Holding Group; Assets Seized Exceed S$500M

Those convicted of money laundering face up to 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore to Raise Retirement Age to 64 from July 1, Moves Closer to 2030 Target

The latest move keeps the country on track to reach a retirement age of 65 and re-employment age of 70 by 2030.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 4 EV Fires Reported in 2025 as Adoption Surges; Two Linked to High-Voltage Batteries

The number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles has more than tripled over two years, from 16,926 units in 2023 to 33,561 in 2024, and 55,834 in 2025.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Firefighter Suffers Burn Battling Kovan Flat Blaze; 64-Year-Old Man Arrested for Mischief by Fire

Three occupants of the affected unit had evacuated before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported among residents.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to Train 1 Lakh Workers in AI Skills by 2029 Under New National Programme

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information and IMDA said building such competencies would allow professionals to focus on higher-value tasks requiring judgment and expertise.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Artificial intelligence

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

Singapore: SBS Transit Bus Driver, 74, Rescued After Crash with Lorry on Upper East Coast Road

The road traffic fatalities in Singapore reached a 10-year high of 149 in 2025, up from 142 in 2024.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore: 5 Arrested in CNB Raids; Over 1,200 Etomidate-Laced Vape Pods, S$240,000 Seized

The Central Narcotics Bureau said that the officers confiscated 1,284 e-vaporiser pods and nine e-vaporisers suspected to contain the controlled substance.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore MSS Forecasts Continued Afternoon Showers Over Next Fortnight

Singapore experienced well above average rainfall in the second fortnight of February.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 85-Year-Old Woman Fined S$4,000 for Illegal Turn That Left Passenger with Fractured Rib

For driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt, offenders face a fine of up to S$5,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both.

23 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime Road accident

Singapore: 3 People, Including 2 Teens, Under Police Probe for Unlicensed Driving and Use of Deregistered Vehicles

Both the teens are being investigated for offences including driving without a valid licence, underage riding, using a deregistered vehicle and other offences.

23 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime Road accident