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Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB construction site in Marina South

Singapore Construction Worker Falls to Death at Jurong Region Line Site; Authorities Issue Stop-Work Order

MOM said that employees doing height-related work must always maintain a "100% tie-off" and fasten their safety harnesses to separate, secure locations.

19 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Two Singaporeans Arrested After Deportation for Alleged Roles in Transnational Scam Syndicates

SPF said the arrests were made possible through ongoing cooperation and intelligence-sharing with foreign law enforcement agencies.

19 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Elderly Man, 68, Killed in Marine Parade Slashing; 23-year-old Suspect to be Charged with Murder

The police said in a statement late on Friday, November 14, that they thought the two men had a fight.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

67-Year-Old Man Rushed to Hospital Following Lorry-Motorcycle Crash in Singapore

SCDF stated that the male motorcyclist, age 67, was transported to Changi General Hospital while conscious.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore: Elderly Man, 69, Found Dead After Body Discovered Floating Near Esplanade

The police said that a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) declared the man dead at the scene.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 35-Year-Old Malaysian Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Government Official Impersonation Scams

In Singapore, the offence carries a penalty of up to 10 years' jail, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Arrest 32-Year-Old Woman for Loan Shark-Related Harassment

Loan shark harassment is punishable by a fine of S$5,000 to S$50,000, up to five years in jail, and up to six canings for first-time offenders.

20 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 22 Suspects Investigated After Islandwide Raid on Illegal Activities in Geylang

The SPF said that the coordinated efforts aimed to curb a range of illegal and criminal activities in Singapore.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 2 Men Arrested Within Four Hours for Assaulting Couple with Dangerous Weapon

If found guilty, they could face up to seven years in jail, a fine, caning, or a combination of these penalties.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Brazilian Man, 34, Arrested in Singapore for Allegedly Holding Cloned ATM Cards

Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had allegedly attempted to use 15 cloned ATM cards to make cash withdrawals.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Filipino Woman Charged in Singapore for Using Fake PayNow Screenshots to Cheat Restaurants of Over S$9,000 Worth of Food

The woman also acknowledged stealing approximately S$739 worth of groceries in November 2024 from a Bedok Giant supermarket.

22 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Cleaner Discovers Over 100 Vapes Hidden in Tampines Electrical Riser; HSA Launches Investigation

Reports stated that the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is investigating the matter further with the police.

22 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Over 180 Bank Accounts Frozen, S$486,000 Seized in Islandwide Scam Crackdown in Singapore

Those convicted of facilitating unauthorised access to computer material may face up to two years' jail, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both for a first offence.

22 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime