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Singapore: Hari Raya Light-Up Draws Crowds to Geylang Serai as Ramadan Bazaar Opens

For the first time, the market will operate throughout the entire month of Ramadan, which begins next week.

Feb 16, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore MOH Asks More Than 1,000 GP Clinics to Remain Open Over Chinese New Year Holidays

MOH advised patients to call ahead or make an appointment before visiting a clinic to confirm availability and minimise waiting times.

Feb 16, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese Embassy in Singapore Urges Citizens to Avoid Gambling After Casino Death

The Chinese embassy said that it is assisting the deceased's family with post-death arrangements.

Feb 16, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Pedestrian, 23, Rushed to Hospital After Collision with Motorcycle in Orchard Road

According to reports, the 27-year-old motorcyclist sustained injuries but declined to be taken to hospital.

Feb 16, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Fire Breaks Out at Singapore's Little India Bak Kwa Shop Days Before Chinese New Year; No Serious Injuries Reported

The affected shop, Century Bakkwa, had about 500kg of charcoal on its premises at the time of the incident.

Feb 16, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Police Warn of SMS Phishing Scams Impersonating LTA and Malaysian Authorities

Since January 27, at least 10 cases linked to this scam have been reported, with total losses amounting to at least S$24,000 (US$19,000).

Feb 11, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Friends Launch Fundraiser for Injured Mother After Daughter's Death in Singapore's Chinatown Crash

According to the embassy, a hospital autopsy determined that the child died from cranio-cerebral injuries.

Feb 11, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore to Broaden Household Income Tracking to Include Non-Employment Sources

Under the revised approach, income from investments, rental properties, pensions, annuities and insurance payouts will be included in the annual Key Household Income Trends report.

Feb 10, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 36-Year-Old Man Charged for Allegedly Driving at Officer, Fleeing Police Check in City Area

An offender found guilty of dangerous driving faces a jail term of up to 12 months, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both, and may also be disqualified from driving.

Feb 10, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime