At least $249,000 lost in 1½ months to impersonation scams involving compromised WhatsApp accounts
There have been at least 128 such cases since September.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Straits Times — Singapore · · 1 min read
There have been at least 128 such cases since September.

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Tokyo climbed above 30°C by early afternoon on Wednesday (Oct 21), the threshold the Japan Meteorological Agency classifies as a "midsummer day".
CNA — Latest · Oct 21, 2026

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Without countries willing to bridge geopolitical divides, growing rivalry could push the world into competing blocs, Mr Tharman said in a lecture at the Stockholm School of Economics during his state visit to Sweden....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026

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SINGAPORE: A 60-year-old man was left disgusted after finding a small cockroach inside a steamed bun he bought from a coffee and bread stall at a Singapore hawker centre. He said he had already taken two bites before noticing the insect. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, the man s...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 21, 2026

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On Oct 6 this year, the 68-year-old woman surrendered to ICA as she had no means of sustaining herself in Singapore.
CNA — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026

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Aloysius Gan and Jovin Tan claimed silver in their events, while Jeralyn Tan clinched bronze.
CNA — Latest · Oct 21, 2026

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Muhammad Syairul Hisham Hashim was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026
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Applications for the current round close on Oct 26.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026

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Premiums for cars in Category A closed at S$132,004, the second-highest figure for the category to date.
CNA — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026
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He is in the United Arab Emirates for an official visit from Oct 20 to 22.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026

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The mother and sister of the dead boy's father spoke after the man and his wife were both sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for the abuse leading to the child's death....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026
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PayLah! users will now be able to scan to pay at more than 250,000 participating merchants in Taiwan.
CNA — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026
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Neo Jia Ming was sentenced to 16 years’ jail, while Chloe Gan Ci Xuan was sentenced to 15 years and three months’ jail.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 21, 2026