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Man charged with taking part in public assemblies near Changi Prison without a permit
S Suraendher Kumarr, 32, is also accused of taking part in a February 2025 public assembly at the State Courts, where such gatherings are prohibited.
Two former Sembcorp Marine executives acquitted of charges in Brazil corruption case
Former Sembcorp Marine president Wong Weng Sun and former Jurong Shipyard senior general manager Lee Fook Kang were issued stern warnings in lieu of prosecution....
SGIFF 2026 to open with Korean film The Assassin(s), with Bollywood star Aamir Khan among guests
Running from Oct 21 to Nov 1, SGIFF 2026 brings international film stars to Singapore alongside acclaimed local films, audience talks and new ways to experience cinema....
ICA foils smuggling attempt of over 1,600 vaporisers found hidden under car bonnet at Woodlands Checkpoint
1. Smugglers tried a less obvious hiding place. ICA officers still found the 1,600-plus vaporisers.
SFA looking into alleged illegal sale of dog meat in Singapore
The Singapore Food Agency says it has not approved any source of dog meat.
Man says parents are unhappy with his Bukit Merah BTO choice: ‘My mum cried and my father said he won’t visit’
SINGAPORE: A newly married Singaporean man is caught between keeping the peace with his parents and sticking with the BTO flat he and his spouse have chosen, after his parents made it clear they would......
CNA Explains: Smart glasses and the law in Singapore – when does filming a stranger cross the line?
Filming in public is not automatically illegal, since a person generally has no expectation of privacy in that setting, a lawyer says.
Woman in Singapore says her grandmother lost around S$1K after agreeing to a S$10 massage
Other netizens say they’ve seen similar massage booths approach seniors with heavily promoted packages.
Playgrounds galore, butterfly walks, groceries next door: Why this mum can’t stop promoting her Tengah home
For her family, everyday life flows easily between greenery, play and daily errands – showing how thoughtful HDB planning can turn a new town into somewhere people love to live....
From English classes to painting robots: Behind an award-winning HDB BTO project
Hi-Tek Construction’s approach at MacPherson Weave spanned worker welfare, resident support and stakeholder management.
Working above an MRT tunnel to deliver flats: Why this S’pore builder earned accolades for its first BTO project
Vico Construction overcame a manpower crunch and used precast construction to save about time at Tampines GreenOpal.
MRT viaducts overhead, limited space below: How Garden Bloom @ Tengah earned its builder an HDB accolade
Chiu Teng Construction re-sequenced works, tightened safety measures and adopted just-in-time delivery of materials to keep the project on track.
China still emulating & learning from S'pore's 'useful experiences': Chinese diplomats
China has learnt a lot from Singapore on its journey towards modernisation, and continues to learn from it, said the Chinese Ambassador to Singapore Cao Zhongming on Sep. 24. He described Singapore as taking the lead in modernisation, which he said is important for many Asian cou...
‘The discrimination is real’: Pregnant woman says employer limits her to 1 WFH day despite doctor’s recommendation
A pregnant Singaporean with a high-risk pregnancy says her employer refused flexible WFH arrangements despite her doctor’s recommendation and a gruelling 1.5-hour commute each way....
Travel vlogger says Singapore is ‘strange’ and ‘dystopian’ before praising its safety and abundance
He marvelled at the churches, mosques, Jewish community and lack of visible religious tension. Then came his verdict: Singapore is “strange”.
Love Aid S'pore charity won't proceed with partnership with Palestinian hospital, exploring alternatives
Singaporean activist Gilbert Goh, 65, will not proceed with any partnership with a Palestinian hospital to avoid any ambiguity regarding the "independence, neutrality, and humanitarian purpose" of his charity. His Love Aid Singapore (LAS) charity has been distributing food and pr...
SFA investigating online claims of dog meat being sold to consumers in Singapore
SFA said it has not approved any source of dog meat.