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A former Republic of Singapore Navy chef and his army captain ex-boyfriend arranged to meet and sexually abuse a then 15-year-old victim in a Punggol carpark. On Sep. 22, 26-year-old Singaporean Owen Toh Wei Song was sentenced to 12 months' jail after pleading guilty to a charge ...
On Sep. 22, 2026, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) launched an international campaign aimed at strengthening the country's appeal to businesses and global talent. "When You're Ready" Photo from MTI. The campaign, titled "When You're Ready", is an evolution of Sing...
The species is drawn to areas with prey such as rats and frogs. NParks advises people who encounter a snake to keep a safe distance, stay calm and give it space to retreat....
Irin Gan, who played eldest Tay daughter Vicky in the 1990s drama Growing Up, recently reunited with her onscreen parents Lim Kay Tong and Wee Soon Hui....
This was revealed in HDB’s reports on Sept 18 to feedback on two environmental studies.
The rabbits were found to have health issues, including overgrown nails and skin conditions.
The two adult men engaged in sex acts with the 15-year-old boy at a multi-storey car park in Punggol.
SINGAPORE: A young man in his 20s has sparked an interesting discussion on Reddit as he asked older men who had ‘been through it all’ for life advice. In his post, the young netizen primarily asked about other life experiences that can be related to regrets, mistakes, lessons, or...
These will ease the inconveniences riders often encounter when entering condominiums.
From January 2025 to July 2026, about 95 per cent of shared bike trips ended at designated parking areas.
To have a relaxing holiday with kids, reduce activities for more breathing space.
To be held from 3.30pm to 9.30pm, some 90 Joo Chiat businesses will step out of their shophouses to engage the public.
After 13 years building a business around human hands, Wu is exploring AI and robotics to tackle manpower constraints and take Natureland into its next phase....
A Grab delivery rider died after he reportedly fell into a swimming pool while making a delivery at a condominium along Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue. The 64-year-old man was found unconscious and later died in the hospital. No foul play According to Shin Min Daily News , the inciden...
On Sept 19, air quality in parts of Singapore deteriorated again after a few days of respite.
A Singaporean has died on Sep. 17 while climbing Mount Manaslu in Nepal. Lau Wee Seng, 50, died at around 6,000m while descending from Camp II during an acclimatisation rotation, The Himalayan Times reported. He reportedly felt uncomfortable while descending and passed away while...
HDB received 430 responses for an environmental study for the works slated to begin end-2026.
Six people are under investigation for the illegal sale and possession of wildlife in one of NParks' largest seizures in recent years.
Snakes, sugar gliders and turtles were among the wild animals found.
At the park, free wheelchairs are available for elderly guests or those with disabilities.
A woman who took part in the TriFactor Duathlon on Sep. 13, 2026 was allegedly left badly injured after a fellow rider collided into her. The other rider apparently did not stop to check on her after the collision, and continued riding on, according to the woman's sister. The sis...
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce a new lodgement service for the overnight parking of heavy vehicles from Sep 15, 2026, expanding the existing Vehicle Parking Certificate scheme to give heavy vehicle owners more flexibility in meeting their operational...
SINGAPORE: The increasing number of people joining running clubs at the Singapore National Stadium has recently sparked concerns over whether some groups have become too large to operate safely and smoothly in shared public spaces. On Reddit , a netizen voiced out a concern, stat...
SINGAPORE: The increasing number of people joining running clubs at the Singapore National Stadium has recently sparked concerns over whether some groups have become too large to operate safely and smoothly in shared public spaces. On Reddit , a netizen voiced out a concern, stat...
SINGAPORE: When residents of the Big Apple tried out a popular Singaporean treat recently, it turned out to be a hit. Staff from Singapore Social, a new restaurant in New York’s East Village, went around Washington Square Park to give New Yorkers a taste of pandan cake with kaya ...
SINGAPORE: When residents of the Big Apple tried out a popular Singaporean treat recently, it turned out to be a hit. Staff from Singapore Social, a new restaurant in New York’s East Village, went around Washington Square Park to give New Yorkers a taste of pandan cake with kaya ...
Two Malaysian men who had run into financial difficulties decided to rob a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) in the King Albert Park area, knowing that the house hosted high-stakes poker games that ran up to hundreds of thousands. In order to subdue all the players, they recruited five o...
Heavy vehicle owners must submit proof of parking consent from the owner of the premises.
They entered the house via an unlocked gate and tied up the people inside.
Two of the men hatched a plan to rob the house after learning that a woman regularly held high-stakes poker games there.
Two of the men hatched a plan to rob the house after learning that a woman regularly held high-stakes poker games there.
A female athlete at the Hyrox Beijing fitness race sparked controversy after she apparently suffered faecal incontinence during the competition and yet still finished the race. Photos and videos circulating on Chinese social media apps on Sep. 12 showed the athlete continuing wit...
The ideas comprise beautified void decks, a reflexology pebble path and stone seats.
SINGAPORE: Every family has its own rhythm as they live their daily lives. However, there are things that normal families do that are considered unique to Singaporean families, and this has sparked an interesting discussion on Reddit. Many netizens shared their thoughts and opini...
A variety of native species will be planted at the site to replace the trees that were removed.
SINGAPORE: When does disciplined saving cross the line into something unhealthy? A Singaporean in his early 30s recently sparked a lively discussion online after confessing that years of aggressive saving have left him feeling guilty every single time he spends money — even on th...
A father claimed that his three-and-a-half-year-old son nearly drowned when he was left unsupervised during a swimming lesson, and he had to jump into the pool himself to save the boy. The incident occurred on Sep. 6 at around 3:20pm. at Little Splashes Aquatics' SingPost Centre ...
He was speaking at the parliamentary debate on the Govt's response to a review of political salaries.
SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post from earlier this week, the Workers’ Party’s Jackson Au came to the defence of WP MP Kenneth Tiong (Aljunied), whom he said had been the target of a coordinated attack online through “internet brigading.” In the wake of the announcement that Air Indi...
SINGAPORE: For many Singaporeans, growing up really comes with a lot of changes, especially with someone’s daily life routine. With this, a netizen curiously asked on Reddit about the changes people experienced and/or noticed when they turned older and matured, and this question ...
The forest located near Upper Thomson Road is zoned for residential use.
SINGAPORE: It is shocking for some workers that a simple hawker lunch now costs more than a McDonald’s value meal, and it sparked a very interesting discussion over whether hawker food remains Singapore’s more affordable dining options than other food establishments. On Reddit , ...
Halving the time a collective sale committee has to collect signatures shortens the campaign but does nothing to soften it, says NUS law professor Gabriel Kor....
ASIA: Hong Kong’s widening lead over Singapore as Asia’s most international city in the latest Asian Cities Internationality Index (ACII) sparked mixed reactions online. Last year, Singapore trailed Hong Kong by only 0.2 points, scoring 73.5 out of 100 against Hong Kong’s 73.7. H...
Three Singapore-registered cars were allegedly broken into at the car park of Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast in Malaysia. Photos were shared online by a Singaporean man who was parked close to the affected vehicles. Syafiq Maselan wrote on Facebook: "Was incredibly lucky that m...
US President Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social without explanation, showing the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico and the Caribbean coloured in with the US flag, with the entire landmass labelled "United States of America"....
Replacement costs and support for elderly residents were also mentioned by MPs during the debate.
A 78-year-old retired taxi driver in Singapore has been voluntarily sweeping up dead leaves at an open-air car park in Ang Mo Kio for free over the past eight years. Lianhe Zaobao reported that Chen Jinhe (transliteration) does this daily. Two hours each day sweeping He told Zaob...
SINGAPORE: A fresh graduate sparked an online discussion after wondering if upskilling after working hours has become a new norm for Singaporean workers. On Reddit , a netizen openly shared that he/she is working in the tech industry and noticed a trend that many of his/her colle...
The restaurant will offer 18 per cent off its signature Korean army stew from now till Oct 22.
SINGAPORE: Authenticity is one of the characteristics that leads to a lasting relationship. However, what would you do if body modifications such as plastic surgery take place, and the face of the one that you love will no longer be the same? This topic has sparked a very interes...
SINGAPORE: A Singapore taxi driver’s unusual seating setup has caught attention online, after a photo showed him behind the wheel with his seat reclined at a steep angle and his neck resting on what appeared to be a makeshift support. On Friday (Sep 4), Reddit user pandasforkarma...
SINGAPORE: A fresh graduate has sparked an online discussion after wondering aloud whether “upskilling after work” has quietly become the new normal in Singapore. Posting on Reddit’s r/askSingapore forum, the woman, who has just stepped into her first job in the tech sector, said...
A woman was left frustrated after a man allegedly double parked his car beside hers along a small road near East Coast Road, preventing her from driving out for about 50 minutes. She shared the incident with Mothership , calling the car owner's behaviour "very ignorant" and "self...
SINGAPORE: In a query that has sparked discussion on Reddit, a Singaporean woman is asking why some men respond with hurt or indignation when women rule them out on the basis of “financial capability.” Posting on the r/asksg forum on Thursday (Aug 3), she wrote: “Why do ‘some’ SG...
SINGAPORE: The male toilet at Farrer Park MRT station has received an unusual degree of attention lately, after a member of the public drew attention to the fact that there was very little space between the two rows of urinals facing each other. This caused the entrepreneur Jack ...
Held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park over nine days, the annual event will have over 50 programmes.
