Jail for man who allowed unlawful remote connection to government-managed laptop
The device contained over 18,000 files belonging to the State Courts, including network login credentials.
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S'pore police appeal for info on missing boy, 14, last seen at Blk 18 Ghim Moh Road
The Singapore police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 14-year-old boy, Lim Hao Dee. He was last seen near Block 18 Ghim Moh Road on Nov. 8. Anyone with information is requested to call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.poli...
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Grab CEO Anthony Tan conferred Datuk title by Sultan of Selangor
Grab CEO and co-founder Anthony Tan has been conferred the Datuk title by the Sultan of Selangor. Tan received the Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Selangor (DPMS) title from Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Nov. 7, Bernama reported . The investiture was held at Istana Alam Shah in Klang, as...
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Man slashes M'sia police officer, 26, with machete & severs his hand, gets shot dead
A 26-year-old police officer had his right hand severed by a foreign man after responding to a disturbance at an apartment complex. The suspect had attacked him using two machetes before escaping from the police. He was later shot dead. Attacked On Nov. 11, the Malaysian police w...
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Lewis Hamilton calls on Israel to 'let aid trucks' in to Gaza, fulfill ceasefire obligations
Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has called on Israel to "fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire and let the aid trucks in" to Gaza. Hamilton, 41, was visiting El Arish, a northern city in Egypt that borders Gaza on Nov. 10 to see first-hand efforts obtainin...
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Indonesia VP Gibran, son of ex-president Jokowi, officially resigns
Indonesia vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka formally submitted his resignation on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, amid growing scrutiny over his educational qualifications following recent court rulings, reported AP news . Under Indonesia’s constitution, a vice-president who leaves ...
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Wheelock Place renamed Landmark Orchard
Wheelock Place in Singapore has been renamed as Landmark Orchard. This was announced by Hongkong Land, a listed property development, investment and management group, on Nov. 12, 2026. The 21-storey property, which has been in Orchard for more than three decades, was acquired for...
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Mastercard to hire 250 more staff in Singapore by end-2029
The new hires will support its work in AI, digital commerce, cybersecurity, data and payments across the region.
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Singapore Airlines to review feedback on new cabin products, business class colour scheme: CEO
Mr Goh Choon Phong on Thursday (Nov 12) said that the airline will also be exploring "further refinements" to enhance customers’ travel experience.
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Alice Huang barred from re-entering Singapore; insufficient evidence she committed offences in Megaspeed probe: MHA
An independent investigation into several companies, including Megaspeed and their key officers, began in February 2025. "Singapore is committed to upholding our reputation as a trusted and reliable business hub," the Ministry of Home Affairs said....
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Alice Huang barred from re-entering Singapore after providing inaccurate information to police: MHA
S’pore sought information on US-based Supermicro in 2025, received limited information or help to date.
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Travellers can now use DBS PayLah! at over 100 million merchants in China
More than three million DBS PayLah! users can now make QR code payments at over 100 million Alipay and Weixin Pay partner merchants across China after a cross-border expansion by DBS Bank. Enabled through new partnerships with Ant International and TenPay Global, the feature supp...
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S'pore football coach Gavin Lee stresses team standards amid Irfan Fandi's omission from squad
Singapore national football coach Gavin Lee has emphasised the importance of team standards when questioned about defender Irfan Fandi's continued absence from the Lions squad. The 29-year-old had earlier been left out of Singapore's squad for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 . He was sub...