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Applications Open: Singapore’s Independence: History and Evidence

Applications Open: Singapore’s Independence: History and Evidence New Naratif

Committee formed to strengthen safeguards for children in religious settings, report due end-2026

Its work will include frameworks on the screening and oversight of people who work or volunteer with children.

PTC: Public transport fares in SG to rise by 12 to 13 cents per trip for adult card users

Higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict pushed the transport fare adjustment to its highest cash increase in Singapore so far

Bee Cheng Hiang customers' e-mail addresses exposed in Singapore's first case of AI-related data breach

Bee Cheng Hiang customers' e-mail addresses exposed in Singapore's first case of AI-related data breach businesstimes.com.sg

Singapore’s Shannon Tan leads Asian Games individual golf standings after first round

Singapore’s Shannon Tan leads Asian Games individual golf standings after first round channelnewsasia.com

Ogilvy Singapore and CNB Launch Singapore’s First Gameshow to Turn Silent Youths Into Vocal Allies Against Drugs - LBB

Ogilvy Singapore and CNB Launch Singapore’s First Gameshow to Turn Silent Youths Into Vocal Allies Against Drugs LBB - Little Black Book

7½ years’ jail for man who duped his father and other victims of over $3.8m to help friend

Sebastian Lim Qian Ji, 33, committed the offences in order to help a friend in financial difficulties.

Singapore stocks continue losing streak on Wednesday, STI falls 0.7%

Singapore stocks continue losing streak on Wednesday, STI falls 0.7% businesstimes.com.sg

Koh Poh Koon rejoins Singapore General Hospital as colorectal surgeon

He said he is currently a visiting consultant surgeon with SGH, and will continue on a part-time basis for clinical work.

Lions face Malaysia in decisive Group A showdown

Lions face Malaysia in decisive Group A showdown fas.org.sg

From Gold to Platinum to Major: Sky's the limit for Singapore's national marathon, say new organisers

From Gold to Platinum to Major: Sky's the limit for Singapore's national marathon, say new organisers businesstimes.com.sg

From software engineer to taxi driver: How flexible work helps a Singapore father care for his son

From software engineer to taxi driver: How flexible work helps a Singapore father care for his son NTUC UPortal

Bee Cheng Hiang customers’ e-mail addresses exposed in first case of AI-related data breach in S’pore

More than 95,000 customers were affected as bad AI prompt made the data visible to everyone.

EXCLUSIVE: Two Hubs, One Vision – Türkiye and Singapore Look to Amplify Historic Partnership

EXCLUSIVE: Two Hubs, One Vision – Türkiye and Singapore Look to Amplify Historic Partnership INDiplomacy

Singapore Shares Remain in Red Ahead of Crucial US Inflation Data

Singapore Shares Remain in Red Ahead of Crucial US Inflation Data Yahoo Finance Singapore

Singapore's Fake Review Crackdown: What Happens When Trust Can Be Bought For S$5?

Singapore's Fake Review Crackdown: What Happens When Trust Can Be Bought For S$5? PRovoke Media

Malayan crape myrtles herald ‘autumn’ in Singapore

Sudden weather changes frequently trigger these synchronised bursts of colourful new foliage, NParks said.

Singapore beefs up Hong Kong rivalry with incentives to leverage equity market

Singapore beefs up Hong Kong rivalry with incentives to leverage equity market South China Morning Post

At least four shops flooded after drainage system overflows at Bukit Timah mall

One traditional Chinese medicine clinic estimated its losses at about S$2,000 after medicinal herbs and a newly purchased infrared lamp were soaked.

Blast investigations, prison cell searches: Home Team targets 2028 roll-out of humanoid robots

The new Home Team Humanoid Robotics Centre in One-North is the first of its kind dedicated specifically to humanoid robotics for public safety.

Design: ABITO brings the story of a changing Italy to Singapore through fashion and design

Design: ABITO brings the story of a changing Italy to Singapore through fashion and design Bakchormeeboy

AI humanoid robots to be deployed with Home Team officers by 2028: Edwin Tong

The Home Team Humanoid Robotics Centre is the first facility dedicated to developing AI humanoid robots for public safety.

Indonesian governor orders halt on data-centre project by Singapore’s BDx due to lack of permits

Indonesian governor orders halt on data-centre project by Singapore’s BDx due to lack of permits straitstimes.com

GovTech launches dating pilot to match public officers

FirstDate is designed to matchmake public officers aged 21 to 35.

UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar

Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Sep 29 as part of a refugee repatriation programme, despite objections from the United Nations and dozens ‌of human rights groups....

Brunei crown prince tours SAFTI City, gets first-hand look at Singapore's urban combat training

The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Brunei defence relations.

Student care operators to pay one-month deposit under new safeguards from Dec 2026

The security deposit required of newly appointed operators in primary schools is equivalent to one month’s fees.

Cop charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia

Muhammad Suhaimi Safinyi is accused of committing the offences on or before July 31.

Singapore's Temasek to open Riyadh, Abu Dhabi offices in Middle East expansion

The new offices will expand Temasek's global network to 15 offices in 11 countries in 2027.

Community initiative in Yishun encourages artists, public to showcase creative works at 8 bus stops

The six-month pilot builds on existing systems to encourage public participation in shared spaces.

Singapore cybersecurity academy to strengthen nation’s mission-critical workforce

Singapore cybersecurity academy to strengthen nation’s mission-critical workforce GovInsider

Nasdaq-listed SEI opens Singapore office to grow Asian private market business

Nasdaq-listed SEI opens Singapore office to grow Asian private market business businesstimes.com.sg

Company director gave bribe to win construction project at S’pore’s defence research organisation

The seeds of the crime were planted some time in or before 2018, and uncovered in 2023.

Singapore’s Temasek to open first Middle East outposts

Singapore’s Temasek to open first Middle East outposts Financial Times

Singapore's Temasek to expand Middle East presence, open Abu Dhabi, Riyadh offices

Singapore's Temasek to expand Middle East presence, open Abu Dhabi, Riyadh offices cnbc.com

Beware of e-mails asking for digital health verification, says MOH

Scammers would direct victims to verify their details via a link.

Woman who resigned after being put on performance improvement plan loses wrongful dismissal claim

The woman's role was expanded shortly after she passed her probation period to include creative functions, for which she was found to be lacking in a later performance improvement plan....

35 Singapore officers deployed to Nepal return after supporting disaster victim identification and drone training

The Operation Vanguard deployment was carried out at the request of Nepali authorities to support disaster response efforts following the flash floods....

Temperature falls to 22.7 deg C in Tuas; heavy rain triggers 2 flash floods

The temperature dip was recorded in Tuas South Avenue 3 at 3.50pm.

Flash floods hit Woodlands, Lim Chu Kang as heavy thundery showers lash parts of Singapore

Flash floods hit Woodlands, Lim Chu Kang as heavy thundery showers lash parts of Singapore AsiaOne

Protection of healthcare workers from abuse needs to evolve as new harms surface: Workgroup co-chair

In 2025, there were 4,200 cases of abuse and harassment reported by public healthcare institutions.

Netanyahu holds consultations over diverted Flydubai flight from UAE: Israeli sources

What it took to win Singapore's first digital construction WorldSkills medal

Ngee Ann Polytechnic graduate Samuel Tan clinched Singapore's first WorldSkills podium finish in digital construction after more than 1,000 hours of training over about five months....

Singapore power rates to fall from record after fuel price drop

Singapore power rates to fall from record after fuel price drop theedgesingapore.com

Asia travel demand stays resilient despite Middle East conflict, volatile airfares: Skyscanner CEO

Artificial intelligence is changing how travellers plan their trips and challenging traditional travel search platforms, Skyscanner CEO Bryan Batista tells CNA’s Elizabeth Neo....

Singapore plays matchmaker to public officers looking for love

Singapore plays matchmaker to public officers looking for love Yahoo News Singapore

LTA: Blue oval ERP markings coming to Singapore roads as ERP 2 launches on January 1, 2027

The blue oval design was selected after testing different road marking options with approximately 1,000 motorists.

More lower-income Singapore residents to benefit from increased thresholds for legal aid from Oct 1

The per capita household income threshold for civil legal aid will be raised to $1,650 from Oct 1.

Healthcare worker abuse, harassment cases nearly double to 4,200 in two years

The rise reflects greater awareness and confidence among healthcare workers to speak up, says the tripartite workgroup behind the findings.

Reported cases of healthcare worker abuse almost double in 2 years; reflects growing awareness

The number of cases reported to the Police increased from around 350 in 2023 to 550 in 2025.

Singapore, Malaysia cloaked in haze before key sports events

Singapore, Malaysia cloaked in haze before key sports events theedgesingapore.com

Singapore taps Nobel-winning formula for government dating app

Singapore taps Nobel-winning formula for government dating app Financial Times

3 companies win $1.2b contracts for Tuas Road Viaduct extension; works to begin in early 2027

It will extend the existing Tuas Road viaduct at both its western and eastern ends.

Man who assaulted pre-school boy gets 14 weeks’ jail; victim had shown him a lewd hand gesture

Muhammad Firdhaus Mokhtar slapped the four-year-old boy on March 6.

Roll-out of latest MRT fleet on North-South, East-West lines complete

The 106th train from the Alstom Movia R151 fleet has been handed over to SMRT.

Driver charged after 600 etomidate vape pods found hidden in car at Woodlands Checkpoint

The vape pods were found wrapped in black plastic packaging and concealed within the frame of the car's centre console, says the Health Sciences Authority....

Crystal Jade holding companies placed under receivership; restaurants remain open

Financial and risk advisory firm Kroll is reviewing the restaurant group's finances and operations, including potential restructuring.

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir admitted to hospital for observation following wife’s passing

According to his son Mokhzani Mahathir, there was “no cause of concern” over his father’s condition.

Over 1 million S’porean HDB households to get S&CC, double U-Save rebates in October

The rebates will be automatically credited to eligible households' accounts.

Over 1 million HDB households to receive U-Save, S&CC rebates in October

The rebates are provided under the permanent GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme.