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Ah Girls Go Army actress Apple Chan gives birth to baby girl at 32 weeks after emergency C-section

The actress said she is still processing the unexpected birth and told her daughter: “You keep fighting and I will keep believing in you.”

2 men charged with offences allegedly linked to ex-lawyer who took nearly $76m of clients’ money

Former lawyer Jeffrey Ong Su Aun was jailed for 19 years in 2023 after he misappropriated nearly $76 million of his clients’ money.

ComfortDelGro to waive commission for affected drivers over Sept 15 outage affecting taxis’ terminals

The waiver will apply to trips made from noon on Sept 25 to 11.59am on Sept 27.

German and Dutch strategic innovation agencies to collaborate on AI chip design

Singapore's core inflation rises to nearly two-year high of 2.2% in August

Consumers could face higher prices in the months ahead as energy costs remain elevated.

Over 3 months’ jail for woman who gave more than $50k in bribes to then SJI facilities manager

The facilities manager had proposed the arrangement in exchange for securing more contracts for the woman's company.

Elderly couple says cockroaches have been crawling out of HDB chute for 6 months, contractor still hesitant to fix it

An elderly couple says they are willing to pay to replace their faulty HDB garbage chute door, but the contractor they approached has hesitated to begin work over concerns about damaged tiles....

2 workers die after falling into sea at Tuas Port

The men were performing stevedoring work when the platform they were on was dislodged from a crane and fell into the sea.

Irin Gan reunites with Growing Up ‘Ma' and 'Pa', sparking a wave of nostalgia among fans

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....

Local NGOs do not need Govt’s endorsement to register in Gaza, Singapore authorities say

The Government encouraged Singaporeans to continue supporting humanitarian efforts for Gaza through “credible channels”.

Asia-Pacific region can lead efforts to tackle challenges facing aviation sector: Murali

The minister was speaking to attendees of the inaugural Passenger Terminal Expo Asia on Sept 23.

Alleged syndicate mastermind charged; accused of running money laundering, scam ops in Singapore

Chin Hock Khan, whose nickname is "Da Xiang", was arrested in Malaysia on Sept 22.

'We don't want to give them the bullet': Why only one DAP minister resigned over the Najib pardon

DAP chief Anthony Loke has resigned as Malaysia's Transport Minister in protest over Najib Razak's conditional pardon, while the party's other ministers remain in Cabinet to prevent a political crisis...

Singapore cannot let its guard down and be complacent about peace and security: PM Wong

He said Singaporeans need to speak up when they see behaviour that is not right.

Terrorism remains a major concern, Singapore to enter next phase of SGSecure movement: PM Wong

Marking the 10th anniversary of the SGSecure movement, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned Singaporeans against complacency and taking the country’s peace and security for granted....

After Workers’ Party has called for it since 1994, Jamus Lim cheers Education Ministry's announcement of smaller class size pilot

"I am, of course, immensely gratified by this development, not least because the #workersparty has been hammering on about smaller class sizes for ages (since our 1994 manifesto, championed by our former educator and MP Low Thia Khiang)," he wrote in an FB post...

Meta takes action against 3.7 million scam-linked 'shell pages' and accounts in Singapore police partnership

Meta says the takedowns mark a shift from removing individual accounts to dismantling entire scam networks.

3.6m ‘shell pages’ on Facebook, Instagram found primed for scams after S’pore police tip-off: Meta

Over the past two years, Meta has built an information partnership with Singapore police to target scam networks.

Malaysian man arrested for allegedly masterminding scam, money laundering operations in Singapore

The 27-year-old man, nicknamed “Da Xiang”, allegedly recruited Malaysians to carry out government official impersonation scams in Singapore.

Autobahn Rent A Car charged over keeping two deregistered vehicles

The company is also charged with failing to provide proof that the vehicles had been exported or scrapped.

Fake SPF pop-up alerts claiming your device is 'locked' are back; Police warn of phishing scam demanding urgent fine payment

SPF has warned of a re-emergence of phishing scams using fake pop-up alerts bearing the police logo, claiming devices have been locked for accessing illegal content and demanding immediate payment under countdown timer pressure....

At 74, she travels two hours to Changi Prison every week to counsel inmates: ‘I don’t want to give up on them’

Choo Choy Lian has spent 15 years supporting inmates through the difficult process of rehabilitation. Even when some end up back in prison, the prison volunteer believes turning one’s life around takes patience, understanding and another chance....

MOM: Singapore job cuts climb in Q2 as vacancies shrink while displaced workers take longer to find jobs

Singapore’s labour market still added jobs, but fewer vacancies and slower re-employment are making the next step harder for some workers

Nathan Yong’s new collection for British furniture brand Heal’s draws on Singapore memories

The veteran Singapore designer’s six-piece Heal’s collection draws on memories of Tanjong Rhu, tropical living and the shipyards of his childhood.

Commentary: Food scares abroad are cause for concern in Singapore, not panic

Singapore cannot close itself off to global food trade, so it must anticipate and detect risks before they arrive, says Paul Teng of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute....

CNA Explains: Why are lawyers using so much paper for court cases in this digital day and age?

Printing costs in recent court cases ran into the thousands of dollars as hard copies are still required for some court proceedings.

IN FOCUS: 'I cannot go back' - Myanmar refugees fear repatriation as country gets cosier with Malaysia, Thailand

Thailand and Malaysia have been a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Myanmar nationals fleeing conflict, but recent developments have stoked worries among the refugees....

Contractor, 75, jailed after sabotaging rivals' advertisements at new BTO estates

A 75-year-old man who ran Tong Sheng Impex, a storage rack company, attempted to take down his competitors' posters and make his own harder to remove. In doing so, he damaged the walls and public spaces of several Housing Development Board (HDB) flats. Lee Kai Soon, the sole prop...

Johor Menteri Besar Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi hosts Johor media at Sunway Puteri Hill, calling press a "strategic partner" in bringing governmentt policies to the people

Johor Menteri Besar Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi has hosted a media engagement session at Sunway Puteri Hill, describing the press as a strategic partner rather than just a news outlet and calling for continued cooperation grounded in accuracy and mutual trust...

SingPost, The Straits Times launch Singapore’s first stamps with changing images

The stamps capture almost 100 years of evolution in postal history.

Care that starts with listening, not over-treating: Why some patients stay with the same doctor for decades at this hospital

Autonomous vessels, cleaner fuels, new careers: Inside Singapore’s plan to keep its edge in shipping

Singapore's success began with its strategic location. Today, automation, AI and low-carbon shipping are transforming the maritime industry and the jobs within it....

S'pore cannot wish away its geography nor opt out of geopolitics: Chan Chun Sing at RSIS 30th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture

"In Singapore, we can never wish away our geography, nor can we opt out of geopolitics." Chan Chun Sing remarked on Sep. 22, while delivering a speech marking the 30th anniversary of the Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). During the speech, he reminded the audienc...

Johor Menteri Besar visits Machap Dam as declining water levels prompt cloud seeding and emergency transfers amid prolonged dry spell

Johor Menteri Besar Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi has visited Machap Dam to assess declining water levels following continuous hot weather since early August, with mitigation measures including cloud seeding and raw water transfers expected to sustain supply until early November....

Ex-Workers' Party MP Faisal Manap now an ERA property agent

Former Workers’ Party (WP) Member of Parliament (MP) Faisal Manap is now a property agent with ERA Real Estate Singapore. ERA In a Facebook post on Sep. 21, Faisal was among four men posing in front of an ERA sign. “Let's welcome Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap as our latest Associate...

SFA investigating after group spotted selling raw meat at Sengkang void deck

A Sengkang resident was shocked after seeing a group of people selling raw meat at the void deck of Block 107 Rivervale Walk. The resident, who gave his name as Jamiro, told Mothership that he noticed the group about three times, most recently on Aug. 29. Videos he took show a gr...

S’porean MMA athlete Tiffany Teo wins gold medal at 2026 Asian Games

Singaporean mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete Tiffany Teo has clinched the gold medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in the traditional 60kg category. On her Asian Games debut, the 36-year-old competed in the final on Sep. 22 and defeated Uzbekistan's Khilola Sobirova. Th...

'Leave innocent people alone': OK Chicken Rice founder in Singapore weighs in on Ed Sheeran's troubles

Daniel Tan Boon Huat has been posting on social media defending the British singer

New child protection unit to flag potential abuse in young children earlier after Megan Khung case: MSF

In the aftermath of the Megan Khung case, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has set up a new unit that helps child protection officers act earlier. The four-year-old Singaporean girl died in 2020 after more than a year of abuse at the hands of her mother and her...

S'pore celebrity couple Hong Ling & Nick Teo expecting 1st child

Celebrity couple Hong Ling and Nick Teo are pregnant with their first child. The pair took to Instagram on Sep. 22 to share the happy news with a heartfelt video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hong Ling (@honglingg_) New addition to family Hong and Teo started the ...

S'pore woman forced to resign due to pregnancy & maternity leave, gets S$19,800 for wrongful dismissal

A pregnant woman in Singapore who was allegedly forced to resign while on maternity leave has won her case, with the magistrate finding it to be a case of wrongful dismissal. Her boss had suggested that her position be terminated after her pregnancy, explaining that she "did not ...

Xi Jinping is making his first US visit in nearly 3 years. What's on the agenda?

Xi Jinping will be visiting the United States from Sep. 23 to 25, making a reciprocal visit after U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing earlier in 2026. What's on the agenda, and what does this say about the state of the U.S.-China relationship? The itinerary Xi’s visit t...

UK woman asks Singaporeans for advice after her teeth turned grey due to too much Teh C

From an IG post of @ellsnutrition. She really likes Teh C and asks how grey teeth can be avoided

S’porean man, 41, allegedly sold vape to 2 people at Bukit Batok block staircase landing, Kpods seized

A 41-year-old Singaporean man was charged on Sep. 15 for trafficking etomidate vaporiser pods. Ho Joo Hong is facing one charge under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act 1993 (TVCA). On Sep. 13, he was caught allegedly making transactions with two individuals at a staircase la...

Man, 67, throws urine & faeces outside neighbour's Bukit Batok flat, fined S$5,000

A 67-year-old man was fined S$5,000 after throwing a mixture of urine and faeces outside a neighbour's unit. Martin Chua Kim Soon pleaded guilty to two counts of insulting behaviour under the Protection from Harassment Act, reported CNA . Suspected victim had punctured his tyres ...

Malaysian man who is alleged mastermind of scam syndicate operating in S’pore arrested

He is believed to be responsible for laundering at least $500,000 in scam and illicit proceeds.

Indian athlete loses to S'porean athlete in MMA semi-final, refuses to concede defeat: Asian Games

Singaporean Tiffany Teo, 36, is on the cusp of winning an Asian Games gold medal in the women's mixed martial arts (MMA) traditional 60kg category. Photo by Lim Weixiang/ SNOC She beat Suchika Tariyal from India on Sep. 21 at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center in Japan to make hi...

ComfortDelGro, Strides Premier, GrabCab extend temporary fare increases to end-November

This comes amid rising fuel costs triggered by escalating tensions in Iran.

Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi's ex-husband, his brother & father on trial this week for her murder

The 2023 disappearance of Ms Choi, and the discovery of her body, made headlines around the world

Kuah Boon Wee elected SNEF president for 2026-2028 term

He succeeds Tan Hee Teck, while three new members join the employers’ federation.

Najib crowdfunds to pay off S$15.6 million fine, some M'sians donate 1 sen (S$0.003) in disgust

Najib has begun crowdfunding money from Malaysians in a bid to avoid jail. The former prime minister of Malaysia, who is 73 this year, was recently granted permission to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest, reported Reuters . As part of the terms, Najib mu...

As transport systems become more interconnected, cooperation must similarly evolve: Jeffrey Siow

The Transport Minister spoke at two separate events in Beijing on Sept 22.

MinLaw aware of police investigations arising from LawSoc audit, says council members will cooperate fully

The Law Society had said in August that it would release the full report of the audit after a redaction process, following calls from its members and Law Minister Edwin Tong to do so....

Singapore bus commuters now face fines up to S$500 for loud audio and feet on seats; more serious offences can cost up to S$5K fine

New rules target passenger nuisance behaviour on buses and at interchanges, while bus staff gain added powers to deal with such bad commuters

Over 5 months’ jail for silat instructor who kissed 14-year-old female student on forehead, cheek

He also sent her sexually charged text messages.

Plumber, 65, sneaks into Telok Kurau house to assault & steal from helper who broke up with him

From a Shin MIn Daily News story.Chua Kok Poi, 65, pleaded guilty on Sept 18 to five charges, including housebreaking, voluntarily causing hurt, and theft....

At least S$4.8 million lost to scams involving the impersonation of S'pore Harvey Norman employees

An advisory issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Sep. 21 warned against scams involving the impersonation of Harvey Norman employees and government officials. Since January 2026, at least 119 cases have been reported, with total losses amounting to at least S$4.8 million...

Over 500 reports to Online Safety Commission in 1st 2 months, more than 90% resolved

In the first two months of its operation, the Online Safety Commission (OSC) has received more than 500 reports of online harm from the public, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo told the media on Sep. 17. She was giving her remarks ahead of Ministry o...

ASEAN aims to bring upgraded goods trade pact into force by end-2026, ahead of schedule: Gan Kim Yong

The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement will simplify and clarify trade rules, making it easier for businesses to operate across ASEAN and facilitating greater intra-regional trade....

Land planned for housing in Tengah converted to park after consulting nature groups: HDB

This was revealed in HDB’s reports on Sept 18 to feedback on two environmental studies.