Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrapped up his visit to Uzbekistan on Aug. 31, addressing the Uzbek parliament, the Oliy Majlis. SM Lee has been in Uzbekistan since Aug. 27, after spending four days in Kazakhstan beforehand. He was visiting at the invitation of Uzbek president Sh...
Golden Village in Singapore will screen the award-winning 1990 film “Days of Being Wild” from Sep. 11 to 13, 2026 in commemoration of the late Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung’s 70th birthday. Cheung, whose birthday falls on Sep. 12, passed away on Apr. 1, 2003, at the age of 46. “D...
The Singapore government will be sending humanitarian supplies and personnel to support Nepal's ongoing relief efforts. This follows severe flash floods along the Nepal-China border on Aug. 26. In a press release on Aug. 31, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the Singapor...
A 41-year-old GetGo driver who was arrested following the fatal Geylang pasar malam crash in 2025 will be charged in court on Sep. 2, 2026, for driving under the influence of etomidate and dangerous driving causing death. A 66-year-old pasar malam stall attendant had died after t...
Warning: This article contains content that some may find disturbing. Audience discretion is advised. A 43-year-old Singaporean man, who repeatedly raped his stepdaughter from when she was 16, was sentenced to 22 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane on Sep. 1. According to a re...
SINGAPORE: ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint have seized more than 3,400 vaporisers and almost 7,000 pods concealed within a consignment declared as boxes and cases of corrugated paper in a Malaysia-registered lorry on August 20, 2026. The discovery was made after an ICA Image Anal...
A woman, 40, has taken to social media to warn others about travelling to Johor Bahru for massages. This was after she said a man allegedly opened the door of her private room at a spa while she and her husband were lying partially undressed inside. She shared her account in a Fa...
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is planning to enhance its recognition initiatives for national servicemen in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of national service (NS). In a YouTube video , Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said Mindef is looking into ways to keep operational...
A fight broke out at a coffee shop in Singapore between customers and a drink stall owner on the evening of Aug. 30. The dispute, which was uploaded as a Facebook video on the same day, has since been the subject of much discussion. While the original version has been removed, a ...
SINGAPORE: After Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a slew of support measures intended to incentivise couples to have children during his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23, it was reported on by many international media sites, including The Guardian , CNBC , Bloomberg , an...
MFA said the two packages reaffirm Singapore’s commitment to supporting Pacific capacity-building.
AUCKLAND: A Chinese man who was extradited from Singapore to New Zealand nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to crimes he committed in 2024. Forty-one-year-old Xuesong Zhang, who worked as a construction worker in Auckland, admitted to having entered the home of a 27-year-old wo...
A South Korean police officer, who was implicated after four people reported missing in Jeju, South Korea, were found dead over three days, has admitted to closing the missing persons cases prematurely to avoid the extra workload of keeping cases open. According to local news ag...
The mosquito population at Project Wolbachia sites has dropped by 80 to 90 per cent.
The affected tenants include seven dog breeders and an operator of a pet boarding facility.
City Sprouts, which operates the container park, said that while it knew it would not have the site long-term, getting notice of the final outcome has also been "deeply difficult for us"....
Thai officials said the move is part of an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals.
Singapore is studying the feasibility of building the tunnels.
JOHOR: A homegrown Malaysian aircraft manufacturer is putting Johor on the map as a potential regional base for light-aircraft manufacturing, with Aeronas Aerocraft Sdn Bhd securing a RM357 million (S$112.5 million) order for 50 light aircraft from a Hong Kong-based consortium. T...
The businesses at Animal Lodge failed to show how they go beyond basic requirements.
Some business owners learnt of the mall's looming closure from customers before an official notice arrived, leaving them with questions about what will happen to their leases and whether to relocate....
GetGo, Singapore’s largest car-sharing platform, is allowing its users to drive its vehicles to Malaysia. The new "Drive to Malaysia" feature lets users book a GetGo vehicle on the app. By GetGo Users can drive anywhere in West Malaysia from Johor Bahru to Cameron Highlands and K...
Marina Square mall, located along Raffles Boulevard, will be closing on Mar. 31, 2027, as part of plans to redevelop the Marina Square complex. This was announced by Singapore Land Group (SingLand) on Sep. 1. The complex currently comprises Marina Square mall, as well as three ho...
There has been a spate of fatal residential fires since late July.
Their joint venture’s offer marks a new high for pure residential plots in the outside central region.
Summary A 53-year-old man says he collected more than S$1,000 in refunds under Singapore’s beverage container return scheme. He typically earns between S$10 and S$20 daily by collecting thrown-away drink cans and bottles after work. He cycles around areas such as Geylang and Tanj...
A TikTok post spreading AI images of the missing Singaporeans has garnered over 140,000 views.
It is the first time the tournament will be held in an Asian country outside of Japan.
Three others were taken to hospital, and 30 people were evacuated.
NEA will provide daily haze advisories if the 24-hour PSI reading enters the unhealthy range.
A 68-year-old male van driver is assisting with investigations.
As Singapore prepares to mark 60 years of National Service in 2027, Mr Chan said that he has instructed his ministry to make the NS HOME awards "more impactful, more meaningful"....
The services will be affected from 10pm till the last bus, on each of the three nights.
The Sephora x Olive Young K-beauty Edit is finally in Singapore, bringing cult K-beauty brands including Dr Althea, Bioheal Boh, Rejuran and Celimax closer to home....
A fake gem was specially made in Surat, India, to match the specifications and serial number of the targeted diamond.
Satay by the Bay will be replaced by a new two-storey dining block.
The bus’ front left tyre ran over the victim’s legs, while the left rear tyre narrowly missed him.
A 66-year-old woman was killed after the man's car collided with the night market stall she had been manning.
Summary More than 2.1 million travellers crossed Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the recent National Day weekend. Traffic peaked at over 593,000 travellers on Aug 7, with some departing cars waiting three hours. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has tightened se...
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"He was my best friend, my best buddy, my best brother, the best son I could ever ask for," says Mr Suresh Vanaz Purushothaman.
He will be charged with driving under the influence of etomidate and dangerous driving causing death.
The two countries are expected to mark an agreement to deepen cooperation in social sector development during the retreat.
This will be the first leaders’ retreat between PM Wong and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul.
People at higher risk of developing severe influenza infections should get their vaccine jabs, the CDA said.
Both Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai and his accomplice were sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks’ jail.
Summary The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will resume weekday ERP operations at 11 Orchard locations from Sep 7, 2026, charging motorists S$1 between 11 am and 7 pm. Traffic speeds in Orchard have stayed below the optimal 20 km/h to 30 km/h range since October 2025. LTA will ass...
The Communicable Diseases Agency urged people with mild respiratory symptoms to stay home until they recover and wear a mask if they need to go out.
The movie will be screened at selected Golden Village outlets from Sep 11 to 13.
The household appliance retailer has to pay the customer S$4,000 in costs.
Mr Foo’s priorities include how firms can adopt AI without compromising workers’ development, and helping Singapore expand into promising overseas markets....
The victim’s mother did not believe her after the man denied any wrongdoing.
ST senior crime correspondent Zaihan Mohamed Yusof was sharing his experiences with students on Aug 28.
The annual international competition will bring top Yu-Gi-Oh! players from around the world to Singapore, with details of the 2027 tournament yet to be announced....
The accident took place at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3, Loyang Avenue and New Loyang Link on Aug 31.
For corruptly offering gratification, an offender can be fined up to $100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.
SINGAPORE: Fresh from his National Day Rally speech where he unveiled a slew of support measures meant to encourage Singaporeans to have more babies, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong posted a video where he talked about parenting with a young couple and their little girl nicknamed “T...
Summary Over 111,000 pet cats had been licensed in Singapore by Aug 31, after a two-year transition period for new pet-keeping rules. From Sep 1, keeping an unlicensed pet cat becomes an offence under the Animals and Birds Act, with fines reaching S$5,000. New licence application...
The abuse began when the victim was 16 and continued for about nine months before she confided in her boyfriend.
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MUIS will also review the zakat assistance framework to ensure aid is relevant and available long term.
Singapore to Release Climate Adaptation Plan as Heat Risks Grow Caixin Global
Sarawak residents have endured heavy haze for days as smoke from Indonesia's Kalimantan blankets the area.
SINGAPORE: When Singaporeans saw a familiar spot on a popular New York-based social media account, there was a lot of joy in the comments. T…
Meet Fenbao, the Singapore cartoon character who won over Hong Kong stars, at Gardens by the Bay The Straits Times
The fund-raising efforts started on Aug 28 and will run until Nov 30.
Employee share plans gain ground in Singapore's hiring race hcamag.com
Why Singapore's enhanced childcare leave will take months to kick in hcamag.com
Singapore's inaugural RIE2025 report card shows business R&D spending up 64 per cent at S$9b Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Singapore RIE2025 plan saw more business spending, jobs created in R&D Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Asean can be self-sufficient in energy, food with an integrated market: Singapore's chief climate negotiator The Business Times
A private-hire vehicle driver in Singapore was fined S$650 for loitering and looking for customers around HarbourFront Centre's taxi stand. …
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