Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak's pardon application is set to be discussed by the Pardons Board. The meeting is scheduled to take place on September 11. Reports indicate that Najib's house arrest bid may also be on the agenda.
Details of the discussion and potential outcomes are not specified, but further information may be available from news reports. The Pardons Board meeting is expected to address Najib's clemency bid.
The discussion of Najib's pardon application and house arrest bid is anticipated, although specific details are limited. For more information, readers can refer to the source reports.
A magistrate's court has ordered a woman in Singapore to pay her ex-husband a total of S$7,085 after displaying "highly unreasonable" conduct towards him. Deputy Registrar Mark Lim noted in his judgement released on Sep. 7, 2026, that the man had accidentally transferred S$6,650 ...
A Singaporean diver has gone missing following a diving incident in Palau on Sep. 7 A Mothership reader said that the diving expedition occurred on a motor yacht named Black Pearl. The missing person is also said to be a prominent figure in the Singapore dive industry. The Minist...
In Parliament on Sep. 9, Member of Parliament (MP) Elysa Chen called for the government to consider restitution for those who fall victim to scams on non-compliant platforms, as a form of economic redress. "Under the spirit of fairness and justice, can we consider redistributing ...
Generative AI and online platforms can make religious knowledge more accessible, but should not be relied on as the primary source of religious guidance, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said in Parliament. He was responding to a question on whether MUIS w...
Six women, aged between 22 and 36, were charged in court on Sep. 9, 2026 under the Public Order Act over their alleged involvement in various unauthorised processions and assemblies, as well as other related offences. Charges The six women are: Kyal Sin Linn Naing, 22; Elijah Tay...
A 28-year-old male Chinese national was sentenced to eight months’ jail after pretending to borrow S$50,000 from his 37-year-old friend, also a male Chinese national, before robbing the cash from him. Zhao Ziqi faced one charge of theft. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Sep...
Local cosplayer and streamer Rurusama has bought a new home. In an Instagram video shared on Sep. 5, Rurusama showed off the keys to her new abode, writing in the caption: " Homeowner ERA. I’m so scared... will make videos about renovations & home shopping.. but pls give me advis...
Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to a racketeering conspiracy charge over his role in a cryptocurrency theft ring that stole more than US$260 million (about S$328.7 million) from multiple victims. According to a report by CNA , in a nearly...
A 14-day-old baby boy in Singapore died after he was found face down on his parents' bed. A coroner's inquiry on Sep. 8, where both parents were present, ruled that the case was non-criminal, reported Shin Min Daily News . The infant was found to have died by natural causes, the ...
The timeline, land use plans, construction methods and reclamation profile for the new western island have not been determined, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said in a written reply on Sep. 8. He was responding to questions filed by 13 Members of Parliament from...
A new book examining the leadership and legacy of SM Lee Hsien Loong through his tenure as prime minister from 2004 to 2024 was launched on Sep. 8. Lee Hsien Loong and Singapore details the profound changes the nation underwent during this time, including through global crises su...
