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Police investigating more than 300 suspects over scams that cost victims S$11 million
The police have rounded up 362 people believed to be involved in a host of scams that cheated victims of more than S$11.1 million.
In a news release on Friday (Aug 5), the police said 249 men and 113 women are assisting in investigations…
Tradenation luxury goods scam: Two men to plead guilty to helping fugitive couple flee Singapore
Two men accused of helping a fugitive couple allegedly involved in the Tradenation luxury goods scam to flee Singapore have said that they intend to plead guilty.
Malaysians Mohamad Fazli Abdul Rahman, 38, and Mohamed Alias, 40, appeared…
Vivian Balakrishnan stresses need to avoid miscalculation, accidents in meeting with China’s…
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has emphasised the need to avoid miscalculation and accidents, which could lead to an escalatory spiral and destabilise the region.
Dr Balakrishnan also hopes that the United States and…
Pelosi visit reaffirms US’ strong partnership with Singapore
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday (Aug 2) her visit to Singapore has reaffirmed the United States' "strong partnership with an important ally and friend".
"In bilateral meetings with key government leaders, we focused on how…
Visiting US Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets Singapore leaders
A United States delegation led by Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi called on President Halimah Yacob and met other Singapore leaders on Monday (Aug 1) as part of her visit to Asia.
Both sides affirmed the excellent…
More than 25,000 nurses to get up to 2.1 months of base salary as retention payment
More than 25,000 nurses will receive a special payment of between 1.7 and 2.1 months of their base salary, as part of efforts to attract and retain nursing talent, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Sunday (Jul 31).
Nurses serving in…
Jail for manager who stole S$634,000 of fees paid by travelers at Woodlands Checkpoint for COVID-19…
Over five months, a manager for Parkway Shenton misappropriated more than S$634,000 from payments collected from travelers at Woodlands Checkpoint for COVID-19 tests.
Jacob Quek Kuan Liat, 41, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years'…
For Singapore’s GIC, net-zero targets aren’t helpful in climate change fight
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC says net-zero targets are not much help in its climate change fight, preferring to invest its billions in green technology while supporting energy companies in their drive to cut emissions.
"We will…
Company fined for illegally importing 360kg of fresh fruits and vegetables from Malaysia
A company and its director have been fined for illegally importing more than 360kg of fresh fruits and vegetables from Malaysia, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Monday (Jul 25).
JQA, an importer of food products, and company…
Former NUS researcher jailed for making false claims of almost S$40,000
A former research fellow was on Monday (Jul 25) jailed for 20 weeks for making almost S$40,000 worth of false claims from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Thomas Teh Kok Hiong, 42, started serving his sentence immediately. He…