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Man jailed, 7 others fined over chat group alerts meant to obstruct law enforcement operations at…
Eight men, mainly working for different nightspots, were part of a WhatsApp chat group called "Night Owl", which was used to alert other members of ongoing law enforcement operations.
The recipients could then take steps to prevent the…
Luxury goods scam couple remanded further; more time needed for investigations, says prosecution
The couple allegedly involved in a luxury goods scam, related to undelivered items worth $32 million, will be further remanded in prison for a week as more time is needed for investigations.
Pi Jiapeng, 26, and his Thai wife Pansuk…
13 people evacuated from Aljunied flat fire, likely started by lit candle
A fire broke out in a flat in the Aljunied area on Friday morning (Aug 19) and led to 13 people being evacuated from the Housing Board block.
A statement from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the fire at a sixth-storey unit at…
Singapore International Foundation honored for boosting Singapore-Indonesia ties over 30 years
The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) was recognized for its 30 years of collaboration with Indonesia in strengthening bilateral ties.
On Wednesday (Aug 17), Indonesia's Ambassador to Singapore Suryo Pratomo presented the Adinata…
Singapore non-oil exports grow at slower pace of 7% in July
Singapore’s key exports saw slower growth last month as shipments of non-electronic products eased, with analysts predicting the momentum will continue to cool in the coming months as the global economic landscape darkens.
Non-oil domestic…
Inflation in Singapore expected to peak in Q4 and stabilise, says DPM Wong
Inflation in Singapore is expected to peak in the next two to four months and will start to ease thereafter, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
But Wong, who is also Finance Minister, added that the extent of this easing towards the…
Singapore, Indonesian navies conduct bilateral underwater threat exercise
More than 230 servicemen from the Singapore and Indonesian navies took part in a six-day bilateral military exercise aimed at enhancing their ability to counter underwater threats together.
Held in Singapore, and in Batam and the waters…
1 killed in early morning fire in Jurong East flat
A 48-year-old man has died after a flat in Jurong East caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning (Aug 16).
Firefighters were alerted to the fire at the ninth-storey flat at Block 236 Jurong East Street 21 at about 2:50 am. They had…
Business groups welcome move to raise local retail staff’s wages but say added cost a concern
Raising the wages of local retail staff is a welcome move, but taking on more costs will likely be a concern amid the challenging business operating environment, business associations said on Monday (Aug 15).
This comes after a slew of…
3 arrested following fight outside Orchard Towers on Sunday morning
Three men aged between 22 and 30 were arrested following a fight early Sunday (Aug 14) morning outside Orchard Towers, and will be charged in court on Tuesday for rioting.
A group of about 20 men were captured in a 14-second mobile phone…