S’pore businessman and ex-wife cooked up sham to reduce assets for his second divorce: Judge
[Straits Times] - 01/5/2025
The judge declared that the sham agreements do not affect the ongoing divorce.
In Singaporean newspapers
Singapore’s trade balance seen as less vulnerable to tariff risks under Trump’s second-term
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s trade dynamics may help shield it from tariff risks expected under U.S. President-elect (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
Animal cruelty and neglect cases in S’pore hit 12-year high; SPCA calls for stronger protection
Cats made up the majority of cruelty and abandonment cases.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Cyclist dies in accident with private bus in Pioneer Road North; driver arrested
The cyclist, a 61-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Worker, 29, dies after being struck by concrete pump hose at Tengah BTO worksite
It is the first reported workplace death in 2025.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
In Parliament: WP MPs Gerald Giam and Jamus Lim call for better protection for Singaporeans against scams
SINGAPORE: On Tuesday (Jan 7), a new law was passed in Parliament that gives the... The post In Parliament: WP MPs (…)
[The Independent] - 7/01/2025
9 construction sites where workers died in second half of 2024 had inadequate safety measures
Amid a spike in fatalities, companies and workers can do better, said Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Woman charged with ill-treating stepchildren; husband earlier jailed over daughter’s death
The woman is accused of committing the offences in 2016 and 2017.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Analysts expect potential Starhub-M1 merger this year as Singtel dominates telco sector
SINGAPORE: Talks of a potential merger involving StarHub, M1, and Simba Telecom have stirred speculation... The post (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
The gist: New law to stop scams, new Bill to protect racial harmony
Here are the key takeaways from the Parliament sitting on Jan 7, 2025.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Funding your post-secondary education
A guide to funding the next stage of education where school fees are more expensive.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Electricity trading, renewable energy among new areas of Singapore-Malaysia cooperation
Projects such as the Rapid Transit System is making good progress and on track for completion.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
