Singapore passes Bill to control bank accounts of scam victims; law will also cover cheating cases
[Straits Times] - 01/7/2025
The Protection from Scams Bill will allow police to control bank accounts of stubborn scam victims.
In Singaporean newspapers
SingPost issue is corporate governance matter; IMDA keeping close watch on postal services: Govt
The postal sector has not been affected by the whistle-blowing report and the dismissal of the SingPost executives.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Rise in HMPV cases in S’pore typical during year-end period, precautions still need to be taken: MOH
The rise in cases is likely due to increased social gatherings and holiday travel.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Driver arrested after trailer load slams into PIE flyover
No injuries were reported.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Man allegedly duped 17 people and a firm of over $4.5m in total
Ong Kai Min was handed 23 cheating charges and one count of obstructing the course of justice.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Sale of flick knives and knuckledusters to be regulated after several knife attacks in 2024
The Ministry of Home Affairs currently regulates the sale of weapons such as daggers, swords and bayonets.
[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
PM Wong and Malaysian PM Anwar hold joint press conference at Leaders’ Retreat in Putrajaya
This year marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between both countries.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Yew Tee residents look forward to DTL extension connecting ‘remote’ neighbourhood to the city
The extension will make commutes for residents more seamless, said MP Alex Yam.
[Straits Times] - 6/01/2025
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[The Independent] - 6/01/2025
Bill passed to prevent some first-time traffic offenders from being overly punished
Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim said the maximum penalties remain stiff and unchanged.
[Straits Times] - 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
