S’porean triggered FBI probe with fake boat repair firm that was used to launder US$580k
[Straits Times] - 01/8/2025
Muhammad Ibrahim was sentenced to 27 months’ jail.
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Faster track for Ngee Ann Poly students to earn bachelor’s degree after taking university modules
About 50 students will benefit from this programme on a yearly basis.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Over 3,800 illegal gambling sites, $37m worth of such transactions blocked by MHA: Shanmugam
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said there are no plans to allow families to request the blocking of bank (…)
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Prison programme helps inmates prepare for a tech-savvy world
The inmates learn to use selected government e-services.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Company director, mechanic and security guard detained by ISD after becoming self-radicalised
The three Singaporean men were training themselves to engage in armed violence against Israel.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
RP launches talent scheme backed by biopharma firms to better prepare students for jobs
This will put students in good stead to take up skilled roles in biopharma manufacturing.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Fine for drunk woman who scratched ICA officer at Changi Airport
She pleaded guilty to obstructing an immigration officer in the execution of his duty.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Concierge allegedly made off with over $47k of residents’ money, stole items worth more than $2m
Items included a Patek Philippe watch worth $1.8 million.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Cleaning company owner charged with various employment offences
Qin Xiaoxi, 30, was handed a total of 23 charges, including 20 over illegal labour importation.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
PAP volunteer releases footage of altercations with PSP during Bukit Gombak walkabout
Both sides are alleging harassment by the other, and offering different accounts of what happened.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
News veteran sued over $990k loan said he ‘transferred’ shares in business before joining Mediacorp
Mr Chua Chim Kang was allegedly not involved in the management of the education company after the transfer.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Price freeze on some seafood, pork, vegetables at FairPrice from Jan 9 through CNY period
Spare ribs and mince pork have been added to the price freeze list in 2025.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025