Teen convicted for sexually assaulting younger sister on 2 occasions
[Straits Times] - 01/9/2025
The offender, now 19, committed the offences in 2020 and 2022.
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COE prices end mixed; Cat B, Open category premiums at highest since December 2023
The motorcycle COE premium also climbed, and the price of a commercial vehicle COE fell.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
S’porean triggered FBI probe with fake boat repair firm that was used to launder US$580k
Muhammad Ibrahim was sentenced to 27 months’ jail.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Woman jailed after bank account linked to her received nearly $4.8m in scam proceeds
Sakinah Waheeda Abdul Manan was promised she would receive $60,000 annually for sharing her Singpass details.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
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
‘Have each other’s back’: Fitness coach among 15 awarded for public spiritedness on public transport
They were commended for helping to make the public land transport network a safer place.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
New law to bolster S’pore’s food safety, security passed, with powers to increase food stockpiles
Provisions under the Food Safety and Security Bill will be implemented in phases by 2028.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
The gist: NRIC issue aired in Parliament; Bills on workplace fairness and food safety passed
MPs filed 51 questions to seek accountability for the NRIC incident and understand its implications.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Landmark Bill tackling workplace discrimination passed in Parliament
The 8-hour debate over two days ended with all MPs unanimously supporting the new law.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Occupancy caps of 91 private homes breached during 9-month period in 2024
The registrations of two properties for the higher occupancy 8-person cap were revoked.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
‘Heat stress is a silent killer’: How heat can affect mental health in workers
When temperatures rise, people may feel more negative feelings and it can lead to depression.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Is Indonesia’s BRICS membership a challenge to US interests?
Indonesia’s joining BRICS marks a significant shift in its foreign policy and could complicate relations... The post (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
