Prison programme helps inmates prepare for a tech-savvy world
[Straits Times] - 01/9/2025
The programme helps inmates learn to use selected government e-services.
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Teen convicted for sexually assaulting younger sister on 2 occasions
The offender, now 19, committed the offences in 2020 and 2022.
[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
What’s new in Singapore polytechnics: Curriculum changes and programmes in 2025
The Straits Times rounds up the new offerings by the five polytechnics here.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Mandatory speed limiters fitted on only about 50 lorries since Jan 2024: Shanmugam
Speed limiters improve safety by ensuring that these vehicles do not exceed a speed limit of 60kmh.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Risk of flash floods from Jan 10 to 13 due to monsoon surge, warns PUB
Intense downpours might overwhelm the Singapore’s canals and drains during this period, said PUB.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Last batch of 24 schools adopt full subject-based banding in 2024, completing roll-out of scheme
Pasir Ris Secondary School is one of the latest schools to implement full subject-based banding.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
Enhanced security checks at all checkpoints into Singapore from Jan 9 to 22
Travellers are advised to factor in additional time for immigration clearance due to delays at the checkpoints.
[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
Pedestrian-friendly streets with covered linkways in Taman Jurong, Choa Chu Kang completed
Other changes include the addition of cycling paths and benches.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
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
Over 3,800 illegal gambling sites, $37m worth of such transactions blocked by MHA: Shanmugam
The ministry has no plans to allow families to request the blocking of bank accounts used by problem gamblers.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025