Finding adventures in these hot holiday destinations for 2025
[Straits Times] - 01/9/2025
Saudi Arabia, China’s Lijiang and Yunnan, and Central Asia could see more tourists this year.
In Singaporean newspapers
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
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
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
Use fan with air-con set at higher temperature to stay cool, save energy: Expert at heat forum
The hybrid method used 30% less energy compared with just air-con cooling, but offered similar comfort levels.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
3 dead, residents evacuated from 7 floors of Hougang HDB block after fire breaks out
A cat, a bird and eight rabbits were rescued from the unit.
[Straits Times] - 9/01/2025
News veteran sued over $990k loan said he ‘transferred’ shares in business before joining Mediacorp
Chua Chim Kang was allegedly was not involved in the management of the education company after the transfer.
[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
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
100 people evacuated after fire breaks out in Sembawang shophouse
Eight emergency vehicles and about 40 firefighters were deployed.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
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
