Elusive vulture and drongo make landfall in S’pore, delighting birdwatchers
[Straits Times] - 02/6/2025
It is only the second time the hair-crested drongo has been spotted here.
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The Gist: MPs discuss motion on supporting families, marriage and parenthood aspirations of S’poreans
MPs also asked how local companies can benefit from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
Taylor Swift concert ticket scam: Woman jailed 36 months for cheating victims of more than $110k
Foo Mei Qi, 30, used the $110,000 she cheated from victims for daily expenses and to pay for her wedding.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
‘Now I can finally let it go’: Employee, relatives of Kovan double murder victims find some closure
Former policeman Iskandar Rahmat was hanged on Feb 5, two days after he turned 46.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
Jail for insurance agency director who pocketed clients’ money again after getting caught once
Huang Jieqi misappropriated at least $40,000 in June 2022 and nearly $41,000 over 18 occasions later.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
Consumers lost almost $2m in prepayments in 2024; highest losses from home renovations: Case
The prepayment losses were largely due to business closures and companies becoming unresponsive.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
More financial help and extended childcare leave on MPs’ wish list for families
More than 20 MPs spoke during a six-hour-long debate.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
Singapore and US reaffirm defence ties, pledge to strengthen cooperation
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said he had a warm introductory call with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
$7b to be spent on marriage and parenthood initiatives in FY2026
This is over and above subsidies in other areas such as education and housing.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
Pokemon card collectors have lost $163,000 to scammers since January
At least 53 cases have been reported in 2025, said the police.
[Straits Times] - 6/02/2025
Two men to be charged over allegedly assaulting 43-year-old man with brick in Geylang
The victim suffered multiple fractures on his face and abrasions on his body.
[Straits Times] - 5/02/2025
