Repeated oil spill events compromise marine wildlife already under stress
[Straits Times] - 02/7/2025
Singapore has had at least five incidents of oil spilling into its waters since June 2024, with the latest one on Feb 5.
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Six coffee shops suspended and fined over unclean toilets
The fines ranged from $1,100 to $1,300.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Waterplay at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden reopens, bigger and better
The newly reopened area is now 500 sq m – three times bigger than before.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
#WeekenderEats: Singapore’s First & Only Premium Samgyetang Destination – MODU
Singapore's culinary scene got a touch of Korean luxury with the arrival of MODU, the island’s first and only (…)
[Weekender] - 25/02/2025
Quarter of $1.1b scam losses in 2024 involved cryptocurrency; 1 victim lost $125m in fake interview
In another case, the victim lost $33.8 million in cryptocurrency after falling for a phishing scam.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
‘My heart is overflowing with love’: Foster mum who had 9 children in her home at one point
Madam Sarimah Amat, 58, cares for kids who need a home and familial love, and is also active in the community.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Brigadier-General Cai Dexian to take over from Major-General David Neo as army chief
The change is part of the continuing process of leadership renewal in the Singapore Armed Forces, say Mindef.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Pofma orders issued to The Online Citizen, YouTube channel over Ridout Road property claims
They made allegations about works carried out at a bungalow leased by Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam’s wife.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Why vouchers instead of cash: PM Wong answers burning questions on Budget 2025
PM Wong also noted that the bulk of government spending will be towards structural, longer-term programmes.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Scam victims in Singapore lose record $1.1 billion in 2024; highest number of cases ever reported
This brings the total lost to scams since 2019 to more than $3.4 billion.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Cyclist, 65, dies in Tuas accident; truck driver arrested
The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Singapore charity starts new round of fund raising to ease Gaza humanitarian crisis
The latest effort will deliver food, water, medical supplies, educational support and more.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025