IMDA issues guidelines for cloud services and data centres; some may be added to new laws
[Straits Times] - 02/25/2025
The upcoming Digital Infrastructure Act was mooted on the back of widespread digital service outages.
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Singaporean man charged in Australia with importing 40kg of meth and cocaine into Sydney
He faces the maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
[Straits Times] - 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
More HDB flat upgraders made the leap to private housing in 2024
5,420 new and resale non-landed private homes were bought by those with HDB addresses in 2024.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Life After... a decade behind bars: A lawyer and proud father after struggle with drugs
Mr Darren Tan says his biggest achievement was getting married and starting a family.
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
ScamShield operator stops man, who locked himself in bedroom, from losing life savings to scammers
The man was told he was under investigation over a transaction made with his credit card.
[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
#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
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
Chinese national jailed for stealing from passenger on Scoot flight from Jeju to S’pore
He was sentenced to eight months’ jail.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Elections Department raises alarm over warning linked to voting status circulating online
The ELD advised voters to check their voting status directly with official sources.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025