Mother and son jailed for lying to Iras in first prosecution of ‘99-to-1’ property purchase scheme
[Straits Times] - 02/28/2025
The pair were sentenced to two weeks' jail after pleading guilty to two charges each.
In Singaporean newspapers
GST hike did not ‘turbocharge’ inflation, says PM Wong as he acknowledges cost-of-living concerns
Inflation was driven primarily by global factors and has since eased here and globally, he said.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Hume MRT station on Downtown Line opens for passenger service, shortening trips to city centre
The station is situated between the Hillview and Beauty World stops.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Young artists showcase talent in *Scape’s street art residency programme
Sprawling wall murals at Orchard Link depict nihilistic robots and cartoon clowns controlling wolves.
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
Afternoon showers expected for first half of March: MSS
Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on most days.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
This Govt will always uphold fiscal responsibility, says PM Wong
He cautions against attempts to paint a healthy surplus as somehow detrimental to Singaporeans.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Ong Beng Seng set to plead guilty on April 2
Ong was charged in 2024 with abetting a public servant in obtaining gifts and with abetting the obstruction of justice.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Worker dies after being struck by steel beam while fixing lift at Tuas shipyard warehouse
Mr Tanvir Hasan Khan, 44, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
HDB investigating after concrete slab falls from height at Bedok BTO construction site
HDB said the hoisting of precast components has ceased until further notice.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Fasting month of Ramadan to start on March 2, zakat fitrah rates adjusted
The zakat fitrah rates are based on the country’s staple food, rice.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
16 first-gen NEL trains refurbished, remaining 9 to follow by 2026: Chee Hong Tat
Upgrades to the other systems were completed in 2021.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
One crew member injured after ‘unauthorised boarding’ of vessel in Singapore Strait: MPA
The injured crew member, an Indian national, was conscious when taken to hospital for medical treatment.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025