Hair testing to detect drug abuse to be the norm by 2026 as MHA moves to curb long-term relapse
[Straits Times] - 03/4/2025
MHA will enhance its engagement with Indian community partners to support the rehabilitation of Indian inmates.
In Singaporean newspapers
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo In Singapore For ‘Amortage at Far East Malls’ Launch
To celebrate Blackpink's JISOO's solo mini-album, AMORTAGE. Far East Malls is set to host a major K-pop event. The (…)
[Weekender] - 3/03/2025
Govt will help S’poreans cope with cost pressures for as long as needed: PM Wong
He acknowledged that the cost of living is the biggest concern for many Singaporeans.
[Straits Times] - 3/03/2025
Probation for teen who armed himself with knife in robbery attempt involving more than $81k
The youth committed the offence in November 2023 and was arrested after the victim restrained him.
[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
MHA allows hiring auxiliary cops from China, India; Prison trying sensors to monitor inmates’ health
Home Team has to deal with manpower challenges and evolving threats involving AI.
[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
Singapore considering caning as punishment for some scam offences
Ms Sun Xueling urged Telegram to take user online safety seriously as number of scam cases on platform almost doubled.
[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
Driver killed in high-speed crash on Nicoll Highway was director of Chee Song Foods
The Porsche was bought brand new in May 2021 and was registered under Chee Song Foods.
[Straits Times] - 3/03/2025
Higher allowance for NSFs, new training areas: 6 key announcements by Mindef
Mindef will raise monthly allowance for NSFs by between $35 and $75 from July 1.
[Straits Times] - 3/03/2025
NRIC saga: Review finds key Acra, MDDI shortcomings; no evidence of deliberate wrongdoing
MDDI and Acra said appropriate actions are being taken with the officers and leaders involved.
[Straits Times] - 3/03/2025
Two new snail species found in Singapore and Asia for the first time, may harm local wildlife
Both snails were likely to have been accidentally introduced via horticultural shipments.
[Straits Times] - 3/03/2025
Human error caused announcement on private-hire cars to be prematurely released: Amy Khor
IT vendor NCS has taken steps to prevent a similar error, Dr Khor said.
[Straits Times] - 3/03/2025
