Ex-Kinderland pre-school teacher admits ill-treating children, force-feeding them water
[Straits Times] - 03/5/2025
She abused a total of four children, who were between one and three years old at the time, the court heard.
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MOE warns of dangerous social media challenges, parents advised to be on lookout for their children
The advisory came after two boys were said to be apparently attempting the Blackout Challenge.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
No basic looks here: Singapore’s youth embrace bold unique fashion styles
Singaporean youth are embracing fashion styles such as tropical core, Y2K and acubi aesthetics, among others.
[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
Silver Housing Bonus to be extended to more private home owners who right-size to HDB flats
About $61 million in SHB has been disbursed to 2,535 HDB households as at Dec 31, 2024.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Task force recommends capping run times, extending drivers’ meal breaks to improve bus safety
It also recommended equipping all public buses with technology like collision warning systems.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Bus driver who narrowly avoided hitting pedestrian urges people to stay alert when crossing road
The pedestrian got so close to the bus that its collision warning system sounded an alarm.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Woman opened bank accounts that received over $711m, admits not knowing sources of funds
Zin Nwe Nyunt earned commissions totalling more than $170,000.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Cat B COE price rises 3.1% to $113,000; dealers expect demand to remain high
COE prices rose across the board in the latest exercise, except for Category A certificates.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
S’pore to get new regulations to tackle online sale of non-compliant mobility devices
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng said more details will be released later in 2025.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Circle Line train services back to normal after delays on 10-station stretch due to train fault
SMRT said the train fault happened between the Paya Lebar and MacPherson stations at around 3.55pm.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Man who climbed into neighbour’s home to molest woman gets 7 months’ jail
When he was caught, the offender urinated in fear and pleaded with the victim not to call the police.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Crane truck catches fire at Changi Airport Terminal 5 construction site
The fire was extinguished using a hosereel and a Compressed Air Foam backpack.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
