Proposal to let victims of online harms take tech platforms to court gets public support
[Straits Times] - 03/6/2025
These harms include online harassment, intimate image abuse, child abuse material, impersonation, deepfakes and hate speech.
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Officers, senior management involved in NRIC saga could have performance grade, payments reduced
“While there was no malicious or wilful wrongdoing by the officers, there were inadequacies in their judgment and (…)
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
Man taken to hospital after car turns turtle in KPE accident
The accident led to a traffic congestion on the expressway.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Traffic Police reviewing breath, blood alcohol limits to tackle drink driving
MHA told ST that more details about the new legal limits will be announced at a later date.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Cookies or chicken? These kids learn about money and nutrition in the supermarket
Most children would leap at the chance to grab a sweet treat. Not 12-year-old Qadeeja.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Plans for 8 more parks, another 13km of park connectors in Singapore
The authorities also gave updates on the Budget Meal initiative and an ongoing review of the Animals and Birds Act.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
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 separate COE category for private-hire cars: Amy Khor
The decision comes after careful study as part of a review of the point-to-point sector.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Two new MRT lines under study; Jurong Region Line extension in West Coast to proceed
The proposed Tengah and Seletar lines could form a single rail line, says Minister Chee Hong Tat.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Taxi operators to be allowed to sell cabs over 3 years old, convert used cars to taxis
These are part of moves to further level the playing field between taxis and private-hire cars.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Ex-Kinderland pre-school teacher admits ill-treating children, force-feeding them water
She abused a total of four children, who were between one and three years old at the time, the court heard.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Car catches fire in Tampines, third reported case in 5 days
There were no reported injuries, said SCDF.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
