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Heroin seized by NCID in Johor on 4 April 2018.

Singapore-Malaysia joint operation busts Johor-based drug syndicate

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, most of the drug trafficking offences carry a minimum of 5 years jail term with 5 strokes of the cane and a maximum of 30 years and 15 strokes of the cane.

Apr 9, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Man who allegedly caged son for 20 years arrested in Japan

Reports said that the suspect has admitted the allegations.

Apr 7, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian dies in bus crash on way from Genting Highlands; 13 Singaporeans injured

Malaysia media reported that the tour bus was on its way back to Singapore from Genting Highlands.

Apr 7, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Its OK to be white speaker arrested following altercation with protester

Singapore: 35-year-old Chinese national arrested for immigration offences

The accused has given his flat to 15 occupants, including a Singaporean, 13 valid pass holders and the overstayer.

Apr 6, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 42-year-old conman arrested for luring foreigners with fake job ads on WhatsApp

If the 42-year-old accused is found guilty of cheating and other charges, then he would face a punishment of up to 10 years in prison with or without a fine of up to S$500,000.

Apr 6, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: SCDF rescues 3-year-old after locking himself inside car at Toa Payoh carpark

Singapore Civil Defence Force rescued the infant who was locked inside his father's car at Toa Payoh carpark by using tool to pry open the doors.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Royal Palm receives 'C' grade by NEA after creating health issues to 65 people

National Environment Agency (NEA) will keep Halal buffet restaurant Royal Palm under surveillance and will review its hygiene for one year.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

43-year-old fugitive sentenced to jail in corruption case, 17 years after

The accused Chandraprakasan T.M.S. Shanmugham, 43, can face a jail term of six months, with a fine of $1,000 for his intentional escape from Singapore during the court hearing.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

41-year-old Singapore cyclist in coma after hit by van on Tanjong Katong Road

Officers took the unconscious 41-year-old cyclist to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where they found that he suffered head injuries.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Coffee shop in Yishun catches fire, now under control, says SCDF

One woman was inside the flat located on the top of the coffee shop in Yishun and since she inhaled too much of smoke, she has been taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Iranian hackers target Singapore's top universities; NUS, NTU research data scanned

Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore both have faced similar cyberattack case in 2017.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Malaysian police arrest Umno division chief for drug-related offences

The 40-year-old Umno division chief was the head of a drug rehabilitation centre, located in Kuala Lumpur.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Yoga instructor behind bars for 9-months for molesting student

India-origin yoga teacher, Rakesh Kumar Prasad is currently out on bail of S$16,000 but will appeal against the sentence.

Apr 2, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 27-year-old cyclist injured in hit-and-run accident on Serangoon Road

Some friends of the injured female bicycle rider used Facebook and asked witnesses to come forward to help them find the car driver.

Mar 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 14-year-old teen arrested for alleged involvement in online marketplace cheating case

If the court finds the 14-year-old accused guilty of cheating the buyer of virtual game accessories, then he has to face a jail term up to 10 years, including a fine.

Mar 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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