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The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017

5 Takeaways from report on Navy collisions near Japan, Singapore

The report states that the accident of the USS Fitzgerald and the USS John S. McCain occurred due to poor decision-making capability of the staff.

Nov 2, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

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

Singapore: Man jailed for illegal possession of exotic wildlings

A 42-year old man in Singapore has been jailed for possessing illegal wildlife species, on Thursday, November 2.

Nov 2, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Singapore: Despite legal prostitution, pimping cases on rise

Known for its nightlife, brothels, karaoke lounges and infamous massage parlours, Singapore houses prostitution as a legal activity, however, pimping and public solicitation is not.

Nov 2, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

18-year-old NUS student dies after falling from height

The police are investigating the case as unnatural death.

Nov 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: CNB seizes 2 kg Ice from Petir Road; 2 Singaporeans arrested

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, if a person is convicted of trafficking more than 250g of methamphetamine, he may be sentenced to death.

Nov 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hurricane Irma leaves behind flooding and destruction in Florida

Indian farmers visit Singapore in search of dream city but greeted by familiar sight

Indian farmers on a visit to Singapore to check out the wonderful plans that their future capital city face familiar scenes

Oct 31, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Injured baby otter spotted in Singapore Pasir Ris Park; Gaping wound horrifying onlookers

During a time when wild animals are facing endangerment due to man-made factors all around the world, it is heart-breaking to see a happy active otter suffering from a gaping wound, in Singapore's Pasir Ris Park.

Oct 31, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Malaysia's southern city of Johor Bahru from Singapore

PUB takes bold move on Johor River pollution, assures impure water won't affect Singapore

Johor state government is going to close chicken egg farm and chicken feces fertilizer plants which caused ammonia pollution of Johor River.

Oct 30, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Water pipe burst in Upper Serangoon forces road closure, affects transport

Two lanes in Singapore's Upper Serangoon Road were closed due to pipe repair works which were being conducted by Singapore's national water agency, PUB, on Monday, October 30.

Oct 30, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: 17 people injured in a 3-vehicle accident on AYE

Singapore: 26 people injured in Tuas accident involving 2 lorries

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) says that the wounded people have been taken conscious to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital for medical treatment.

Oct 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Myanmar police arrest journalists from Singapore and Malaysia

Local police arrested another person named Aung Naing Soe, who was working with Meng and Lin as an interpreter.

Oct 28, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore Airlines orders 39 Boeing aircraft for $19.5 billion

New security procedures at US airports sure to affect Singapore

The new security measures might affect the East and Southeastern regions, causing a delay in flight take-offs, thus raising concerns over extended processing time and flight delays.

Oct 26, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Additional security features of Singapore passport

Singapore passport gets new design, security features' makeover: Know all about it here

The new design is for the Singapore biometric passport and has additional security features that will make it hard to be forged or duplicated, ensuring a transparent immigration and travelling process.

Oct 26, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: CNB seizes 2 bundles of heroin at Woodlands Checkpoint

The Misuse of Drugs Act provides for the death penalty if the amount of diamorphine (or pure heroin) trafficked exceeds 15g.

Oct 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Nearly 1 kg cannabis seized from Malaysia-registered motorcycle at Tuas Checkpoint

If convicted of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the man may face the death penalty.

Oct 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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