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MOE to raise school fees for International students in Singapore

MOE has planned to raise school fees for the next three years for both PR and International students

Oct 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

'Changi Airport is a high profile target among terrorists,' says Prime Minister Lee

On October 17, 2017, terrorists attacked Changi Airport, and opened fire on waiting passengers.

Oct 17, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Men are handcuffed after they were detained by police during a police anti-illegal drugs operation in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines November 9, 2016. Picture taken November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Czar Dancel TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Singapore: Malaysian man caught smuggling 2,190 cartons of cigarettes

A Malaysian man was caught at Tuas Checkpoint on Friday, October 13, for trying to smuggle more than 2,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes into Singapore.

Oct 16, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

A forensic investigator recovers a knife after man was arrested on Whitehall in Westminster

Singapore: Mentally unstable man given 2 years' jail term for stabbing wife to death

Kong Peng Yee, the accused, might be released from prison on the same day of trial as his jail term was backdated to March 13, 2016, the day of his remand.

Oct 16, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

A security guard holds an umbrella as he walks in the rain outside Gleneagles Hospital

Hospital attendance in Singapore witnessed major rise in 2016

The increased number of ageing population and attractive Government subsidies are considered to be the two crucial factors which played a crucial role in the hospital attendance increase

Oct 16, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

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

Singapore: 25-year-old man stomped on at Golden Mile Complex; suspect arrested

The police says that the victim was conscious when to a hospital.

Oct 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A young baseball fan makes sure there's not a kernel of popcorn left as she watches the Chicago Cubs play the Arizona Diamondbacks during their MLB National League baseball game in Phoenix, Arizona, June 24, 2012.

Singapore: Poopy diapers, live crabs found in theatres near you; raise awareness about cleanliness

Most of the waste usually is snack and popcorn boxes, empty drink bottles and nacho trays. But occasionally there are a few odd items such as prams, wallets, keys, luggage and once's even a bag full of new underwear.

Oct 15, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singapore: ICA seizes blue Ice worth S$20,000 at Woodlands Checkpoint

The authorities say that the case has been handed over to the Central Narcotics Bureau for further investigations.

Oct 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Man exhales e-cigarette vapour in park in Kiev

Smuggling of e-cigarettes drastically increasing in Singapore; strict legal action awaits smugglers

The number of e-cigarettes smuggling case has increased in Singapore in the last three years, adding up to the worries of authorities.

Oct 15, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: Samsui Central Kitchen prepares food for Singapore nursing homes

The kitchen is serving for 1,500 individuals and by the end of the year, they will be serving for double amount of people.

Oct 14, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Damage in the building of the Houthi movement's politburo is seen through a broken window of an adjacent building

Singapore: Hougang resident arrested by police for smashing window and damaging cars

Singapore police arrested the culprit on October 14 morning.

Oct 14, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Victoria's Secret opens first Southeast Asia flagship store in Singapore

Be careful about your lingerie! 26-year-old man arrested for stealing undergarments in Singapore

The police says that the investigations are going on. If convicted of theft, the suspect can be jailed for up to three years and/or fined.

Oct 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Qiu Bai, a Chinese student who lodged a suit against the Ministry of Education over school textbooks describing homosexuality as a mental disorder, shows the textbooks she refers to before going to the court in Beijing, China

Singapore: ADHD student given wrong examination paper; father believes son's morale was affected

The student was given a standard paper, instead of being given the Chinese listening comprehension paper at a foundation level. The school stated that the paper was given to the student by an external examiner, and the school was notified only after the examination.

Oct 14, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Singapore: ICA warns public of scam calls from their office number

In case of any related information, the members of the public may call the police hotline at 1800-255 0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. One can also dial '999' only if urgent Police assistance is required.

Oct 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A nurse cares for a woman injured during shelling along the disputed border between Pakistan and India

Singapore: Gleneagle's hospital covers bills of security staff who suffered heart attack

The family was touched by the donors on the Give.Asia page, who seemed more than forthcoming to help the family out, and on hearing that the bill was covered, they were ready to donate their money to "the next person in need".

Oct 13, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

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