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Singapore: NEA confirms two new Zika cases at Parry Avenue

The authorities advise the residents to be vigilant and apply mosquito repellent as a precaution.

Jun 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Roads to be closed for shooting of Crazy Rich Asians in Singapore

The authorities say that only police and emergency vehicles will be given the access to the closed roads during the closure.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: Authorities arrest 9 more illegal workers at Geylang Serai Bazaar

MOM says a total of 257 illegal workers were arrested through 76 enforcement operations at bazaars island-wide in the last two years.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore Customs seizes nearly 3,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes

If convicted, the offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, jailed up to six years or both.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PUB says older HDB flats will get more water-efficient toilets for free

Almost 9,000 families, who are living in HDB flats built between 1986 and 1992 and are currently on community assistance schemes, are expected to benefit from this.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Omar, Singapore Zoo's white tiger, dies at 17 after failing health

Omar leaves behind two other white tigers in the zoo; a four-year-old brother-sister duo named Pasha and Keysa.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6 Indonesians allegedly behind foiled Marina Bay attack plot jailed

6 Indonesians jailed for hiding Uighurs, cleared of Marina Bay attack plot

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) says that the terror threat to Singapore remains at its highest in recent years.

Jun 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Singapore: Motionless body of 26-year-old man retrieved from Jurong Lake

The paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Jun 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Lorry accident at Tuas Checkpoint kills 1, injures 2

Singaporean man dies in Perth car crash, family members taken to hospital

The accident took place after the victim's car collided head-on with another car travelling in the opposite direction.

Jun 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

2 SMRT maintenance staff killed in accident on track near Pasir station

Singapore to have new train station in Punggol North by 2023

The new station is believed to cut travelling time to the city by 15 minutes.

Jun 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: ICA seizes 5 leopard geckos at Woodlands Checkpoint

If convicted of importing animals or live birds without an AVA permit, one can be fined a maximum of S$10,000, jailed up to one year, or both.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore: MRT to start new train service on Tuas West extension from Jun 18

Members of the public can visit the official website of SMRT (SMRT's website) and Connect app for more information.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

47-year-old Singaporean man arrested for assaulting Hong Kong police officer

The authorities say the incident is being investigated as a case of assault on police.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore reaffirms commitment to Paris climate agreement after US plans to withdraw

Singapore reaffirms commitment to Paris climate pact after US withdraws

The authorities say that Singapore will continue contributing to the global effort to address climate change.

Jun 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

Singapore: PM Lee orders to revise registers of electors by Jul 31

This comes after applications for the 2017 Presidential Election certificates were opened on Thursday.

Jun 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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