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Said Tossi: Iran's celebrated Quran reciter faces assassination threat after rape charges

Singapore: Police arrest man for molesting 14-year-old girl

In Singapore, anyone found guilty of outraging modesty can end up in jail for up to two years.

Apr 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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

Singapore: ICA seizes duty-unpaid cigarettes worth S$200,870 at Senoko Road

Authorities say the offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded. They can also be jailed for up to six years.

Apr 5, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Five employers charged for failing to pay salaries in Singapore

The ministry urges the employees, who have not been paid their salaries or feel that their salaries have been wrongfully withheld, to approach MOM or their unions for assistance.

Apr 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Teenage girl humiliated during acting audition, man allegedly squirts water and spits on her face

The company says that it was done to push the girl to her limits and to come out of the script.

Apr 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Imam apologises for insensative remarks on Christians and Jews in Singapore

Singapore: Indian imam fined $4,000 for insensitive remarks, will be sent back to native country

The imam, who is believed to be from South India, was heard using the Arabic word "fanswurna" when he spoke about Christians and Jews.

Apr 4, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: LTA to open new Sentosa Gateway tunnel on 27 April

The new tunnel, which will be opened at 10 am on the said date, can only be accessed by cars and motorcycles.

Apr 3, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: SMRT operating assets to come under new rail financing framework from Oct 1, says LTA

Singapore: Police detain man in connection to unattended bag sparking temporary closure at Hougang MRT station

SBS Transit says all trains on the North-East Line were skipping Hougang MRT station for security reasons.

Apr 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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April Fools' Day 2017: Check out these hilarious tweets that would make you laugh out loudly

IBTimes Singapore has gathered the funniest tweets on this April Fools' day.

Apr 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Nguyen Ngoc Duy, was staying at the hotel along with another man, Vu Truong An.

Apr 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Art Museum to get makeover worth S$90m

The government will be funding S$80 million and sponsorships and donations will give remaining S$10 million.

Apr 1, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Imam apologises to Christians and Jews for insensitive remarks

Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugamhad says any sort of religious preaching that encourages violence against another will not be tolerated in Singapore.

Mar 31, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya