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Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen says ministry should waive legal costs to the family

SAF death case: Family of Dominique Sarron Lee refuses compensation

Singapore High Court last week ruled that the family of the private was not entitled to sue the forces under the existing provisions

Mar 8, 2016

By Jacob J

International Women's Day 2016: Top 10 inspirational quotes to celebrate women empowerment

International Women's Day will be celebrated around the world on 8 March.

Mar 5, 2016

By Simi John

24 arrested in Geylang raids on illegal public gambling

The raids were conducted at coffees hops, entertainment outlets and back alleys at Geylang.

Feb 29, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Fall in business travel drags tourism receipts to first decline since 2009

Decline in business travel hits Singapore tourism

Tourism receipts in the last year were S$22 billion, while international arrivals inched up to 15.2 million from 15.1 million a year ago.

Feb 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean hacked to death with cleaver in 'staring incident'

A coffee shop employee, named Khor Tzoong Meng, had been detained from his apartment hours after the murder took place.

Feb 26, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore crime

Singapore ranks fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Singapore ranked fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Germany is the top country in the index in 2016, as its citizens can access 177 countries without a visa.

Feb 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Madonna performs during her Rebel Heart Tour

Singapore's catholic archbishop hits out at 'permissive' Madonna concert

Archbishop Goh said catholic Christians should not support "the 'pseudo arts'.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Singapore arrests 4 Indonesian would-be jihadists 'travelling to Syria'

The e four men are followers of convicted terrorist Aman Abdurrahman, is believed to have ordered the January 14 Jakarta attacks.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Elderly woman dies in Collyer Quay accident

As the car struck the truck from behind the woman fell on to the bonnet of the BMW while her husband was thrown off the rear of the vehicle.

Feb 22, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore seized drugs worth S$9 million in 2015 - Narcotics Bureau

Singapore named actor Jackie Chan as its first celebrity anti-drug ambassador in 2015.

Feb 15, 2016

By Staff Reporter

China 'targets' Christians with wider clampdown on house churches

China officially grants freedom of religion, but religious activities are under strict watch of the state machinery.

Feb 13, 2016

By Jacob J

PM Lee asks Saudi Arabia to increase annual Haj quota for Singapore

Lee says Singapore's current quota of 680 was based on a formula decided 30 years ago.

Feb 12, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore crime rate increases, propelled by online scams

SPF says it will intensify its public education efforts to raise awareness on the evolving modus operandi of online scammers.

Feb 12, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore sentences man who evaded conscription to 45 days in jail

National Service, or military training followed by reservist status until 40 years was made compulsory in 1967.

Feb 11, 2016

By Jacob J

singapore elected presidency commission ahead of presidential election

Constitutional panel formed to review president's powers, election process

The powers of the president and the elaborate and strict eligibility norms for contesting the election will be under review.

Feb 11, 2016

By Jacob J

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