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Video of kneeling child sparks outrage; Police, MSF investigating Ikea carpark abuse incident

A passer-by shot the video from a distance that showed a school girl was forcefully kneeled and slapped by a man at Ikea carpark.

Nov 9, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

O-Level grades of Poly grads applying to NUS, NTU from 2020 will not be required for admission

Ministry of Education clarified that universities can continue to impose subject-specific pre-requisites to ascertain an applicant's suitability.

Nov 8, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore's neighbours may legalise marijuana for medical use; CNB warns people about drug abuse

While Thailand and Malaysia could legalise marijuana in the country for medical use, Singaporeans warned against cannabis abuse overseas.

Oct 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Seven easy tips to maintain your oral health and flaunt a beautiful smile

Singapore: Dentist, who molested woman, faces 6 months of suspension

Singapore Dental Council held a Disciplinary Committee and announced that they are suspending the dentist, who molested a woman by touching her inappropriately.

Oct 29, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

US charges Singaporean trader and imposes sanctions on 2 Singapore-based firms

The US Department of Justice accused Singapore commodities broker Tan Wee Beng of money laundering to evade sanctions against North Korea.

Oct 26, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Police arrest 66 people involved in gang-related crimes in crackdown operation

61 men and 5 women, were arrested for their suspected involvement in several gang-related activities in Singapore.

Oct 25, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Singapore: Experienced paraglider who saved girl during Indonesia earthquake, dies in India

Friends and family of the paraglider said he was not only a kind person but also a skilful and careful paraglider.

Oct 24, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: 28-year-old man faces fine of $7,600 for illegal import and possession of wildlife animals

The man was arrested for immigration officer at Woodlands checkpoint found a Leopard tortoise and the AVA found four other wildlife animals at his residence.

Oct 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Newly merged JCs are among 66 schools that will welcome new principals from next year, says MOE

This change of principals is the part of the Ministry of Education's (MOE) annual reshuffle exercise.

Oct 20, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Education

How to identify fake news? Parents have to educate their children, says MOE

Singapore's Ministry of Education has published a news release where they have listed a few steps that would help parents to guide their children.

Oct 18, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Fake news Education

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Singapore signs Open Skies Agreement with South-American country Peru; says MOT

MOT's senior director of international relations and Peru's Vice-Minister of Transport have signed the new transport agreement.

Oct 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Fire breaks out involving 5 motorcycles, 1 car outside Boon Lay Shopping Centre

Singapore Civil Defence Force successfully extinguished the fire but the police is investigating the reason behind the incident.

Oct 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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NUS professor charged with dangerous driving; Video shows how rashly he was driving Maserati

National University of Singapore (NUS) professor said he intends to plead guilty and will be back in court for next session on November 5.

Oct 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Singapore: Police arrest 'Parrot Man' in Geylang Serai after attacking two officers

The man was previously arrested for several offences but this time people complained against him for disrupting the peace and causing a public nuisance.

Oct 15, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Singapore: BMW driver, 58, hospitalised after accident in Cantonment Road

Two cars, a BMW and a Toyota collided together and caused injuries to the BMW driver who was taken to the hospital.

Oct 14, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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