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Singapore: 42-year-old conman arrested for luring foreigners with fake job ads on WhatsApp

If the 42-year-old accused is found guilty of cheating and other charges, then he would face a punishment of up to 10 years in prison with or without a fine of up to S$500,000.

Apr 6, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: SCDF rescues 3-year-old after locking himself inside car at Toa Payoh carpark

Singapore Civil Defence Force rescued the infant who was locked inside his father's car at Toa Payoh carpark by using tool to pry open the doors.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Royal Palm receives 'C' grade by NEA after creating health issues to 65 people

National Environment Agency (NEA) will keep Halal buffet restaurant Royal Palm under surveillance and will review its hygiene for one year.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Google launches new feature for 'seamless' restaurant reservation in Singapore

This new feature will allow Singapore users to book a table at their favourite restaurants directly on Google Maps and Search.

Apr 5, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

43-year-old fugitive sentenced to jail in corruption case, 17 years after

The accused Chandraprakasan T.M.S. Shanmugham, 43, can face a jail term of six months, with a fine of $1,000 for his intentional escape from Singapore during the court hearing.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Scoot flight collides with Emirates plane at Changi Airport, no injuries reported

Thailand-bound Scoot flight returns to Singapore safely after 'alleged bomb threat on board'

The Singapore Police Force has confirmed in a statement on Facebook that it received an alleged bomb threat.

Apr 5, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

41-year-old Singapore cyclist in coma after hit by van on Tanjong Katong Road

Officers took the unconscious 41-year-old cyclist to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where they found that he suffered head injuries.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Police arrest 34-year-old man for getting into fight with prata stall employee

Singapore police have arrested the 34-year-old man for causing a public nuisance.

Apr 5, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore dog owner gets enhanced punishment for animal cruelty

The 45-year-old Chng Leng Khim has received a bail of 10,000 but she would like to challenge her four week prison sentance and a fine of $6,000.

Apr 5, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Megaton Shipping fined S$5,000 for role in smuggling cigarettes

If convicted, they face a jail term including S$10,000 fine or equivalent of the amount of customs duty, if the amount is more.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Singapore: SMS messages claiming loved ones kidnapped are hoax, avoid them, advise police

Singapore residents are receiving SMS messages stating that their loved ones were kidnapped and demand money transfer to rescue them

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Coffee shop in Yishun catches fire, now under control, says SCDF

One woman was inside the flat located on the top of the coffee shop in Yishun and since she inhaled too much of smoke, she has been taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Apr 4, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder