SINGAPORE — The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) has temporarily disabled the function allowing people to access the IC numbers of individuals on its new portal. This is after members of the public surfaced concerns that they were able to access NRIC numbers through a search, without paying, via the Bizfile portal launched on Dec 9. The authorities clarified, however, that the NRIC number is a unique identifier assigned by the Singapore Government as a means to identify individuals, and should be used as such. Said a Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) spokesperson in a statement early on Dec 14: «As a unique identifier, the NRIC number is assumed to be known, just as our real names are known. »There should therefore not be any sensitivity in having one's full NRIC number made public, in the same way that we routinely share and reveal our full names to others." In a separate statement, Acra said that its new Bizfile portal provides the full NRIC, in line with a broader government effort to move away from using masked NRIC numbers.

SINGAPORE — Dao Thi Hong, the woman killed in a knife attack in Hougang, will be going home, with her sister making arrangements to have her body repatriated to Vietnam on Dec 14. Friends of the victim said last rites will be held where the family lives in Thanh Hoa, a city in central Vietnam about 150km south of Hanoi. Nguyen Trong Vinh, who shared a Housing Board flat with Hong and two other roommates, said more than 100 friends and relatives are waiting in Hong's home town for her return. The 34-year-old mother of three was stabbed repeatedly on Dec 10 where she worked at the Quan Long Nippon Paint hardware shop in Block 210 Hougang Street 21. The flat she lived in is in the same block. A 26-year-old man — another worker at the store — tried to stop the attack and was wounded. The attacker, who was injured in the incident, has since been charged with murder. The victim's older sister arrived in Singapore from Vietnam on Dec 11 to settle her sister's affairs. She paid her respects at a makeshift altar set up for Hong at the back of the hardware store.

A motorcyclist reportedly trapped under a lorry for 30 minutes was among the three people taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on the PIE on Thursday (Dec 12). The accident involving three cars, a mini-bus, a motorcycle and a lorry, occurred on the PIE towards Tuas near the Jalan Bahar exit at about 2.05pm, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne. A man surnamed Zhang told Shin Min Daily News that the motorcyclist was unable to move from under the lorry. A picture provided by him shows the mangled motorcycle in front of a white lorry with a dislodged bumper and cracked windscreen. A pool of what appeared to be blood is seen on the road. Another photo of the accident shows a blue car sandwiched between vehicles.

Le vendredi 13 est-il un jour de chance ou de malchance ? Tout dépend des croyances de chacun. Pour certains, c’est un jour ordinaire, et pour d’autres, c’est le meilleur moment pour jouer à la loterie. Quelle est l’origine de la superstition liée au Vendredi 13 ?

Russell Brand is offering support to OnlyFans model Lily Phillips following his recent conversion to Christianity.

Actor Allu Arjun was granted interim bail after being arrested in connection with a fatal stampede at a Hyderabad theatre during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2'. One woman died and her son was critically injured. Police blamed Arjun's actions for inciting the crowd, while the actor expressed condolences and pledged cooperation with authorities.

The St Mary police have charged the two 18-year-olds who were arrested earlier this week in connection with a break-in in Port Maria. Euton Jones, otherwise called 'EJ', of River Lane, Port Maria, and Gavaughn Belto, otherwise called...

Thirty-four-year-old Nicholas Muthra, the wanted man captured during heightened police operations in Westmoreland on Wednesday, has been charged. Muthra, a security guard of Williamsfield, Westmoreland, has been charged with murder, wounding with...

The father of a 13-year-old boy who brought his licensed gun to school in his backpack reportedly by mistake has been charged with negligent loss of a firearm. The 63-year-old Irwin Meadows, St James resident is also charged with failure to...

TMC MP Mahua Moitra filed a complaint with the Inter-Parliamentary Union against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, alleging he threatened her during a Lok Sabha debate on the Indian Constitution. Moitra's comments on Judge Loya's death sparked controversy, leading to Rijiju's response and two brief adjournments.

The BJP announced the construction of a Ram Temple in West Bengal to mark the Ayodhya Ram Temple's one-year anniversary. This follows a TMC MLA's remark about the Babri Masjid's reconstruction.

SINGAPORE — Gigantic durians, towering cendol cups, colossal noodles and enormous grilled satay skewers will be on display around Singapore's neighbourhoods from December. The first-of-its-kind, community-driven arts initiative will see seven neighbourhoods showcasing upsized food-themed installations in December, with each work of art reflecting the distinct character and heritage of the area. Another seven neighbourhoods will join in a month later. In all, the 14 Giant Delight installations will involve 19 artists and an estimated 1,400 residents. The residents are led by their respective Community Arts & Culture Clubs (CACCs), which comprise volunteers who champion and implement arts and culture programmes in their community. Besides those who regularly participate in CACC activities, the other participating residents were recruited through social media and word of mouth. Some of these installations will be featured at the PAssionArts Street in Chingay 2025 on Feb 7 and 8.

Text messages directing recipients to a fake PayNow website is the latest phishing scam variant to emerge, said the police on Friday (Dec 13). Victims would receive a text message stating their PayNow «certificate» is expiring soon, and that it must be renewed via the linked website to maintain usage of the services. The fake website would require the victim to key in their credit card details and other personal details such as billing address, name and date of birth. In their statement, the police said that PayNow does not have a website which allows one to key in personal and credit card details. Users should only provide details to PayNow through the banks' official sites or applications. «PayNow does not issue any digital certificates to members of public,» added the police. «If in doubt, PayNow users can contact your respective banks through their official hotlines for assistance.» Members of the public can report such scams to the police at 1800-255-0000 or submit an online report at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to prioritise safety, especially when handling devices powered by lithium batteries, during the festive season. Superintendent at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, told JIS News that individuals must observe...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging persons to exercise caution and diligence when considering financial assistance options, such as loans, during the Christmas season. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank...

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the St Andrew North Police Division. The security measure began at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 15. The boundaries of the curfew are...

Tom Voyce, 43, had tried to cross Abberwick Ford over the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland, before his vehicle was swept away with the current on Saturday night.

Scott Jeff and his partner Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell concealed the death of Gleason-Mitchell's daughter Isabella after Jeff had battered her to death in Ipswich.

Dominic Hampshire long acted as a 'fixer' for members of the Royal Family and other 'high net-worth individuals', court documents said.

Companies across America are scrambling to find ways to protect their own CEOs after the murder of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson.

The Duke of York has said he 'ceased all contact' with the businessman accused of being a Chinese spy when concerns were first raised about him.

Les opportunités d'investissement dans les provinces du sud du Royaume ont été mises en avant, vendredi, lors d'une conférence organisée par le Consulat général du Maroc à Lyon, avec la participation d'un parterre d'opérateurs économiques, d'élus français et de plusieurs membres de la communauté marocaine. Cette conférence fait suite à celle organisée le 6 novembre dernier sur les potentialités des provinces du sud du Royaume et l'opportunité d'y investir, en réponse à l'engouement d'un (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Ministre des Comptes publics, Charles M'BA, a reçu ce jeudi 12 décembre 2024, Léod Paul Batolo, Administrateur Directeur Général de la Compagnie minière de l'Ogooué (COMILOG). Le responsable de Comilog est venu présenter à Monsieur le Ministre, André Massard, nouveau Directeur des Affaires Publiques et Représentant du groupe Eramet au Gabon. En effet le nouveau représentant du groupe Eramet au Gabon succède à Loïse Tamalgo, désormais Directeur du Développement Durable de Comilog. (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The US has “paralyzed’ the UN Security Council, hindering its ability to end the war in Gaza, Russia has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Nearly 400 IndiGo passengers were stranded at Istanbul Airport for two days due to technical issues causing flight delays and cancellations. Passengers reported a lack of communication, accommodation, and meal vouchers, expressing frustration on social media. IndiGo stated that they provided refreshments and accommodation where possible and apologized for the inconvenience.

The Telugu film industry rallied behind actor Allu Arjun following his arrest in connection with a fatal theatre stampede. Industry figures like Trivikram Srinivas and Dil Raju offered support, while others like Nani and Balakrishna criticized the arrest, highlighting broader public safety concerns and questioning the focus on Allu Arjun's culpability.

The Supreme Court granted prospective bail to former Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in a teacher recruitment scam money laundering case, starting February 1st. The court balanced the accused's rights with the offense's gravity, ordering the trial court to frame charges and record vulnerable witness statements by January 31st.

The central government criticized the Telangana government's arrest of actor Allu Arjun following a stampede at a movie theater, calling it a publicity stunt. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the arrest, stating the law applies equally to everyone. He attributed the stampede to Allu Arjun waving to the crowd, which police couldn't control.

NHAI launched «Rajmarg Saathi» patrol vehicles with advanced tools for improved highway maintenance. Equipped with AI-powered dashboard cameras for detecting road defects and a redesigned trunk for organized equipment storage, these vehicles aim to minimize traffic disruptions and ensure efficient road maintenance every 50 km. Vehicles will be replaced after 300,000 km or three years in service.

In 2013, Ed Miliband ordered his MPs to vote against David Cameron's push to join reprisals against Bashar Assad for using chemical weapons against his own people.

The Lor Mee 178 stall at Tiong Bahru Market is known for its crispy shark meat nuggets – which even birds cannot seem to resist. Stomp contributor Mantou spotted a mynah helping itself to the fried fish at the Seng Poh Road stall on the morning of Dec 7. He shared a video showing the bird standing on and pecking at the nuggets, which were placed in trays and left uncovered at the stall. Mantou said: «We found the bird munching on the fried shark nuggets. When informed, the lady boss just shrugged it off.» However, the stall refuted this. They told Stomp that they had promptly chased the birds away and disposed of the affected trays of food. In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said it is investigating. «Food safety is a joint responsibility,» the agency added. «While SFA puts in place and enforces the regulatory measures, food operators must play their part by adhering to good food hygiene and preparation practices. Food operators should also ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained.»

The federal government has closed out the year with a flurry of Pacific announcements designed to shore up Australia's strategic position and push back on China's ambitions in the region.