SINGAPORE — While his pregnant wife was out running errands, a man raped a deaf and mute 13-year-old girl.The man, now 24, was sentenced to a jail term of 12 years and nine months, as well as 12 strokes of the cane, on Aug 5.He pleaded guilty to rape and a charge of being absent without leave from his national service duties with the Singapore Civil Defence Force for over a year.Another two molest charges were taken into consideration for sentencing.He cannot be named due to a gag order on the identities of both the man and victim.The incident happened in November 2024, when the man was living in a two-room rental flat with his wife. She was then about five months into her pregnancy.The court heard that the man and his wife knew the victim and her family. His wife was the goddaughter of the victim's mother, while he was a secondary schoolmate of the victim's older brother.The victim, who called him «uncle», initially found him «nice, kind and funny». They would communicate through very basic sign language and gestures, and by messages on their phones.

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Suite au succès de la One Vibes avec Stan Walker, c'est au tour d'un autre pilier du reggae de faire vibrer le fenua ! Kolohe Kai, en full band, va faire monter la température sur la scène de To'ata. Rendez-vous ce samedi 05 septembre à partir de 15h pour une immersion musicale avec une line-up entièrement locale.

La plongeuse hélicoptère Premier Maître Elise (MT Elise), dont l'équipage est basé à Tahiti, vient de recevoir l'une des plus grandes distinctions internationales suite à son rôle dans deux opérations de sauvetage en mer. Trois vies ont pu être sauvées grâce à sa bravoure.

Un grave accident s'est produit mercredi 05 août à Punaauia, sur le chantier de la résidence Noaatu. Un camion se serait renversé en pleins travaux. Une personne de 70 ans est décédée et deux autres ont été blessées.

Shoppers can get a $6 voucher whenever they spend $61 in a single receipt at a FairPrice outlet between Aug 6 and 16, announced the supermarket chain on Thursday (Aug 6).Upon spending $61 at any FairPrice supermarkets, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, and Unity pharmacy stores islandwide, customers will receive a $6 return voucher, capped at three per transaction.Multiples of these return vouchers can be used in a transaction, and can also be used together with CDC vouchers, Chas card discounts and senior citizen discounts.These return vouchers can be used on subsequent purchases up till Aug 31.FairPrice Group explained that this initiative comes amid public concern over inflation and rising cost of groceries, food and utilities — and ahead of the nation's 61st birthday.FairPrice Group CEO Vipul Chawla shared that even as the country celebrates National Day, many families still experience financial pressures.

Have you come across random, blur selfies of babies staring cutely at you in your IG feed?Well, it is a latest trend doing the rounds on social media.The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Wednesday (Aug 5) became the latest Singapore Government agency to «crawl» onto this trend, posting a baby dressed in dark blue — the colour of its uniform — with its building in the background.

Singapore is not choosing between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multi-national companies (MNCs) as it needs both.Similarly, it is not choosing between domestic demand and external markets as they are needed, too, said Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow.«We are not in a zero-sum situation. In fact, the growth of our local companies and our MNCs mutually reinforce each other,» he said during the debate on a motion on the future of Singapore's economy filed by Workers' Party MPs Kenneth Tiong (Aljunied GRC) and Associate Professor Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC). Speaking on Aug 5 afternoon as he seconded the motion, the Sengkang MP had called for a pivot away from MNCs as the driver of Singapore's growth, to promote SMEs as Singapore's economic engine. He raised this «bottom-up, domestic capital-led» approach as the solution to lagging productivity growth and a lack of risk-taking entrepreneurs. 

SINGAPORE — A woman who posted negative reviews on the Google page of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic must pay $12,500 in damages for defaming the physician who treated her.The customer, Cheryl Lim, had experienced weakness in her arm after she underwent acupuncture treatment at the Kin Teck Tong TCM Clinic at Plaza Singapura.In the first review she posted, she cautioned readers to “think twice” and questioned if the physician, Pheabe Chau, was qualified.After the clinic declined her request for a refund, Lim updated her review, this time stating that going to the clinic for treatment caused her to lose her arm strength.In a written judgment on Aug 4, District Judge Sim Mei Ling said both reviews were defamatory.The judge rejected Lim’s argument that they were justified, saying she had not sought to prove the truth of her statements.However, the judge concluded the first review expressed an honest opinion and amounted to fair comment, which is a defence to a defamation claim.But the second review was a definitive statement of fact.

SINGAPORE — DBS Group, Singapore's biggest bank, raised its full-year guidance after second-quarter net profit rose nine per cent, beating expectations as strong wealth-management fees, treasury sales and trading income offset pressure from lower interest rates.DBS, which is also Southeast Asia's biggest lender by assets, posted a record quarterly net profit of $3.08 billion, up from S$2.82 billion a year earlier.This beat the mean estimate of $2.88 billion from three analysts, according to LSEG data.Net interest margin, a key gauge of profitability, fell to 1.87 per cent from 2.05 per cent in the same period a year earlier, but that was offset by strong loan and deposit growth.«We delivered a strong set of results for the first half, anchored by the strength of our wealth management franchise,» CEO Tan Su Shan said in a statement, noting assets under management in the wealth division surpassed S$500 billion for the first time.She raised DBS' 2026 outlook, saying total income was expected to exceed 2025 levels, while group net interest income was expected to close the gap to 2025 levels. 

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After enduring twenty-two long years of wrongful imprisonment, a man was finally acquitted by the Supreme Court. The injustice stemmed from the trial court's flawed evidence analysis, compounded by the High Court's refusal to entertain his delayed appeal. The Supreme Court emphasized how marginalized communities often find access to justice frustratingly elusive, shedding light on the pressing issues within the judicial system that disproportionately affect the underprivileged.

The government has directed online intermediaries to block 7,393 links involved in film piracy. This action includes the blocking of 4,996 Telegram channels and 1,263 websites. The information and broadcasting ministry disclosed this directive to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. This move follows amendments to the Cinematograph Act in 2023. The legal framework against online film piracy has been strengthened by the government.

In a strong rebuttal, India rejected Pakistan's Youm-e-Istehsal, deeming it as propaganda intended to obscure its own human rights abuses and terrorism connections. The Indian government asserted that the constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir fall within its sovereignty, whilst the global community takes note of the human rights oppression occurring in Pakistan-administered regions. Pakistan is called upon to address ongoing bloodshed and relinquish its illegal occupation of Indian territories.

Prime Minister Modi emphasised the significant transformation taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The repeal of Article 370 opened a new chapter, leading to increased infrastructure and opportunities in the region. Empowerment and constitutional rights have been extended to women and marginalized communities, marking the beginning of a new era characterized by peace and progress for these Union territories.

Investigators probing the Chikangawa plane crash have called in two South African forensic pathology experts as the parliamentary inquiry into the disaster enters a critical new phase — amid growing questions over whether Malawi has the expertise to handle the investigation alone. The Ad Hoc Committee investigating the crash has enlisted renowned specialists Dr Robert […] The post South African pathologists drafted in to probe Chikangawa crash amid capacity fears appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations despite going down 2-1 to neighbours Zambia in their final Group C fixture on Wednesday night — with the Scorchers progressing on a mini-league tiebreaker after three sides finished level on points. Sloppy start proves costly Zambia made the perfect start, needing […] The post Malawi book WAFCON quarter-final spot despite defeat to Zambia in Group C thriller appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A light aircraft has been detained at Bakili Muluzi International Airport in Blantyre after allegedly landing without following proper procedures, in an incident that has sparked a security scare at the facility. The plane, registration number N137ZM, was seized by authorities on Wednesday, with its captain swiftly placed under arrest, airport spokesperson Dorrah Chathyoka has […] The post Malawi arrests pilot after plane lands ‘without following procedures’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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Footage of a facial recognition gantry at Punggol Coast MRT station has left some netizens intrigued about its purpose and effectiveness, according to multiple posts circulating on social media.A clip uploaded by user N9obs_win on YouTube shows that this facial recognition system appears to be incorporated into the priority use gantry.A screen mounted beside the gantry reflects a commuter's face as they attempt to pass through, similar to the way the automated clearance gantries used by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) work.In a separate TikTok video posted by 8days, a commuter attempted to use the facial recognition gantry to enter the station.However, the system did not work for the commuter, who then entered through a conventional gantry instead.Speaking to 8days, a staff member at Punggol Coast MRT station station said the system was being trialled and that registration was required before it could be used.Under the trial, a user's transport card is linked to the facial recognition system, allowing them to enter and exit through the gantry.

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Workers' Party MPs on Wednesday (Aug 5) put forward a range of proposals in Parliament aimed at addressing challenges facing Singaporean workers, young people and local businesses.A motion titled «an economy of the future that works for all» was moved by Aljunied GRC MP Kenneth Tiong, who said in his opening speech that Singapore needs an updated growth model.Speaking on the challenge of innovation and entrepreneurship, he submitted the creation of a «special» zone consisting of residential and commercial space, including local enterprise and R&D, around Nanyang Technological University (NTU).Tiong said the State land in this district should not be priced at market scarcity value. Instead, it «takes its return in the companies that grow there instead of in rent».Tiong argued that high land costs have become a barrier to research, entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly for younger Singaporeans.He described the proposal as an «experiment» that could create a district that is both «pro-worker and pro-business».

A motion on Singapore's economic future filed by the Workers' Party (WP) MP Kenneth Tiong was amended and subsequently passed by the People's Action Party (PAP) majority on Wednesday (Aug 5) following more than eight hours of debate.The original motion stated that the House, notwithstanding the suggestions in the Economic Strategy Review on the future Singapore economy, believes in a more equal and inclusive economy.The WP's motion also said the House believes in an economic engine driven by dynamic local companies, healthy domestic demand, and Singaporeans and Singaporean capital venturing abroad.Holland-Bukit Timah MP Edward Chia, who spoke fourth in the debate, proposed to amend the motion by replacing the word «notwithstanding» to «in line with».He also proposed changing the phrase «economic engine driven» to «economic powered», inserting «global enterprises» after «local companies», and adding the words «and external» after the phrase «healthy domestic».Tiong said the WP cannot accept the first amendment of changing «notwithstanding» to «in line with», which «turns the sentence around».