A Singaporean man was dismissed from his job after drugging allegations were made against him by a woman he had been interviewing for a role. The incident had first been brought to light by the alleged victim, a woman named Hana, who posted on social media platform X on Oct 29.  «On the evening of October 24th, I was drugged by a partner at DWF Labs at a bar in Hong Kong. I have reported this to the local police and have collected video evidence of him spiking my drink,» she wrote. DWF Labs is a crypto trading firm. Hana explained that the man had approached her with a job offer and she, being new to crypto and eager to learn, agreed to meet him. While they were at a bar together, she had stepped away to use the restroom and left her drink attended. When Hana returned and the man left to take a call, she was alerted by a waitress that he had spiked her drink, she wrote. Hana also claimed that the man repeatedly told her to drink faster and even suggested she follow him to his hotel room.

When it comes to getting our kicks, there may be nothing else Singaporeans love more than placing bets. Well, the Singapore public has spent a record $12.2 billion on lottery, sports betting and horse racing in the last financial year, according to the Singapore Pools annual report 2023/24 released on Tuesday (Nov 5). Data from the annual report shows that their revenue has increased by 7%, up from $11.4 billion in the previous financial year, reported Lianhe Zaobao.  According to the annual report, $11.87 billion was returned to Singapore and Singaporeans via $9.14 billion in prize payouts and $2.29 billion in gambling duties and taxes. This also includes some $437 million which was also channelled to the Tote Board, where the money was spent on supporting community-based projects. Singapore Pools is a fully-owned subsidiary of Tote Board, which reports to the Ministry of Finance. Out of the $12.2b, its operating expense was $332 million (3%), one of the lowest in the world for a gaming operator.

SINGAPORE — A number of accidents involving elderly drivers in recent months have sparked debate over whether seniors should continue to take the wheel. In September, at least two elderly drivers were involved in police investigations following separate accidents. One of them, aged 77, was arrested over an accident in Toa Payoh that led to the death of an 83-year-old cyclist. In another case, a 70-year-old driver's car collided with the rear of a double-decker bus at a Hillview bus stop. Such accidents often draw hundreds of comments on social media, with netizens sparring over the merit of having a driving cut-off age. In Singapore, the statutory age limit for taxi, private-hire car and heavy vehicle drivers is 75, but there is no restriction for those who do not drive for a living. Motorists aged 65 and above, however, must be certified fit to drive by a Singapore-registered doctor once every three years in order to renew their licences.

Selling tissues may already be a taxing job to do, but things may have gotten even tougher for some of these vendors. Some local tissue sellers at Bedok Food Centre under Block 216 are claiming that foreigners from China have been stealing their customers, 8world reported on Monday (Nov 4). A local tissue seller surnamed Chen (transliteration) told the Chinese publication that she was wheelchair-bound after suffering a stroke years ago and has been relying on selling tissues at the food centre to make a living. «They come every day to steal my business, which has really impacted people like me who make a living through selling tissues,» she said. Believing these peddlers to be unlicensed, she added that they also operate in nearby food centres and coffee shops. Chen said she hopes that the authorities would be able to step up enforcement to protect legal tissue sellers in Singapore. 'Selling tissues daily' In a Facebook post on Complaint Singapore last Monday (Oct 28), user Lee Cheokcheng questioned if it was legal for foreigners to sell tissues at food centres.

SINGAPORE — Tech companies are rolling out sensors to detect vaping, amid a sharp rise in the seizures of electronic vaporisers in Singapore. Communications and security company Motorola Solutions has, since September, been marketing its Halo Smart Sensor at organisations here, including at schools that have seen a spike in students caught vaping. Each sensor, which is about the size of a saucer, retails for about $2,000. It is usually placed overhead in toilets, classrooms or offices. Schools in the United States have placed similar devices in bathrooms, which have little adult supervision. The device monitors 16 data points including particulates, carbon monoxide and the number of people in the room. It is able to monitor the quality of air and detect dangerous vaping chemicals. When triggered, Halo sensors send an alert via SMS to a security control centre or teachers, who can then look around for e-vaporisers and the offending students.

SINGAPORE — Singapore Premier League (SPL) club Balestier Khalsa have forwarded a letter of apology from a parent of an Under-15 player to ActiveSG Football Academy, following alleged racist abuse from the parent during a Singapore Youth League match on Nov 2. The parent allegedly directed abuse at an ActiveSG player during the match at Kallang Football Hub which Balestier won 4-1. In a statement posted on their social media on Nov 3, Balestier vice-chairman Darwin Jalil said the club management has «engaged the relevant parties and spoken to representatives from our opponent to mediate the matter». He added: «The club has forwarded a written apology to ActiveSG Football Academy from the parent who admitted to the allegations.» When contacted, ActiveSG Football Academy principal Aleksandar Duric said of the incident: «I have a feeling that this will not be the last time that this will happen again. Because if we don't stop this, sooner or later, there will be more and more. »I understand that there are parents with a lot of jealousy and anger and sooner or later, this will go out of hand.

A myriad of programmes will be held next year in commemoration of Singapore's 60th birthday. Speaking at the Community Club Management Committees' (CCMC) 60th Anniversary dinner at One Punggol on Monday night (Nov 4), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that these events will be platforms for Singaporeans to connect, contribute and show care for one another. PM Wong, who also chairs the People's Association (PA), announced that the theme of SG60, Building Our Singapore Together, will support Singaporeans' commitment to a renewed social compact during the Forward Singapore exercise. “So we will have more opportunities, more platforms in SG60 next year for Singaporeans to connect with one another from all walks of life, for us to show our care and support for one another, and for everyone to contribute actively, in big ways or small to our community and to our nation”, said PM Wong. 

A myriad of programmes will be held next year in commemoration of Singapore's 60th birthday. Speaking at the Community Club Management Committees' (CCMC) 60th Anniversary dinner at One Punggol on Monday night (Nov 4), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that these events will be platforms for Singaporeans to connect, contribute and show care for one another. PM Wong, who also chairs the People's Association (PA), announced that the theme of SG60, Building Our Singapore Together, will support Singaporeans' commitment to a renewed social compact during the Forward Singapore exercise. «SG60 aims to celebrate our nation-building journey and reflect on our shared values of multiculturalism, boldness, resilience and openness that have united and allowed us to prosper against the odds,» he said. These SG60 programmes will provide opportunities for Singaporeans to collaborate, share ideas, and co-create solutions to shape the future of the Singapore story. The list of upcoming programmes includes Chingay, a annual parade organised by PA to celebrate Singapore's multiculturalism.