Yale-NUS College (YNC) is organising a book adoption and exchange fair on Saturday (June 14) for the public for the first time since the row over dumping books erupted in May. More than 2,000 books will be put up for adoption and exchange from 2pm to 5pm at the Central Library, NUS Libraries said in a Facebook post. The first fair was held from  May 28 to 30, but it was open only to the Yale-NUS alumni, staff and their guests.A second adoption drive for the public was scheduled from May 31 to June 9, but due to «overwhelming response» for the first fair, the authorities decided not to go ahead with the second.The fair for the public was thus pushed to June 14.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) recently took down more than 1,000 malicious IP addresses here in a joint operation with Interpol.In a statement on Wednesday (June 11), the SPF said that Operation Secure, which targeted cybercriminal infrastructure, took place from January to April this year.During this period, officers from the Cybercrime Command under the Criminal Investigation Department worked closely with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) to take down over 1,000 Singapore-based IP addresses believed to be perpetuating infostealers malware.Infostealer malware refers to software which secretly infiltrates computer systems and steals sensitive information. This stolen data will subsequently be sent to a remote server controlled by cyber criminals.The fourth-month operation saw law enforcement agencies from 26 countries working together to locate physical servers believed to be perpetuating infostealers malware, mapping their physical networks and executing targeted take downs. More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains were taken down as a result.

The travel plans of some Jetstar Asia passengers are now up in limbo after the budget carrier announced on Wednesday (June 11) morning it is winding up operations.Among them are university undergraduate Tan and her friends. They had booked round-trip tickets to Bali just days before, but now find themselves in an awkward predicament.Their flight from Singapore to Bali departs on July 31st — Jetstar Asia's last day of operations — and they had booked their return flight home to be on Aug 3.The unexpected news has frustrated 23-year-old Tan, who did not wish to give her full name. She told AsiaOne that they are hoping to proceed with their original flight to Bali but are unsure of how to obtain a refund for their Aug 3 flight, especially since they had purchased tickets through travel provider, Trip.com.«I don't know if Jetstar Asia will refund us for both flights or if they can refund just the returning flight,» she explained.«Our itinerary will be affected by what happens to our return flight as we might have to rebook for a different timing or even worse, a different day.»

To encourage themselves and their peers to hit the books, some Singaporean students have taken to platforms such as Telegram to offer guidance and support.Mohammed Danie Dahlan is one such student.The 18-year-old started a Telegram channel named socialstudieslovers in October 2023 after completing his GCE N-levels, where he shares Social Studies notes and exam strategies.A check by AsiaOne on Wednesday (June 10) showed that the channel has about 1,620 subscribers. While such online platforms can be an effective means to reinforce learning, experts say that students must continue to practice critical thinking and discernment while utilising them.Dr Lee Ai Noi, senior lecturer at the National Institute of Education's (NIE) Psychology and Child & Human Development department, told AsiaOne that peer tutoring can be highly effective when thoughtfully organised.She added that online peer tutoring initiatives, such as student-led groups on platforms like Telegram, offer convenience and immediacy, allowing students to share notes, clarify doubts, and support each other in real time.

A 16-year-old was convicted of rioting while armed with a deadly weapon after an incident in which he and five other teenagers attacked a 17-year-old at Buona Vista MRT station over a rape allegation, which turned out to be a misunderstanding.On June 9, the court called for a report to determine if he was suitable for reformative training.Young offenders ordered to undergo reformative training are detained in a centre for a strict regimen that can include foot drills and counselling.The teenager, who cannot be named due to a gag order, confronted and attacked the victim on Sept 1, 2024.The group had accused the victim of raping one of their friends but learnt during the incident that it did not happen.According to court documents, the teen and his accomplices, aged 13 to 17, met the victim at the MRT station at about 11pm.The group, which included two girls, then led him to the rail corridor near the station which was more secluded.

More seniors aged 65 and above will be able to apply for credit cards as DBS, UOB and OCBC will recognise CPF Life payouts as income proof.According to a statement on Tuesday (June 10), DBS said that the policy kicks in from June 11 (Wednesday).The move follows the Monetary Authority of Singapore's recent confirmation that banks can consider CPF Life payouts as a valid source of income for retirees above 65 years old interested in applying for unsecured loan facilities, such as credit cards.OCBC Bank will similarly allow seniors aged 65 and above applying for any OCBC credit cards to use CPF Life payouts as income proof beginning June 11, reported The Straits Times (ST).«DBS’ official and clear recognition of CPF Life payouts acknowledges these monthly payouts as reliable, lifelong income, giving seniors fairer access to credit options that may have previously been out of reach,» the bank said, adding that CPF Life payouts are now on par with other typical income proofs.

A pregnant woman recently received an unexpected and heartwarming gesture from the crew aboard a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight.In a video posted on June 2 to her TikTok account, Agataandbella, she shared the touching moment when the airline crew surprised her with gifts, including a handwritten letter congratulating her and her husband on their pregnancy.The letter also expressed well wishes for their growing family.In the video, she mentioned that a goodie bag — which included two pouches and other items — was given to her at the end of the flight.

SINGAPORE — A 13ha plot of prime land abutting Singapore Botanic Gardens will come into the Government’s possession, following a land swop deal between the Republic and the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.In exchange, Tunku Ismail will receive an 8.5ha piece of state land near the 13ha plot, which he can develop, subject to regulatory approvals.The exchange involving the land in Tyersall Park — an area privately owned by the Johor royal family since the 1800s — is expected to be completed later in 2025. The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced the deal on June 10.Tyersall Park is the historical Singapore residence of the sultan of Johor, and Singapore has over the years purchased some land from the royal family.Portions of the land that Singapore bought from the family have been developed as the Botanic Gardens’ Tyersall and Gallop extensions.On June 10, the agencies said Tunku Ismail currently owns 21.1ha of land in the area, including the 13ha plot that is part of the swop.

SINGAPORE — A man who sued his late mother's estate for half of the rent it had collected over two decades on a Housing Board coffee shop won his case when a judge ordered the estate to pay him his share.But just 38 per cent, and not 50 per cent, as he had contended in his suit.Tia Oon Lai, 69, who co-owned a 30-year lease on the coffee shop with his mother, sued her estate after she died, claiming for a half-share of the rent that had been paid to his mother by food court operator Koufu from October 1998 to June 2018.The eldest son claimed this was because his father had «gifted» the coffee shop to him and his mother in equal shares.He alleged that his mother, Madam Su Ye Chu, had committed breach of trust through the «unauthorised dissipation» of his share of the rent.Tia also sued his eldest sister Sally, 74, and youngest sister Poh Kim, 62, both of whom began handling their mother's finances in 2015.In a written judgment on June 9, the High Court said Tia failed to prove that his father had gifted the lease to him and Madam Su in equal shares, or even that his father had paid for the lease.

A man has returned a Jinro toad statue after closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage captured him stealing it outside a restaurant in Tanjong Pagar.In a post on Monday (June 9) circulating on social media, the man, wearing a white cap, can be seen walking past the restaurant alongside a woman when the large statue catches his attention. The amphibian is the well-known mascot of the Korean soju brand, Jinro.Approaching it casually, he picks up the statue and walks off with it. Another woman, believed to be his friend, is seen playfully hitting him from behind after he takes the statue.[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/DKrrDLmBTwB/[/embed]According to another video on Facebook, the alleged theft took place outside a Korean restaurant in Tanjong Pagar. Based on the CCTV footage timestamp, the incident is believed to have occurred on Sunday (June 8) at around 1.19 am.The video also stated that the statue was a rare promotional gift from Jinro, with an estimated value of around $500.

Six months after securing their first appearance at the Asean Women's Championship, the national women's football team will not feature in it after the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced on June 9 that they have withdrawn from the Aug 6-19 tournament.Fans and some players, however, were kept in the dark, and those who tuned in to watch the live broadcast of the tournament draw ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam, on June 9 were left wondering why Singapore were omitted from the draw — Timor-Leste were included instead.The FAS' statement on the withdrawal was issued only seven hours after the ceremony.In its statement, the national sports association said that the «decision-making process involved careful consideration of overlapping fixtures, team readiness and our broader commitment to key Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions».The decision to pull out of the tournament was influenced by the need to manage player welfare, maintain performance standards and prepare the teams for the challenges ahead, added the FAS.

His home is choc-a-bloc with things he has collected over the years, but he does not want to part with them.The 78-year-old man, known as Lim, lives alone in a Bedok Reservoir flat and is worried that the charity trying to help him clean up his house may leave him with «nothing», according to Shin Min Daily News.He sells the stuff collected to earn a living. Lim told the Chinese daily that he was worried volunteers would «throw everything away».«If everything is thrown away, then I will have nothing,» he said.«I don't want that, and I fear I won't be able to find the things I need.»In a Facebook post on June 2, charity Helping Joy said that Lim has been living in a «heavily cluttered» flat with items accumulated over years, with no space to move.It has since cleared some of the belongings from his home following «12 hours of hard work and battling cockroaches» in a project that began on Sunday, according to multiple posts on Monday (June 9).The charity said Lim's home posed health risks and a fire hazard to both him and his neighbours.

Worried that their early-morning wedding celebrations on Saturday (June 7) might annoy their neighbours, a couple left a note in the lift asking for a little understanding.Their «sorry in advance» got plenty of kind messages back from residents at Block 77 Marine Drive — a true show of modern-day kampung spirit.Bernard Kuah, 32, told AsiaOne that he and his wife, Chermaine Wong, had sought permission from the town council to post the note in both lifts.The couple were concerned that the wedding «gatecrash», a traditional Chinese ritual where the groom and his entourage pick up the bride after overcoming a series of funny — and slightly embarrassing — challenges, would disrupt their neighbours' sleep.It was scheduled from 4am to 7am that day, Kuah, an HR manager, said.The couple put up the notice three days before the wedding — giving neighbours ample time to see it, rather than finding out at the last minute, he said.«Just a day later, we went to run some wedding errands and was taking the lift back home and saw Post-it notes on our posters,» he added.

What's the National Day Parade (NDP) without the classic NDP packs?Spectators attending this year's parade, preview shows and National Education shows can look forward to receiving one of seven artwork-adorned totes illustrated by 41 artists with disabilities from the ages of 10 to 73.Three of the featured artworks, titled Care, Contribute and Future, are drawn by 20 students from Special Education (Sped) schools engaged through SG Enable, and envisions Singapore's shared future.Meanwhile, the other four pieces, named Multiculturalism, Resilience, Openness and Boldness, are inspired by history and the creation of 21 artists from non-profit organisation ART:DIS, which supports persons with disabilities through arts.  

Two women were arrested within an hour for thefts at shops in the transit area of Changi Airport.In a statement on Monday (June 9), the police said that they were alerted to a suspected case of theft in Changi Airport Terminal 3 at 2.25pm on June 2.A purse had allegedly been stolen from a Furla retail outlet in the Departure Transit area.Officers from the Airport Police Division were able to identify and locate the two Indian nationals, aged 29 and 30, within an hour of the crime through CCTV footage, and were subsequently detained before they could leave Singapore.

SINGAPORE — Slightly over a year ago, Ms Caitlin Lim noticed the circles around her eyes were getting darker. She visited an aesthetic clinic in the hope of a solution and took up the doctor's suggestion to use fillers.«I had never considered injectables because I'm scared of needles, but I thought that I'd just try it,» said the marketing executive, now 28. «The lack of fat around my cheeks created shadows under my eyes, and the fillers really made a difference.»A small volume of gel-like substance, injected just above her cheekbones, settled her concerns and made her face look fresh and plump, she said.Like Ms Lim, a growing number of people in Singapore in their 20s and 30s are getting injectables to improve their facial appearances. Some of these cosmetic enhancements have long carried the stigma of creating an unnatural appearance, partly because of the use of Botox by Hollywood celebrities who experienced less-than-desired results due to a range of factors.

SINGAPORE - More than 20,000 devotees gathered to witness the consecration of the Sri Sivan Temple on June 8.The Geylang East temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in Singapore, has a history that dates back to the 1800s.The event was attended by Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam.Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event, the ceremony’s guest of honour said: “Today’s consecration ceremony is very significant. This temple itself has a very special place in the heart of the Hindu community in Singapore.”Mr Shanmugam unveiled a plaque commemorating the consecration ceremony.Devotees began streaming into purpose-built tents outside the temple from 7am, waiting eagerly for the main event – a Maha Kumbhabishegam (“grand consecration” in Sanskrit). It refers to the process of pouring sanctified water from vessels on the roof of the temple.