A 68-year-old man who spied on his 23-year-old neighbour for months and shone a laser pointer into her bedroom was jailed after admitting to multiple offences including voyeurism, molestation and theft.Rosrankani Abdul Latif faced eight charges including molestation, voyeurism and theft, Shin Min Daily News reported.On March 13, he pleaded guilty to four of the charges and was sentenced to eight months and one week in prison.Man spies on neighbour for monthsInvestigations revealed that in January 2025, Rosrankani noticed that a neighbour's bedroom window was left open and the curtains were not drawn, allowing him to see into her room from the window of his bathroom.From January to August, he frequently peeped into her room and even used a laser pointer to get her attention.According to CNA, Rosrankani would observe the woman undressing or lying on her bed. He said he looked into her bedroom because he was single and had «the urge to look at girls», and believed that the victim liked him.In May 2025, the victim was trying on new clothes in her room when Rosrankani watched her from his bathroom.

A 36-year-old Indian national will be charged in court on Tuesday (March 17) for allegedly molesting and harassing a female cabin crew member on board a flight.In a statement on Monday, police said they were alerted to the incident at 4.27pm on Feb 9.Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred when the cabin crew member was serving the man near his seat, during which he allegedly touched her inappropriately.The crew member immediately warned him to stop and proceeded to the galley to prepare for landing.But the man followed her to the galley, where he allegedly continued harassing her by moving closer and cornering her in the confined space, said the police.She shouted at him and left the galley, but he allegedly continued following her to the aisle and only returned to his seat after she reported the matter to her supervisor.

A quiet residential enclave in Katong has come to life in recent days, not because of activities or events, but because of a petrol station — Cynergy Dunman.Residents in the estate told AsiaOne that traffic has been building up in the area for about a week now. «They (motorists) usually start queueing at around 11am, till about 2pm. Then it (traffic) builds up again in the evening, continuing into the night. It's the worst in the afternoons,» said a resident in his 60s, who was seen walking out from Carpmael Road.The man, who did not wish to be named, added that residents in the area have found it difficult to enter or leave their homes, while bus drivers have been obstructed from entering or leaving the bus stop 82131, after 60m away from the entrance of the petrol station.

If you were thinking of saving on power bills in the second half of March, you might want to think again.Remaining days of the month are expected to be warm, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said on Monday (March 16).Prevailing northeast monsoon conditions are expected to continue, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast, MSS said.Short-duration thundery showers can be expected in the afternoons over some parts of the island, with dry and warm days towards the end of the month.The second half of March is projected to be less wet than the first, with total rainfall below average across most of Singapore.Overall, there will be more warm days in the second half of the month.Daily maximum temperatures are set to range between 34 deg C and 35 deg C on most days, while less cloudy days may see temperatures exceed 35 deg C.

A total of 11 Nepalese nationals, aged between 21 and 43, were arrested on March 10 for overstaying after the expiry of their visit passes.The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a joint statement on Monday (March 16) that they conducted a joint enforcement operation at various locations, targeting food and beverage establishments suspected of employing immigration offenders.Two male Singaporeans who allegedly employed two of the 11 immigration offenders are now under investigation.The agencies said that further investigations are ongoing to identify other individuals who may have harboured or employed these immigration offenders.

Train service between Tanah Merah and Expo MRT stations on the East-West Line (EWL) will resume on Tuesday (March 17), a day ahead of schedule.In a statement posted on its Facebook on Monday evening, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that planned works, which were scheduled to end on Tuesday, were completed ahead of schedule due to the teams' effective coordination and good weather.It added that Changi Depot has been successfully disconnected from the EWL, as part of the final track works for the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).The authority also assured commuters that comprehensive tests to ensure safe operations, including safety and ultrasonic checks on tracks, power supply and signalling systems, were carried out prior to the announcement.Shuttle bus service S8, which plied the route between the two stations during the period of, will also cease operations from Tuesday afternoon.

From Monday (March 16) to May 3, commuters will be greeted by Hari Raya-themed decorations on selected buses, trains and 10 MRT stations across the public transport network.This is a collaboration between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Malay Heritage Centre, as well as public transport operators SBS Transit, SMRT, Go-Ahead Singapore and Tower Transit Singapore. Hari Raya-themed decorations on a MRT train. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Shafiq Apandi Commuters can catch the decorations on selected trains on all six rail lines — Circle Line, Downtown Line, East-West Line, North-East Line, North-South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line — as well as bus services 30, 51, 67, 147, 190, 960 and 963.

SINGAPORE — When logistics executive Azree Aslan was told he had been retrenched in April 2025, he had about 30 minutes left in the working day.«You don't have time to let it sink in,» said the 37-year-old, recalling the eventful day.With a young family to support, he learnt about the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme only a few days later and applied for it, which provided financial relief.His experience reflects a wider debate now unfolding over whether companies should be required to notify the authorities and unions before retrenching workers, rather than after layoffs have already been announced.The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is pushing for advance notice, but the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) warned that the proposal carries «significant implementation challenges and uncertain benefits».The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said it will review NTUC's proposal as part of a broader relook of the Employment Act.Under current MOM rules, employers with at least 10 employees must notify the ministry within five days after retrenching workers, regardless of the number affected. 

Two women were arrested at their HDB flat in North Bridge Road after allegedly attacking their neighbour on March 13 and are being investigated for drug-related offences.An argument had broken out between the two women and their male neighbour on the 11th floor, reported Lianhe Zaobao.Replying to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed the incident and said they received a call for assistance at Block 7 North Bridge Road at around 4.05pm that day.Upon arrival, the police found that a 57-year-old woman had locked herself in her home after she allegedly got into an altercation with a 56-year-old man. Officers from the Special Operations Command, Crisis Negotiation Unit and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were also activated after it was assessed that the woman posed a danger to herself. According to the SCDF, one safety life air pack was deployed as a precautionary measure.Police officers subsequently managed to gain entry into the unit and found two female occupants at around 5.05pm.

Educators under several teaching schemes will receive salary hike from Oct 1, said the

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Japan from March 17 (Tuesday) to March 19 for an official visit as part of his introductory visits to key partners in the region. This will be his first visit to the country as head of government. PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, has visited neighbouring Southeast Asian countries and key partners in Asia, such as China and South Korea, since taking over the premiership from Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024.«The upcoming visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan,» the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Monday.