Crow traps were recently set across neighbourhoods in Punggol after the authorities received feedback on the birds, said Punggol GRC MP Yeo Wan Ling.The cage-type traps, deployed in targeted areas, are known as Larson traps and «designed to be humane», she assured residents in a Facebook post on Monday (April 27).Captured birds have access to food and water placed inside, she said, and are «safely contained without harm or distress».«All handling is carried out in accordance with established guidelines. We take this seriously, and our approach is always to manage the situation responsibly, while ensuring that the crows are treated with care,» she added.In her post, Yeo said the town council and National Parks Board are carefully monitoring the crow situation.She explained that during nesting periods, crows can become more protective. «Our teams have been keeping a careful lookout for these locations so we can respond appropriately and keep everyone safe.»

Train services along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Downtown line will be adjusted on weekends to facilitate rail expansion works for the opening of TEL Stage 5 and DTL extension.The Land Transport Authority, SMRT and SBS Transit said in a joint statement on Tuesday (April 28) that services on the TEL will end earlier at 11.30pm on Friday and commence later at 8.30am on Saturday from May 22 to July 4.To maintain connectivity, three shuttle bus services will be provided for commuters affected by the late opening on Saturday mornings.

Maintaining freedom of transit passage in international waterways is a right and not a privilege, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim on Tuesday (April 28).Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on maritime safety and security in New York, Zhulkarnain said: «As a small island developing state whose lifeline runs through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore... Singapore takes a clear and categorical position: transit passage in Straits Used for International Navigation is a right under international law and not a discretionary privilege that can be paid for or negotiated.»He added that any erosion of international law in one region of the world inevitably sets a dangerous precedent for all others. «The stakes are not theoretical. The Straits of Malacca and Singapore carries about 23.2 million barrels of oil per day, exceeding the 20.9 million barrels per day that used to flow through the Strait of Hormuz,» he said.

Tunnel sprinklers were activated after a vehicular fire broke out in the MCE tunnel on Monday (April 27) morning. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted at about 6.55am to the incident along the MCE towards the AYE near the Marina Coastal Drive exit.The fire involved the rear tyre of a lorry and was extinguished with a water jet, added SCDF. In a TikTok video of the incident posted on Monday, water from the tunnel's sprinkler system is seen showering passing vehicles. A few emergency vehicles are also seen parked on the left side of the tunnel. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation, said SCDF. @jeremysee.sgFree car wash in the KPE MCE tunnel

More than $400,000 of ill-gotten cash found in the boot of a car at Tuas Checkpoint has been forfeited to the State after the driver's criminal conviction.In a press release on Tuesday (April 28), the police said the prosecution's application for the money to be forfeited was granted by the court on April 16.The driver, 57-year-old Malaysian Diong Gin Ing, was convicted on March 26 on one count each of possession of benefits from criminal conduct and making an inaccurate declaration on cross-border movement of cash, having pleaded guilty to his charges. He was sentenced on the same day of his conviction to a jail term of 10 months and three days, the police added.A sum of $398,775 and RM1,621 (S$522) was found in the boot of Diong's car when he tried to enter Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on May 23, 2025 during a Cross-Border Cash Reporting Regime multi-agency joint operation.The operation involved officers from the Specialised Fraud Investigation Branch of the police's Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. 

The body of a 23-year-old man was found at the foot of Block 350 Yishun Avenue 11 on Tuesday (April 28) at about 6am. A police cordon was set up around at Block 350 Yishun Avenue 11 after a body was found at the foot of the block. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Danial Zahrin  At least two police fast response cars were present when AsiaOne reached the scene at about 7.40am.A police cordon was set up at the ground floor below two stacks of flats and extending to the grass patch in front of the HDB block, with a blue tent placed in the middle.

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saw the lowest number of corruption complaints and cases last year, it revealed in its annual report published Tuesday (April 28).There were 160 corruption-related reports in 2025, a drop of 10 per cent from the 177 reports received in 2024.Of these, 68 reports were pursuable and registered as new cases for investigation in 2025, reportedly the lowest since records began in 2010. CPIB said it determines whether a report is pursuable «by the quality of relevant information provided», and findings uncovered during investigative enquiries and intelligence probes.One case involved a person from the public sector, while 22 (32 per cent) other involved public sector employees rejecting bribes from members of the public.In a case, CPIB investigated five Chinese nationals who allegedly offered bribes to enforcement officers so they could get arrested and obtain Special Passes to illegally sell sex enhancement medications while out on bail.Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing, the bureau said.[[nid:720364]]

Singapore is looking up at space to tackle threats down in our country, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam shared at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 on Tuesday (April 28).Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, Minister Shanmugam revealed plans for the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to develop their first satellite, codenamed Xplorer.Xplorer's aim is to target hazardous gas plumes, giving the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) an earlier warning in the event of a crisis, he said. Not only would it improve situational awareness «when every minute counts», Xplorer would also enable faster decisions and response times for the SCDF.Moreover, HTX is also partnering with the National Space Agency of Singapore as part of efforts to determine how space technology can further bolster public safety.«Some technologies may not yet be central to today's operations, but they will shape tomorrow's strategic advantage,» Shanmugam stated.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly harassed a girl at a Timezone arcade in Jurong Point last Saturday (April 25) evening, according to an Instagram video post to Sgfollowsall on Sunday.In the video, a man in blue is seated on a stool behind the chair of a racing game terminal in the arcade as two men stand by him, speaking to him.To the left of the man in blue, a girl stands by, her hand placed on the game terminal.As the three men speak, however, the man in blue briefly turns towards the girl and points a metallic object at her with a gloved hand before facing the other men once more.The video ends with still photographs of the man, who was wearing fingerless gloves, being escorted away by security.The Instagram post alleged that the man had sexually harassed a girl at the game terminal and had responded to confrontation from the two men with: «I never do anything what».A large crowd purportedly gathered outside the arcade after police arrived, the post added.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police shared that they received a call for assistance at 1 Jurong West Central at around 7.15pm on Saturday.

A major joint law enforcement operation involving police from Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand has led to the arrest of 326 persons for their alleged involvement in online child sexual exploitation activities. The coordinated operation — which took place between March 23 and April 17, and involved raids at 382 locations across the seven jurisdictions — also resulted in another 119 people assisting with police investigations. Of the 430 men and 15 women arrested or being investigated, the youngest is 12 years old, while the oldest is aged 72.In a news release on Tuesday (April 28), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they arrested 11 men, aged between 22 and 44, while another 16 people are assisting with ongoing investigations.They are alleged to have produced, processed, gained access and distributed child sexual abuse materials; sexually communicated with a minor; threatened to distribute intimate image or recording; transmitted or sold obscene materials, possessed obscene films; and/or conducted sexual communication with a minor.

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Daeng Nur'adriani Binte Daeng Muhammad Fairus and 14-year-old El Amrithanjali.In a news release on Tuesday (April 28) morning, the police said Daeng Nur'adriani and El Amrithanjali were last seen at about 12.05pm on Monday, in the vicinity of 9 Pasir Ris Drive 6.Checks by AsiaOne indicate that this is at the address of Hai Sing Catholic School. Police said Daeng Nur'adriani was wearing her school uniform, a dark blue polo top with a light blue skirt, while El Amrithanjali, also in school uniform, was wearing a white blouse.

Younger members of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) have been given the chance to undertake larger roles as part of the party's ongoing renewal efforts.There will be no changes to PSP's Central Executive Committee (CEC), but roles and responsibilities have instead been adjusted to enable younger leaders to assume «more active, frontline positions», said PSP's secretary-general Leong Mun Wai in a Facebook post on Monday (April 27).Sani Ismail, one of the CEC's new additions since July 2025, has taken over from Phang Yew Huat as the party's organising secretary and head of ground operations. Dzulfadli Hassan has also taken over Anthony Neo's role as head of membership.In addition, the party said that it is strengthening its communications and policy functions, with Wendy Low and Lawrence Pek appointed to lead the respective areas.[[nid:719862]]The party also announced that Samuel Lim will continue to head the youth wing, while Soh Zheng Long will continue to serve as deputy organising secretary (Logistics).