A performer at Universal Studios Singapore's (USS) WaterWorld suffered a medical emergency during a training session on Tuesday (May 19).The performer was engaged by an appointed vendor for USS' WaterWorld, according to a Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) spokesperson in response to AsiaOne's query on Friday, adding that fellow performers noticed the victim was in distress and rendered immediate assistance.Emergency services were called and he was taken to the hospital by ambulance.«Our thoughts are with the performer and his family during this difficult time. Out of respect for the performer and his family’s privacy, we are unable to share more about his condition,» said the RWS spokesperson.«Safety is our priority,» said the spokesperson, adding that training is conducted with safety protocols in place and they are reviewing the circumstances of the incident together with the performer’s employer.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at 30 Sentosa Gateway at about 10.35am on Tuesday, adding that one person was taken to the Singapore General Hospital.

A total of 12 people, aged between 17 and 28, will be charged in court between May 25 and 28 for allegedly providing fraudulently registered SIM cards in return for money.The eight men and four women purportedly received between $10 and $20 per registered SIM card.Police said each of the 12 persons handed over «multiple SIM cards», registered under their names, to a criminal syndicate. They did not specify the number of SIM cards handed over per person.The suspects were allegedly instructed to buy SIM cards in bulk across different retailers before handing them over to couriers.Those convicted of knowingly providing a registered SIM card to another person to facilitate a crime for any gain will face a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a jail term of up to three years.The police also warned would-be perpetrators that they take a serious view of SIM cards being misused as a conduit for crimes. 

A total of 78 drug offenders were arrested and drugs worth over $200,000 were seized during an islandwide operation by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).In a news release on Friday (May 22), CNB said it carried out the operation between May 18 and 22, covering areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Batok, Jurong West, North Bridge Road, Punggol and Tampines.About 1.9kg of heroin, 469g of cannabis, 351g of 'Ice', 30g of 'Ecstasy', 1,190 Emirin-5 tablets, two bottles of liquid gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and cash amounting to $5,637.60 were seized.The bureau said the the heroin, 'Ice' and cannabis seized can potentially feed the addiction of 1,196 abusers for a week.

Sixty-nine people were arrested for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities during a recent crackdown by the police.The islandwide enforcement operation saw over 160 officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and the seven police land divisions deployed during raids between May 6 and May 17, police said on Friday (May 22).Raids were carried out at multiple locations including Jurong West, Marsiling Lane, Eunos Crescent and Rivervale Crescent, where 65 men and four women, aged between 29 and 87, were arrested.Cash amounting to more than $50,000, mobile phones, and horse betting paraphernalia were seized as case exhibits.Preliminary investigations revealed that those arrested are believed to have performed various roles such as illegal bookmakers, runners.They are being investigated for offences under the Gambling Control Act 2022.Those convicted of gambling with an unlawful gambling service provider will face penalties including a maximum fine of $10,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

SINGAPORE — The Court of Appeal has upheld a woman’s 99 per cent stake in a $1.865 million condo even though her former boyfriend paid for most of it, after finding that his evidence for a bigger claim was “inconsistent and unreliable”.And even if the three-judge court had not found that the couple intended for the 99:1 ratio to reflect their legal and beneficial ownership, Justice of the Court of Appeal Hri Kumar Nair pointed out on May 20 that allowing the man’s claim for a bigger share would amount to condoning an illegal purpose to evade the additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD).The man, Mr Jake Ngor, 35, was also ordered to pay his former girlfriend, Ms Millie Wong, 38, $50,000 in costs for the appeal. In December 2019, they had bought a Hillcrest Arcadia condominium unit in Bukit Timah and registered their ownership in the ratio of 99:1. But several months after the condo’s purchase was completed in 2020, they broke up, and Mr Ngor in 2023 sued Ms Wong after a dispute arose over ownership.

The Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Town Council (MPBHTC) is trialling the use of a cleaning robot which can independently call for and take the lift at an HDB block.It is the first time that such a robot is being tested in a public housing estate, said the town council on Friday (May 22).Based at the 19-storey Block 37C Eunos Road 2, the automaton is programmed to sweep and mop floors and can also be tasked to scrub lift lobbies.On a full charge, it can work for three hours, and it takes about 20 minutes to clean one floor and will return to its docking station to recharge when battery runs low.As it has been integrated with the block's lift system, it can self-activate an available lift to independently travel across different floors.MP Tin Pei Ling, who is council chair, said on Friday that the robot will support the work of estate cleaners and boost productivity.«We had explored this idea some time ago, but the solution wasn't as ideal back then especially given the unique, highly built-up environment in a HDB estate,» she said.

Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Health Koh Poh Koon said his decision to resign was «made with a heavy heart» after «much deliberation and discussion» with family.In a video on Facebook on Friday (May 22), Dr Koh described serving as a political officer holder as «one of the greatest honours» of his life.However, this came at a price: «I have been an absent husband, father, and son since I stepped into politics in 2015, placing the needs of Singapore and my constituents above my family,» the 54-year-old father of two said.«For too long, my wife has carried much of the burden at home, often having to look after our parents and our children on her own.»Right now now, my family needs my attention in a way that is not compatible with the demands of political office. Even as I continue my work as Member of Parliament, I will need to step up and better support my wife and do what is right for our family," he added.

The 58-year-old female pedestrian who died after an accident in Kallang on Sunday (May 17) had been on her way to a temple to volunteer.The victim, surnamed Ng, was due to celebrate her 59th birthday next week, reported Lianhe Zaobao.  The collision, involving a vehicle believed to have run a red light, happened at the junction of Lavender Street and Kallang Bahru towards Balestier Road at about 12.30pm.A 31-year-old male driver involved has been arrested amid ongoing investigations.At a funeral held on Thursday (May 21), Ng's youngest son, who wished to be known only as Li, 30, told the Chinese daily that his mother had been the cornerstone of their family.The software engineer shared that when his father fell ill years ago, his mother cared for him while also looking after her own elderly mother, and when his older brother divorced, she took on the responsibility of raising his two grandchildren.

SINGAPORE — An official probe is under way into safety measures and processes concerning responses to incidents, after a man fell onto the LRT tracks in Bukit Panjang and died.In a media reply late on May 21, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said its investigation will “look into the adequacy and appropriateness of safety measures and incident response processes”.This follows the death of Mr Loh Hee Chen on early May 18, after the 68-year-old man fell in front of an oncoming train on the Bukit Panjang LRT Line. The resulting disruption between the Senja and Bukit Panjang stations lasted for about four hours.The incident is also under police investigation.“Based on investigation findings, further improvements will be made as needed to improve commuter safety,” an LTA spokesperson said.According to Chinese-language media reports, following Loh’s death his family members had raised concerns about the safety of LRT platforms, including the gaps between the platform barriers and the efficacy of obstacle detection systems on the unmanned LRT trains.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday (May 22) unveiled new tech initiatives to support frontline policing — among them fast response drones, humanoid robots, patrol robots, and the use of artificial intelligence or AI to identify traffic violations.Speaking at the annual Police Workplan Seminar held at the Home Team Academy, Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong highlighted manpower constraints amid growing threats.«Given Singapore's demographics, it is just not possible to throw more officers at a problem,» said Tong, who is also the law minister.«These challenges make one thing clear: technology is not just a good-to-have for the SPF. It is a necessary force enabler and multiplier.»Harnessing the power of technology is key to staying ahead of the threats, despite limited manpower resources."Keeping roads safeAmong the new initiatives announced on Friday is the Traffic Rule Analysis and Compliance Recognition (Tracer) AI-powered analytics tool, which aims to assist officers in identifying violations in videos submitted to the police.

Those keen on attending this year's National Day Parade (NDP) or either of the two preview shows at the National Stadium can apply for tickets when applications open at noon on Saturday (May 23).All Singapore Citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for two, four or six tickets for one of the three NDP shows. Tickets are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, and an electronic balloting system will determine successful applicants, the NDP 2026 executive committee said on Friday. The National Day Parade (NDP) will return to the National Stadium this year, which marks Singapore's 61st birthday. The preview shows are on July 25 and Aug 5.Each ticket admits one spectator only, and all children - including infants carried in arms - must hold a valid ticket for admission to the show.Ticket applications will open until noon on June 6.  

Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan paid tribute to a volunteer who died shortly after serving at a People's Action Party (PAP) Meet-the-People session (MPS) on May 18.In tribute posts on Instagram and Facebook the next day, Tan wrote that Wong Sun Kwong had been serving at PAP's Moulmein-Cairnhill Branch that night and was «in his usual good spirits». Tan had hugged Wong and told him how his welcoming nature had attracted many youths to PAP's MOCA branch. However, less than an hour later, another volunteer informed Tan that Wong was feeling unwell and he was taken to the hospital by the branch secretary. Tan added that as Wong's prognosis was «bleak», they had spent the night and early morning by Wong's bedside with his loved ones. Wong died on the morning of May 19. Tan described Wong as a well-loved, fatherly figure to the community, adding that his departure was «so unexpected and shocking». 

SINGAPORE — Tuas Limited, the Australian-listed owner of telecommunication operator Simba, said on May 22 it has terminated its sale and purchase agreement to buy shares in another telco M1.The agreement to purchase M1, owned by Singapore-based asset manager Keppel, was first announced on Aug 11, 2025.Under its terms, the agreement would be terminated if conditions were not fulfilled or waived before May 21, the long-stop date, the deadline by which an agreement can be terminated without a penalty, if conditions were not satisfied or waived.Simba continues to co-operate with the investigation being undertaken by Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) into potential breaches of the Telecommunications Act and the conditions of Simba's Facilities-Based Operator Licence, Tuas said in a statement released on the Australian Securities Exchange.Tuas will keep shareholders updated in relation to that investigation.In the meantime, Tuas said Simba will continue to operate its business in the Singapore telecommunications market.

Two women, aged 30 and 47, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods.The duo were nabbed during raids conducted between April 27 and May 19 at Yishun Ring Road, Gambas Crescent, Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 and Bukit Batok Crescent, where police found more than 400 purportedly fake items.Police said in a news release on Thursday (May 21) night that the items seized, with an estimated street value of over $14,800, included luxury bags, wallets, watches, sunglasses, pouches and accessories. «The police take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringement and would like to remind the public that the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods, including through online platforms, are serious offences,» the police said.

For the second consecutive day, fuel prices in Singapore fell on Thursday (May 21) as both Esso and Shell posted adjustments to their respective diesel and petrol prices.Esso led the downward adjustments on Thursday afternoon, with a 6-cent reduction to its posted price for diesel — to $4.42, but held petrol prices steady.At 6pm the same day, Shell, the London-headquartered oil and gas company, announced that it had dropped prices across its petrol offerings by 3 cents — effectively reversing its 3-cent hike on May 18. No other fuel company here mirrored Shell's May 18 adjustments, when it also dropped diesel price by 3 cents.Two days later, on Wednesday, Shell again dropped its posted price for diesel by 3 cents. Following the latest round of adjustments, the price of the more popular 95-octane petrol now ranges from $2.64 at Cnergy to $3.47 at Caltex.

Heavy rains and strong winds caused branches from a tall tree to snap, subsequently damaging the roof of a home in Yio Chu Kang.The incident occurred at about 1.30am on Thursday (May 21) along Sunrise Drive, reported Shin Min Daily News.The affected bungalow had a row of tall trees situated across from it, and one of the trees was observed to have many broken branches.A fence next to the trees was also visibly damaged and cordoned off with safety tape, reported Shin Min.The homeowner, surnamed Lee, told the Chinese publication that he heard a bang at the time but did not think much of it as it was raining heavily.«I didn't know that the tree across the street had fallen and hit my home until my neighbour told me,» said the 72-year-old.Footage of the aftermath shows dense tree branches across the road and blocking the driveway of Lee's home.The roof tiles on the third floor and the balcony of his home were damaged, leaving the iron frame exposed.

Three people, comprising two Singaporeans and one Indian national, were charged by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Thursday (May 21) for various immigration offences.The offences include allegedly harbouring and employing immigration offenders and intentionally aiding the possession of unlawfully altered visit passes.Kanojiya, a 26-year-old Indian national, was arrested during an enforcement operation at Block 405 Hougang Avenue 10 on March 3. He is accused of providing 13 overstayers — 11 men and two women — with lodging, despite them having remained unlawfully in Singapore after the expiry of their visit passes.The 13 were issued with stern warnings and have since been deported and barred from re-entering Singapore.In two other separate cases, Song, a 37-year-old Singaporean man, and Suba, a 32-year-old Singaporean woman, were each charged for allegedly employing Indian nationals who did not have a valid work permit.

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is monitoring the rise in Covid-19 cases in Singapore, but said that periodic waves can be expected throughout the year.In a Facebook post on Thursday (May 21), the agency said that 12,700 cases were recorded in the past week between May 10 and May 16, up from 8,000 cases the previous week.Over the same period, the average number of daily Covid-19 hospitalisations rose from 56 to 73, with one case in Intensive Care Unit daily on average. «The public acute hospitals are able to manage the increase in cases,» said the agency.Periodic waves expectedCovid-19 is an endemic respiratory disease and periodic waves can be expected throughout the year.«There is no indication that the variants circulating locally are more transmissible or cause more severe disease compared to previously circulating variants,» it added.The rise in cases can be attributed to multiple factors including waning population immunity.At the same time, current vaccines available remain effective against the Covid-19 variants that are circulating locally.

Four mosques in Singapore may face delayed arrival of live sheep from Australia, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) on Thursday (May 21).One of the licensed local korban operators, The Meat Brothers, is still pending export permit approval under Australia's Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System.The potential delay of about 400 live sheep could affect Al-Firaus Mosque in Choa Chu Kang, Petempatan Melayu Sembawang Mosque, Pusara Aman Mosque in Lim Chu Kang, and a portion of livestock for Jamae Chulia Mosque in Chinatown.Korban is a ritual involving the slaughtering of livestock such as cattle, lamb and sheep, and the subsequent distribution of the meat to worshippers and the needy. The livestock will be sacrificed in Australia, before the meat is chilled and flown to Singapore.But the delay does not affect the other licensed korban operators at Al-Istighfar Mosque in Pasir Ris, Omar Salmah Mosque in Thomson, and Tentera Diraja Mosque in Clementi, with planned korban services to proceed as planned, said Muis.

Some 138 motorcyclists were nabbed or issued with fines following a multi-agency joint enforcement operation against errant motorcyclists at Tuas Checkpoint on May 12.Police said in a news release on Thursday (May 21) that the operation involved the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and National Environment Agency (NEA). More than 300 motorcyclists were stopped for checks, with a total of 14 motorists, aged between 25 and 42, caught for riding without a valid licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage.Meanwhile, LTA uncovered 44 offences such as displaying improper licence plates, expired road tax and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage. Three foreign-registered motorcycles were also impounded for entering Singapore without a valid vehicle entry permit. 

Singapore Telecommunications said on Thursday (May 21) it was looking to sell a minority stake in its Australian unit Optus, and shared capital spending plans of $4.2 billion in 2027.Singtel said it was looking for a «like-minded long-term local partner owning a meaningful minority stake» in the Australian operator, which has been owned by Singtel for over 25 years and is Australia's second-largest telecom firm.Optus has been under intense scrutiny over two back-to-back outages of an emergency number that affected thousands of users and were linked to four deaths. The incidents led to the departure of two senior executives, including its finance chief.Singtel said the sale process may entail engaging with local partners who bring the «expertise to improve service provision and quality».It sold a stake in India's Bharti Airtel for $1.16 billion last year as a part of an ongoing asset restructuring strategy.In a separate statement on its annual results, Singtel said its planned 2027 spending would be about $3 billion, with an extra $1.2 billion allocated for data centres and AI-related purposes.