Graffiti was found on walls and vehicles parked at Praisehaven - The Salvation Army on Christmas (Dec 25) morning. Photographs posted on Sgfollowsall's Instagram account show at least three parked vans and two walls covered with pieces of cloth at the Upper Bukit Timah premises. According to the post, staff from the outlet found «several parts of the walls and vehicles» spray painted red, adding that the words were «ill-intended». «Rags have been placed over the sprayed area and (the) Christmas celebration event is currently ongoing,» according to the post.«The police is on scene and currently investigating the matter».It is unknown what the spray painted words were, although AsiaOne understands that workers have started to paint over them.Three pictures posted by Sgfollowsall showing graffiti sprayed on vehicles and walls at The Salvation Army's premises along Upper Bukit Timah Road.

Passengers in taxis and private hire vehicles (PHV) should be respectful and treat their drivers kindly, said NTUC Assistant Secretary-General Yeo Wan Ling in a reminder for the current festive season.Yeo, who also serves as advisor to the National Taxi Association (NTA) and the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA), uploaded a Facebook post on Wednesday (Dec 24), where she emphasised the importance of taking responsibility and compensating drivers fairly.In particular, she spoke about passengers who vomited in taxis and PHVs and subsequently refused to pay for cleaning, with some even reacting rudely or abusively to drivers.«This causes real hardship. When a vehicle is soiled, drivers may have to pay out of pocket for cleaning and lose precious hours of income,» she explained, adding that NTA and NPHVA have been negotiating with taxi and platform companies to charge passengers directly for cleaning fees and reimburse drivers.Yeo also warned passengers against evading fares, saying that convicted first-time offenders will face fines of up to $1,000.

Two males, aged 17 and 20, were arrested by the police on Wednesday (Dec 24) for their suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft.The alleged crime happened at about 2.50pm along Redhill Close.In a news release on Dec 25, the police said that a man had purportedly snatched a plastic bag containing cash from an elderly male victim before running away, adding that the suspect was later identified with the aid of images from police cameras and follow-up investigations.The man, as well as a male teenager believed to be his accomplice, were arrested within four hours of the report. The stolen cash, amounting to $1,625, was recovered.The duo will be charged in court on Friday.If found guilty of snatch theft, they could be jailed for up to seven years and shall also be liable to caning.The police advise those who encounter similar situations to stay calm, note down the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call for police assistance as soon as possible.[[nid:727040]]editor@asiaone.com 

Graffiti was found on walls and vehicles parked at The Salvation Army William Booth Corps on Christmas (Dec 25) morning. Photographs posted on Sgfollowsall's Instagram account show at least three parked vans and two walls covered with pieces of cloth at the Upper Bukit Timah premises. According to the post, staff from the outlet found «several parts of the walls and vehicles» spray painted red, adding that the words were «ill-intended». «Rags have been placed over the sprayed area and (the) Christmas celebration event is currently ongoing,» according to the post.«The police is on scene and currently investigating the matter».It is unknown what the spray painted words were, although AsiaOne understands that workers have started to paint over them.Three pictures posted by Sgfollowsall showing graffiti sprayed on vehicles and walls at The Salvation Army's premises along Upper Bukit Timah Road.

The decomposed body of a 52-year-old man was found in his Punggol flat on Monday (Dec 22), months after his wife succumbed to cancer.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the police confirmed that they received a call for assistance from Block 306A Punggol Place at 12.05pm that day.The man was found lying motionless and was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.According to the police, preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play, and investigations are ongoing.Wife died from cancerA resident living on the same floor told Shin Min Daily News that the man had moved into the unit with his wife around two years ago and that she used to see them together frequently.«I took the elevator with the uncle last month and he told me that his wife had just died from cancer,» she said, adding that the man still looked healthy at the time.She was shocked to find out about his death and said it was «regretful» how he died soon after his wife.Man believed to be dead for 4 daysThe fourth-floor unit had been cordoned off by police on Monday, reported Shin Min.

A man who admitted to having consumed drugs with former lawyer M Ravi in the hours before he died has been arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on Wednesday (Dec 24). In response to media queries, the police said on Wednesday evening that the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was called to attend to an urgent case at an apartment at about 5.40am that morning. SCDF paramedics conveyed M Ravi to Tan Tock Seng Hospital unconscious, where he was subsequently pronounced dead at 6.50am. The police said there was another person, identified only as «A», who had called for SCDF's assistance. «'A' said that he and M Ravi had taken drugs a few hours earlier, and M Ravi exhibited concerning symptoms after he took some drugs,» the police said in their statement. The man also admitted that the drugs belonged to him and that he had tried to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Ravi. Police had earlier said that preliminary investigations do not indicate any foul play. «A» has since been arrested by CNB for suspected drug-related offences. 

Four Singaporeans, including a part-time actor, were charged in a Malaysian court on Wednesday (Dec 24) following two separate altercations — one of which took place inside a police station. Businessman Chua Chin Heng, 56, his wife Loe Sou Peng, 55, and their son Axl Chua Kai Jun, 27, claimed trial, while P Suresh, 46, pleaded guilty after the charges were read out to them, reported news agency Bernama. Suresh and Chua were jointly charged with disorderly conduct at a police station at about 6.15pm on Dec 21. Suresh, a part-time actor, was fined RM400 ($127) for this offence. The offence of disorderly conduct carries a jail term of up to six months, a fine of up to RM500 (S$158), or both upon conviction. The four Singaporeans were also charged with causing hurt. Chua, his wife and their son pleaded not guilty to the charges. Suresh pleaded guilty and was fined RM1,500 for this offence. If found guilty, the three face up to 12 months' jail, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. They are out on bail and will return to court on Jan 27, 2026. 

What began as a peaceful sunset photo session for two teenage girls at East Coast Park ended in shock when a man's body washed ashore on Sunday (Dec 21). The body of the 28-year-old man was recovered from the water that evening after the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received a call for assistance at about 12pm. He was was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Police said the man is believed to have drowned and no foul play is suspected. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News on Dec 21, one of the teenagers, Liang Baoyin (transliteration), said she was taking sunset photos with her friends when she noticed what appeared to be a pair of black shorts behind one of them. Upon closer inspection, she realised it was a man's body and was frightened.

A fire broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant on Desker Road on Wednesday afternoon (Dec 24) after staff left cooking unattended. At least five firefighting vehicles, five police cars and several ambulances were dispatched to the incident and a large crowd was gathered when AsiaOne arrived at the scene. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to a fire at 119 Desker Road, which is the location of Madya Cuisine and Bar, at about 3.15pm. The fire involved contents of a kitchen exhaust ducting in a unit on the first floor, said SCDF. Firefighters extinguished the flames using a water jet. Three persons self-evacuated before rescuers arrived and there were no reported injuries. 

Singaporean content creator Fauzi Azzhar has issued an apology on social media after facing backlash for posting his travel announcement in an obituary-style image on Monday (Dec 22). In a video uploaded to his Instagram, Fauzi acknowledged that while he had intended the post to be funny, it was inappropriate due to sensitive issues such as mental health, which he discusses on his channel. «I apologise to all of you who were scared for a split second. Yes, you laughed about it but after reflecting a little more, I think it’s not funny,» said Fauzi. «This was a stupid post because I talk about mental health on my social media platform, which makes it ironic that I (went ahead) and posted this thinking it was funny.» Fauzi, who has over 40,000 followers on Instagram, also shared that he was concerned by a negative comment made by a follower in response to his post. «It scares me because this person has been following me for quite a bit, (which suggests) they have certain feelings towards me. I wonder why,» he said. 

A 27-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (Dec 23) over his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang.In a news release on Tuesday, the police said that they were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Choa Chu Kang Street 62 at about 5.45pm on Dec 18.«Loanshark-related graffiti was scribbled on the wall beside the unit,» the police said. According to an image provided by the police, the graffiti read:«Choa Chua Kang, owe money pay money!!! This is 1st time.»The man was identified by officers from the Jurong Police Division with the aid of police cameras. Based on preliminary investigations, the police said they believe the man was also involved in similar cases of loanshark harassment across Singapore.He will be charged in court on Dec 24. If found guilty, the man may be fined up to $50,000, jailed for up to five years, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.The police have also advised members of the public to stay away from loansharks and not to work with or assist them in any way.[[nid:726552]]

Former Lions winger Darimosuvito Tokijan, better known as D. Tokijan, died on Tuesday (Dec 23) after battling cancer. He was 62. D.Tokijan was known to be prolific on the left wing when he represented Singapore between 1983 and 1992, playing 23 games and scoring 11 goals.His most notable moment was the game against Kelantan in the 1991 Malaysia Cup, which Singapore won 7-0.  From about 25 yards out, Tokijan received a pass from his teammate, spun around the defender marking him, shot and put the ball into the far corner of the net.

Ex-lawyer Ravi Madasamy, known as M. Ravi, has died at age 56 on Dec 24.Ravi, who practiced law for over 25 years before being struck off the rolls in May 2024, is known for his human rights cases, including representing inmates facing the gallows and Constitutional challenges against Section 377A.He had been disbarred for making «false and unwarranted attacks» towards politicians on Facebook in 2020 and being disruptive in court, according to previous media reports.In August 2024, he was given 14 weeks' jail and fined $5,500 for a string of offences such as pushing a priest in a temple, insulting a saleswoman and pushing a restaurant waitress.Ravi was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2006.The police are investigating his death as a case of unnatural death, according to The Straits Times.He once contested in the 2015 General Election as part of the Reform Party slate for Ang Mo Kio GRC.

For those finding another reason to visit South Korea, there's now one — with the country extending its automated immigration clearance system to Singaporeans. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Dec 23), the Singapore Embassy in Seoul said the authorities in South Korea have expanded the use of their smart entry service to Singaporeans aged 17 and above since Dec 1. The service is an automated immigration clearance system which the Korea Immigration Service (KIS) says provides a «simple and convenient process» where travellers can verify themselves with biometric data. To enjoy the service, a one-time, on-site registration is required on arrival in South Korea. As of Dec 23, registration is only available at Incheon International Airport. Once registered, eligible Singaporean travellers can use the electronic gates immediately, including at any South Korea airport on subsequent visits. KIS said that the registration remains valid alongside the passport's validity. South Korea is a popular destination among Singaporeans with more than 370,000 visitor arrivals from Singapore in 2024. 

For 22-year-old Brandon Peh, there was nothing higher on his bucket list than visiting all HDB blocks numbered «67» as part of an online trend. Speaking to AsiaOne on Tuesday (Dec 23), Peh, a sociology student at Nanyang Technological University, shared why he specifically chose the number. «I chose to visit blocks 67 because it felt like something I wanted to do before I die. The number itself has no meaning, and sometimes it’s okay to just do nothing. People often ask me why I do it — I think the better question is, why not?» he said. Peh, who visited the five HDB blocks numbered 67 over a two-week period, said he plans to continue visiting any new ones that emerge. «During my research, I could only find five blocks numbered 67, so I visited all of them and plan to continue doing so,» he added. Peh, who also runs a personal YouTube channel documenting his explorations across various blocks, said that he enjoys playing card games with his friends in his free time. 

A man, currently serving a jail sentence over his links to a case involving husbands who had their wives drugged and raped, has been ordered to spend an additional eight weeks behind bars.This took place on Dec 23 after the 47-year-old man, who cannot be named due to a gag order, pleaded guilty to one count of posting multiple obscene images on an online portal.He was one of the offenders involved in an unprecedented case where husbands with sexual fantasies conspired with other men to have their own partners sedated and raped.In January 2024, he was sentenced to 13 years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane after he was convicted of being part of a conspiracy to commit rape between 2010 and 2011.He will start serving his latest sentence only after completing his previous one.For the current case, Deputy Public Prosecutor Sruthi Boppana told the court that in 2010, the man started a thread titled “Wife Fantasy” on the online portal.Court documents stated that he also invited other men with such fantasies to contact him.

The Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) will be getting a new leader at its helm. In a media release on Tuesday (Dec 23), HEB announced that Sarojini Padmanathan, who had previously served as its finance member, will be appointed as its new chief executive officer on Wednesday.Padmanathan, 63, is an experienced human resource practitioner with over four decades in Singapore's healthcare sector, having held senior roles in the Ministry of Health and the Health Sciences Authority. According to HEB, she was also involved in organisational resilience and people transformation efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. In its announcement, HEB said Padmanathan is well-positioned to lead HEB in fulfilling its mission.«Mrs Sarojini Padmanathan's extensive leadership experience, strong governance background and prior service on the board position her well to lead HEB in fulfilling its mission of managing Hindu endowments and programmes for the benefit of the community.»She takes over the reins from Jeevaganth Arumugam, 58, who was appointed in mid-September 2024.

A Bukit Panjang resident returned home to a rude shock when he saw fallen concrete debris in the kitchen of his HDB flat. The incident reportedly happened on Monday (Dec 22) morning in a fifth-floor unit at Block 416 Saujana Road. A 46-year-old-man surnamed Wong told Shin Min Daily News that his father had just returned home after 9am when he found a 8cm-wide hole in his ceiling, adding that parts of the steel bars in the ceiling were also exposed. «As it was the first day of renovation works for the unit, there were a lot of noisy works. I had my earbuds on, so I wasn't sure when they broke our ceiling,» Shin Min reported Wong as saying. Checks by AsiaOne indicate that works at a sixth-floor unit in the HDB block are permitted to be carried out from Dec 22 to Jan 20, with demolition and hacking works permitted from Dec 22 to 23, and again on Dec 26. Wong shared that two workers carrying out the renovation works later came by to explain the situation. According to Wong, the workers said that they were removing the floor tiles when the incident happened. They were unsure what had caused the damage. 

After several months of repeated advisories and direct engagement with lorry owners, the police said on Tuesday (Dec 12) that the Traffic Police (TP) will now take «stern enforcement action» against those who fail to comply when the statutory deadlines kick in from Jan 1 onwards.Since early 2025, the police have been issuing repeated reminders to lorry owners through advisories, including sending them SMSes, emails, and letters. Most recently, on Nov 24, the police warned that those who do not do so may be charged in court, adding that they will take «strict enforcement actions». The non-compliant lorries will also be prohibited from being driven and their road tax cannot be renewed.Yet, despite a reduction, 402 lorries - or about 16 per cent of the 2,485 lorries - have still not been installed with speed limiters as of Dec 20. 

A 79-year-old man died on Monday (Dec 22) after being hit by a car in Bukit Batok.The fatal accident occurred along Bukit Batok West Avenue 9 at about 5pm.A now-deleted post on Xiaohongshu showed a blue police tent in the middle of the road and curious onlookers gathered nearby.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said the elderly male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).A 61-year-old male car driver has been arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.If charged and convicted of the offence, the driver may face a fine of up to $10,000, or a jail term of up to three years, or both.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:727090]]lim.kewei@asiaone.com

A taxi driver was outraged after two passengers, accused of vomiting in his cab, allegedly refused to compensate him and called him a «beggar». The driver, Sam Loo, shared in a Facebook post on Sunday (Dec 21) that the incident took place at around 4.02am that day. He had dropped off the two male passengers at The Gazania condominium in Bartley, alleging that the two men were intoxicated and had vomited in the rear seat. He added that they had refused to pay for the cleaning and were only willing to compensate him $10, in addition to calling him a «beggar». He said he did not accept the compensation.The security personnel on night duty, whom he asked for water to help clean the mess, also allegedly witnessed the incident, said Loo. Photos of the incident showed a car mat covered in tissue, which Loo said was «undigested curry and alcohol» that had been spewed on the rear seat on the right side. According to Loo, the incident meant that he could not continue fetching customers, resulting in a loss of income which he said goes towards his children's studies and family expenses. 

With no money and just a backpack, local content creator Kevin Wee is «going homeless» during the Christmas season.From Dec 23 to 25, the 31-year-old behind social media channel Radical Kindness will walk barefoot around Singapore to raise $30,000 for special needs school MIJ Hub.«I'll bring no money, no food, just a bag, some clothes and rely solely on the kindness of strangers,» he declared in a video uploaded on Saturday (Dec 20).Quipping that this fundraising effort «is my version of a holiday», Wee revealed that he had once walked around half the country in 2021 on a similar premise, sans the charity bit.He called it «one of the most profound» personal life experiences and explained that he wants to reshare the journey with viewers while campaigning for good.

A 49-year-old man from Singapore has been arrested by the Indian Police Service over his alleged use of a pair of camera-fitted smart glasses inside the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, India. Indian news outlet The Hindu said the man is of Sri Lankan descent and resides at Punggol Northshore in Singapore. He was identified by one name, Thiruneepanar. The incident happened at about 9.25am on Saturday (Dec 20), The Hindu reported. Thiruneepanar allegedly recorded visuals of the temple's northern side and a designated area for religious rites known as the Thulabharam mandapam. His actions were noticed by temple security personnel and he was referred to the local police. Thiruneepanar is now being investigated for disobedience of a lawful order and has been served a notice to appear for further police investigations. Checks online by AsiaOne indicate that, due to the temple's religious significance, image capturing or recording is forbidden. Earlier in July, a 66-year-old local man was also arrested for a similar offence at the temple. [[nid:713387]]

Large crowds are expected in Orchard Road on Christmas Eve and the police will be implementing security and traffic arrangements such as enhanced patrols and road closures to keep revellers safe. In a media release on Monday (Dec 22), the police said the arrangements will be in place from the evening of Dec 24. «Police officers, auxiliary police officers, and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Orchard Road,» said the police, adding that crowd control barricades and directional signages will also be deployed. Certain entrances and exits of Orchard MRT Station may also be closed to regulate crowd flow, and the police advised using Somerset MRT Station or other public transport options. Those visiting Orchard Road are encouraged to check the Crowd@OrchardRoad map to view real-time crowd levels and area closures. The platform will be accessible from 5pm on Dec 24. 

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 74-year-old man. In a news release on Monday (Dec 22), the police said Chan Tuck Chew was last seen in the vicinity of Block 505 Jelapang Road at about 4am on Sunday. Chan suffers from dementia and Parkinson's, and was last seen wearing a grey-and-white checkered polo shirt, his family told Mothership.According to the family, this is not the first time he has wandered off, but he would usually be found within an hour or two. «It's already been over 30 hours. We are afraid he pass out with no food or water,» a family member reportedly said. The police urged anyone with information to contact their hotline at 1800-255- 0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential.[[nid:727068]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

A 73-year-old man died after a fight at the Koufu food court at Woodlands Mart on Sunday (Dec 21).The victim had apparently got into a dispute with a 57-year-old man, which escalated into a scuffle, said the police, who received calls for help at around 9.20pm. Officers arrived at the incident location at Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6 and found the elderly man unconscious. He was taken by officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force to Woodlands Health Campus, where he later died.The 57-year-old man was arrested the same day for causing grievous hurt, said the police in statement on Monday.He will be charged in court on Tuesday. If found guilty of his charge, the suspect faces up to 10 years' jail, along with a fine or caning. [[nid:725220]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

Two infractions related to active mobility devices were caught on separate dashcam footages on Sunday (Dec 21). The first case involves an elderly man seen using his personal mobility aid (PMA) along the slip road from the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) towards Clementi Avenue 6. The incident allegedly occurred at about 10.30am. In a video posted to Facebook group SG Road Vigilante, the elderly man is seen moving slowly along the slip road. He is seen glancing over to his left as a BYD electric car approaches him. Thankfully for the elderly PMA user, the driver is seen slowing down. He even turns on his hazard lights and is seen making a slow manoeuvre around the PMA — to warn other oncoming motorists to the presence of the man. In response to AsiaOne's queries, a police spokesperson said they received a call for assistance. However, officers dispatched to the scene could not locate the PMA or the elderly man. It is not known if the elderly man made his way off the road on his own, or if he was assisted by a passing motorist. 

Two Singaporean men were arrested in Johor Bahru on Sunday (Dec 21) after being involved in two separate altercations — one of which took place inside a police station.  The first incident began after the wife of one of the suspects called out the other for running into her and spilling beer on her, reported Malaysian news outlet The Star. Johor Bahru South police chief Raub Selamat said the two men, aged 46 and 56, were involved in a brawl at a shopping mall at around 5.20pm, which required intervention by officers. «At 6.15pm the same day, one of the suspects was filing a report at the police station when the other suspect attacked him, leading to another fight,» said Assistant Commissioner Raub. He added that both suspects sustained minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to videos shared on social media, two men in T-shirts can be seen exchanging blows as cans — believed to be beer — fall to the ground. 

A Grab driver did not get upset when a child she was ferrying vomited in her car, but reacted with kindness and was later rewarded by the child's mother.The private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver, Ang Ee Xin, shared her experience in the Goodman PHV SG Facebook group.The incident occurred on Dec 20 at around 8.50am when she accepted a ride to take a family to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.When they were close to the destination, the girl unexpectedly vomited all over her clothes and seatbelt.«The smell of vomit filled the car immediately,» said Ang.She remained quiet and «felt bad» because she was not prepared for such a situation.Ang comforted the girl and offered her some lavender, encouraging her to smell it so that she would feel better.«The mum looked at me. She felt terrible and kept apologising,» Ang said. She reassured the mother and drove off, unaffected by the incident.Ang said: «I went home, cleaned everything myself, and did what I could. I kept telling myself — children don't do this on purpose.»

What began as a routine grocery run turned into a heartwarming encounter after a customer spotted a lunch spread prepared for Sheng Siong staff and shared it online, earning praise from netizens. In a Reddit post shared on Sunday (Dec 22), the customer noted that the supermarket had arranged the lunch spread for its staff, describing the gesture as «heartwarming» and expressing hope that more local companies would do the same. «Went to buy groceries and noticed them (having) a lunch break with a big spread, for what I assume would be a Christmas lunch. Really quite heartwarming to see,» the caption read. In the comments section, several netizens praised the supermarket for its compassionate culture and the thoughtful actions of its staff. 

A lorry which wrongly entered the motorcycle departure lane at Woodlands Checkpoint early on Sunday (Dec 21) got itself stuck for a few hours. A photo uploaded to Facebook group SG Road Vigilante showed the Singapore-registered lorry tilted to its right side, having seemingly mounted the left kerb. The vehicle was also wedged between a metal fence to its left and a road barrier to its right. Another post by Facebook user Farizatul Firdaus showed Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and auxiliary police officers standing behind the lorry. In response to AsiaOne's queries, ICA said the incident occurred at 4.19am. The authority closed the lane to clear debris while departing motorcyclists were diverted to the car zone for clearance. The incident was cleared at around 12.40pm and there were no injuries, said ICA. 

A 26-year-old Singaporean man who was arrested on Sunday (Dec 21) for allegedly staging a fake improvised explosive device incident at St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah was charged in court on Monday morning (Dec 22). Kokulananthan Mohan was charged under the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations.Charge sheets seen by AsiaOne show that he is accused of making a false terrorist threat by placing three cardboard rolls «filled with stone pebbles and sporting protruding red wires, held together using black and yellow adhesive tapes» in the church at about 7.10am on Sunday. He is alleged to have done so with the intention of inducing another person to falsely believe that the article would explode, thereby causing personal injury or damage to property.The police said that Mohan is believed to have acted alone.«There is currently no evidence to suggest that it was a religiously motivated attack or an act of terror,» added the police.Mohan has been remanded for three weeks for psychiatric evaluation.If found guilty, he could be jailed for up to 10 years, fined up to $500,000, or both.

Parliament will not only debate Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's convictions when it sits in January next year, but also a parliamentary committee's findings in 2022 that Workers' Party's (WP) Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap had lied under oath, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah on Monday (Dec 22). In a follow-up statement issued in her capacity as Leader of the House, Indranee said that the court's judgements on Pritam Singh «have implications» for both Lim and Faisal, adding that the Committee of Privileges' (COP) findings have now been «borne out» by the judgements.«The COP found that Ms Lim and Mr Faisal (Manap) had both lied under oath when they denied that, at the meeting in August 2021 which they attended, Ms Raeesah Khan was told to hide her untruth. »The COP's findings have been borne out by the court judgements," Indranee added.She was responding to media's query on whether Parliament would also be discussing follow-up actions with regard to WP chair Sylvia Lim and then-WP MP Faisal Manap.

It was a long night for one Porsche owner after he unwittingly ran over a drive shaft that had fallen on an expressway.The incident occurred just after midnight on Saturday (Dec 20) along the Seletar Expressway towards the Central Expressway, reported Shin Min Daily News.The Porsche owner, surnamed Lin, told the Chinese evening daily that he did not have time to avoid the accident.«I wasn't driving very fast, at about 90kmh, but because it was so sudden, I couldn't avoid it,» said the 61-year-old.When he pulled over, Lin saw two cars stopped along the road shoulder ahead. He added that three or four more vehicles similarly ran over the drive shaft.The car's right tyres were punctured, and the rims damaged.According to a photo taken by Lin, the drive shaft was later moved to the side of the road and his car towed to the nearest carpark.The man added that an affected car owner had spoken to a lorry driver at the carpark, who reportedly admitted that the drive shaft had fallen off the lorry.

The body of a 28-year-old man was recovered from the waters off East Coast Park on Sunday (Dec 21) evening.Videos of the search and rescue efforts posted on social media show a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) disaster and rescue team (Dart) vehicle, an ambulance and two police fast response cars at the incident site.A SCDF marine rescue vessel is also seen plying the waters off the beach.In response to AsiaOne's queries, SCDF said that they received a call for water rescue assistance at about 12pm on Sunday.«Upon arrival, SCDF deployed firefighters to conduct a visual search from the shore. Divers from Dart also conducted underwater search at the area where the person was last seen, while SCDF's marine firefighters on board a marine rescue vessel plied the nearby waters,» SCDF added.He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.Following preliminary investigations, police said the man is believed to have drowned and do not suspect foul play.Investigations are ongoing.[[nid:725336]]editor@asiaone.com