Two Malaysian men accused of acting as money mules in Singapore were separately escorted back to the locations where they allegedly collected valuables from scam victims, as part of police investigations on Thursday (March 12).The first suspect, 44-year-old Goh Ket Ming, arrived at Telok Blangah Rise at 10.03am.Goh is alleged to have collected jewellery worth more than $28,000 from a victim of a government official impersonation scam and passed the goods to unknown persons believed to be part of a transnational scam syndicate.On Thursday morning, the Malaysian man was brought to a HDB block at Telok Blangah Rise. He kept his head lowered as he was led to the void deck but looked up at the investigating officer when questioned.The police said on March 5 that Goh was arrested in Bishan after the victim who handed over jewellery to him lodged a police report on March 4.Preliminary investigations revealed that the man would allegedly change into different attire when meeting his victims during collection operations.

A day after Singapore's consumer watchdog urged fuel companies here to «exercise restraint» in raising prices pre-emptively, China-headquartered Sinopec kicked off a fourth consecutive day of price hikes on Thursday (March 12) morning.Oil prices had surged the same morning, with Brent crude futures crossing US$100 (S$128) a barrel despite the International Energy Association's pledge to make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members' stockpiles. Meanwhile, Iran's military command said on Wednesday that the world should be prepared for oil to hit US$200 a barrel, as three ships came under attack in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz on the same day.

There are 55 billionaires from Singapore listed in Forbes' annual global billionaires list released on Tuesday (March 10).Topping the list among Singapore's richest — six more than the 2025 edition — is semiconductor tycoon Jason Chang.His net worth doubled to US$14.2 billion (S$18 billion) from US$6.6 billion the year earlier, moving him up from sixth place among Singapore's richest in last year's list.Overall, the 81-year-old is placed 204th on the list.Chang is followed by Li Xiting, co-founder and president of China's largest medical equipment manufacturer, Mindray, with a net worth of US$11.2 billion.Brothers Phillip and Robert Ng of real estate giant Far East Organisation came in third and fourth among Singapore's billionaires, with a net worth of US$7.2 billion and US$7.1 billion respectively.Forrest Li, the founder of home-grown tech firm Sea Limited, rounds out the top five of Singapore's billionaires.The 48-year-old, whose company has interests in online gaming, e-commerce, as well as e-payments and financial services, has a net worth of US$6.8 billion.

A batch of pickled cucumber product from Greece is being recalled after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) detected the presence of sulphur dioxide — an allergen — in them. The food additive was not declared in the packaging label.Blu Kouzina Pte Ltd, the importer of the affected product — Uncle Yiannis' Baby Gherkins — has been directed to recall them, the agency said in a news release on Wednesday (March 11) night.One batch of the product, with an expiry date of September 27, 2028, is being recalled.SFA said that while sulphite does not pose a food safety issue to consumers at large, those who are intolerant of, or allergic to, sulphites may either develop or experience hives, itchiness, stomach-ache, diarrhoea, or vomiting.Those who have purchased the affected product, and are intolerant of or allergic to sulphites, should not consume them. They may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.Persons who have consumed the implicated product should seek medical advice if they have concerns about their health. 

Local ride-hailing app Tada will be implementing a $3 cancellation fee and increasing the cleaning fee compensation cap.In a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 11), the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) said that the new initiatives are a result of ongoing engagements between Tada's management and the National Trades Union Congress-affiliated union.Based on the updated terms, Tada drivers will receive a $3 compensation if they have been en route for at least three minutes and are within 500m of the pick-up point when a ride is cancelled. «This is a positive step towards recognising the effort drivers make when travelling to pick up passengers and get cancelled upon,» said NPHVA.The $3 fee will also apply if the rider cancels or does not show up to the pick-up point after the driver arrives.Additionally, Tada will be increasing the cleaning fee compensation cap to $150 to «better reflect prevailing market rates» and help ensure that drivers receive «more appropriate compensation» for such incidents.The union said: «NPHVA will continue to voice the concerns of the drivers on the roads.»

A 63-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (March 10) for his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang. The incident happened at a home in Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7. A debtor's note left at the alleged crime scene reads: «First warning (name). Better WhatsApp call me at (number) to pay your money.» The man was arrested by officers from Jurong Police Division with the aid of images from police cameras. The police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is also believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment islandwide. He will be charged in court on Thursday. If found guilty of loanshark harassment, the man could be jailed for up to five years, fined up to $50,000, and also receive up to six strokes of the cane. As caning is only carried out on male offenders who are below 50 years of age, the court may impose additional jail time of up to 12 months in lieu of caning, if the man is convicted. 

A 40-year-old man has become the third Malaysian to be arrested in Singapore, within seven days, for his alleged involvement in a case of government official impersonation scam. Like the preceding cases, he is believed to have facilitated scam syndicates by collecting cash and valuables, the police said in a news release on Wednesday (March 11). More than 50 Malaysians have been arrested for being scam mules in Singapore since May last year. Victim called the bluff on scammerPolice said they received a report from a victim on March 10 who was contacted by an unknown person claiming to be from telco M1. The person claimed that the victim had purchased a new iPhone 17 Pro Max worth $8,000 and that a monthly payment of $350 would be charged to her account. When she denied having an M1 account or making any purchase, the victim was given a number to contact to cancel the subscription. 

A fire broke out at an industrial building at about 7.40am on Wednesday (March 11) at 51 Sungei Kadut Street 1. Checks by AsiaOne indicate that it is the registered address of Nam San Industrial Wood Pte Ltd, a company involved in timber, vinyl and laminate flooring works. In response to AsiaOne's queries the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the fire involved wooden materials on the first floor of a building at the address. Firefighters extinguished the fire using two water jets, and there were no reported injuries in the incident. The police told AsiaOne that they are also investigating the matter, in addition to ongoing fire investigations.

Six motorists were charged in court on Wednesday (March 11) for dangerous driving which resulted in two related traffic accidents in October 2024.In a statement on March 10, the police said that two of the motorists will also be charged with dangerous driving causing hurt.Preliminary investigations found that the six cars had been speeding along Central Expressway (CTE) towards Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), reaching speeds of up to 176 kmh — nearly double the speed limit.After exiting CTE, the motorists continued driving dangerously towards Orchard Road, which led to the two separate accidents.The first accident occurred when one of the drivers, a 21-year-old man, lost control of his vehicle while travelling along Stamford Road towards Fort Canning Link at around 1.30am on Oct 27, 2024. The car swerved sharply to the right, mounted the kerb and crashed into a traffic light pole and directional signage before overturning onto the grass verge. The driver and his 21-year-old male passenger sustained injuries and were conveyed to the hospital, said the police.

Fuel companies in Singapore have raised their posted prices for all petrol grades — for the third day in a row. Oil prices on Wednesday (March 11) remained volatile, with Brent crude surging back above US$90 per barrel, as the market weighs a potential record-breaking International Energy Agency (IEA) strategic reserves release. Meanwhile, the United States and Israel traded air strikes with Iran across the Middle East as the besieged Tehran government warned its state security forces were ready with «fingers on the trigger» to confront any anti-government protests. The US also said it military «eliminated» 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Checks by AsiaOne on the Consumer Association of Singapore's Price Kaki app at 7pm show that Sinopec, followed by Esso, raised petrol and diesel prices on Wednesday. 

A few hot spots in Johor, Malaysia could affect Singapore, with smoke haze potentially impacting the island over the next few days.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (March 10), the National Environment Agency (NEA) said that with prevailing northeasterly winds and dry conditions expected in the coming days, smoke haze could spread into Singapore.«As of 9pm today, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranged from 52 to 59, which is within the Moderate range,» said NEA.The agency added that it will continue to monitor the overall air quality situation and provide updates if necessary.In the comments section, several users noted a faint burning smell. «No wonder there's a smell,» said one user. Another added: «I smelled haze in the evening just now. It's a bit better now.»

Boarding a flight home can be nostalgic. But in times of uncertainty and conflict, the sight of a military plane bearing the Singapore flag and the words «Republic of Singapore Air Force», along with the familiar pixelated uniform, can bring relief — even tears.That was the experience of some 218 Singaporeans and their dependents who boarded the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 multi-role tanker transport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday (March 10) evening.

An off-duty police officer raced into action to rescue a woman who was trapped under a car in Woodlands. For his swift actions and effort, he was presented with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Community Lifesaver Award.According to a blog post by The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on March 6, Sergeant Muhammad Sadiq Soharno was «jolted from his evening routine» at home on Nov 4, 2025.After hearing a loud bang, the airport patrol officer saw several people gathering around a car at the carpark from his window.They were shouting while looking at its tyres, Sgt Sadiq recalled. He rushed downstairs and saw a woman pinned under the vehicle.Drawing from his past experience as a firefighter during national service, Sgt Sadiq called for medical assistance before checking if the woman was conscious and breathing.The police officer then organised an «impromptu rescue team» — made up of bystanders who rushed to help —  to lift her out of the car.«What amazed me was how quickly everyone came together. People didn’t ask questions. They just stepped up and followed the plan,» he said.

Pump prices in Singapore rose again on Tuesday (March 10), with all fuel companies increasing their posted prices for all petrol grades. Amongst them, Shell raised its prices twice — in the morning and again in the evening. The adjustments come even as oil prices sank back to as low as US$84 on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said the war in Iran will «end very soon». This, in spite of Iran saying it would continue to block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz until US and Israeli attacks end. Checks by AsiaOne on the Consumer Association of Singapore's Price Kaki app at 9pm show that Caltex, Esso and SPC raised their posted prices in the afternoon. This was preceded by Shell, then Sinopec increasing their respective posted prices. Shell carried out a second round of price increases at 6pm the same day. 

A man was arrested for wielding a knife and attacking an auxiliary policeman outside the Geylang Serai Ramadan bazaar on Monday (March 9) night. Dashcam footage of the incident was uploaded to the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page, and has since garnered over 39,000 views. According to the Facebook post, the incident happened along Sims Avenue. In the video, the man is seen approaching the officer from behind and holding him in a headlock. A photo included in the clip shows the man handcuffed behind the back and being led away by three policemen. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that they received calls for assistance at around 9.50pm. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 45-year-old man had allegedly pointed a knife at a male auxiliary police officer. The man was disarmed and subdued by members of the public, said the police. He was arrested for criminal intimidation, and a knife was seized as a case exhibit. Police investigations are ongoing. 

A 50-year-old Chinese national will be charged in court on Wednesday (March 11) for alleged theft onboard an aircraft. The police said in a news release on Tuesday evening that the alleged crime happened onboard a Jakarta-bound flight from Singapore at about 6.20pm on October 2, 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Chinese national had left his assigned seat, walked several rows and allegedly removed a victim's bag, which was stored in the overhead compartment of the aircraft. He then carried the bag back to his seat, rummaged through the contents of the bag, and took cash amounting to $750 and three bank cards from the victim's wallet before returning the bag to its original location. Noticing the man's unusual movement and suspicious behaviour, Muhammad Fariz bin Johari, a cabin crew onboard the flight, alerted the victim to check his belongings. Upon the victim discovering his cash and cards missing, the cabin crew immediately informed the aircraft's captain, who in turn reported the matter to the Indonesian authorities. 

A car caught on fire on Tuesday (March 10) afternoon in Ang Mo Kio. Photos of the incident were shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook group, showing thick plumes of smoke and the car engulfed in flames. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the incident occurred at around 2.10pm at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with a water jet. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation, added SCDF. Due to the incident, bus service 853 was temporarily diverted, according to a post on Tower Transit's social media accounts.The bus service, which travels towards Yishun Interchange, skipped three bus stops during the diversion. Bus operations returned to normal as of 5.49pm in their latest update. SBS Transit bus services 22, 24, 133, 135, 159 and 851e were also diverted due to the fire, and skipped eight bus stops.Service operations were restored at 5.48pm, according to SBS Transit's update on X. [[nid:731191]]

Moving into a new home — in a new town — can be a stressful experience, but a female commuter who moved to Tengah in 2024 found her «companion» at the town's bus interchange.On July, 28 2024, the commuter, surnamed Ng, attended the bus interchange's opening carnival and took home a Tower Transit Singapore plushie.When Ng became pregnant, the plushie became her pregnancy term companion.The plushie's companionship duties extended to Ng's baby boy, becoming his «must-have» comfort object.

Some people may willingly pay a high price for a Pokemon card — but is it worth a possible criminal record?A Pokemon card trader confronted a man at SG HobbyCon who allegedly stole a card priced at $960, capturing the incident on camera.SG HobbyCon is a collectible and hobby convention that took place at Suntec City Convention Centre on March 7 and 8.The video, which was uploaded to Facebook on Monday (March 9), has since garnered over 820 reactions and 198,000 views as of Tuesday evening.The trader, who both collects and trades Pokemon cards, shared in his post that he saw the man flipping through his binder of cards at his HobbyCon booth, pulling out one — a Shining Celebi, which he priced at $960.His team at the booth was busy helping other customers, he said, but he noticed the man slide the card under his phone, inching it towards his pocket.«Little did he know I was right behind him the whole time like a ninja,» he quipped in his post.He added: «Not gonna lie… hunting Pokemon thieves feels almost as fun as hunting Pokemon.»

There will be no MRT service on the East-West Line (EWL) between Tanah Merah and Expo stations from March 14 to 17 to facilitate works to disconnect the reception tracks linking the EWL to Changi Depot. In a release on Tuesday (March 10), SMRT said that there will be a shuttle bus service, Shuttle 8 (S8), to maintain connectivity between the affected stations.Shuttle buses will arrive at a frequency of 5 to 8 minutes and cost the same as fares for train journeys, SMRT added.In the direction towards Expo, the first shuttle bus will depart from Tanah Merah MRT station Exit 2 at 5.10am on March 14, 16 and 17.The shuttle bus will drop passengers off at Expo MRT station Exit B. The last bus departs at 11.55pm on these days. The shuttle service will operate on a different schedule on March 15, a Sunday, with the first and last bus departing at 5.37am and 11.55pm, respectively.In the direction towards Tanah Merah, the first shuttle bus will depart Expo MRT station Exit B at 5.24am on March 14, 16 and 17, and passengers will be dropped off at Tanah Merah MRT station Exit 1. 

An off-duty Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer has been praised for helping to put out a fire which broke out at a Choa Chu Kang HDB rubbish chute. Photos and videos of the incident were shared on the Friends of Yew Tee Facebook page on Monday (March 9).Netizens shared their gratitude towards the officer in the comments section and lauded him as a «neighbourhood hero».Additionally, the Marsiling-Yew Tee Town Council said that its team will conduct a site check and address any property damaged during the incident.According to the post, the fire broke out at an electronic waste recycling bin.The off-duty officer can be seen putting out the fire with a hose reel. Other pictures also show SCDF personnel investigating the fire.In response to AsiaOne's queries, SCDF said that it was alerted to the fire at Block 657 Choa Chu Kang Crescent on Monday (March 9) at around 6.20pm, and that the fire involved contents of a rubbish chute.It managed to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers and a hose reel, with the assistance of an off-duty SCDF Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit officer.

Workers' Party chief and Aljunied GRC MP Pritam Singh was shocked by the price of groceries while playing a game of The Price is Right! in a Facebook video posted on Sunday (March 8). In the two-minute long video, Singh stands at a HDB carpark as he is quizzed on the cost of everyday products. The biggest surprises to him were items like a can of luncheon meat, a bottle of soft drink and gula melaka pineapple pastries. Starting off with a bottle of floor cleaner, Singh was pretty accurate with his guess of $4, one cent more than the actual price. He was then handed a 1.5-litre bottle of soft drink which he guessed cost $1. When told it cost $2.10, the 49-year-old gave a suspicious side-eye. He quipped: «I can get it for $1 from somewhere, I'm sure.» His next guess was $2.10 for a can of luncheon meat and his eyes went wide with shock when he found out it cost $6.90. He was even more surprised when he was told that was the sale price, while the original price was $8.90. 

A total of 178 active mobility devices (AMD) were impounded by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) last month. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (March 10), the authority said its officers conducted various enforcement operations targeting errant riders, including youths, in February and detected 477 offences. LTA reiterated that users of active mobility devices must meet the minimum age of 16 and pass the mandatory theory test before they are allowed to ride on cycling paths. «We'll continue to take firm action against errant AM users to ensure the safety of all users on public paths and roads,» it said. Members of the public who encounter errant active mobility users can report them online at go.gov.sg/report-am. 

A man will be charged in court on Tuesday (March 10) with the murder of an elderly man in Geylang on Monday. The 48-year-old suspect faces the death penalty if convicted of killing the 70-year-old victim. In a statement on Tuesday, the police said they were alerted to a fight along Lorong 16 Geylang at about 8.15am on Monday. The victim found injured at the scene and sent unconscious to hospital, where he died. Meanwhile, the suspect was arrested at the scene and taken conscious to hospital. Preliminary investigations show that the duo knew each other, said the police. The victim was reported to have been the suspect's former employer and was stabbed in the chest during the fight. [[nid:731129]]dana.leong@asiaone.com 

Pump prices in Singapore may rise further on Tuesday (March 10) after Shell became the first company to raise its posted prices for all grades of fuel. In an update on its price board posted at 9am, Shell indicated that it has raised its price for the popular 95-octane petrol to $3.31, 98-octane petrol to $3.83, and its premium V-Power to $4.05. Meanwhile, its posted price for diesel rose to $3.24. The increases were by 26 cents for diesel and its 95- and 98-octane petrol; and, 29 cents for V-Power. 

mm2 Asia, the former operator of the now-shuttered Cathay Cineplexes cinema chain, will receive restructuring support from a private equity fund, the firm announced in a filing on the Singapore Exchange on March 9.mm2 Asia revealed that it has signed a term sheet with MMRA, a subsidiary of Hildrics Asia Growth Fund, for a potential $25 million capital injection as part of its restructuring plan.The agreement involves a $15 million share placement to MMRA, and a rights issue of up to $10 million, which the investor will fully underwrite. The proceeds raised are intended to fund the restructuring and working capital of the Group, mm2 Asia said.Hildrics Asia Growth Fund is a private equity fund that provides growth capital to mid-tier South-east Asian companies.The fund is managed by Hildrics Capital, whose chief executive Choo Kee Siong is a former managing director at UOB. Its chief operating officer Wee Teng Chuen is the son of UOB chief executive Wee Ee Cheong.

DBS chief executive officer Tan Su Shan received S$9.6 million in total compensation for the 12 months ended Dec 31, 2025, covering both her first nine months at the helm and the period she served as deputy CEO earlier in the year.Tan's remuneration comprised S$975,250 in salary, a S$3.7 million cash bonus, S$4.9 million in deferred compensation and S$68,694 in non-cash components, including club, car and driver benefits, DBS' annual report released on Monday (Mar 9) indicated.The figure excludes a retention award of S$737,250, which the bank said serves as a retention tool and compensates employees for the time value of deferred compensation.The S$9.6 million figure compares with the S$17.6 million pay package former CEO Piyush Gupta received for FY2024, his final full year in the role, before Tan took over in March 2025.For FY2025, Gupta received S$4.2 million in compensation for the period he served as CEO from Jan 1 to Mar 28, 2025. This comprised S$369,048 in salary, a S$1.8 million cash bonus, S$2 million in deferred compensation and S$42,297 in non-cash components.Tan succeeded Gupta on Mar 28, 2025.

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft took off from Changi Air Base on Tuesday (March 10) morning, a day after the Singapore Government confirmed two more repatriation flights for Singaporeans and their dependents stranded in the Middle East. The RSAF's A330 MRTT taking off from Changi Air Base on Tuesday (March 10) morning. PHOTO: Facebook/Zaqy Mohamad Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said in a social media post after the MRTT's departure that the deployment is an «important mission».

Eleven men will be charged in court on Tuesday (March 10) and Wednesday for their alleged involvement in cases of molestation.The suspects, aged between 20 and 72, acted separately between March 2021 and January 2026, the police said in a news release on Monday. The youngest victims — two 15-year-old girls — were purportedly molested by a 30-year-old man at a boardwalk along Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade on New Year’s Day. He faces two counts of outrage of modesty. The oldest of the suspects, a 72-year-old man, allegedly molested a 19-year-old girl in a home on Aug 13, 2025. He will be charged with one count of outrage of modesty. On June 6, 2025, a 32-year-old man purportedly molested a 46-year-old woman in an office along Gul Avenue. Investigations found that he also molested a 24-year-old woman at the same location in 2021. He will be charged with two counts of outrage of modesty.On August 25, 2025, a 35-year-old man allegedly molested a 39-year-old woman at Orchard Gateway. He will be charged with two counts of aggravated outrage of modesty.

A Singaporean man died after he fell off a motorcycle and was runover by a truck in Batam, Indonesia. The accident occurred on March 4 at around 4.30pm near Top 100 Jodoh shopping centre, reported local media. Videos of the incident shared online show a green truck stopped in the middle of a road with a motorcycle wedged under its front wheel. The truck's bumper also appears dented by the impact of the collision. Around the accident site, onlookers are seen crouching to look under the truck and check on the trapped victims. Two people were trapped under the truck, reported Batam News. The deceased man, a 62-year-old Singaporean surnamed Cai (transliterated), had been a pillion rider on a ride-hailing motorcycle, reported Shin Min Daily News. Cai was rescued by the police after the accident but died from his injuries, the newspaper reported. Prior to his death, Cai had worked for a shipping company in Batam, reported Shin Min. According to local media, the truck driver fled the scene after the collision and has yet to be apprehended by police. [[nid:731089]]

An elderly man died after being attacked and stabbed in the chest during a fight in Geylang on Monday (March 9). Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they were alerted to a case of fighting along Lorong 16 Geylang at around 8.15am. Photos circulating online show the crime scene cordoned off by the police, with large bloodstains and evidence markers on the ground. Multiple police cars and police officers can also be seen in the pictures. The police said that a 48-year-old man was arrested for causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. The suspect was sent conscious to hospital. The victim, a 70-year-old man, was taken unconscious to hospital where he later died. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said its officers sent one person to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and another to Raffles Hospital.Preliminary investigations revealed that both men knew each other, said the police. The elderly victim, who suffered stab wounds to the chest, was the former employer of the younger man, reported Lianhe Zaobao.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:731069]]

Pump prices in Singapore have continued to rise with three fuel companies increasing prices for their popular 95-octane petrol to around $3.15 on Monday (March 9). The adjustments come amidst surging oil prices as conflict in the Middle East, now in its second week, ensnared countries and places that are critical to the production and movement of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. Oil prices on Sunday eclipsed US$100 (S$128) per barrel for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East. 

The three children of activist Han Hui Hui have been taken to hospital for medical assessment and care following allegations of family violence. In a joint statement, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and police said that Han's children, aged three, five and six, were brought to hospital on Feb 15 after they had an alleged altercation with Han's mother-in-law. This comes after a video surfaced on Han's Facebook page on Feb 28, in which she claimed that the ministry had taken her children away and that she was not allowed to see them in hospital after they had fallen ill. «MSF took my children away. They were perfectly healthy and happy but they took my children away for two weeks,» said the 33-year-old. «After two weeks, they are now crying, sad, depressed and hiding in a corner, and they are now vomiting and running a fever. I just want to see my children.» The police noted that they have received multiple reports concerning Han's household since August 2025, including various allegations of violence made by Han, her husband, and her mother-in-law against one another. 

Permanent Secretary for Defence Chan Heng Kee, 57, will be taking over as Head of Civil Service from Leo Yip, 63, on April 1.Yip, who is also Permanent Secretary for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Permanent Secretary (PMO) (Strategy), will be retiring after 43 years of service in the public sector.Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister-in-Charge of Public Service Chan Chun Sing thanked Yip for his «extensive contributions» to the public service.«I would like to express my gratitude to Leo for his exemplary leadership and extensive contributions to the public service and Singapore over four decades,» Chan said, adding that the retiring permanent secretary was instrumental in charting new direction, pushing boundaries, and strengthening capabilities in the public service.Yip started his career in the Singapore Police Force in 1982. Since then, he has served in various roles, including as principal private secretary to then Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Chairman of the Economic Development Board, and Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs.

The police have arrested two directors of a fund management company and seized over $160 million of the company's assets over alleged money laundering. In a joint news release on Monday (March 9), the police and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said they jointly conducted enforcement operations against Capital Asia Investments Pte Ltd. The company and its directors are suspected of money laundering and failure to comply with various obligations as a licensed capital markets services licence holder under the Financial Services and Markets Act. MAS said in the news release that it had received information about possible unlawful activities by the company and has been reviewing its activities. Its supervisory review found «serious control failings» in the company's compliance with MAS' anti-money laundering requirements. Meanwhile, police said its Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office also received financial intelligence regarding the alleged involvement of the company and its related entities in a transnational money laundering network.