Two men, aged 18 and 20, have been arrested for allegedly stealing multiple motorcycle side mirrors in the western part of Singapore. The police said they received multiple reports of side mirrors being stolen from motorcycles in Jurong West, Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang. The alleged thefts took place between Dec 31, 2025, and Jan 15 this year. In a statement on Friday (Jan 16), the police said the duo were identified by officers from Jurong Police Division with the aid of police cameras. The 20-year-old man will be charged in court on Saturday for theft of motor vehicle parts. Meanwhile, investigations against the 18-year-old male suspect are still ongoing. The said offence carries a penalty of up to seven years' jail and a fine.Motorcycle owners are advised to take the following precautionary measures: park their vehicles in well-lit areas; install anti-theft alarms; use a motorcycle canvas and secure both ends; and use additional locking devices such as disc brake locks or suspension guards. [[nid:728079]]editor@asiaone.com 

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have arrested a 26-year-old Malaysian lorry driver for attempting to smuggle 8,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint on Jan 2. In a Facebook post on Friday (Jan 16), ICA said that anomalies were detected in a scanned image of the vehicle, which declared its consignment as plastic products. The Malaysia-registered lorry was directed for further checks, and officers found a total of 8,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes.From the video posted by ICA, the «plastic products» appear to be tupperware containers. The case has been referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation.Buying, selling, conveying, possessing or dealing with duty-unpaid goods are serious offences under the Customs Act and the Goods and Services Tax Act. Offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty evaded, jailed for up to six years, or both. Vehicles used in these offences and proceeds of sales of duty-unpaid goods may also be forfeited.[[nid:727812]]editor@asiaone.com 

Eighty-eight people have been arrested in an island-wide anti-drug operation which began on Sunday (Jan 11), said the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on Friday (Jan 16). A total of about 213g of cannabis, 170g of Ice, 1g of heroin, five Ecstasy tablets, 23 Erimin-5 tablets, vape-related products — including 37 pods believed to contain etomidate — and around $1,100 of cash was seized, said CNB in a press release. The street value of the drugs is estimated to be more than $23,000.The operation covered areas such as Bedok, Woodlands, Race Course Road and Telok Kurau. In one of the arrests involving a 34-year-old Singaporean woman in Edgedale Plains on Jan 12, CNB officers found about 160g of cannabis and 59g of Ice in a plastic box behind her children's bedroom door. The next day, officers arrested a 39-year-old Singaporean man at his home in Hougang Avenue 5, having found a small amount of Ice, five Ecstasy tablets, 2 Erimin-5 tablets and drug utensils.  

A man seen having a spat with a mother over her child's alleged misbehaviour on the MRT has sparked online debate about parenting in public spaces.In a video shared on Facebook on Tuesday (Jan 13), he can be seen confronting the woman for allowing her son to jump around on the train. Based on the MRT's next-station display, the incident is believed to have occurred on the purple line.He can be heard questioning the woman's parenting, saying, «What kind of mother are you? Everybody is looking at you.»Unhappy with the confrontation, the woman responded, «I did not ask him to jump around.» 

Two SBS Transit bus captains were presented the Singapore Civil Defence Force's (SCDF) Community First Responder Award on Friday (Jan 16) for putting out a car fire in Ang Mo Kio on Thursday morning. Lim Swee Shen, captain of service 133, and Liew Poh Chye, captain of service 71, told reporters at the presentation ceremony at Seletar Depot that they are extremely happy to receive the recognition.At about 7.45am on Thursday, 35-year-old Lim was plying his route along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 when he noticed smoke emitting from a black BMW ahead.Fearing that an explosion might occur, he immediately stopped the vehicle and grabbed a fire extinguisher, running towards the car without hesitation.«I saw the smoke and thought I needed to extinguish the fire quickly, else the situation might become more dangerous later,» said Lim, who has been a bus captain with SBS Transit for 10 years.«It's my duty as a bus captain, and also human nature,» he said on his decision to help.Video footage of the incident posted on social media showed the BMW driver opening the car's bonnet to reveal fiery flames.

A woman received a call from an unknown number and then went to strike up a friendship with the stranger who claimed they had met before.Over the next two months, she handed him $60,000 in cash, believing that he was helping her invest the sum.The physical transactions took place without her ever seeing the man.The 55-year-old cleaner, surnamed Wang, realised she had fallen for a scam when the man cut off contact after learning that she had no more funds, reported Shin Min Daily News.The victim told the Chinese evening daily that a person named «Li Lindong» (transliteration) had called her on messaging platform WhatsApp last October.«He said he had seen me in Chinatown several days ago and called as he wanted to know me. I occasionally accompany my mother there, so I didn't think too much about it and believed him,» she said.Wang said the man frequently called her to chat and had sent her pictures of himself in luxury cars and a mansion, as well as photos of his «daughter».About two weeks after they connected, Li suggested that Wang join him in forex trading.

A new dance space has opened at Marina South Pier MRT station, offering young performers a free and accessible venue to practise their moves.SMRT announced the MirrorMoves initiative in a TikTok video uploaded on Thursday (Jan 15), showcasing the open space fitted with full-length mirrors for dancers to utilise.According to SMRT, the new space at Marina South Pier MRT station is the first of its kind, and is free for all to use.

A woman was caught ripping off Chinese New Year decorations from the gate of a HDB flat in Boon Keng on Sunday (Jan 11).The resident, identified as Lee, shared a YouTube video on Jan 12 documenting the incident. In the eight-minute recording, three women are seen stepping out of the lift at around 7.33pm as they approach the unit. There was a fourth woman in the lift who did not step out. One woman, dressed in a white top with sunglasses, approaches the unit. As she rings the doorbell, her two other friends, dressed in a black tube top and purple halter top, laugh and move back towards the lift. The woman in black later walks forward and points at something on the HDB gate saying, «What do you mean? He caused violence here?» The women in white then rings the doorbell again and takes a photo of the unit. She continues waiting outside the unit as her friends wait near the lift. She repeatedly says, «Are you okay, sir? I just want to talk to you,» claiming that she saw the Boon Keng resident in a Reddit thread and wanted to «know if you're okay». 

Catholic Junior College (CJC) will be relocated to a new campus near Punggol Digital District (PDD) in 2034, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Friday (Jan 16).The relocation under the second phase of the JC Rejuvenation Programme — previously announced during MOE’s Budget debate in February last year —  will be the third-oldest junior college’s first since its founding in 1975.CJC’s move from its Whitley Road campus in Novena will bring it closer to firms and institutions in the 50ha tech park, which is touted as Singapore’s first smart district.This means that the school can explore collaborations and partnerships, as well as «enrich» the educational experience of students with opportunities in the digital sector, MOE said.Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said that CJC’s relocation — a «deliberate» choice — aims to allow students to better connect their pre-university education to a “world beyond college”.He cited the Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) move to a new campus within the PDD last year as an example of how schools can apply learning to real-world practice and deepen collaboration with industry partners.

SINGAPORE — A 22-year-old man was convicted on Jan 15 by the High Court of raping his younger cousin at his home when he was a teenager.The assaults took place between 2016 and 2018, when the perpetrator was between 12 and 15 years old and his victim between eight and 10 years old.The man, who denied all the allegations, went on trial in May 2025 on three charges.On Jan 15, he was convicted of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration.In a written judgment, Justice Valerie Thean found the victim's testimony on these two charges to be unusually convincing.On the other hand, the man's evidence was not credible, said the judge.The judge acquitted him of the third charge of rape because the victim could not give sufficient details about a specific incident.Justice Thean said: «While I accept she was a truthful witness, I am concerned with the sufficiency of detail on (the charge). I find it unsafe to hold that the prosecution has met its burden of proof on this charge.»

A teenager is among five persons to be charged in court on Friday (Jan 16) for their alleged involvement in money mule and scam-related activities.The five persons —three men, a woman and the teen — aged between 18 and 32, are suspected to be involved in offences such as cheating, unauthorised access to computer materials, unauthorised disclosure of Singpass access code, assisting in retaining proceeds from criminal conduct, and abetting by conspiracy to commit cheating.Police said on Thursday night that the 18-year-old had allegedly set up two bank accounts in April 2025, with the intention of surrendering the internet banking credentials to a criminal syndicate.He was promised $1,000 for each bank account, but had received only $1,000 after relinquishing both accounts. For his actions, he will be charged with four counts of abetting by conspiracy to commit cheating and abetting to secure unauthorised access to computer systems. The offence of abetting by conspiracy to commit cheating carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, a fine, or both.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was sworn in on Thursday (Jan 14) by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as a member of the President Council for Minority Rights (PCMR).According to the President's Office, the role of the council is to examine all legislation to ensure that they are not disadvantageous to any racial or religious community. It also considers matters affecting any racial or religious community referred by Parliament or the Government. Finally, the council also advises the President on nominations to the Presidential Council for Religious Harmony, Malay Community Committee and the Indian and other minorities communities committee.Former Singapore prime ministers had been appointed as permanent members of the council, which is currently chaired by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon. Some of the permanent members are: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam, former foreign minister S Dhanabalan and former Speaker of Parliament Abdullah Tarmugi.Writing in a Facebook post on Thursday, PM Wong acknowledged the important work of the PCMR.

Four motorists, aged between 32 and 53, were arrested as part of an island-wide night enforcement operation on New Year's Eve, the Traffic Police said on Thursday (Jan 15).They were arrested for offences including driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without a valid driving licence.A total of 89 vehicles were stopped for checks.An additional 103 summonses were issued for other traffic offences such as using a mobile phone while driving, speeding and using an unapproved helmet.Under the Road Traffic Act 1961, motorists caught for driving while under the influence of alcohol may face a minimum fine of $2,000, up to $10,000, or imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.Repeat offenders face a fine between $5,000 and $20,000 and imprisonment for up to two years.Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.Driving without a valid licence carries a fine of up to $10,000 and a jail term of up to three years. The penalty is doubled for repeat offenders, and their vehicles may also be forfeited.

Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) is working with Sats to refine bento meals, recipes and food presentation, and exploring establishing an on-site kitchen, said principal Lee Peck Ping on Thursday (Jan 15). On Thursday (Jan 15), members of the media were invited to tour the new hybrid canteen and sample the bento boxes served by Sats.Lee, 47, said: «We have been engaging students and parents since 2024 as part of our plans to roll out this new canteen model. This is to really address the sustainability of the existing school canteen as well as to address the queue times.» The bento set options sparked online attention recently after a netizen likened the offered pre-packed meals to «cookhouse food» served in the military.On Jan 3, Reddit user Taenyfan95 shared photos of two bento lunch options, claiming it was what Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) students were offered. The two meals shown consisted of rice with a side of vegetables and protein, plated in turquoise-coloured trays. 

A 41-year-old male motorcyclist was taken to hospital on Wednesday (Jan 14) afternoon after an accident with another motorcycle along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE).The accident happened at about 3.05pm, along the BKE towards the Pan Island Expressway.In a video posted by SG Road Vigilante, two motorcycles were seen travelling - one behind the other - between the first and second lanes of the expressway. The 41-year-old was riding in the rear motorcycle. As they neared a lorry on the second lane, the motorcycle ahead slowed down. The 41-year-old tried applying his emergency brakes but still came into contact with the other motorcycle.The impact caused him to skid and bump into the lorry, now on his left. This second contact presumably caused the motorcyclist to skid towards the railing on his right. He then crashed into the railing, narrowly missing the other motorcycle.

Two SBS Transit bus captains have received plaudits for jumping in to extinguish a car fire in Ang Mo Kio.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a vehicle fire along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 at about 7.45am on Thursday (Jan 15).Footage of the incident posted by TikTok user rjlovesdriving on Thursday afternoon shows a black BMW stopped in the middle of the road as plumes of thick smoke billow out of its shut front bonnet.The driver, who had got out of the car, then opens the bonnet to reveal fiery flames which engulfs the front of the car.At the same time, a bus captain of service 133 races over with a fire extinguisher and douses the car and the blaze wanes slightly.

The body of a 76-year-old man was found dead at the foot of an HDB block in Punggol on Thursday (Jan 15).He is believed to have fallen from height.A video of the incident posted on Facebook group Singapore Incidents on Thursday shows a police tent placed over the body. A police cardon is seen around an area of the estate's driveway, in front of the centralised refuse chute of two blocks.Four police fast response cars are also seen in the video.

Pritam Singh's designation as the Leader of the Opposition (LO) will end «with immediate effect», Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a statement on Thursday (Jan 15).In his statement, PM Wong highlighted how Parliament had voted to express its view that Singh was unsuitable for his role as LO, adding that Singh had disagreed with court findings and «maintained his innocence».Explaining that Singh is entitled to his personal views on the matter, PM Wong asserted that «questions of guilt or innocence are determined through the impartial court process».His conviction by the District Court on two counts of lying to the Committee of Privileges (COP) followed by the dismissal of his appeal to the High Court is a «final and conclusive» legal outcome that must be respected, PM Wong said.«Having considered the matter carefully, I have decided that Singh’s criminal convictions, taken together with Parliament’s considered view of his unsuitability, make it no longer tenable for him to continue as the LO,» he stated.

A 2025 survey found that 90 per cent of polytechnic students got jobs within six months of completing their final exams or full-time National Service.The Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey (GES), conducted jointly by all the five polytechnics — Nanyang, Ngee Ann, Republic, Singapore and Temasek — found that students obtained jobs, accepted an offer, or started a business. In a joint statement on Thursday (Jan 15), the polytechnics said that the GES, which captured graduate's employment outcomes tweaked as at Oct 1, 2025, also showed that the median gross monthly salary for graduates in full-time permanent employment rose from $2,900 in 2024 to $3,000 in 2025.Salary for humanities and social sciences graduates was $3,200, while graduates from health sciences took home $3,011.Despite the rise in median salaries, the polytechnics noted that the proportion of graduates getting jobs has remained relatively steady over the years, despite a slight dip. 

A SBS Transit bus captain allegedly made a crass remark when he was confronted by a passenger who believed he did not sufficiently accommodate her open stroller during boarding and alighting.«Your husband never give [sic] you last night?» he purportedly asked mother-of-two Athirah Khairwan.The 28-year-old content creator, who took to TikTok to share her upsetting encounter, told AsiaOne she had boarded bus service 145 at about 10.26am on Monday (Jan 12) with her young children in a double stroller. As she was in the process of wheeling the stroller onto the bus from its rear door, the doors suddenly shut on the stroller with her kids, shocking her and other passengers.«My baby was panicking but thank God there's no injuries,» Athirah said, adding that she had been angry as the bus captain did not check on them or express any concern afterwards.When they reached Toa Payoh Bus Interchange, Athirah found that the vehicle was stopped some distance away from the kerb, which hindered her from alighting with the «heavy» stroller.

Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties - including recent developments in resource-rich Iran and Venezuela - have placed renewed spotlight on the issue of energy security.But what happens if these uncertainties deteriorate further into an energy security crisis - one that cripples our power supplies, including critical information technology (IT) systems? Themed «Are you ready for disruptions?», this year's Total Defence exercise, named Exercise SG Ready (ESR) 2026, will see businesses, communities and homes face simulated prolonged power outages, as critical IT systems struggle to operate under the energy strain.It is aimed at encouraging the public to plan for potential disruptions, including strengthening their continuity plans.

Grouping HDB blocks with fewer units to vote for the Home Improvement Programme (HIP) as a single cluster so that there are sufficient households participating in the process is being considered by the Ministry of National Development (MND).In a written parliamentary reply on Wednesday (Jan 14), National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said that MND will be reviewing the voting process for HIP. He was responding to a parliamentary question from Fengshan MP Hazlina Abdul Halim, who asked if the HIP voting framework would be reviewed in light of a recent case where some Tiong Bahru residents narrowly missed the threshold.«We understand that under the current voting process, blocks with fewer eligible units may face greater risks of not reaching 75 per cent of votes to proceed with HIP,» he said.«We will review the voting process for such blocks to balance between helping older estates to benefit from the HIP, while respecting the decision of flat owners.»

The rear-view markings of an advertisement on a taxi have stirred discussion among drivers online, due to their resemblance to a police car.A photo shared on the Roads.sg Facebook page on Tuesday (Jan 13) showed the rear of a ComfortDelGro taxi with two red-and-blue lines over its boot, with the poster pointing out its similarity to the markings on police vehicles.While the red bands are in a 'V'-shape on police vehicles, the red-and-blue lines are in an inverted 'V'-shape on the taxi. Based on a logo printed on the vehicle wrapping, the advertisement belongs to Bando, a manufacturer of driving belts, conveyor belts, and various other rubber and plastic products.When contacted, a spokesperson for Bando told Lianhe Zaobao that the taxi advertisements are visibly different from police car markings, and expressed surprise that there could be any confusion.Bando added that the advertisement was created by advertising agency Moove Media, which they believe had ensured the design complied with relevant laws before it was launched.

Singapore's Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14) backed a motion which stated that Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh was unfit to continue in his role as Leader of the Opposition, in light of his court conviction and conduct. The motion was passed by a voice vote of ayes. All nine other WP MPs and NCMP Andre Low who were present stood up after Singh requested that the Speaker record the dissenting votes; WP had lifted the party whip. NCMP Eileen Chong was away on a business trip. The motion, tabled by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah, sought that Parliament «affirms that honesty and integrity are fundamental pillars of Singapore's parliamentary and political system».It also requested that the Parliament express regret at Singh's conduct, describing it as «dishonourable» and «unbecoming» of a MP.The motion noted that the High Court had upheld Singh's conviction for lying to Parliament's Committee of Privileges and also guided former WP MP Raeesah Khan to continue with her lie to the House.

A diced beetroot product is being recalled after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) found the potential presence of rust within the can. The product — Community Co's Diced Beetroot — is being recalled by its importer Redmart, the agency said in a news release on Wednesday (Jan 14). The recalled product batch — 3700/01131-L24155 — originates from China and expires on June 3, 2027. SFA said that the potential presence of rust is due to a packaging fault, adding that the integrity of the can may be affected. Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the affected product and have concerns about their health should seek medical attention. Consumers may direct their enquiries to their respective points of purchase. [[nid:727888]]editor@asiaone.com 

A motorcyclist and his pillion were taken to hospital after an accident along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) towards Tuas Checkpoint on Wednesday (Jan 14). Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police said they were alerted to an accident involving a motorcycle and a van at around 5.30pm. The male motorcyclist, 41, and the female passenger, 39, were conveyed conscious to hospital. In dashcam footage uploaded to Facebook group Tuas Woodlands Checkpoint, two motorcyclists can be seen directing the flow of traffic along the rightmost lane, while a third can be seen sprawled on the ground just ahead of a fallen motorcycle. To the left, a van can be seen parked along a road divider. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority notified motorists of the accident in a Facebook post, warning of expected delays for travellers departing Singapore via the checkpoint. 

Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu has ascended the «family ranks» to become a grandmother. Fu took to Facebook on Wednesday (Jan 14) morning to announce the arrival of her granddaughter. «Finally get to meet you. Welcome to our family. I am now a grandmother,» Fu said in her post.The minister, who will turn 62 in March this year, is married to technopreneur Ivan Lee. They have three children. Several social media users congratulated Fu on her «promotion» and left messages of well-wishes. As of 3.40pm, the post has received over 3,700 reactions and more than 800 comments.  [[nid:724711]]editor@asiaone.com 

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh has disagreed that his conduct was dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP, he stated in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14).He was responding to the motion by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah questioning the suitability of Singh as the Leader of the Opposition.This comes after Singh was found guilty and fined $7,000 each for two charges of lying to the Committee of Privileges (COP) in February last year.«I disagree that my conduct was dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP, as I disagree with the finding of guilt by the courts and the COP,» Singh said, explaining that he would refer to statements taken by the police from former MP Raeesah Khan's aide, Loh Peiying, which had been denied use in court.Singh further claimed that a convicted person is able to retain their belief that they are innocent, highlighting how President Tharman Shanmugaratnam had responded to media queries relating to his 1994 criminal conviction with: «They got the wrong man».

A domino effect of mistakes beginning with former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan's lies in the House in 2021 has put Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's parliamentary position in doubt. Leader of the House Indranee Rajah tabled a motion which was heard in Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14) questioning Singh's suitability to continue in the role. Here's a timeline of how events unfolded, beginning with Khan's untruths. Aug 3, 2021: WP puts forth a motion in Parliament on empowering women. Khan delivers a speech claiming to have accompanied a purported sexual assault victim to a police station, and alleging that the case was mishandled by the police. Aug 7, 2021: Khan admits to Singh that her anecdote was untrue. Aug 8, 2021:  Khan tells WP leaders Singh, Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap that she was a sexual assault victim and admits to lying in Parliament. Singh is alleged to have said: «this would probably be something that we would have to take to the grave». 

The decision on whether Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh should continue as Leader of the Opposition rests with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, said Leader of the House Indranee Rajah on Wednesday (Jan 14). She had filed a motion in Parliament stating that Singh's conduct was dishonourable and unbecoming of an MP, and that it renders him unsuitable to continue as Leader of the Opposition. This comes after he was convicted and fined $14,000 in February last year on two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee over the case of former MP Raeesah Khan. His conviction was upheld in December after an unsuccessful appeal. In her speech, Indranee said that the motion does not call for the removal of the Leader of the Opposition. Since the Leader of the Opposition is designated by the Prime Minister, PM Wong will decide if Singh is to be stripped of this appointment — not Parliament. 

Pritam Singh’s approach to the Raeesah Khan lying incident showed a «failure of leadership» on his part, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah said on Wednesday (Jan 14),Speaking on the motion of Singh’s suitability as Leader of the Opposition which she had tabled before the Parliament sitting, Indranee summed up on what she said are a number of “dishonesties” from the Workers’ Party (WP) chief.Singh had told Khan, a former WP MP, to maintain her lie to Parliament, even though she had confessed to him in August 2021.He then lied to the public and concealed material information from his own party, according to Indranee.«There are simply too many lies — they pile up, one on top of another, each to cover up a previous lie,» she said.«And that is a problem as Mr Singh is also the Leader of the Opposition.»Singh was convicted and fined $14,000 in February last year for lying to a parliamentary committee. His conviction was upheld in December after he appealed against it.

Adoption agencies in Singapore are expected to carry out due diligence to ensure that the children they bring in are of «correct background and origin», Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming said on Wednesday (Jan 14).Goh was responding to a parliamentary question from Workers' Party chair Sylvia Lim on concerns over Singaporeans' confidence in adoption processes, despite the affected parents having followed all legal requirements amid the alleged Indonesian baby-trafficking case. «I have constituents affected by this situation and they have already been caring for these babies for more than a year, and this uncertainty is a torture to them,» said Lim, who also wanted to know how long investigations are expected to take. The exchange in parliament follows reports by Indonesian media last September that police in Indonesia were working with Singapore authorities to investigate an alleged baby trafficking syndicate operating out of West Java. 

A 31-year-old Malaysian man will be charged in court on Wednesday (Jan 14) for his alleged involvement in several cases of government officials impersonation scam (GOIS).The police said in a news release on Tuesday that they received a report involving the impersonation of a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) official.Similar to a series of cases reported in November 2025, the victim was also told that her identity was misused and that she was being investigated for money laundering offences.Same repeated modus operandi: Identity misusedThe female victim who filed the report was allegedly told over the phone, by an unknown person claiming to be from UnionPay, that she had to pay for an insurance policy which she had purchased.When the woman denied having signed up for any insurance policy, the person told her that her identity may have been misused and that he would file a case with the police for her.Shortly after, the victim received another call from a person claiming to be an MAS official.

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has impounded another 10 foreign-registered vehicles for illegally ferrying passengers across the Singapore-Malaysia border.The recent round of enforcement operation brings the total number of such vehicles impounded since July 2025 to 162.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Jan 13), LTA said the drivers were nabbed at land checkpoints and areas such as Bedok Reservoir. It added that more than 3,000 vehicles have been checked since July 2025.  Weighing in on the recent enforcement, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling reiterated that passenger safety and the livelihoods of Singaporean drivers are of «utmost importance» to the authorities.

Law enforcement officers at Woodlands Checkpoint recently uncovered almost 3kg of drugs hidden inside pet food and beverage packaging in an inbound Malaysia-registered car. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Jan 13), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said its officers who conducted checks on the car on Dec 29 detected the drugs and referred the case to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB). CNB officers then conducted further checks on the car. In total, officers found 20 bundles of drugs — comprising about 1.46kg of heroin and 1.44kg of methamphetamine, commonly known as Ice. A 20-year-old Malaysian man was arrested in relation to the incident. Earlier the same month, on Dec 22, ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint found two black bundles in a passenger's bag after performing a search of another Malaysia-registered car.Further checks by CNB officers uncovered 3.27kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice.A 39-year-old Malaysian man was arrested in relation to that incident.