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Pipe leak causes flooding in Marine Terrace, water supply to 12 HDB units disrupted

Residents of Marine Terrace were greeted with the sight of brown water pooling around their estate on Thursday (May 28) morning, according to a video uploaded to TikTok by user Nicklawj.In the 27-second video, Nicklawj documents the extent of the flooding, be
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Pipe leak causes flooding in Marine Terrace, water supply to 12 HDB units disrupted

Residents of Marine Terrace were greeted with the sight of brown water pooling around their estate on Thursday (May 28) morning, according to a video uploaded to TikTok by user Nicklawj.In the 27-second video, Nicklawj documents the extent of the flooding, beginning with a view of the area around a HDB block at 8am.The water pooled past kerb-level and seemed deepest around a construction site near Block 50A Marine Terrace. Water can also be seen spewing out from what is presumably a drain nearby.A supermarket in the estate was also affected by the flooding, with water stagnating under shelves.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, Singapore's national water agency PUB said it was alerted to a pipe leak next to Block 54 Marine Terrace at around 7.50am.The leak then caused water to flow to surrounding areas.Water supply to 12 units in the block was disrupted for around three hours.PUB distributed water bags to affected residents and deployed service crew to determine the location of the leak and carry out repairs.«We also worked with Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Town Council to clean up the surrounding area,» PUB said.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrived in Singapore on Friday (May 29) morning ahead of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, where he is expected to meet counterparts and regional leaders.The United States Air Force Boeing 747-E4B carrying Hegseth landed at Paya L
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrived in Singapore on Friday (May 29) morning ahead of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, where he is expected to meet counterparts and regional leaders.The United States Air Force Boeing 747-E4B carrying Hegseth landed at Paya Lebar Air Base just after 3.15am. He was received by US embassy staff and military officials. 

Pete Hegseth meets Chan Chun Sing while in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue

Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday (May 29).In a statement the same day, Singapore's Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the defence minister met his US counterpart ov
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Pete Hegseth meets Chan Chun Sing while in Singapore for Shangri-La Dialogue

Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday (May 29).In a statement the same day, Singapore's Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said the defence minister met his US counterpart over lunch at Shangri-La Hotel. It added that the two leaders reaffirmed the mutually beneficial and longstanding bilateral defence partnership between Singapore and the US.They also discussed global and regional security developments, and discussed how both sides can strengthen defence cooperation, Mindef said, adding that Hegseth's visit underscores the strength of the bilateral defence partnership.«Mr Chan also expressed appreciation for the US' longstanding support for the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) training in the US, as well as for the SAF's technology access,» the statement read. 

Teen splashes red paint on house door, threatens to burn unit; arrested for loanshark harassment

A male teenager allegedly splashed red paint on the main gate and door of a home along Canberra Link, and also left a debtor's note outside the unit threatening to set it on fire.  Police officers arrested the 18-year-old alleged loanshark runner within
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Teen splashes red paint on house door, threatens to burn unit; arrested for loanshark harassment

A male teenager allegedly splashed red paint on the main gate and door of a home along Canberra Link, and also left a debtor's note outside the unit threatening to set it on fire.  Police officers arrested the 18-year-old alleged loanshark runner within six hours of receiving a report on Thursday (May 28).In a news release on Friday, the police said they were alerted to the case at about 7.05pm.The debtor's note outside the victim's home read, «Better call me to settle now. Next time come is burn!!»Officers from Woodlands Police Division identified the alleged perpetrator within six hours with the help of images from police cameras.The culprit is believed to be involved in three other similar cases of loanshark harassment along Sembawang Drive and Canberra Link, said the police.He will be charged in court on Saturday under the Moneylenders Act. The penalty for loanshark harassment for first-time offenders is a jail term of up to five years, along with a fine of between $5,000 and $10,000, and mandatory caning of up to six strokes.The police reiterated that they have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment.

FairPrice freezes prices on over 500 products until end-August amid rising cost of living

Supermarket chain FairPrice will lock its prices on more than 500 essential items until end-August to assuage concerns over rising costs. The price freeze will begin from June 1 and include products such as rice, cooking oil, eggs, vegetables, fresh and
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FairPrice freezes prices on over 500 products until end-August amid rising cost of living

Supermarket chain FairPrice will lock its prices on more than 500 essential items until end-August to assuage concerns over rising costs. The price freeze will begin from June 1 and include products such as rice, cooking oil, eggs, vegetables, fresh and frozen meat, milk, as well as senior and baby care products.In a statement on Friday (May 29), FairPrice Group said the move is «to ensure that putting food on the table and grocery runs for daily essentials remains one less thing for Singaporeans to worry about».It added that the measure aims to keep popular daily essentials «firmly within reach for local households».An earlier wave of price freezes by the supermarket chain involving more than 100 daily essentials was implemented in April after the conflict in the Middle East disrupted global supply chains.FairPrice Group chief executive Vipul Chawla said the price freeze in April proved effective in protecting household budgets.«However, dealing with prolonged global uncertainties requires a deeper, more sustained commitment,» he added.

Surrey Hills Holdings founder charged after allegedly cheating woman of over $400k

SINGAPORE — The founder of Surrey Hills Holdings — best known for its Surrey Hills Grocer cafe chain — has been charged with multiple counts of cheating after she allegedly duped a woman into handing her more than $400,000.Pang Gek Teng, 37, who is no l
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Surrey Hills Holdings founder charged after allegedly cheating woman of over $400k

SINGAPORE — The founder of Surrey Hills Holdings — best known for its Surrey Hills Grocer cafe chain — has been charged with multiple counts of cheating after she allegedly duped a woman into handing her more than $400,000.Pang Gek Teng, 37, who is no longer the chief executive of the company, was also charged on May 29 with one count of criminal breach of trust involving over $240,000, as well as one count each of attempted cheating and forgery.She now faces 12 charges in total.Pang, a Singaporean, allegedly duped a woman into handing her more than $400,000 in total over eight occasions between 2018 and 2019.Among other things, Pang is accused of cheating the woman of the largest amount on Jan 4, 2019, by pretending to be two people known as “Desmond” and “Derrick”.She is said to have assumed such characters to dupe the woman into believing that a private investigator had reported seeing her husband at a bank branch in Serangoon Garden, asking about her account.Pang allegedly claimed that the money was at risk of being frozen, and was to be transferred to “Derrick” for “safekeeping”.

Mask up? Singapore faces higher haze risk from June to Oct

Singapore is bracing for a higher risk of transboundary haze from June to October, driven by the impending development of El Nino and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). In a statement on Friday (May 29), the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the M
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Mask up? Singapore faces higher haze risk from June to Oct

Singapore is bracing for a higher risk of transboundary haze from June to October, driven by the impending development of El Nino and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). In a statement on Friday (May 29), the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) announced that El Nino conditions are forecast to emerge between June and July, which will likely result in warmer and drier weather.According to the MSS, the probability of an El Nino event occurring this year is over 80 per cent, citing warmer sub-surface ocean temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.Once fully established, the phenomenon will dictate regional weather patterns, particularly during the south-west monsoon season from June to September when the country receives typically lesser rainfall.Beyond dry conditions, El Nino is known to drive up local temperatures. While the initial strength of this incoming El Nino is expected to be moderate, there is potential to intensify into a strong event between August and September, said the two agencies. 

Singapore and Vietnam ink deals on advanced manufacturing, judicial and training cooperation

Singapore and Vietnam on Friday (May 29) inked new agreements that will strengthen cooperation in areas such as advanced manufacturing, doctoral training and the judiciary.The two countries — which upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnershi
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Singapore and Vietnam ink deals on advanced manufacturing, judicial and training cooperation

Singapore and Vietnam on Friday (May 29) inked new agreements that will strengthen cooperation in areas such as advanced manufacturing, doctoral training and the judiciary.The two countries — which upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) in March last year — also established an agri-food trade task force and a strategic dialogue platform. Meanwhile, investment registration certificates were also issued for five joint industrial park projects in Vietnam.These, and a joint statement on supply chain resilience, were announced on the second of a four-day state visit by To Lam. The president of Vietnam, is making his first visit to Singapore since assuming office in April.

Circle Line trains to display 'clockwise' and 'anticlockwise' directions from July

Come July, the completed Circle Line will drop terminal station names, using 'clockwise' and 'anticlockwise' labels to show train directions instead.To help commuters familiarise themselves with the new signage system, the enhanced wayfinding signs will
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Circle Line trains to display 'clockwise' and 'anticlockwise' directions from July

Come July, the completed Circle Line will drop terminal station names, using 'clockwise' and 'anticlockwise' labels to show train directions instead.To help commuters familiarise themselves with the new signage system, the enhanced wayfinding signs will be displayed at Promenade, Esplanade, Buona Vista and Paya Lebar stations from Friday (May 29).The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will also introduce the new wayfinding features through its social media channels, brochures and posters at the four stations, as well on the LTA website. The website will also feature a new interactive tool for commuters to virtually explore and familiarise themselves with the new wayfinding experience. Additionally, LTA staff will also be at these four stations from Friday until Sunday to assist commuters with the enhanced signs.«The completion of the CCL introduces unique operating features that require tailored wayfinding solutions to help commuters navigate the full loop more easily,» LTA said.

Hong Kong principal involved in swearing incident at Safra Jurong resigns

The principal of a Hong Kong school has resigned after he was earlier suspended for swearing at security personnel during a trip to Singapore.Lee Cheuk-hing, principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, tendered his resignation on Thu
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Hong Kong principal involved in swearing incident at Safra Jurong resigns

The principal of a Hong Kong school has resigned after he was earlier suspended for swearing at security personnel during a trip to Singapore.Lee Cheuk-hing, principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, tendered his resignation on Thursday (May 28), school manager Edmund Wong Chun-sek told the South China Morning Post (SCMP).Wong said that the school's committee will hold a meeting within the next few days to decide whether to accept the resignation, reported local media, adding that there are various factors to consider and that the welfare of their students is a top priority.Speaking to Hong Kong media outlet Dotdotnews, Lee apologised for his behaviour and said that he should have set a good example for the students.Lee said that he will reflect on his actions, and that he will fully co-operate with all arrangements and investigations by the school's governing body and the Education Bureau.He also apologised to the public in Hong Kong and Singapore in closing.

'1516' wins 4D top prize 3 times in 2026, stunning punters

The results of the 4D lottery draw on Wednesday evening (May 27) has sparked new interest amongst punters as the number «1516» emerged as the first-prize win — for the third time this year.The permutation had never cinched first- or second-priz
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'1516' wins 4D top prize 3 times in 2026, stunning punters

The results of the 4D lottery draw on Wednesday evening (May 27) has sparked new interest amongst punters as the number «1516» emerged as the first-prize win — for the third time this year.The permutation had never cinched first- or second-prize before 2026, according to the Singapore Pools website. The set of digits was drawn for the top prize for the first time on Feb 7, and again on Feb 25. Records from Singapore Pools showing the number of times «1516» has appeared in the winning prize categories.PHOTO: Singapore Pools The records also show that the number 1516 has only appeared as a winning number 18 times since the lottery company began collecting data in May 1986. It claimed third-prize on two separate occasions in 2008 and 2010, but remained mostly obscure, winning only 10 starter prizes and three consolation prizes.

Man who provided $57k in loans to be charged with unlicensed moneylending

A 60-year-old man will be charged in court on Friday (May 29) for his alleged involvement in unlicensed moneylending activities.He faces 22 counts of conducting a moneylending business without a licence.Police said in a news release on Thursday night that the
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Man who provided $57k in loans to be charged with unlicensed moneylending

A 60-year-old man will be charged in court on Friday (May 29) for his alleged involvement in unlicensed moneylending activities.He faces 22 counts of conducting a moneylending business without a licence.Police said in a news release on Thursday night that they were alerted to a case of unlicensed moneylending on April 21, 2025 after a debtor was harassed by a loan shark for repayments.They established the identity of the man through follow-up investigations and later arrested him. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man had provided a total of $57,000 in loans to at least ten borrowers in Singapore between June 2023 and October 2025. The loans ranged from $500 to $11,000.If found guilty of the said offence, the man could be jailed for up to four years, fined up to $300,000, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.Police reminded members of the public to stay away from loan sharks as they will not hesitate to carry out persistent and dangerous harassment acts on debtors and their families, such as setting fires, splashing paint at residences, and locking the gates using chains or bicycle locks to confine the occupants.

'Incredibly warm, kind, and full of love': Friends pay tribute to USS performer who died

Tributes have poured in for the 42-year-old Universal Studios Singapore WaterWorld performer who died after a medical emergency during a training session.Willis Sia was a member of the local cosplay and Star Wars communities who often dressed up as Darth Vade
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'Incredibly warm, kind, and full of love': Friends pay tribute to USS performer who died

Tributes have poured in for the 42-year-old Universal Studios Singapore WaterWorld performer who died after a medical emergency during a training session.Willis Sia was a member of the local cosplay and Star Wars communities who often dressed up as Darth Vader.He played three characters in WaterWorld, including the show's antagonist Deacon, according to his Instagram account.Sia's Facebook page has been flooded with tributes from friends, with most referring to their experiences meeting him at cosplay events. Many commented to say that, despite the characters he played, Sia was one of the kindest people they knew.

Singapore must remain relevant, resilient in a changing world order: Vivian Balakrishnan

Amid what he described as volatile and dangerous times — when supply chains are at risk and old partnerships are being eroded — Singapore has to look for new opportunities and broaden its network of partners, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balak
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Singapore must remain relevant, resilient in a changing world order: Vivian Balakrishnan

Amid what he described as volatile and dangerous times — when supply chains are at risk and old partnerships are being eroded — Singapore has to look for new opportunities and broaden its network of partners, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.And to do so, the country must be relevant and resilient.Dr Balakrishnan made these comments to the media on Thursday (May 28) as he wrapped up a five-day working visit to three North-east Asian countries — China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and South Korea. DPRK is North Korea's official name.

Fuel prices fall on May 28 as Esso, Sinopec post adjustments

There was continued respite for diesel vehicle owners in Singapore on Thursday (May 28) as two fuel companies — Esso and Sinopec — posted adjustments to their prices for diesel. Sinopec led the latest round of adjustments on Thursday afternoon, annou
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Fuel prices fall on May 28 as Esso, Sinopec post adjustments

There was continued respite for diesel vehicle owners in Singapore on Thursday (May 28) as two fuel companies — Esso and Sinopec — posted adjustments to their prices for diesel. Sinopec led the latest round of adjustments on Thursday afternoon, announcing a 5-cent reduction to its price for diesel. The move was mirrored by Esso in the evening.Similar to the last round of adjustments by Caltex and Shell on the eve of Hari Raya Haji (May 26), both companies also kept their petrol prices unchanged.Following the latest round of changes, the price of diesel now ranges from $2.71 at Smart Energy, to $4.37 at Caltex, Esso and Shell.Meanwhile, the price of the more popular 95-octane petrol ranges from $2.64 at Cnergy to $3.46 at Caltex, Esso, Shell and Sinopec, with SPC holding the middle ground at $3.42.

Fire breaks out in bedroom of Yishun HDB flat, window panel breaks

A fire broke out at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Yishun on Thursday (May 28) afternoon.The incident happened at about 4.20pm in the bedroom of an 11th floor unit at Block 653 Yishun Avenue 4.When AsiaOne reached the scene at about 4.40pm, at
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Fire breaks out in bedroom of Yishun HDB flat, window panel breaks

A fire broke out at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Yishun on Thursday (May 28) afternoon.The incident happened at about 4.20pm in the bedroom of an 11th floor unit at Block 653 Yishun Avenue 4.When AsiaOne reached the scene at about 4.40pm, at least one Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) combined platform ladder used for high-rise firefighting, two fire engines, and a light fire attack vehicle were present.A window panel of the unit was observed to be broken, with black soot seen on the external facade.  SCDF vehicles at Block 653 Yishun Avenue 4 on Thursday (May 28) afternoon. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Stringer Outside the affected unit, black soot could also be seen along the corridor. 

ICA, police K-9 'sniff out' 11,000 heat sticks, vape from Singapore car at Woodlands Checkpoint

Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the police K9 unit foiled an attempt to smuggle heat sticks and a vaporiser into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on May 9.In a Facebook post on Thursday (May 28), ICA said its officers direc
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ICA, police K-9 'sniff out' 11,000 heat sticks, vape from Singapore car at Woodlands Checkpoint

Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the police K9 unit foiled an attempt to smuggle heat sticks and a vaporiser into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on May 9.In a Facebook post on Thursday (May 28), ICA said its officers directed a Singapore-registered rental car for enhanced checks.The 37-year-old male Singaporean driver only declared a single packet of cigarettes before the search of the vehicle.A total of 11,000 heat sticks along with a vaporiser were found hidden underneath the passenger seats of the car and inside the centre console.The driver was arrested and the case has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation. 

Vietnam's president To Lam to make 4-day state visit to Singapore

To Lam, the president of Vietnam, will make a four-day state visit to Singapore from Thursday (May 28) — his first visit to Singapore since assuming office in April. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the visit affirms the strong and mu
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Vietnam's president To Lam to make 4-day state visit to Singapore

To Lam, the president of Vietnam, will make a four-day state visit to Singapore from Thursday (May 28) — his first visit to Singapore since assuming office in April. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the visit affirms the strong and multifaceted relationship between Singapore and Vietnam.Ties between the two countries were upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) in March last year. Under the CSP, both countries will focus on renewable energy, artificial intelligence, undersea cable development, and other critical infrastructure projects. A former career police officer, Lam rose through the ranks and held senior roles in Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security before becoming Minister of Public Security in 2016.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident with car in Clementi

A 43-year-old male motorcyclist was taken to hospital after colliding with a car on Wednesday (May 27). Replying to AsiaOne's queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the crash at around 6pm.The accident
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident with car in Clementi

A 43-year-old male motorcyclist was taken to hospital after colliding with a car on Wednesday (May 27). Replying to AsiaOne's queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the crash at around 6pm.The accident involved a car and motorcycle at the junction of Commonwealth Avenue West and Clementi Avenue 2. The motorcyclist was taken conscious to National University Hospital, said the SCDF.The motorcyclist is assisting with ongoing investigations, said the police. A video of the incident posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante the same day showed vehicles turning at the junction.A motorcycle, travelling straight from the opposite direction, collides with a car making a right turn. 

Ministers from 44 countries to attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Some 54 minister-level delegates from 44 countries will attend the 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), to be held at the Shangri-La Hotel from May 29 to 31.War in Iran, strained US commitments in Asia and rising tensions over Taiwan will likely dom
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Ministers from 44 countries to attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Some 54 minister-level delegates from 44 countries will attend the 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), to be held at the Shangri-La Hotel from May 29 to 31.War in Iran, strained US commitments in Asia and rising tensions over Taiwan will likely dominate the agenda at the region's premier defence forum.Vietnam President To Lam is scheduled to deliver this year's keynote address on Friday evening (May 29), coinciding with his four-day state visit. This is also the Vietnamese leader's first address on his country's foreign policy to an international audience since becoming president in April.Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta will deliver a special address on May 30, while US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will deliver plenary remarks at a dialogue the same day. 

5 days’ jail for woman who shoved 8-year-old girl against wall after child bumped into her

SINGAPORE — Unhappy that a girl had bumped into her along a crowded MRT platform, a woman shoved the eight-year-old against a wall, causing pain to the victim’s head and shoulder.On May 25, Ho Hui Ling, 44 was sentenced to five days’ jail for performin
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5 days’ jail for woman who shoved 8-year-old girl against wall after child bumped into her

SINGAPORE — Unhappy that a girl had bumped into her along a crowded MRT platform, a woman shoved the eight-year-old against a wall, causing pain to the victim’s head and shoulder.On May 25, Ho Hui Ling, 44 was sentenced to five days’ jail for performing a rash act against the girl.Ho and the girl were walking along the platform at Buona Vista MRT station at around 9am on Jan 16, 2025, when the child “slightly bumped” into her.The child, who was with her mother, continued walking forward.Displeased, Ho walked towards the victim and forcefully shoved her.The child, who was then wearing her school attire, cried after she knocked into a wall.“The accused did not apologise for her actions and muttered words to the effect, ‘She pushed me, so I pushed her’ to (the child’s mother),” Deputy Public Prosecutor Caleb Looi stated in court documents.The victim did not seek any medical treatment after the incident.Ho was arrested on June 10, 2025, and charged in court soon after.DPP Looi had urged the court to sentence Ho to between one and two weeks’ jail, stressing that her offence involved a child.

Choa Chu Kang murder: Man who killed ex-lover and survived 18th floor fall charged in hospital

A 22-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his former lover to death at a HDB block in Choa Chu Kang and then survived a fall from the 18th floor was on Thursday (May 28) charged in hospital with murder.Mohamad Faiz Umar, a Malaysian, was handed the capital char
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Choa Chu Kang murder: Man who killed ex-lover and survived 18th floor fall charged in hospital

A 22-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his former lover to death at a HDB block in Choa Chu Kang and then survived a fall from the 18th floor was on Thursday (May 28) charged in hospital with murder.Mohamad Faiz Umar, a Malaysian, was handed the capital charge by a magistrate at the National University Hospital.He is accused of killing Chua Bee Ting, 21, inside Lift A of Block 248 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2 sometime between 8.53pm and 9.22pm on Tuesday.The case will be mentioned again in three weeks, on June 18.If found guilty of his charge, Faiz faces the death penalty.In a statement on May 27, the police said they received a call for help at the location at about 8.55pm on May 26. The victim was pronounced dead on the spot by a paramedic, while the suspect was arrested for murder and taken to the National University Hospital.Police later seized a knife believed to have been used in the incident near an adjacent walkway at Palm Gardens condominium.Faiz had reportedly landed on a green dumpster placed in front of the block's centralised refuse chute after his fall.[[nid:736790]]

Critics slam 'terrible' catered food for migrant workers: 'My taste buds are ruined'

Concerns over the quality of catered meals provided to migrant workers in Singapore have surfaced online after a recent video in which some members of the public were invited to sample the food served to workers.In a video posted on Migrant Workers Singapore'
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Critics slam 'terrible' catered food for migrant workers: 'My taste buds are ruined'

Concerns over the quality of catered meals provided to migrant workers in Singapore have surfaced online after a recent video in which some members of the public were invited to sample the food served to workers.In a video posted on Migrant Workers Singapore's (MWS) Facebook page on Saturday (May 23), participants were shown tasting meals purportedly served to migrant workers, with some describing issues such as hard or undercooked staples and insufficient protein.Migrant Workers Singapore is a community platform for migrant workers in Singapore to share their experiences, talents and culture. «This is terrible,» commented one participant. Another added: «Right now, my whole mouth is just salt. My taste buds are ruined after this, it’s like I can’t taste anything else anymore.»One participant noted that the taste was acceptable, adding: “The taste is not bad, just that there are a lot of bones.”MWS said the exercise highlighted what it described as a significant gap in nutrition, hygiene, and overall food quality, which it said could affect workers' health and well-being.

Loh Kean Yew reaches Singapore Badminton Open round of 16, sole Singaporean left in $1.3m event

Singapore badminton star Loh Kean Yew is through to the round of 16 at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2026 after defeating India's Kidambi Srikanth in a thrilling three-game clash on Wednesday (May 27).The win makes Loh the only Singaporean left in the US$
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Loh Kean Yew reaches Singapore Badminton Open round of 16, sole Singaporean left in $1.3m event

Singapore badminton star Loh Kean Yew is through to the round of 16 at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2026 after defeating India's Kidambi Srikanth in a thrilling three-game clash on Wednesday (May 27).The win makes Loh the only Singaporean left in the US$1 million (S$1.3 million) event after local players Yeo Jia Min and Jason Teh were eliminated earlier in the day.Playing in front of a lively home crowd at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, the 2021 world champion battled past India's Kidambi Srikanth 22-20, 19-21, 21-17 in a hard-fought 63-minute encounter.Despite it being only the round of 32, thousands of fans packed the stadium, chanting «Go Singapore» and cheering the 28-year-old on throughout the match, according to the Straits Times.The opening game saw both players trading points in a tense battle before Loh edged ahead 22-20 after saving a game point.Srikanth responded in the second game, forcing a decider after taking it 21-19.But Loh regained momentum in the third, opening up a lead midway through the game before closing out the match 21-17, in front of roaring supporters.

Singaporean motorcyclist dies after being flung off overpass in Causeway accident

SINGAPORE — A 25-year-old Singaporean died in the early hours of May 27 after he was thrown off his motorcycle and an overpass in an accident on the Causeway.The accident happened on Jalan Tambak Johor — which is the Malaysian side of the Causeway in Joho
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Singaporean motorcyclist dies after being flung off overpass in Causeway accident

SINGAPORE — A 25-year-old Singaporean died in the early hours of May 27 after he was thrown off his motorcycle and an overpass in an accident on the Causeway.The accident happened on Jalan Tambak Johor — which is the Malaysian side of the Causeway in Johor Bahru — at about 3.20am on May 27, said the Johor Bahru Police South District in a statement uploaded on Facebook that night.Preliminary investigations found that the man, who was a nurse, was riding from the Bukit Chagar area of JB to the checkpoint at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex.He entered the car lane by mistake before attempting to turn back, against the flow of traffic, the police said.He is believed to have lost control and veered to the right-hand side of the road before colliding with a road barrier and skidding along a sharp bend, the police added.As a result of the collision, he was thrown from his motorcycle and fell about 10m from an overpass, the statement read.

Teen, 17, to be charged after allegedly driving at 174kmh on ECP, hitting 6 vehicles

A 17-year-old teenager will be charged in court on Thursday (May 28) after he allegedly drove at speeds of up to 174kmh during a police pursuit before crashing into six vehicles.On Jan 16, traffic police officers were patrolling along Paya Lebar Road towards
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Teen, 17, to be charged after allegedly driving at 174kmh on ECP, hitting 6 vehicles

A 17-year-old teenager will be charged in court on Thursday (May 28) after he allegedly drove at speeds of up to 174kmh during a police pursuit before crashing into six vehicles.On Jan 16, traffic police officers were patrolling along Paya Lebar Road towards Upper Paya Lebar Road at about 10.50pm when the driver of a car allegedly sped off after spotting them.

Woman's GrabFood order allegedly disappears 1 minute after delivery: 'Thought I made a mistake'

A 23-year-old woman was left shocked after her GrabFood order allegedly disappeared just one minute after it was marked as delivered on Saturday (May 23).The woman, Aurora (who declined to give her real name), later shared the incident on TikTok, where it gai
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Woman's GrabFood order allegedly disappears 1 minute after delivery: 'Thought I made a mistake'

A 23-year-old woman was left shocked after her GrabFood order allegedly disappeared just one minute after it was marked as delivered on Saturday (May 23).The woman, Aurora (who declined to give her real name), later shared the incident on TikTok, where it gained traction online, with many users also claiming to have experienced similar situations.Aurora told AsiaOne that she received a notification at about 12.39pm stating that her lunch order had been delivered. The rider also sent a proof-of-delivery photo showing the food hanging on the gate outside her home in Bukit Panjang.As she had opted for contactless delivery, Aurora claimed «I waited briefly before stepping out to collect the order so the rider would have time to leave first».However, when she checked at 12.40pm, just a minute later, the food was gone.Aurora said she initially «thought I had made a mistake» and panicked, prompting her to check everything from the unit number in the delivery photo to her address and whether the gate shown was actually hers, as she «never experienced anything like this before».

New cars and light goods vehicles face stricter air-con rules from July 2028

Singapore is rolling out a new set of measures to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions with stricter standards for commercial refrigeration and vehicle air-conditioning kicking in from July 2027.The new measures are intended to help Singapore reach its cli
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New cars and light goods vehicles face stricter air-con rules from July 2028

Singapore is rolling out a new set of measures to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions with stricter standards for commercial refrigeration and vehicle air-conditioning kicking in from July 2027.The new measures are intended to help Singapore reach its climate goals of reducing emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said in a media release on Thursday (May 28).These will apply to new refrigeration systems used in supermarkets from July 2027, and from July 2028 for air-conditioning in new passenger cars and light goods vehicles.Global warming potential (GWP) limits were first introduced by NEA in 2022 for household air-conditioners, refrigerators and water-cooled chillers used for large building cooling systems. They were developed in consultation with suppliers, users and recycling companies.In layman terms, the larger the GWP, the more that a given gas warms the Earth compared to carbon dioxide over a time period — usually 100 years.

Man who killed ex-lover in Choa Chu Kang survives 18th floor fall, to be charged for murder

A 22-year-old man will be charged on Thursday (May 28) with the murder of a woman, the Singapore Police Force stated in a press release on May 27.The incident happened at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Choa Chu Kang on Tuesday (May 26) night.H
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Man who killed ex-lover in Choa Chu Kang survives 18th floor fall, to be charged for murder

A 22-year-old man will be charged on Thursday (May 28) with the murder of a woman, the Singapore Police Force stated in a press release on May 27.The incident happened at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Choa Chu Kang on Tuesday (May 26) night.He faces the death penalty if convicted of killing the 21-year-old woman, believed to be his ex-girlfriend.In an earlier statement on Wednesday morning, the police said they received a call for assistance at Block 248 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2 at about 8.55pm on Tuesday.The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic, while the suspect was arrested for murder and conveyed to the National University Hospital.

Vivian Balakrishnan visits North Korea for the first time since 2018

Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan is visiting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, from May 26 to 27, marking his first visit to Pyongyang since 2018.Dr Balakrishnan posted an Instagram Reel on Wednesday
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Vivian Balakrishnan visits North Korea for the first time since 2018

Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan is visiting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, from May 26 to 27, marking his first visit to Pyongyang since 2018.Dr Balakrishnan posted an Instagram Reel on Wednesday (May 27), sharing that he called on Jo Yong-won, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK.«We recalled President of the State Affairs Kim Jong-un’s historic visit to Singapore for the first US-DPRK Summit in 2018, which underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and engagement, even amidst difficult circumstances,» he wrote. «Chairman Jo also provided an update on political developments in the DPRK.»

69-year-old man found deceased in Hougang after blind elderly neighbour calls police over foul odour

An elderly man was found deceased on the 10th floor of a flat in Block 174C Hougang Ave 1 around noon on Tuesday (May 26).According to a report by Shin Min Daily News, a blind resident surnamed Lin had noticed a foul odour two days prior, which only grew stro
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69-year-old man found deceased in Hougang after blind elderly neighbour calls police over foul odour

An elderly man was found deceased on the 10th floor of a flat in Block 174C Hougang Ave 1 around noon on Tuesday (May 26).According to a report by Shin Min Daily News, a blind resident surnamed Lin had noticed a foul odour two days prior, which only grew stronger.After other neighbours on the same floor came to enquire on the matter, 75-year-old Lin sensed something was wrong and called the police on Tuesday morning.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police stated that a 69-year-old was found motionless and pronounced dead on the scene. Based on preliminary investigations, no foul play is suspected, but police investigations are ongoing.Lin told the Chinese daily that the deceased resident had recently moved into the rental apartment and was living alone, while another neighbour surnamed Su said that the man had a son with special needs who occasionally came to visit.Su added that the last time she saw the deceased alive was five days ago.According to Lin, this was the second case of a body being discovered in their block in the span of a few days.

Car lands on side along Marina Bay hotel driveway after accident with taxi; female passenger and infant daughter taken to hospital

A 29-year-old woman and her nine-month-old infant daughter were taken to two hospitals after an accident — involving a car and a taxi — in Marina Bay that saw the car they were in land on its side along a hotel driveway.The incident happened at about 10.3
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Car lands on side along Marina Bay hotel driveway after accident with taxi; female passenger and infant daughter taken to hospital

A 29-year-old woman and her nine-month-old infant daughter were taken to two hospitals after an accident — involving a car and a taxi — in Marina Bay that saw the car they were in land on its side along a hotel driveway.The incident happened at about 10.35pm at 6 Raffles Boulevard — the listed address for Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay hotel.  Map showing where the accident involving a passenger car and taxi took place on Tuesday (May 26) night. GRAPHIC: Google Maps, Social media A video posted on social media shows the passenger car lying on its side at the hotel's driveway.At least two Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engines, an ambulance and a rescue tender were present at the scene.

ICA officers hack, pry open Malaysia-registered bus's floorboard; uncover duty-unpaid cigarettes

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers literally brought out their axes and crowbars as they hacked and pried open parts of a Malaysia-registered bus during an enhanced check at Woodlands Checkpoint on May 15.In a video posted on its social medi
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ICA officers hack, pry open Malaysia-registered bus's floorboard; uncover duty-unpaid cigarettes

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers literally brought out their axes and crowbars as they hacked and pried open parts of a Malaysia-registered bus during an enhanced check at Woodlands Checkpoint on May 15.In a video posted on its social media on Tuesday (May 26), ICA officers are seen hacking away at the buses' floorboard to reveal what appears to be modified compartments. Crowbars and hammers were also used to pry open parts of the bus chassis to reveal contraband cigarettes.ICA said the bus was directed for enhanced checks after its image analysts found anomalies in the scanned image of the bus.There, its search and examination officers extracted more than 3,200 cartons and 40 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes.AsiaOne understands that such profiling is typically conducted by ICA's Integrated Targeting Centre (ITC). The ITC operates 24/7 and leverages data analytics to conduct pre-arrival risk assessment of travellers, conveyances and cargo. Those assessed to be of higher risk are flagged for checks upon arrival at Singapore's checkpoints. 

Wife granted 33% of matrimonial assets in divorce; homemaker role allowed husband to grow business

SINGAPORE - A woman who assumed greater responsibilities on the homemaking front so her husband could build his business has been granted a third of the couple's matrimonial assets, which amounts to $2.2 million.In judgment published on May 20, High Court Jus
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Wife granted 33% of matrimonial assets in divorce; homemaker role allowed husband to grow business

SINGAPORE - A woman who assumed greater responsibilities on the homemaking front so her husband could build his business has been granted a third of the couple's matrimonial assets, which amounts to $2.2 million.In judgment published on May 20, High Court Justice Dedar Singh Gill noted that the woman had directly contributed around 5.9 per cent, or $400,000, to the asset pool, while the man provided around $6.4 million.He said that the man, 45, bore most of the indirect financial contributions as he had greater financial capacity, and his supplementary credit card enabled the wife to pay for household expenses.Meanwhile, the wife, 44, assumed greater responsibilities on the homemaking front.She looked after their three children, aged nine to 16, oversaw their studies and managed the household, including the supervision of their helper.«It is also notable that the wife supported the husband's career, having resigned from her job to commence work at the husband's company,» the judge said.

Fuel prices fall on eve of Hari Raya Haji as Caltex, Shell post adjustments

Pump prices in Singapore fell ahead of Hari Raya Haji as two fuel companies — Caltex and Shell — posted adjustments to its prices for diesel on Tuesday (May 26).In a price board update published at 4.30pm, Shell announced a 5-cent reduction to the price o
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Fuel prices fall on eve of Hari Raya Haji as Caltex, Shell post adjustments

Pump prices in Singapore fell ahead of Hari Raya Haji as two fuel companies — Caltex and Shell — posted adjustments to its prices for diesel on Tuesday (May 26).In a price board update published at 4.30pm, Shell announced a 5-cent reduction to the price of its diesel. The move was mirrored by Caltex at 8pm the same day.Both companies kept their petrol prices unchanged.The last rounds of price movements were recorded on three consecutive days between May 20 and May 22.Following the latest round of adjustments, the price of diesel now ranges from $2.76 at Smart Energy, to $4.42 at Esso.

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