In recent years, changes in lifestyle and the growing use of digital services have transformed the way people look at purchasing insurance. Visiting insurance offices in person, spending a significant amount of time comparing prices, and lacking transparent information about coverage were among the challenges many policyholders previously faced. In this context, online platforms have been able to simplify and make the insurance purchasing process more accessible.

Passengers on a Pasir Ris-bound train on the MRT's East-West Line (EWL) were evacuated on Friday (Dec 5) after smoke was found emitting from a passenger's power bank.The incident was posted on XiaoHongShu by a user surnamed Liu. According to Liu, the train was at Tanjong Pagar MRT station when a passenger's power bank started to emit smoke.The commuter added that there were no flames or explosions.Another passenger pressed the emergency communication button and staff arrived swiftly to assist with the evacuation, with a new train arriving within five minutes of the incident.Liu shared that the incident was a «rare sight». It was also the first time Liu had witnessed the emergency communication button being activated. The commuter praised SMRT: «Accidents are inevitable but it matters that they were able to handle the incident swiftly and efficiently. The passengers also did not panic.»Responding to AsiaOne's queries, SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai said that station staff responded immediately after the emergency communication button was activated on the train.

SINGAPORE - The police have issued 121 prohibition of disposal orders against vehicles registered under SRS Auto amid a multi-agency probe into possible money laundering activities in the car leasing business.The order blocks the sale and transfer of vehicles owned by the car leasing firm.Investigations had started in 2024, after police received financial intelligence from the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office regarding Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi and his associates.The 38-year-old tycoon, who chairs real estate and financial services conglomerate Prince Group, was later indicted in the US on Oct 14, 2025, over alleged wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, and for allegedly directing the operation of forced-labour scam compounds in Cambodia.The probe in Singapore involves the police and member agencies of the Anti-Money Laundering Case Coordination and Collaboration Network, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and intelligence agencies.The Straits Times understands that police investigators are speaking to a number of industry insiders, including Ms Chen Xiaoxuan.

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In a recent statement, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reassured stakeholders that it has not ceased funding for renewable energy projects. Instead, it provided lenders with crucial data on domestic solar manufacturing capacity. This initiative is designed to empower smarter investment choices throughout the solar industry.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu countered Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the IndiGo crisis, asserting the government champions aviation competition to welcome new airlines and expand fleets. He highlighted recent legislation to reduce aircraft leasing costs, emphasizing the issue's public, not political, nature. Gandhi had blamed the government's 'monopoly model' for passenger woes.

Organiser Taher Shah boasts he has helped thousands with no experience to rake in hundreds of pounds an hour on emergency call-outs after £395 'training'.

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The Albatross File — created, named and kept by Singapore's first Defence Minister Dr Goh Keng Swee — sheds new and never before published insights on the story of Singapore's separation from Malaysia on Aug 9, 1965.It contains cabinet papers, conversation records and handwritten notes detailing vividly, a «dramatic, blow-by-blow record» of how Singapore came to separate from Malaysia. Speaking at the launch of the Albatross File exhibition and a 488-page book titled The Albatross File: Inside Separation at the National Library along Victoria Street on Sunday (Dec 7), Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he decided, when he was prime minister, to declassify and publish the file. SM Lee said he also asked for the file to be published alongside relevant extracts from the oral histories of key participants involved in the separation, to bring together and put on public record a «full documented account» of the separation, which he describes as «a seminal event» in Singapore's independence journey. 

Two Gojek passengers who identified themselves as doctors have received praise for stopping to help the victim of a fatal accident after their driver drove past the scene.In a dashcam video shared in the Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Saturday (Dec 6), paramedics can be seen attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an individual laying on the road. A motorcycle can be seen laying on the side of the road.The two passengers can be heard in the video stating that they are doctors and able to help the victim. The driver then stops the car and allows them to do so.According to the caption, the video was allegedly provided by a Gojek driver, who was ferrying the two individuals from Tan Tock Seng Hospital to Bukit Batok.«[I would] like to compliment two doctors from TTSH,» the caption wrote. «It was close to 12 midnight and despite a tiring day at work, both doctors without any hesitation identify themselves as doctors and volunteered in helping.»The video has since received around 130,000 views and 1,600 reactions.

A total of 10 men and 37 women were arrested in a series of multi-agency operations aimed at curbing illegal and criminal activities, said the police in a statement on Sunday (Dec 7).Led by Tanglin police division and supported by officers from the Health Sciences Authority, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Central Narcotics Bureau and the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the four-day operation conducted from Dec 3 to 6 involved individuals aged between 20 and 88.Targeted areas included public entertainment outlets, massage establishments, residential units, and commercial premises across Orchard Road, Whampoa, Toa Payoh, Novena, Balestier, Kim Keat Road, and Robertson Quay.AsiaOne was among the media invited to observe two such enforcement operations on the night of Dec 3.The crackdown took place at a coffee shop in Whampoa, where several seniors were arrested for suspected illegal horse-betting activities. 

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Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has received a prestigious accolade from the World Book of Records, London, acknowledging his exemplary political service and dedication to democracy. This achievement marks his historic tenth oath-taking as Chief Minister, a milestone that underscores both his resilience in governance and the confidence bestowed upon him by the citizens of Bihar.

India is launching an ambitious revival plan for 28 deserted coal mines, successfully reopening two of them already. Paired with the auction of 133 additional mines, these efforts are set to dramatically enhance coal output, crucial for meeting increased energy needs.

In a remarkable stride towards sustainability, India has unveiled a staggering 31.25 GW of non-fossil energy capacity this fiscal year, with solar energy spearheading the revolution. Over the past eleven years, the solar sector has experienced an unprecedented surge of 4,500%, positioning India as a crucial contender in the global clean energy landscape.

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Prime Minister Modi expressed profound sorrow over the Arpora nightclub fire, announcing Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families and Rs 50,000 for the injured from PMNRF. The devastating blaze, reportedly caused by a cylinder blast, claimed at least 25 lives and injured around 50. Goa's Chief Minister has ordered a thorough investigation into the tragedy.

A devastating fire ripped through a North Goa nightclub, claiming at least 25 lives and injuring many more. The blaze, reportedly triggered by an explosion, occurred in an establishment operating without valid permissions. Fire safety norms were not followed, and access for emergency services was severely hampered, leading to a tragic loss of life.

A devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub has claimed 25 lives, including four tourists and 14 staff members. Six others were injured and are receiving medical attention. Initial investigations suggest the venue may have violated fire safety regulations. Authorities are conducting a thorough inquiry to determine the exact cause and ensure strict legal action against those responsible for this tragic incident.

The former Duke and Duchess of York will step inside a royal palace for the first time since they were stripped of their titles when their granddaughter is christened on Friday.

Parts of the profession want to 'bring the courts to their knees' in order to 'destroy' Labour's reforms, legal insiders revealed.