The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 19-year-old male, Mohamed Fareed Gab Andrei.In a news release published on Monday (March 30), the police said he was last seen in the vicinity of Block 807 Tampines Avenue 4 at about 3pm on Sunday.The said address is part of a HDB precinct located across the road from Temasek Polytechnic. Those with information are urged to contact the police hotline at 999 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential, the police said.[[nid:732459]]editor@asiaone.com 

Eight Singaporean taxi drivers, aged between 47 and 74, were arrested on Monday (March 30) for allegedly bribing Malaysian law enforcement officers on the Causeway. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said in a statement that the drivers, operating under the cross-border taxi scheme, did so to avoid enforcement action for driving along the bus lane.Investigations are ongoing for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.Anyone convicted of corruption faces a fine of up to $100,000 and up to five years' jail, or both.Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, CPIB said, adding that it will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action against any parties involved in such activities.[[nid:732546]]chingshijie@asiaone.com

A netizen has raised alarm over a «severe bed bug infestation» in Ang Mo Kio, claiming to have been bitten more than 20 times.In a video posted in Facebook group Complaint Singapore today (March 30), several insects are seen crawling around the insides of a seating area outside AMK Hub near a McDonald's outlet.«In between the wooden slats, there is a severe bed bug infestation. Please don't sit there... Hope you don't bring any home,» captioned the post. The user claimed he was bitten over 20 times on his buttocks in just a few minutes, noting that older people were also present, sitting and lying in the area. In response to AsiaOne's queries, a spokesperson of the Ang Mo Kio Town Council said: «Our property team conducted checks with our pest control operator this morning and confirmed that the insects observed were cockroaches, not bed bugs.»Treatment is currently in progress, and we will continue to monitor the area closely to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for residents and visitors." 

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. MOE appoints 4 student care operators to replace Little Professors Learning CentreThe Ministry of Education (MOE) has appointed four student care operators to replace Little Professors Learning Centre whose contract was terminated last month... » READ MORE2. Motorcyclist dies after accident in Yishun, driver arrested for allegedly driving under influence of drugs

Two neighbourhood police centres (NPCs) in the planning areas of Bukit Timah and Kallang will merge on May 25, the police announced on Monday (March 30).The merger, involving Kampong Java NPC and Bukit Timah NPC, is part of the transformation of frontline operations to better address evolving security challenges and community needs, the police said.Following the merger, Kampong Java NPC will be retained — as a larger operational base — while Bukit Timah NPC will be renovated before re-opening as Dunearn neighbourhood police post (NPP) by the fourth quarter of 2027.«The merging of NPCs aim to optimise limited police resources by combining smaller NPCs serving adjacent areas into a larger operational base,» the police said.They expect the merger to enhance their deployment flexibility, while improving operational effectiveness.«The community policing unit in the merged NPC can organise larger scale community policing events.»The merged crime strike force will also have better coordination and control in dealing with more complex crimes and incidents," the police explained.

A group of around ten tourists shoplifted extensively from the Freysnes roadside shop today. The owner is warning other tourism operators about the group, which is believed to be heading east. The thieves took groceries, candy, and souvenirs.

Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that the strikes are very dangerous

Mikhail Galuzin favors the system which would allow all states to be confident in their security

Visitor locations have been damaged in 10 provinces across Iran

The Ukrainian armed forces fired artillery 17 times on evacuated areas

Spokeswoman Mao Ning added that China consistently stands for respect for the territorial integrity of all countries, firmly supports Cuba in defending its sovereignty

Organic production in the EU is governed by Regulation (EU) 2018/848. Following the Court of Justice's judgment of 4 October 2024 in Case C 240/23 Herbaria Kräuterparadies II, which stated that imported products recognised under equivalence arrangements cannot use the EU organic logo, the Commission has proposed adjustments to improve clarity for consumers and prevent trade disruptions. The proposal would revise the labelling rules for imports from equivalent third countries, allowing the EU organic logo to be used only when additional EU requirements are met. It would also simplify requirements for cleaning and disinfection products, raise the thresholds for exempting small sellers of unpacked organic products, ease the conditions for groups of operators, and extend equivalence recognitions to trade partners to prevent trade disruption. Further changes would address quail production rules, withdrawal periods for veterinary medicines, outdoor access for poultry and limits on poultry house size. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Ocho Rios Runaway Bay Chapter continued its decades-long support of the Mustard Seeds Widow’s Mite facility in St Ann with a donation of $150,000 on Friday. The donation followed the handover of a cheque to Adult and Teen Challenge in February, and marked the JHTA’s commitment to continue its charitable contribution to the wider community. Hurricane Melissa had forced the postponement of the annual children’s treat and cheque donation to the two institutions, which is normally held in December.

St Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation Chairman Donna Parchment Brown has issued a call for Jamaicans, individuals and organisations to come forward and assist students who have not returned to school since Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.

The Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) is blaming systemic “inertia” for the protracted delay in correcting an anomaly affecting registered dental surgeons. The union, as part of its efforts to press the ministries of health and wellness and finance to bring action to the signed agreement, has issued a notice of industrial action.

A Trelawny mother who gave birth six months ago to a baby with Trisomy 13, or Patau syndrome, has come forward to share aspects of the family’s journey with the child, who is currently hospitalised. Babies affected by Patau syndrome have a low life expectancy, with up to 95 per cent dying within the first year. However, for six-month-old Anna-Olivia Gardener, there are high hopes that she will be a blessed exception and go on to live a life as close to normal as possible.

Declaring that no act of violence will go unanswered, Pastor Adolphus Smith yesterday warned that there will be “a day of reckoning” as he addressed mourners at the funeral of slain Denham Town shopkeeper Kerrio ‘Boyu’ Pinnock. “All those who believe they are going to get away with their ungodly deeds and their dirty deeds, they better think again,” he said. “For the Bible says that every knee shall bow and everyone will have to answer to God for what they have done.”

Jamie Laing has revealed he was 'terrified' and felt powerless when wife Sophie Habboo was rushed for an emergency C-section after their son's arm was through the cervix.

Survivors are being 'misled' by claims they can get justice by self-swabbing for their attacker's DNA.

As part of a drive to improve social cohesion, the Conservative leader warned on Sunday the practice, which is common in some British Pakistani communities, is 'reinforcing separatism'.

It comes as the number of US troops in the Middle East swelled to 50,000, roughly 10,000 more than usual.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's latest coverage of the Iran war as the conflict enters its fifth week. Donald Trump has said he could 'take Iran's oil' as Gulf states come under attack.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's latest coverage of the Iran war as the conflict enters its fifth week. Donald Trump has said he could 'take Iran's oil' as Gulf states come under attack.

After a week that saw a scathing auditor general's report find the federal Immigration Department has failed to act on fraud in its international student program, a major bill reforming immigration powers is now law in Canada.

Despite increases to provincial funding in recent years, the percentage of children with autism registered with the Ontario Autism Program and receiving funding had yet to crack 25 per cent as of early this year — as demand for the funding continues to grow.

Two WestJet passengers were denied compensation after being told their flights were cancelled for safety reasons. But flight records suggest the airline shuffled planes and avoided paying.

The new measures will help distribute kerosene for cooking and lighting in several states, India’s oil ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Kylie Weitz was found dead in Garrison after she suffered a gunshot wound to the face. The initial 911 call suggested that Weitz had accidentally shot herself.

President Trump's controversial White House Ballroom renovation project has embarrassing oversights, according to an architectural analysis.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's latest coverage of the Iran war as the conflict enters its fifth week. Donald Trump has said he could 'take Iran's oil' as Gulf states come under attack.

The National Education Union (NEU) accused ministers of 'failure' due to schools having to 'shake the collection tin' to cover the basics.

Police were called just before 6am on Saturday to reports of a young woman being found unresponsive in the quiet Austhorpe suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire.

A 67-year-old man disguised himself as a construction worker before breaking into a coffee shop in MacPherson to steal cash.Murugaian Kandasamy, a Singaporean, was sentenced to four years' jail on March 27 after pleading guilty to the crime.On the night of Jan 8, Kandasamy had unlawfully entered the coffee shop at Block 76 Circuit Road by cutting a padlock securing the rear door.According to court documents, the man took $2,830 from the beverage stall and another $50 from the mixed rice stall.Investigations found that Kandasamy had patronised the coffee shop several times in May 2025 and noticed the two stalls did not have CCTV cameras, reported Lianhe Zaobao.Unable to pay his rent because of financial difficulties, he reportedly decided to steal from the coffee shop.At about 9pm, Kandasamy arrived at the coffee shop with housebreaking tools, including a crowbar.Seeing that the stalls had yet to close, he waited nearby and changed into a long-sleeved shirt, reflective vest, yellow helmet and a face covering.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has appointed four student care operators to replace Little Professors Learning Centre whose contract was terminated last month. In the statement on Monday (March 30), the ministry said that the operators are: Learning Studio Educare, Principals Academy Inc, Young Men’s Christian Association of Singapore and Nascans.They will start operating from April 6 to provide after-school care services for 1,800 pupils in the eight affected primary schools, as well as Kindergarten Care (KCare) services in six of them.  The move comes after Little Professors’ contract was terminated on Feb 14 following complaints from employees about unpaid salaries and Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions since November 2025.The private operator ran student care centres in eight primary schools: Anchor Green, Jing Shan, Kranji, Punggol Cove, Waterway, Westwood, Hong Wen and White Sands.The ministry said: "Staff at the affected schools had stepped up to ensure the continuity of after-school care.