SINGAPORE – For no apparent reason, an early intervention teacher at a childcare centre used a pen to repeatedly stab the head of a six-year-old special needs boy, causing him to sustain several wounds.The woman later lied to the victim’s parents and the centre’s principal that the boy was injured after using toys to hit himself.Upon the mother’s insistence, the principal reviewed CCTV footage, which revealed the offence.The 45-year-old offender, who had earlier pleaded guilty to ill-treating the child, was initially expected to be sentenced on Tuesday (April 28). She will now be sentenced on June 22.She cannot be named owing to a gag order to protect the victim’s identity, and is no longer working at the centre, which also cannot be identified.The child has autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and could speak only one word at a time when the incident occurred in 2022.Deputy Public Prosecutor Emily Koh said the woman had been an early childhood educator for about 10 years.She was the victim’s form teacher and was the only adult in the classroom at around 3pm on Nov 16, 2022.

SINGAPORE – Shoppers in Singapore may be paying the same - or more - for less when it comes to items such as instant coffee or tea, as well as cereal and juices, according to the Department of Statistics (Singstat).This is known as ‘shrinkflation’, or hidden price changes, which is a form of inflation that some economists call “stealth inflation”. It occurs when a product’s size or quantity is reduced but the price stays the same or increases, so consumers effectively pay more per unit.An analysis by Singstat on barcode data from major supermarkets found that overall, less than 5 per cent of items commonly purchased by resident households here experienced shrinkflation in January to December 2025.Among these, eight fast-moving consumer goods were most affected by shrinkflation, based on how often size reductions were observed across the supermarkets.The products are cereals, instant coffee or tea, shampoo, laundry detergent, fruit and vegetable juices, ice cream, milk powder and diapers, said Singstat, which released the findings in a newsletter on April 29.

There is «no basis» for criminal charges to be filed against SPH Media for the alleged overstating of circulation data, the police said on Wednesday (April 29) as it concluded investigations into the matter.In a statement, the police said SPH Media had lodged a report on the inconsistencies in circulation data reporting on June 21, 2023.Former and current employees and directors of the media company were probed for offences including, but not limited to, falsification of accounts and cheating.«The investigations showed that there was no basis for bringing any criminal charges,» the police said.«The police, in consultation with the Attorney-General's Chambers, will be taking no further action.»In 2023, it was reported that the circulation figures for some SPH Media publications had been overstated by about 85,000 to 95,000 daily average copies.

PayNow users will no longer be able to use nicknames in lieu of their actual names from June 6, as part of efforts to strengthen protection against impersonation scams, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced on Wednesday (April 29).Following the change on June 6, the name of the retail payee displayed before a payment is made will no longer be a nickname chosen by the payee. Instead, only the name of the payee linked to the registered account will be displayed to the payer, but with selected letters shown to safeguard customer privacy. The association said in a media release that this approach balances between the use of real names as a safeguard against account impersonation, while being mindful of privacy considerations.«Previously, scammers could exploit the PayNow nickname feature by using the names of established entities or trusted individuals as their PayNow nicknames, enabling them to deceive victims into transferring money to fraudulent accounts,» ABS said.

Singapore's public transport network has been in the spotlight recently with politicians — both past and present — spotted on buses and trains.The latest to join this trend is former defence minister Ng Eng Hen, who uploaded photos of himself on Facebook on Tuesday (April 28), eating laksa after commuting via MRT to Maxwell Food Centre.Ng, who retired from politics in 2025, praised the MRT's «new long-range capability» that made it possible for him to reach and «can now target hawker food faraway».The 67-year-old was also photographed smiling proudly while flashing his PAssion Silver concession card at the camera.The card was launched in 2016 for seniors to enjoy concessionary fares on public transport, in addition to a suite of merchant benefits and privileges.

While they may consist of just two colours - black and white - these animals have been key in bringing vibrancy into the lives of residents in one HDB estate.Residents and netizens alike are gushing over the cute panda murals on the facades of some HDB blocks in Teck Whye, as seen in a post on Reddit by user Spoonfulofsoul last Saturday (April 25).The post, which has since garnered over 1,700 likes as of Wednesday (April 29) morning, introduced netizens to the HDB block design at Block 7 Teck Whye Lane.A photograph of the block in the post shows multiple depictions of the furry bear species along the block's facade, together with paw prints, clouds and star shapes.The cutesy design of the block drew much endearment from netizens, with many comparing this Teck Whye block to others in Singapore.Said one: «So jealous of people living in cute kawaii (cute in Japanese) HDB blocks, mine is an eyesore. Can't wait for the next repaint!»«Love the non-standard paintings on the older HDBs, compared to the uniform paint schemes on the newer estates nowadays,» another opined.

Ground-handling company Sats has apologised after one of its employees was seen throwing luggage onto a baggage belt at Changi Airport.«The behaviour seen in the video does not reflect our service standards or the care with which we expect baggage to be handled,» said Sats in a statement on Tuesday (Apr 28).«We are sorry that this occurred.»An Instagram video shared by user Eric Yoong showed a Sats service crew member tossing baggage onto a conveyor belt at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on April 23 at around 5.15pm.  «I don’t think that’s the correct way for a baggage officer to handle those unclaimed luggage by throwing it back to the luggage belt instead of placing it back nicely or leave it at a side,» he wrote in the captions.

Some hawkers have begun raising prices due to rising operating costs, including increases in plastic, fuel and supplier expenses, while others remain cautious amid concerns over customer demand.Speaking to AsiaOne, Ashton Ng, 36, said his third-generation family-run hawker business has had to make price adjustments across parts of its menu due to rising costs amid the Middle East conflict.«The ongoing crisis has definitely indirectly affected us. Most of my a la carte items have increased by 10 cents, while set meals have increased by 20 cents,» said Ng, who runs Sin Hoe Huat Cafe.«This applies to both dine-in and takeaway orders, as the increase in supplier costs affects our overall business costs,» he added.Ng shared that rising plastic costs have had a wider impact than many might expect and adjustments are often unavoidable.«It does not affect just one area. It affects many things we use every day, such as cups, bowls, plates, lids and other packaging items,» he explained. 

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have foiled yet another attempt to smuggle vapes and related components into Singapore.In a social media post on Tuesday (April 28), ICA said a 44-year-old Singaporean man was arrested on April 19 at Tuas Checkpoint after officers found more than 20 vapes and related components.The contraband was hidden among his personal belongings and the car's spare tyre compartment. ICA search and examination officers had directed the vehicle for further checks based on information received from ICA's Integrated Targeting Centre.The case has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation. Parliament on March 6 passed new anti-vaping laws, which will come into force on Friday (May 1).Vape users will be liable to a fine of up to $10,000, or five times the current maximum penalty, while sellers will face fines of up to $200,000. Smugglers will fines of up to $300,000 — 30 times the current maximum penalty.

A 51-year-old man riding a Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) was injured after getting into an accident with a car at a traffic junction near Clementi MRT on Tuesday (April 28). The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Commonwealth Avenue West and Clementi Avenue 6 at about 3.40pm.The 51-year-old male PAB rider was taken by SCDF to National University Hospital.The 62-year-old male car driver is assisting with police investigations.[[nid:734591]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

A 27-year-old Malaysian man and a 34-year-old Malaysian woman will be charged in court on Wednesday (April 29) over their suspected roles in a scam involving the impersonation of government officials.Following their arrests on Monday, the number of Malaysians nabbed in Singapore for allegedly helping scam syndicates to collect cash and valuables since March this year now stands at 19.In a news release on Tuesday, the police said they received information the 27-year-old man had entered Singapore on an assignment arranged by scam syndicates — to collect around $100,000 worth of gold bars from an elderly male victim.Acting on fresh leads arising from the arrest, investigators then identified the 34-year-old woman, who is believed to be linked to the same syndicate. The woman was arrested on the same day, and investigators found $24,000 worth of cash and valuables handed over by another victim — a 54-year-old woman. 

A 51-year-old man riding a Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) was injured after getting into an accident with a car at a traffic junction near Clementi MRT on Tuesday (April 28). The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Commonwealth Avenue West and Clementi Avenue 6 at about 3.40pm.The 51-year-old male PAB rider was taken by SCDF to National University Hospital.The 62-year-old male car driver is assisting with police investigations.[[nid:734591]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

Crow traps were recently set across neighbourhoods in Punggol after the authorities received feedback on the birds, said Punggol GRC MP Yeo Wan Ling.The cage-type traps, deployed in targeted areas, are known as Larson traps and «designed to be humane», she assured residents in a Facebook post on Monday (April 27).Captured birds have access to food and water placed inside, she said, and are «safely contained without harm or distress».«All handling is carried out in accordance with established guidelines. We take this seriously, and our approach is always to manage the situation responsibly, while ensuring that the crows are treated with care,» she added.In her post, Yeo said the town council and National Parks Board are carefully monitoring the crow situation.She explained that during nesting periods, crows can become more protective. «Our teams have been keeping a careful lookout for these locations so we can respond appropriately and keep everyone safe.»

Train services along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Downtown line will be adjusted on weekends to facilitate rail expansion works for the opening of TEL Stage 5 and DTL extension.The Land Transport Authority, SMRT and SBS Transit said in a joint statement on Tuesday (April 28) that services on the TEL will end earlier at 11.30pm on Friday and commence later at 8.30am on Saturday from May 22 to July 4.To maintain connectivity, three shuttle bus services will be provided for commuters affected by the late opening on Saturday mornings.

Maintaining freedom of transit passage in international waterways is a right and not a privilege, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim on Tuesday (April 28).Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on maritime safety and security in New York, Zhulkarnain said: «As a small island developing state whose lifeline runs through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore... Singapore takes a clear and categorical position: transit passage in Straits Used for International Navigation is a right under international law and not a discretionary privilege that can be paid for or negotiated.»He added that any erosion of international law in one region of the world inevitably sets a dangerous precedent for all others. «The stakes are not theoretical. The Straits of Malacca and Singapore carries about 23.2 million barrels of oil per day, exceeding the 20.9 million barrels per day that used to flow through the Strait of Hormuz,» he said.

Tunnel sprinklers were activated after a vehicular fire broke out in the MCE tunnel on Monday (April 27) morning. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted at about 6.55am to the incident along the MCE towards the AYE near the Marina Coastal Drive exit.The fire involved the rear tyre of a lorry and was extinguished with a water jet, added SCDF. In a TikTok video of the incident posted on Monday, water from the tunnel's sprinkler system is seen showering passing vehicles. A few emergency vehicles are also seen parked on the left side of the tunnel. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation, said SCDF. @jeremysee.sgFree car wash in the KPE MCE tunnel

More than $400,000 of ill-gotten cash found in the boot of a car at Tuas Checkpoint has been forfeited to the State after the driver's criminal conviction.In a press release on Tuesday (April 28), the police said the prosecution's application for the money to be forfeited was granted by the court on April 16.The driver, 57-year-old Malaysian Diong Gin Ing, was convicted on March 26 on one count each of possession of benefits from criminal conduct and making an inaccurate declaration on cross-border movement of cash, having pleaded guilty to his charges. He was sentenced on the same day of his conviction to a jail term of 10 months and three days, the police added.A sum of $398,775 and RM1,621 (S$522) was found in the boot of Diong's car when he tried to enter Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on May 23, 2025 during a Cross-Border Cash Reporting Regime multi-agency joint operation.The operation involved officers from the Specialised Fraud Investigation Branch of the police's Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. 

The body of a 23-year-old man was found at the foot of Block 350 Yishun Avenue 11 on Tuesday (April 28) at about 6am. A police cordon was set up around at Block 350 Yishun Avenue 11 after a body was found at the foot of the block. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Danial Zahrin  At least two police fast response cars were present when AsiaOne reached the scene at about 7.40am.A police cordon was set up at the ground floor below two stacks of flats and extending to the grass patch in front of the HDB block, with a blue tent placed in the middle.

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saw the lowest number of corruption complaints and cases last year, it revealed in its annual report published Tuesday (April 28).There were 160 corruption-related reports in 2025, a drop of 10 per cent from the 177 reports received in 2024.Of these, 68 reports were pursuable and registered as new cases for investigation in 2025, reportedly the lowest since records began in 2010. CPIB said it determines whether a report is pursuable «by the quality of relevant information provided», and findings uncovered during investigative enquiries and intelligence probes.One case involved a person from the public sector, while 22 (32 per cent) other involved public sector employees rejecting bribes from members of the public.In a case, CPIB investigated five Chinese nationals who allegedly offered bribes to enforcement officers so they could get arrested and obtain Special Passes to illegally sell sex enhancement medications while out on bail.Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing, the bureau said.[[nid:720364]]

Singapore is looking up at space to tackle threats down in our country, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam shared at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 on Tuesday (April 28).Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, Minister Shanmugam revealed plans for the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to develop their first satellite, codenamed Xplorer.Xplorer's aim is to target hazardous gas plumes, giving the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) an earlier warning in the event of a crisis, he said. Not only would it improve situational awareness «when every minute counts», Xplorer would also enable faster decisions and response times for the SCDF.Moreover, HTX is also partnering with the National Space Agency of Singapore as part of efforts to determine how space technology can further bolster public safety.«Some technologies may not yet be central to today's operations, but they will shape tomorrow's strategic advantage,» Shanmugam stated.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly harassed a girl at a Timezone arcade in Jurong Point last Saturday (April 25) evening, according to an Instagram video post to Sgfollowsall on Sunday.In the video, a man in blue is seated on a stool behind the chair of a racing game terminal in the arcade as two men stand by him, speaking to him.To the left of the man in blue, a girl stands by, her hand placed on the game terminal.As the three men speak, however, the man in blue briefly turns towards the girl and points a metallic object at her with a gloved hand before facing the other men once more.The video ends with still photographs of the man, who was wearing fingerless gloves, being escorted away by security.The Instagram post alleged that the man had sexually harassed a girl at the game terminal and had responded to confrontation from the two men with: «I never do anything what».A large crowd purportedly gathered outside the arcade after police arrived, the post added.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police shared that they received a call for assistance at 1 Jurong West Central at around 7.15pm on Saturday.

A major joint law enforcement operation involving police from Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand has led to the arrest of 326 persons for their alleged involvement in online child sexual exploitation activities. The coordinated operation — which took place between March 23 and April 17, and involved raids at 382 locations across the seven jurisdictions — also resulted in another 119 people assisting with police investigations. Of the 430 men and 15 women arrested or being investigated, the youngest is 12 years old, while the oldest is aged 72.In a news release on Tuesday (April 28), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they arrested 11 men, aged between 22 and 44, while another 16 people are assisting with ongoing investigations.They are alleged to have produced, processed, gained access and distributed child sexual abuse materials; sexually communicated with a minor; threatened to distribute intimate image or recording; transmitted or sold obscene materials, possessed obscene films; and/or conducted sexual communication with a minor.

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Daeng Nur'adriani Binte Daeng Muhammad Fairus and 14-year-old El Amrithanjali.In a news release on Tuesday (April 28) morning, the police said Daeng Nur'adriani and El Amrithanjali were last seen at about 12.05pm on Monday, in the vicinity of 9 Pasir Ris Drive 6.Checks by AsiaOne indicate that this is at the address of Hai Sing Catholic School. Police said Daeng Nur'adriani was wearing her school uniform, a dark blue polo top with a light blue skirt, while El Amrithanjali, also in school uniform, was wearing a white blouse.

Younger members of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) have been given the chance to undertake larger roles as part of the party's ongoing renewal efforts.There will be no changes to PSP's Central Executive Committee (CEC), but roles and responsibilities have instead been adjusted to enable younger leaders to assume «more active, frontline positions», said PSP's secretary-general Leong Mun Wai in a Facebook post on Monday (April 27).Sani Ismail, one of the CEC's new additions since July 2025, has taken over from Phang Yew Huat as the party's organising secretary and head of ground operations. Dzulfadli Hassan has also taken over Anthony Neo's role as head of membership.In addition, the party said that it is strengthening its communications and policy functions, with Wendy Low and Lawrence Pek appointed to lead the respective areas.[[nid:719862]]The party also announced that Samuel Lim will continue to head the youth wing, while Soh Zheng Long will continue to serve as deputy organising secretary (Logistics). 

A Singaporean family decided to show their appreciation to their domestic helper by giving her a taste of home by bringing her to a Filipino restaurant for her birthday. In a TikTok video posted on Sunday (April 26), 30-year-old Denson Chow and his family can be seen bringing Aseniero Abegail Quilicon, 34, to the restaurant to celebrate the occasion.In the video, Chow said: «We have to appreciate helpers because they leave their family and everything behind in their home country... to come to Singapore to work for a family that they are strangers to.»It's not because they're not smart, not because they're not educated.«He added that Abegail has a degree and could be a bank manager in the Philippines but she would earn two to three times less than as she would as a helper in Singapore. As she ate a spoon of sinigang, a Filipino stew, Abegail said: »(Feels like) I'm at home."Abegail begins tearing up at the end of the video as Chow's family and restaurant staff gift her a cake and sing her Happy Birthday. 

As part of an initiative to make public transport inclusive for commuters with diverse mobility needs, the Land Transport Authority on Monday (April 27) announced a «First to Board, First to Use» trial.During the six-month trial, commencing April, 10 bus services in Singapore will have their existing priority bays become shared — on a first come, first served basis — for wheelchair and mobility aid users, and parents travelling with children in strollers.In its announcement posted on social media, LTA said bus captains have been trained to support users on this pilot.The transport regulator added that the 10 selected bus services — 5/5A/5B, 54, 57, 67, 131/131A, 143/143M, 166, 851/851e, 960/960e and 980 — were chosen because they have high ridership of seniors and persons with disabilities. They also ply routes near major maternity and paediatric hospitals.

One person was taken to hospital after an accident involving a black BMW car and a motorcycle along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) on Sunday (April 26).In a dashcam video shared by Facebook page SGRV Admin, the black car is seen travelling in the first lane along the BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint, before Woodlands Crossing, and appears to rear-end a white car at about 10.40pm.As the white car driver exits to inspect the damage, the BMW hastily reverses and then switches to the second lane in an apparent attempt to flee the scene.However, in doing so, the car strikes a motorcyclist, causing the rider to fall and roll all the way to the leftmost lane. Debris can also be seen scattered across the road. Still, the BMW driver did not stop and continued to flee.The motorcyclist was seen standing up on the road.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the hit-and-run accident at about 10.45pm. 

A driver suffered minor injuries after his car collided with another, causing him to crash into a fence outside Temasek Polytechnic's West Gate on Monday (April 27). The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne they were alerted to the accident involving two cars at around 8.30am near the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 8. The injured driver, who drives a black BMW and wished to remain anonymous, told Lianhe Zaobao that he lived nearby and had been on his way to work. He was driving at around 40km per hour as he approached the intersection, he said, when a white Volkswagen crashed into his car.The black BMW then veered onto the pavement and crashed into a fire hydrant and a small tree before crashing into the fence of Temasek Polytechnic, reported Lianhe Zaobao.«Even though I have insurance, this unexpected accident has severely impacted my work, I won't be able to work properly for at least two days,» the driver told the Chinese daily. The male driver is reportedly assisting with police investigations. 

After successfully raising the $2.4 million needed to save their child from a rare genetic disorder, baby Faziq finally received treatment last Wednesday (April 22). His mother, 35-year-old Norhaziqah Rosli told AsiaOne on Monday (April 27) that Faziq — who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which causes muscles to weaken over time — responded well to the one-time Zolgensma gene therapy and is being closely monitored as he recovers. She shared that Faziq is currently back home but still has to go for follow-up visits weekly at the hospital to ensure everything is progressing well.«As a family, we felt incredibly grateful and relieved. It has been a long and emotional journey, and we're truly thankful that Faziq has been given a chance we once only dreamed of,» added Norhaziqah.

Despite paying over $11,350 to loan sharks over debts he never incurred, this Malaysian working in Singapore allegedly had his house set ablaze, Shin Min Daily News reported on Sunday (April 26).Speaking with the Chinese publication, Chen Jiaqiang (transliteration) who works as a carpenter in Singapore recalled how he was contacted by a loan shark through his phone in 2025.The loan shark had purportedly purchased information about Chen which included his phone number, pestering Chen to take a loan from them.Although he refused to borrow money, Chen said he received a phone call from the loan shark a week later, notifying him that $500 had been transferred to his account.Chen would need to pay $100 in interest every week due to this loan, the loan shark allegedly said.«I said I would return the money immediately,» Chen told Shin Min. «But he refused and stressed that I could only pay the interest and cannot return the principal sum.»In order to avoid trouble, I had no choice but to follow suit."He paid $300 in interest to the loan shark and mutually agreed to end things with him after a $2,700 payment through PayNow, Chen said.

A total of 12 motorists, aged between 34 and 70, will be charged in court on Tuesday (April 28) for speeding offences involving heavy vehicles not fitted with speed limiters.Police said in a news release on Monday that the alleged offences were committed between December 2025 and February this year.Eight cases involved prime mover drivers who exceeded their vehicles' imposed speed limit of 50kmh.Of these, seven were travelling along Sheares Avenue towards Central Boulevard — near Tanjong Pagar Terminal — at speeds of between 63kmh and 72kmh, while a 70-year-old male driver was found driving along Banyan Avenue towards Jurong Island Highway at a speed of 65kmh. There were two cases involving drivers of cement mixers, which have a speed limit of 40kmh.The first driver travelled at 57kmh along Halus Link towards Lorong Halus, while the second driver travelled at 54kmh along Sheares Avenue towards Central Boulevard.There were also two cases involving bus drivers which exceeded their vehicles' imposed speed limit of 60kmh.

Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom have successfully disrupted a transnational drug network in a cross-border operation, resulting in a total of 921kg of UK-bound cannabis seized in separate operations. In a news release on Monday (April 27), CNB said a 20-foot inbound container with 509kg of cannabis was detected at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station on January 3. CNB established the drugs were transiting through Singapore and bound for the UK.The anti-drug agency initiated a cross-border operation with the United Kingdom's Home Office International Operations, which, in turn, coordinated with the UK Border Force and the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit.Through the law enforcement agencies' coordination and intelligence sharing, British authorities seized a further 412kg of cannabis in a separate container bound for the UK on February 25.Their joint efforts led to the disruption of a transnational drug network and its downstream trafficking activities, CNB said, preventing further distribution of a massive amount of drugs in the UK.

Despite multiple reminders and prominent signages at petrol stations — warning drivers of foreign-registered vehicles that they are banned from pumping subsidised Ron95 fuel in Malaysia — some are still choosing to take the risk.Pictures posted by SGRV Front Man on its Facebook page show the male driver of a Singapore-registered white BMW 7 series refuelling his car with Ron95 at a Shell petrol station in Selangor.The incident purportedly took place on Saturday (April 25) at Shell's Sea Park, Petaling Jaya outlet.In response to AsiaOne's queries, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) branch in Petaling Jaya told AsiaOne they are aware of the incident.She added that «appropriate action» has been taken by KPDN officers but did not specify what these actions were.Under new rules that came into force on April 1, authorities can take enforcement action against both the owner of a foreign-registered vehicle and the petrol station operation.

Singapore and Japan's economic partnership is a «key pillar» for our country, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a letter to his counterpart in Japan on Sunday (April 26).The letter, sent to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, was written in commemoration of 60 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.Over the past six decades, the relationship between Singapore and Japan has developed into a «multifaceted partnership» anchored in «close people-to-people ties, substantive co-operation, and a convergence of strategic interests», PM Wong wrote.«Our economic partnership has been a key pillar.»PM Wong explained that Singapore's early development can find its roots in the investment and technology provided by Japan, which has progressed into the Japan-Singapore Economic Partnership Agreement signed in 2002.Speaking on his trip to Japan from March 17 to 19, he also shared that the elevation of ties between countries to a «strategic partnership» also «reflects the breadth and depth of our ties».

A secondary school student has his lucky stars to thank for escaping unscathed after he dashed across a road in Bukit Batok and into the path of an oncoming vehicleDashcam footage shows a service 176 bus operated by SMRT stopped at a bus stop.  As the dashcam vehicle passed alongside the bus, a boy suddenly dashed out from in front of the bus and into its path. He did not appear to have checked for oncoming vehicles before crossing. Throughout the close encounter, the boy looked straight and kept running.Thankfully for the boy, the dashcam vehicle was moving at a speed of less than 20kmh and was able to stop in time.The incident happened at Bukit Batok East Avenue 2 towards the junction of Hillview Avenue, according to checks by AsiaOne.