A 15-year-old was among 38 persons arrested for their suspected involvement in scams as money mules. Another nine, including a 16-year-old, are assisting with investigations.This follows an island-wide anti-scam enforcement operation conducted over a four-day period between Oct 28 and 31.The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a press release on Saturday (Nov 1) that those arrested are aged between 15 and 52, while those assisting with investigations are aged between 16 and 55.SPF's Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions conducted the operation after a surge in scam cases between September and October, where victims lost money through fraudulent PayNow QR codes generated through YouTrip.Multiple scam types, including internet love scam, used by scammersAccording to the police, the scammers generated PayNow QR codes through YouTrip and sent them to victims under false pretences, claiming the codes were required for legitimate payments or account verification. 

Thundery showers are expected on most days in the first fortnight of November, due to the prevailing inter-monsoon conditions over Singapore and the surrounding region.The showers are expected over parts of the island in the afternoon and may extend into the evening on a few of these days, said the Meteorological Service Singapore on Friday (Oct 31). In addition, Sumatra squalls may bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds on one or two mornings.Sumatra squalls are lines of thunderstorms that develop over Indonesia's Sumatra island or the Strait of Malacca and move eastwards across the strait, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia.According to the Met Service, the total rainfall for the first half of October is forecast to be below average over most parts of the island.Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 deg C and 34 deg C on most days, and reach around 35 deg C on a few days.

A fire broke out at Eunos Industrial Estate on Saturday (Nov 1) afternoon.In a Facebook post at around 6pm, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at 1079 Eunos Avenue 7, adding that firefighting operation is ongoing.  

With the prevalence of social media and reliance on technology, it's more crucial than ever for young children to develop healthy digital habits.As such, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched a comprehensive set of resources to help parents guide their children on how to use technology responsibly.These were introduced during the fourth edition of the Digital for Life (DfL) Festival at Heartbeat@Bedok on Nov 1, which was hosted by Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, and graced by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Patron of the Digital for Life movement. This year, the DfL Festival was held across two weekends, at VivoCity (Oct 25 to 26) and Heartbeat@Bedok (Nov 1 to 2), featuring over 110 partners from the people, private and public sectors and offering interactive experiences for Singaporeans of all ages. 

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) economies can benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) and harness it to drive the next wave of growth for its 21 member economies, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday (Nov 1).He was speaking at the second session of the Apec Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) held in Gyeongju, South Korea.The 21-member grouping represents about 61 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP).PM Wong said that Singapore's focus is on the application and use of AI, adding that the country is keen to cooperate and exchange best practices with other Apec economies.«We are a small, compact, digitally connected city-state. We can't ourselves develop the best leading-edge AI foundation models ourselves, but we can make use of them to develop and create applications with the biggest impact, in areas like finance, logistics, healthcare and advanced manufacturing,» he added.

From Nov 15, drivers of foreign-owned vehicles lacking a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), especially vehicles from Singapore, will not be allowed to leave Malaysia until they have paid outstanding fines.Unlike previously, when enforcement was limited to private vehicles only, the new measure will also target company-owned vehicles, with fines to be imposed on drivers who do not possess a VEP, have an expired one or are still in the midst of registering for the tag.Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli announced this to local media on the evening of Oct 31, following an enforcement operation carried out at the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Bahru.“Previously, our operations were confined to Johor, but they are now being expanded nationwide. Any Singapore-registered vehicle found without a VEP anywhere in Malaysia will be subject to enforcement action,” Malaysian news outlet Bernama quoted Datuk Aedy as saying.He added that drivers who have been issued fines will not only have to settle them immediately, but also complete their VEP registration before leaving the country.

SINGAPORE – Do Kwon, the co-founder of fallen blockchain company Terraform Labs, has filed an appeal against a High Court decision to dismiss his claim for a partial refund of the amounts he paid for a $38.8 million penthouse. Kwon had made payments totalling $19.4 million to the vendor before he ultimately decided not to go ahead with the purchase of the unit at the Sculptura Ardmore condominium in Ardmore Park.He sought a High Court declaration that the forfeiture of the sum was invalid and unlawful.Kwon later narrowed down his claim to the return of two sums totalling $18.4 million, which were paid to the vendor before the option to purchase was exercised.Justice Philip Jeyaretnam had dismissed Kwon’s claim on Aug 26.On Oct 30, the judge issued written reasons, noting that Kwon had filed a notice of appeal on Sept 22 against his decision.The written decision did not link Kwon to the Singapore-based Terraform Labs or his other legal troubles.The cryptocurrencies developed by Terraform Labs, TerraUSD and Luna, crashed in May 2022, triggering a market meltdown.

PUB has temporarily suspended operations at its Johor River Waterworks treatment plant as a precaution, after reports of pollution in the Johor River.In response to media queries, the national water agency added on Saturday (Nov 1) that water supply in Singapore remains unaffected as it has stepped up production at local plants to meet demand.According to a Bernama report on Friday, Malaysia's Environment Department (DOE) had investigated the incident and confirmed that a «bund silt pond» had been damaged, believed to be caused by sand dredging activities in upstream Sungai Johor.The damage caused silt to flow into the river, according to Johor DOE director Dr Mohd Famey Yusoff in a statement.He said that the Johor water regulatory body, Badan Kawalselia Air Johor (Bakaj), had ordered the sand dredging operation to be stopped immediately and repair works to be carried out, but «the escaped 'silt' could not be contained as it continued to flow into the river».

Two Singaporeans were arrested after the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) conducted two separate operations on Thursday (Oct 30), seizing about $4,920 in cash and a total of 115 e-vaporiser pods and 13 e-vaporisers believed to contain etomidate.In a statement on Friday (Oct 31), CNB said it acted on a tip-off and arrested a 42-year-old Singaporean man at his Yishun Ring Road residence for suspected drug offences.A search of the unit uncovered vape-related products and about $3,900 in cash. Suspecting that the man had discarded items down the kitchen rubbish chute, officers searched the chute linked to the unit and recovered 109 e-vaporiser pods and 11 e-vaporisers believed to contain etomidate.On the same day, CNB officers conducted an operation at another residential unit in the vicinity of Fernvale Lane, which led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Singaporean woman for suspected drug offences.

About 500,000 personnel from the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will see an increase in their group insurance scheme from Nov 1.The coverage will go up to $350,000 each, from $300,000. In a joint statement on Friday (Oct 31), the two ministries said that coverage will increase for both the Group Term Life and Group Personal Injury insurance for full-time national servicemen, eligible operationally ready national servicemen, eligible regulars, and eligible volunteers in the ministries as well as the Home Team.«Insured individuals who wish to increase their coverage or insure their dependants can purchase additional coverage from the appointed insurance company, Singlife,» the statement said.The scheme was introduced in 2016.In January 2023, coverage under each policy for all service personnel and eligible volunteers was increased from $150,000 to $300,000. [[nid:724001]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

In the face of global uncertainties and with multilateralism under pressure, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) grouping's mission to champion free and open trade and investments in the Asia-Pacific region «is now more important than ever,» said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 31). He was speaking at the first session of the Apec economic leaders' meeting (AELM) being held in Gyeongju, South Korea.The non-binding 21-member grouping accounts for 50 per cent of global trade and contributed 61 per cent of real gross domestic product in 2023. Said PM Wong: «Apec can make a difference by embracing the spirit of cooperation, being pragmatic, and staying forward looking. »Doing so will deliver tangible outcomes for our economies, while reinforcing the rules-based global order."

SINGAPORE - Minister for Sustainability and Environment Grace Fu has made it to the Time100 Climate 2025 list, which highlights the most influential leaders driving business climate action.Fu, who is also Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, was recognised for the Singapore government's significant investments and plans to prioritise nature in the Republic and help the city adapt to climate change.She was named on the list on Oct 30, along with others like Pope Leo XIV, Suriname president Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and actor Samuel L. Jackson, in the third edition of the annual list by New York-based magazine Time.The list lauds decision-makers, executives, researchers and innovators who have unlocked funding and resources needed for climate action, despite a year beleaguered by geopolitical conflicts and trade tensions.It comes less than two weeks ahead of the COP30 UN talks in Brazil, where governments of nearly 200 countries will discuss how to limit climate change and prepare for its impacts.

About 500 car parks in HDB estates across the island experienced technical issues with their parking systems on Friday (Oct 31).In a Facebook post on Oct 31, HDB said it is currently investigating the cause of the issue.«In the meantime, we have lifted the barrier arms of affected parking gantries to allow motorists to enter and exit the car parks expeditiously,» said HDB. It added that it is working closely with service providers to resolve the issue as soon as possible.According to comments on the Facebook group TADA Drivers Club, one user noted that when he returned home at 12pm, there was a long queue to enter the car park.Others added that drivers had to alight from their vehicles to manually lift the barrier arms in order to enter and exit the car parks.AsiaOne has reached out to HDB for more information. This is a developing story.[[nid:705330]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

With the rise in traffic offences, new Traffic Violation Enforcement Cameras (TVECs) have been rolled out islandwide to commence progressive testing and calibration to detect various traffic violations.Speaking to the media at the Traffic Police (TP) headquarters in Ubi on Thursday (Oct 30), Inspector Toh Xin Le, team leader of the patrol team, said: «These cameras enforce against traffic violations such as illegal U-turns and crossing of double white lines.»The TVEC, which was first implemented in September for trials, uses Video Analytics (VA) and automatic number plate recognition to detect and capture traffic offences in real time.«It is capable of detecting movement patterns and identifying violations such as crossing double white lines, red light offences, violations of directional signs and vehicles stopping in yellow boxes,» said the police in a statement. 

A shop in Yishun selling personal mobility devices (PMDs) was recently raided by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).In a Facebook post on Thursday (Oct 30), the authority said the retailer is suspected of illegally modifying PMDs by adding extra batteries.Active mobility enforcement officers (AMEOs) seized three non-compliant devices during a raid on Oct 29. Investigations into the retailer are ongoing.«We'll continue to take firm action against retailers and individuals suspected of offering illegal device modification services,» said LTA, adding that unapproved alterations put PMD users and the public at risk.Individuals are urged to only buy compliant devices from trusted retailers and to check second-hand devices for defects and modifications before buying.Members of the public can report errant retailers or path users at www.lta.gov.sg/feedback, and LTA will take into consideration the feedback in planning enforcement operations.

Six properties and various financial assets worth over $150 million were seized by police following an island-wide operation against China-born Cambodian businessman 38-year-old Chen Zhi, the founder and chairman of Prince Holding Group.Police said in a statement on Friday (Oct 31) that the operation on Thursday (Oct 30) was in relation to alleged offences of money laundering and forgery.In a statement on Oct 14, US Department of Justice had accused Chen of being the «mastermind behind a sprawling cyber fraud empire operating under the Prince Group umbrella».Calling it a «criminal enterprise» built on human suffering, Assistant Attorney-General for National Security John Eisenberg said: «Trafficked workers were confined in prison-like compounds and forced to carry out online scams on an industrial scale, preying on thousands worldwide.» 

SHOALWATER BAY, Australia — While out and about in her uniform, Stephanie Krishnan tends to draw attention, especially when she begins speaking.Contrary to her distinct Australian accent, this 52-year-old has been living in Singapore for nearly 30 years.And she is also an Auxillary Security Trooper with the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) where for the past two weeks, she has been carrying out sentry duties at Camp Tilpal in Shoalwater Bay, Australia as part of Exercise Wallaby 2025.The Singapore Permanent Resident and Australian citizen told media at the camp on Wednesday (Oct 28) that she wanted to give back to Singapore by being part of the service.«So when I saw the ad in 2015, I signed up. And by the time I went through all the interviews in 2017, I was a SAFVC member,» she added.She continued that while here, she encountered locals who would do a double take upon hearing her speak.«They do find interesting ways to ask me what an Australian is doing in a Singapore uniform,» she said.

Low-cost carrier AirJapan will wind up operations in 2026, with its final Singapore to Tokyo (Narita Airport) flight departing on March 19, 2026.AirJapan is a subsidiary of ANA Group, which also owns the airline brands All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Peach Aviation, which is also a low-cost carrier.Peach Aviation launched direct flights between Singapore and Osaka's Kansai Airport in December 2024. This is currently their only Singapore route.Meanwhile, AirJapan began its popular Singapore to Tokyo service in 2024 and had just announced this September that it would scale up its schedule by offering daily flights starting Nov 21.The shuttering of budget airline AirJapan was announced by ANA Group on Thursday (Oct 30), which said the closure is part of a brand strategy restructure to maximise profitability and competitiveness «while flexibly responding to recent changes in the business environment».The group also pointed to global concerns such as prolonged war in Ukraine and aircraft delivery delays, as well as an Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situation involving its Boeing 787 aircraft.

Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) foiled an attempt to smuggle undeclared currencies of $200,000 into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on Oct 23.In a Facebook post on Thursday (Oct 30), ICA said that officers had directed the Malaysia-registered car for enhanced checks, during which they discovered cash concealed under the passenger seat, in a luggage and in a backpack. The total amount recovered was 200,000 Brunei dollars (S$200,000). Preliminary investigations revealed that the 54-year-old Malaysian driver was allegedly transporting the money into Singapore on behalf of another party. He had failed to submit the required electronic declaration. The case was subsequently referred to the police for further investigation.

Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim will be making his first working visit to Egypt as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs from Oct 31 to Nov 2.In a statement on Thursday (Oct 30), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said that Assoc Prof Faishal's visit is intended to strengthen bilateral engagements.«The visit, his first to Egypt as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, aims to strengthen Singapore's bilateral engagements with Egypt in Islamic education, scholarship and student development, as well as to enhance partnerships for student and Islamic religious teacher (asatizah) development,» Muis said.When in Egypt, Assoc Prof Faishal will call on key individuals such as the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheik Dr Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Al-Tayeed, and the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Nazir Mohamed Ayyad. The acting minister will also meet with Singaporean students in Egypt to reaffirm Muis' support for their well-being and growth. 

The Public Service Division (PSD) announced that Manpower Permanent Secretary Ng Chee Khern, who has served 41 years in the public service, will retire on Dec 1.This is among several changes for permanent secretaries announced on Thursday (Oct 30).Ng, 60, began his career in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1984, rising through the ranks to become Chief of Air Force from 2006 to 2009.After leaving SAF, Ng was appointed Security and Intelligence Division director in 2010.In 2014, Ng was appointed permanent secretary for defence development. He was concurrently the second permanent secretary for health, overseeing emergency preparedness and capacity building for the public healthcare sector.He was later appointed as the first permanent secretary for smart nation and digital government in 2017, where he led the government's efforts to develop digital enablers for citizens and businesses, said PSD.Ng took on his current role in the manpower ministry in 2022.Other changesSustainability and the Environment Permanent Secretary Stanley Loh, 54, will take over from Ng on Dec 1. 

In her role as Leader of the House, Indranee Rajah is known for her no-nonsense demeanour in Parliament, where she is in charge of maintaining order and upholding parliamentary privilege.She also holds three other portfolios, as second minister for National Development and Finance, as well as minister in the Prime Minister's Office.However, the former lawyer gave people a rare glimpse into her personal life on an episode of CNA's series The Assembly 2, where public figures get interviewed by a group of neurodiverse individuals.In the episode published on Wednesday (Oct 29), Indranee didn't shy away from tough questions about her work, the impact of her mum's death, her dating life, and even her trademark hairstyle — which she dubbed a «pob», or «political bob».On work and familyWhen asked how she responds to criticism that she has «not been fair» in managing conduct as Leader of the House — with her admonishment of Progress Singapore Party's secretary-general Leong Mun Wai as an example — the 62-year-old politician calmly replied that he'd made a remark which she thought «wasn't appropriate».

A cat was saved, but a snake was probably left hungry.A Marcus Lee took to Facebook on Thursday (Oct 30) to detail his encounter with a python that had just caught its prey.He said he had heard a «yowl that choked into a wet, gurgling gasp» and expected to see cats squabbling, only to be greeted with one ensnared in a python's grip.After some dilemma, he grabbed the reptile by its tail and tried to «disorient» it. In a video taken from Marcus' point of view, the cat can be heard struggling as he vigorously swung the python around.The cat eventually managed to escape, and the snake slithered into the bushes.«I watched the python, ensuring it was unharmed... I whispered an apology into the darkness, hoping it could accept my trespass for its lost meal. Had it been the snake in distress, I would have fought just as fiercely for it. This was not about choosing sides,» he said. Netizens in the comments section were divided, as some felt he did the right thing, while others questioned his actions.

SINGAPORE — The alleged masterminds of a Singapore gang that ran a major scam operation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, are two brothers and their cousin.The group was led allegedly by Ng Wei Liang, 32. He is one of 27 Singaporeans wanted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for their suspected roles in 438 scam cases involving losses of at least $41 million.The Straits Times learnt that Wei Liang had allegedly set up the operation some time in 2024, and allegedly recruited his renovation contractor brother, Wei Kang, 33, and Wei Liang's girlfriend, Christy Neo Wei En, 29.They also pulled into the group Wei Liang's cousin Lester Ng Jing Hai, 29, who is reportedly a high-ranking member of the syndicate's operations.Wei Kang, Neo and Jing Hai were charged in September under the Organised Crime Act and denied bail on Oct 2 due to a risk of collusion.

In a strange twist, a 44-year-old male motorcyclist who was involved in an accident with a taxi along Bendemeer Road was later seen walking naked along Jalan Besar Road.The bizarre incident started at around 11am on Wednesday (Oct 29) when the motorcyclist allegedly collided into the rear of a Prime taxi.The taxi driver, surnamed Tan, told Shin Min Daily News that there was a female passenger on board his taxi when the accident happened, adding that the impact sent the motorcyclist crashing onto the roof of his taxi.«I did not dare to brake immediately as I was afraid that he would fall off. So, I gradually slowed down.»Once my taxi came to a stop, he climbed off and walked across the road before I could even ask him anything,« Tan told Shin Min. According to Tan, the motorcyclist was wearing a red shirt and a pair of dark-coloured trousers. »He looked dazed and acted strangely, pacing up and down along the sidewalk. The next moment, when I checked again, he was gone," added Tan.The man was also believed to be injured and left a 90-metre trail of blood in his wake, Shin Min reported.

For Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Surjan Singh, there is nothing more rewarding than giving a retired K-9 dog, a Labrador named Major, a chance to enjoy quality life.K-9 dogs are specially trained police dogs that play key roles in a variety of operations, including narcotics and explosives detection, maintaining public order, and responding to security incidents.Speaking to AsiaOne at his home in Woodlands on Friday (Oct 24), the 56-year-old Deputy Officer-in-Charge at Woodlands East Neighbourhood Police Centre recounted the day he first learned that retired K-9 dogs could be adopted through a programme called Project Adore (ADOption and REhoming of dogs).Started in 2012, it is a scheme that allows HDB residents to own local crossbreed dogs, up to 55cm in height. «We wanted a companion at home and my kids love dogs. So when I learned that K-9 dogs can be adopted, I thought it would be rewarding to take one in,» said the father of two, who adopted Major in May. 

A woman warded at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) snatched a loaded revolver from the holster of an auxiliary police officer while attempting to escape from the medical institution.Chew Pei Xuan, 20, pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Oct 29) to using criminal force on the officer in committing theft of an item which he was carrying, reported Lianhe Zaobao.Court documents seen by AsiaOne stated that Chew had removed a revolver from the holster of the officer without his consent at about 12pm on July 7 at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.According to the Chinese paper, the Singaporean had engaged in self-harm when intoxicated on July 3 and was admitted to NTFGH for treatment.On July 7, she tried to escape from the hospital and hid in a toilet. A nurse tried unsuccessfully to persuade her to open the door, and alerted security and Chew's attending doctor of the situation.About 10 minutes later, the patient reportedly opened the door, and a nurse guided her to her bed and checked her for injuries. At this time, at least one police auxiliary officer and security personnel were present at the ward.

Three people were taken to hospital after a van crashed into a traffic light and overturned in Woodlands on Oct 28.In response to queries from AsiaOne, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to an accident involving a van which was believed to have skidded at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 4 and Woodlands Avenue 7 at about 5pm.SCDF said two people were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, and one person was taken to Woodlands Health Campus. The three people involved were a 60-year-old male van driver, a 49-year-old male pedestrian and a 29-year-old male cyclist.The driver is assisting police with investigations.Dashcam footage shared on the Facebook group Singapore Road Vigilante shows a black delivery van approaching a junction before mounting the curb, crashing into a traffic light, and flipping over on the pedestrian crossing.A resident who witnessed the accident told Shin Min Daily News that he saw a bicycle beside the van and that the rider's nose was bleeding. He added that SCDF personnel removed the van driver trapped in the vehicle.Police investigations are ongoing.

A 52-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (Oct 28) afternoon after locking himself in a Tampines HDB flat with a family member.The incident happened at around 3.20pm at Block 845 Tampines Street 83.In pictures shared with AsiaOne by reader David Lim, two police vehicles, two Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engines, one rescue tender and an ambulance are seen at the open-air car park. A life pack was also deployed on the ground floor. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police said it was assessed that the man might pose a danger to himself and the family member locked inside the flat with him. Officers from the Special Operations Command, Crisis Negotiation Unit and SCDF were then deployed to the scene.Over two hours after the distress call, the man relented and opened the door to the flat at about 6pm, allowing police officers entry into the unit.He was subsequently arrested for breach of Personal Protection Order (PPO). A PPO is a court-issued order forbidding the respondent from committing family violence. 

Fourteen suspects believed to be part of a vape distribution scheme will be handed an additional charge of being members of a locally linked organised criminal group (OCG), under the Organised Crime Act 2015.The local syndicate, which allegedly supplied e-vaporisers into Singapore from Malaysia, was busted on Oct 16. Twelve people aged between 25 and 35 were arrested, and more than 64,000 e-vaporisers and its related components were seized.The police said on Wednesday (Oct 29) that a 'warehouse manager' and 'area distributor', aged 29 and 37, were subsequently arrested between Oct 19 and 23 for their suspected role in the syndicate.All 14 suspects were previously charged in court after their respective arrests. 10 were charged with engaging in a conspiracy to possess e-vaporisers for sale, and four were charged with one count of abetment.They are currently in remand for police investigations.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was one of seven world leaders - including US President Donald Trump - invited to a special dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) economic leaders' meeting.Held at Gyeongju's Hilton Hotel on Wednesday (Oct 29), the guests included Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. 

Local police have put out arrest warrants for 27 Singaporeans allegedly involved in a scam syndicate operating from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.The Singaporean suspects, who are all male, are believed to be behind cases of Government official impersonation scams targeted at fellow Singaporeans, said the police in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 29).Seven Malaysians are also believed to be part of the same syndicate, which has allegedly cheated at least $41 million from victims in at least 438 cases.Singapore police said in a statement on Wednesday that it conducted a joint enforcement operation with the Cambodian National Police on Sept 9 against the organised criminal group (OCG).After the raid in Cambodia, 12 Singaporeans, two Malaysians and one Philippine national were arrested in Singapore and charged on Sept 11 for being members of a locally linked OCG.The additional 27 Singaporean and seven Malaysian suspects were subsequently identified by Singapore police.

Two persons aged 32 and 57, will be charged in court on Thursday (Oct 30) for carrying out a security assignment against a police officer without prior approval.Police said in a statement on Oct 30 that the duo were partners of a licensed private investigation agency. The 57-year-old man and 32-year-old woman had accepted a security surveillance assignment from a male client against the police officer.According to the police, the officer was investigating a case against the male client.«As the officer was working at the Police Cantonment complex, a protected place under the Infrastructure Protection Act 2017, prior approval from the Police Regulatory Department is required under the Private Security Industry Act 2007,» police said, adding that the two did not obtain the necessary approval. First known case of surveillance against investigating police officer The male officer made a police report on Jan 10, 2022, after detecting the surveillance against him a day earlier.

Infrastructure improvements, digitalisation and tailored national programmes are some of the measures that will be explored to support local businesses and address concerns about potential negative impacts from the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project. The RTS Link is a 4km railway shuttle between JB and Singapore, and is targeted to commence passenger service by end of 2026.Speaking to the media at Marsiling Community Centre on Wednesday (Oct 29) after a RTS link task force engagement session, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development Alvin Tan provided updates on the RTS and ongoing engagement efforts with the community. «I think many of the feedback that we receive is that people are excited generally about the progress of the RTS link, the conveniences that will bring to residents, particularly in the north,» said Tan. 

A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Cargo Boeing 747-400 flight from Singapore to Guangzhou, China, encountered a technical issue on Wednesday (Oct 29) and returned to Changi Airport.According to flight tracking platform FlightAware, SQ7824 took off at around 4.20pm.About 45 minutes into the flight — which was then south of Vietnam, over the South China Sea — SQ7824 started to descend from about 39,000 ft to 20,000 ft over a 20-minute period.The plane then turned around and headed for Changi Airport while squawking 7700. China-bound Singapore Airlines Cargo flight SQ7824 turned back to Singapore on Oct 29 due to an unspecified technical issue. PHOTO: Screengrab/FlightAware The code is a universal transponder code indicating a general aviation emergency.