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Idris Ami, 60, was accused of promoting actions contrary to Islamic law to a group of individuals known as 'Kumpulan Cahaya’, allowing the opposite sex to embrace, claiming it was based on love from the heart rather than physical desire. –– Bernama pic

Singaporean who claimed to be a prophet jailed for promoting deviant Islamic doctrines in Negeri Sembilan

A representative said the giveaway is intended to show appreciation to parents, but he wouldn’t reveal how much each bag costs, how many are available, or how many parents are eligible for the offer. — AFP file pic

Singapore tuition centre offers free Coach bags to parents — but only if they are ‘loyal’

Analysts expect South-east Asia’s top performing stock market in 2024 to continue its momentum next year as the central bank unveils stimulus measures to further boost the market. — Reuters pic

Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts

The case, which involves charges under the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) and the spreading of offensive material, has drawn attention due to the psychological and professional damage suffered by the victim. — Reuters pic

Singapore man confesses to using fake Facebook profiles to share anti-Islam posts, targeting ‘arrogant’ NS mate

The planned upgrade includes a fourth tower, a 15,000-seat ‘live’ entertainment arena, and expanded conference facilities, with completion targeted for early 2031, subject to regulatory approval. — TODAY file pic

Marina Bay Sands aims for RM40b financing, largest in Singapore

The case, one of Singapore’s largest money laundering investigations, began in 2021 following reports of foreigners using forged documents to launder funds. — Reuters pic

Singapore closes cases against 15 in billion-dollar laundering scandal after RM6.18b in assets surrendered

This follows a record fine of S$2.25 million (RM7.51 million) imposed on Resorts World Sentosa in December 2023 for failing to conduct mandatory due diligence checks on cash deposits of S$5,000 or more from third parties into customers’ accounts. — TODAY file pic

Singapore slashes Resorts World Sentosa’s casino licence tenure over ‘unsatisfactory’ tourism gaps

Shop owner Derrick He said the machine drew a larger crowd after he stocked it with 11 Labubu dolls from ‘The Monsters Tasty Macarons Series’.

Three Yishun boys accused of tilting claw machine to steal hyped Labubu dolls worth RM1,000

Founder of oil trading firm Hin Leong Trading Lim Oon Kuin, 82, said he will appeal his 17-and-a-half years’ jail sentence for fraud. — AFP pic

Former Singapore tycoon OK Lim gets 17-and-a-half years in prison for cheating HSBC out of US$111.7m 

Lim Oon Kuin, better known as OK Lim, was convicted in May in the case that dented the city-state’s reputation as a top Asian oil trading hub. — TODAY pic

Disgraced Singapore oil tycoon to be sentenced for fraud

The court was told that Wang offered the officer RM50 and later S$50 (RM166), hoping to avoid punishment after she was caught using the bus lane at the checkpoint, violating traffic regulations. — Reuters pic

Woman jailed for bribery at Woodlands Checkpoint, claims she mistook Singapore officer for Malaysian police

The report found a ‘wait-and-see attitude is prevalent, with 41 per cent of respondents willing to reskill only if necessary. — AFP pic

JobStreet: Singapore workers slow to embrace AI, only 53pc willing to reskill to stay relevant

Yesterday, Singapore recorded 108.4mm of rainfall in north-western areas, the highest daily total in 46 years, amounting to 43 per cent of the average November rainfall. — Picture via Facebook/PUBsg

In a month of record rainfall, Singapore’s Bugis district latest to be hit by flash floods

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte greets Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong upon his arrival at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Lima November 16, 2024. — AFP pic

PM Lawrence Wong: Singapore offers to host Apec Summit in 2030

Despite her injuries, which included bleeding from her head, the victim reportedly attempted to arrange for her deliveries to be completed before passersby noticed her bloodied state and called for help. — TODAY file pic

‘It was just a punch’: Man charged in fatal assault of 70-year-old Yakult delivery auntie in Sengkang

If found guilty of abetting Iswaran under Section 165 of the Penal Code, Ong could face up to two years in prison, a fine, or both. A conviction for obstructing justice under Section 204A carries a harsher penalty of up to seven years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. — TODAY file pic

In Singapore, first pre-trial conference held for Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng over Iswaran links