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A judge has increased Barrie Lin Pengli’s jail sentence from 14 months to two years and three months for abusing five cats in Ang Mo Kio. — Pictures via Singapore court documents

Singapore / 09 Jul 2025

Singapore judge doubles jail term for man who threw cats from Ang Mo Kio flats

Singapore’s Ministry of Health is directly interviewing Malaysian doctors and general practitioners at Traders Hotel KLCC as part of its move to strengthen its healthcare workforce.

Singapore / 09 Jul 2025

Singapore courts Malaysian doctors with RM385,000 salary offers at KLCC amid concerns over brain drain

Singapore authorities have charged a man with performing a rash act after he allegedly hurled a glass soju bottle at a bus window, injuring a female passenger. — Pictures via Xiaohongshu/是cc啊

Singapore / 09 Jul 2025

Man charged after allegedly throwing soju bottle at bus, injuring passenger in Singapore

Singapore will hire 1,000 new educators annually in the next few years to strengthen its teaching workforce. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 09 Jul 2025

Singapore increases annual teacher hiring from 700 to 1,000 to prepare students for fast-changing world, says minister

File picture of a view of the central business district in Singapore June 13, 2025. Fama chairman Aminuddin Zulkipli said the four-day expo, which begins on July 31, is organised by MegaXpress International in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through Fama, and will feature 321 booths showcasing Malaysian agrofood products, tourism offerings, as well as health and beauty items. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 09 Jul 2025

Malaysia Fest 2025 in Singapore aims for RM15m sales, 180,000 visitors

Passengers were safely rebooked after SQ246 landed in Perth following a mid-air technical issue. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

SIA Brisbane–Singapore flight diverted to Perth over mid-air technical issue

ICA officers found the two men, aged 30 and 31, hidden in the boot of a Malaysian-registered car during a 3am inspection at Woodlands Checkpoint on Saturday. None had travel documents. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Trunk and disorderly: Two Malaysians’ alleged 3am boot escape foiled at Woodlands Checkpoint

McDonald’s x Jumbo’s saucy National Day collab drops July 10 — chilli crab burgers, kampung drumlets and more local treats on the menu. — Screengrab from YouTube

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Crabby patty, but make it Singaporean: McDonald’s teams up with Jumbo Seafood for a saucy National Day treat (VIDEO)

Goi Wee Shien, a 43-year-old OCBC bank officer, is accused of misappropriating over S$760,000 — including S$600,000 from a client’s account — and using part of the funds to pay nearly S$90,000 in credit card bills. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Former OCBC staff in Singapore allegedly took over S$760,000, paid own credit card bills with stolen funds

A 22-seater driverless shuttle will begin ferrying Grab employees between its office and one-north MRT station from July 9 as part of a six-month trial. A safety operator will be on board in line with LTA rules. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Grab rolls out self-driving shuttle for staff in six-month Singapore pilot on July 9

Ong Beng Seng, the Malaysian billionaire behind Singapore’s F1 night race, will return to court on July 23 after his pre-trial hearing was adjourned again. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Pre-trial hearing for Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng in Singapore adjourned again, rescheduled for July 23

The 43-year-old allegedly stole duty-free perfume at Changi Airport while transiting twice — once on the way in, and again on the way out. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Round-trip shoplifts? Irishman nabbed at Singapore’s Changi Airport over two alleged duty-free perfume thefts in transit

Abdul Latif Ibrahim led a fuel theft syndicate that siphoned S$100 million worth of gas oil from Shell’s Pulau Bukom site, funding a lavish lifestyle with luxury cars, property and millions in cash. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Luxury cars, safe full of cash: 25-year jail term in Singapore for Shell fuel heist mastermind who led S$100m syndicate

PM Lawrence Wong paid tribute to Syed Isa, lauding his legacy of leadership and lasting impact on the Malay/Muslim community. — Picture via Facebook/Lawrence Wong

Singapore / 08 Jul 2025

Singapore’s longest-serving mufti Syed Isa dies at 87

Fewer tying the knot, more calling it quits: Singapore registered 26,328 marriages and 7,382 divorces in 2024, according to official figures. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Singapore / 07 Jul 2025

Weddings down, splits up: Singapore marriages fall 7pc in 2024, divorce numbers climb

Mandai Executive, a public nine-hole course, will be the first to close when its tenancy ends on December 31, 2026. The site will be redeveloped into an Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre under MOE’s plan for three new campsites by 2032. — Picture via Facebook/Mandai Executive Golf Course

Singapore / 07 Jul 2025

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Sabotage fears amid massive KLIA, JB checkpoint jams from autogate glitch this weekend

Jho Low resurfaces? 1MDB fugitive allegedly living in Shanghai under Greek alias, fake Australian passport (VIDEO)

Pearly Tan-Thinaah smash past home pair to secure spot in 2025 Japan Open final

Burn notice: Project boss tries torching RM1m evidence as MACC raids home over data centre graft probe

‘Pray for good news’: Anwar says major announcement to tackle rising living costs coming Tuesday, if not Monday

PM: No judges removed, eight Court of Appeal and 14 High Court judges to be sworn in on July 28

Civil groups clarify Kelantan event was HIV medical outreach not ‘gay sex party’, slam police’s conduct during raid

TH Plantations CEO put on garden leave, CFO resigns as allegations of RM5m payouts emerge

Lambasted for raiding HIV medical outreach by alleging ‘gay sex party’, Kelantan cops say just trying to do what’s ‘right’

‘Why should we avoid it?’: Jet Li reflects on death after daughter’s mental health struggle

Three new durian varieties set to debut in next two years… all thanks to Mardi

As haze season begins, public reminded open burning is an offence

‘Final Destination’, MRI edition: Man killed after metal necklace pulled into machine in New York

Singapore flags ‘serious threat’ from suspected Chinese hackers targeting critical infrastructure

‘Not their home any more’: Rafizi warns PKR risks Umno-style exodus over grassroots anger after party polls

Singapore judge doubles jail term for man who threw cats from Ang Mo Kio flats

Singapore courts Malaysian doctors with RM385,000 salary offers at KLCC amid concerns over brain drain

Man charged after allegedly throwing soju bottle at bus, injuring passenger in Singapore

Singapore increases annual teacher hiring from 700 to 1,000 to prepare students for fast-changing world, says minister

Malaysia Fest 2025 in Singapore aims for RM15m sales, 180,000 visitors

SIA Brisbane–Singapore flight diverted to Perth over mid-air technical issue

Trunk and disorderly: Two Malaysians’ alleged 3am boot escape foiled at Woodlands Checkpoint

Crabby patty, but make it Singaporean: McDonald’s teams up with Jumbo Seafood for a saucy National Day treat (VIDEO)

Former OCBC staff in Singapore allegedly took over S$760,000, paid own credit card bills with stolen funds

Grab rolls out self-driving shuttle for staff in six-month Singapore pilot on July 9

Pre-trial hearing for Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng in Singapore adjourned again, rescheduled for July 23

Round-trip shoplifts? Irishman nabbed at Singapore’s Changi Airport over two alleged duty-free perfume thefts in transit

Luxury cars, safe full of cash: 25-year jail term in Singapore for Shell fuel heist mastermind who led S$100m syndicate

Singapore’s longest-serving mufti Syed Isa dies at 87

Weddings down, splits up: Singapore marriages fall 7pc in 2024, divorce numbers climb

Tee time’s up: Singapore to retire four golf courses for national needs by 2035